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Lockdown Impact: As states lose revenue, here's why they turn to alcohol

Indian states have been wanting to lift ban on the sale of liquor since the implementation of lockdown in the country. The state governments have been running out of money to sustain their fight against novel coronavirus.

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India's 4th, 'perhaps worst' recession is here, warns CRISIL

India's fourth recession since Independence, first since liberalisation and perhaps the worst to date, is here, warned CRISIL. On Tuesday, the agency has forecasted India's GDP growth to fall off a cliff and contract 5 per cent in the financial year 2021,

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10 new Covid cases in HP, tally reaches 234

Ten more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of cases to 234 on Tuesday, a Health Department official said. There are 161 active cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state and 61 people have recovered so far, Additional Chief

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COVID-19: TN sees biggest single day spike of 817 cases

In the biggest single day spike, Tamil Nadu reported 817 fresh COVID-19 cases, which included 138 returnees from Maharashtra, on Wednesday pushing the infection count to 18,545 while six more deaths were recorded. With three men and an equal number of women succumbing to the virus, the fatalities

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Haryana CM stresses water conservation, crop diversification

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said the State was making policies to save water and had sought farmers' suggestions and feedbacks. Expressing concern over falling groundwater level, he said while interacting with farmers in Kurukshetra town that it had reached below 40

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83 NRIs return to Chandigarh

As many as 83 non-resident Indians belonging to Chandigarh have returned to the city till now. Out of these 83 persons, 16 persons have been discharged from the hotels on completion of seven days stay and after they were tested negative. Expatriates from abroad have returned to the city while 70

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1,044 new COVID-19 cases in Mumbai; 32 more patients succumb

With 1,044 new COVID-19 cases, The tally in Mumbai rose to 33,835 on Wednesday, while the toll increased to 1,044 after 32 more patients succumbed to the viral infection, the city civic body said. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in a release, said 240 more patients were discharged

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Survey for jobs to all labourers starts

The survey has started in the State from today to ensure employment to all the labourers who have returned to Madhya Pradesh as per the wish of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. After surveying the labourers of Madhya Pradesh returning to other States, they will be linked to the Sambal Yojana

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Himachal CM: Tribal Bhawan to start soon for facilitating tribal people

Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the chairpersons of Zila Parishads, Panchayat Samitis and Panchayat Pradhans of various Gram Panchayats of Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts and Pangi, Bharmour and Killar area of Chamba district on Tuesday through video conferencing from

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Covid-19 being dealt with effectively in Haryana: CM

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said that with the people exercising restraint while following the rules of lockdown, the Covid-19 outbreak in the State is being dealt with effective management by the Government. He said that the global corona epidemic is an unprecedented

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Two held for swindling Rs 48L through chit fund company

Two persons were arrested for swindling Rs 48 lakh on the pretext of doubling the money within 15 days, police said here on Tuesday. The accused had created a phony chit-fund concern, ‘The Future Company’. They claimed it to be a chain-marketing company which could double

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CM’s Rs 72.66 cr relief for those in distress

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday provided compensation of Rs 72.66 crore to 3300 beneficiaries under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana through one click in the presence of Cabinet members. On this occasion, Chief Minister Chouhan said that this compensation amount is being

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Airbus experts from France begin probe into Pak 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 of its initial investigation into the PIA air crash involving its aircraft that killed 97 people,

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Staffer, 10 inmates of Rohini Prison recover from corona

Delhi Prison authorities on Tuesday said that one staff member and ten inmates of Rohini jail have recovered and tested negative for Covid-19. Earlier, Head Wardern of central jail number 10 in Rohini had tested positive for coronavirus on May 15. "He was asymptomatic and had been kept in

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Heatwave grips Capital, mercury touches 46O C

As heatwaves continued to persist, the national Capital on Tuesday recorded the maximum temperature at 46 degree Celsius, the highest for the month of May in 18 years. Delhi touched 46 degrees in May was in 2002. According to Dr Rajender Jenamani, MeT scientist, Delhi (Palam) reported

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NIT, Raipur, to hold online exam for final year students

Amid the Covid-19 induced lockdown, the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, is preparing to hold its examination online for final year students. The NIT Raipur Senate has decided to hold the examination in digital format. Accordingly, the final year students can take the examination through

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Kolar Police nab three for stealing electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh

Kolar police have nabbed three miscreants who targeted two shops at Gurukripa complex and escaped with electronic goods worth Rs 1.5 lakh on May 21. The nabbed accused were identified as Deepak, Ghanshyam and Raja. The three are habitual criminals and have been booked for several crimes in the

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Bokaro reports 2 new Covid cases

Two new positive cases of Coronavirus infection have been found in Bokaro district, they have returned from Mumbai, informed Mukesh Kumar Deputy Commissioner Bokaro on Tuesday. Aged about 40 years, both are residents of Nawadih block, were admitted at COVID Hospital at Bokaro General Hospital

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Arrivals continue to haggle over paid quarantine

People arriving from other states in Dehradun continued to argue with the district administration officials over paid quarantine on Tuesday. This was stated by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Doiwala, Laxmi Raj Chauhan who is supervising the arrival of passengers in the district by flights.

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Work up health infra, remove bottlenecks: LG to Health Dept

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed officials of the health department to review the capacity building of medical infrastructure and remove bottlenecks immediately. Baijal advised for monitoring of containment zones on dynamic basis for focused action. He instructed concerned

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Fighting Covid-19: Drive to take samples of high-risk cases

The district administration has decided to start collecting samples of high-risk cases in the next four-five days. East Singhbhum district epidemiologist Dr M Asad said that based on contact tracing of all the four positive patients they will start the initiative. “As per Health Ministry

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Divided Opp still failing in its duty

The bottomline is that while the BJP has chalked out its agenda, the Opposition is still stumbling about Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be completing the first year of his second term in office on May 30. While critics are discussing the Modi Government’s report card, it makes one think about

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Hospitals to face music for denying treatment to Covid patients

The District Magistrate on Monday issued an order stating that if any private hospital denies treatment to a Covid-19 patients then they will have to pay penalty as per the Epidemic Act (1897) without any prior notice. The decision was taken after the district administration received complaints

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2 officers in charge, 2 junior officers suspended

Superintendent of Police Kartik S has suspended the officer in charge of Barkagaon police station Swapan Kumar Mahto and Churchu officer in charge Tarun Baxala for the negligence in the duties. The SP said that the officer in charge of Barkagaon has used the third degree on the student under the

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4 new COVID-19 cases in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, total 366

Four more people, including a four-year-old girl, tested positive for coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Wednesday, pushing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the district to 366, officials said. Also, nine people were discharged from hospitals after recovery from COVID-19,

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2 fire cases, no casualty; 1,000 jhuggis gutted

In last 24 hours, two incidents of fire were reported in the National Capital. In first incident, over 1,000 shanties were gutted in fire, leaving hundreds of people homeless, after a massive fire broke out in the slums of South-East Delhi's Tughlakabad area late on Monday night. According

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40 fresh cases in Kerala, COVID-19 tally breaches 1,000 mark

The COVID-19 Tally in Kerala crossed the one thousand mark on Wednesday, with 40 people,including 37 returnees from abroad and other states, testing positive for the coronavirus. The aggregate of cases nowhas touched1003,while presently445 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals

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52-yr-old refuses money to robbers, attacked

A 52-year-old man was attacked with sharp edged weapon after he refused to provide money to miscreant who attempted to rob in the wee hours on Monday in Nariyalkheda area; Gautam Nagar police have started investigation. Police said that the victim Rajkumar Chourasia was attacked by the miscreant

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COVID-19: Death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767 in India

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while

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Haryana records 94 new cases, tally goes past 1,300

Haryana on Tuesday reported 94 new cases of corona virus, taking the State's case tally to 1305 even as 22 patients recovered from various hospitals of the State over the last 24 hours. According to the State government’s health bulletin, 94 fresh cases were reported from Gurugram, Faridabad,

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12 injured in sand mining dispute

At least one dozen people were injured over dispute of sand mining at e Pratappur village around 14 km away from the district headquarter, on Monday evening. Three seriously injured people were referred to RIMS. An alleged dispute between two groups of minority community over sand mining turned

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B'pur NGO takes slew of Covid relief measures

Voluntary organisation PREM has taken a slew of initiatives to effectively contain corona virus to save precious human lives and to ensure the livelihood of the poor migrant workers at Bharat Mata Resource Center in village R Sitapur near Paralakhemundi under Gajapati district. Significantly, the

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C’garh sees record single day spike in Covid-19 cases

The coronavirus infected persons are increasing in Chhattisgarh consistently. The state recorded the biggest single day spike on Tuesday with 68 fresh cases. With this, the active number of Covid-19 cases in the state rose to 281. Mungeli is till now the worst affected district. It again reported

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China at it, again

Unusual aggression in Ladakh, the worst since Doklam, shows our neighbour is bent on arm twisting us in a post-pandemic world China is becoming as vindictive as the US in getting its way with the world or countries that are dependent on its still viable factory floors. And it has chosen to get

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27% of total cases in mountainous districts

The nine mountainous districts of the State which were almost free from contagion of Covid-19 till second week of May, now constitute 27 per cent of the total patients of the disease. These districts now have 107 cases of Covid-19 which is an alarming situation for the state health authorities. As

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Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread

There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday even as the death toll reached 4,337 and the number of cases rose to 1,51,767 in the country. A total of 6,387

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Youth drowns while bathing in canal

Bathing in a canal to beat the summer heat proved fatal for a young man on Tuesday. Twenty year old Sharif drowned when he was taking a dip in the Bahadrabad canal. It is being stated that four of his companions were also bathing in the canal, but Sharif went deep towards the swifter flow which

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Cong to aid in immersing ‘Asthi Kalash' in Prayagraj

Hundreds of sacred ash pots across Chhattisgarh are waiting for immersion at the holy confluence in Prayagraj (Allahabad). In a unique gesture, the Congress has taken up the responsibility of immersing these earthen pots (Asthi Kalash) of those who died during the Covid-19 induced lockdown. The

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Youth playing mobile game run over by train

Playing PUBG on his mobile phone cost a youth his life as he died when he was hit by a train near Sielti village under the Lakhna police station in Nuapada district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Khiramohan Majhi. According to reports, the youth while being busy in playing the

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Salesman held for killing wife

The Delhi Police has arrested a 37-year-old salesman in national Capital for allegedly killing his wife. Police said that the accused killed his wife after he got frustrated with his marital life. The accused has been identified as Sudhir, a resident of Anand Parbat. Police said that the accused

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Palamu SP visits check posts, rural areas

SP Palamu Ajay Linda visited check posts in rural areas where the pedestrian hungry and thirsty get food and water. On Monday Linda was at Chando ( notorious for communal disturbances), Bansdeeh ( infamous for migrants’ sneaking in) and Osaney where a multi-crore road bridge is coming up and his

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U’khand sub-area GOC visits Natraj Bookshop

Major general Rajendra Singh Thakur, the General Officer Commanding , Uttarakhand Sub Area visited the Natraj Bookshop on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his staff officers, colonel S Shankar and colonel Sukhjit Singh. With the lockdown easing slowly in the city, booklovers are making use of the

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Dharavi slum's count of COVID-19 cases grows by 18 to 1,639

Dharavi, Mumbai's biggest slum Sprawl, on Wednesday reported 18 new COVID-19 cases, taking the count of such patients in the area to 1,639, an official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the

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Govt responsible for misery in quarantine centres: Cong

Expressing grave concern over the mismanagement of the quarantine centres and problems faced by the people kept there, the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Pritam Singh has held apathetic attitude of state government responsible for it. Singh said that situation of quarantine centres in

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Expert group to guide health dept

Amid spike in the Covid-19 curve, the state health department apparently galvanised by change of guard at top has constituted an expert group for controlling the menace of the disease. The department has also set up five working groups for different aspects of the pandemic. The newly

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144 at all quarantine centres

The Gajapati district administration on Monday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC near all temporary medical camps (TMCs) and quarantine centres to prevent gathering of locals and possible untoward situations over facilities. Gathering has been restricted within100 metre

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Four migrant women give birth on the street

Seven-day-old infant suffers from scabies; lawyer and friends step in to help as another baby is on its way

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A flurry of activity leads to doubts about govt’s stability

Pawar’s meetings with governor Koshyari and CM Uddhav, followed by Rahul’s remark on Cong’s ‘limited’ role in MVA decision-making give rise to speculation

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BMC to once again test asymptomatic contacts for COVID-19

Civic body changes testing protocol again; will aggressively trace all high-risk contacts of patients, even those asymptomatic, especially in slums

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Parties wrangle over final year University exams

While BJP-backed ABVP is in favour of exams in July, Sena minister Uday Samant wrote to UGC for cancellation, angering the Governor

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Despite government plea, private doctors fail to report for duty

5,000 doctors needed in Mumbai; poor response to government notification

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Quarantined family returns to find house burgled

Items worth Rs 3 lakh allegedly stolen from their Ulhasnagar home

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Temple coffers and compassion

In the last fortnight, there was a piece of news from Tamil Nadu, which pertained to 47 rich temples in the context of Covid-19.

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Three dead in state prisons due to Covid, reveals govt affidavit

The prisoners were lodged in Taloja, Yerawada, and Dhule; only those showing symptoms are tested in prisons

27 May 00:30 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192613842988.html
Exodus of workers from Mumbai leads to spike in rural areas

70% to 80% of new patients in rural areas have returned from urban centres such as Mumbai

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Mystic who claimed survival without food and water dies

Prahlad Jani popularly known as Chunriwala Mataji, a breatharian monk who claimed to have survived without food or water for over 70 years, died on Tuesday morn

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SevenHills Hospital launches nationwide hunt for 600 doctors

Job portals in the country are prominently displaying vacancies advertised by SevenHills Hospital. One of Mumbai’s largest Covid facilities with 1,004 beds, the Andheri hospital has been struggling for staff almost from the time it was reopened more than two months.

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Aviation services on path to normalcy

Mumbai operates 44 flights out of the allocated 50, catering to 4,224 passengers

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Pay up or I’ll tell everyone you watch pornography

Online blackmailers have sent messages to thousands of people who may have watched child pornography

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Six Cabinet members 'privately believe Dominic Cummings should resign' while 40 Tory MPs call for Boris Johnson to sack him over 'lockdown breach' controversy

Six Cabinet members are believed to have privately told colleagues that Dominic Cummings should quit, while at least 40 Tory MPs have demanded his resignation.

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Dominic Cummings added mention of coronavirus into a year-old blog post about ebola in April - before saying he warned about pandemics 'last year'

The PM's special adviser said on Monday at a Downing Street press conference that he had written about the 'urgent need for planning' for a coronavirus pandemic in 2019.

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'Time for preparation, not celebration': Senior WHO official warns coronavirus is not defeated and Europe must brace for a deadly second wave this winter

Dr Hans Kluge, European director for the World Health Organisation, has claimed that the pandemic is not over and countries should use the next few months 'for preparation, not celebration'.

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Cyclist is left bloodied and bruised after smashing into wire booby trap deliberately set to snare riders using woodland path during lockdown

Neil Nunnerley, 47, was riding on a path in Cardiff shortly before 3pm on Saturday. He hit a barrier made of wire and branches that was stretched across the trail.

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India to maintain its position along the LAC with China, decides to deploy more troops

In at least four locations the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have transgressed by about 3 km into Indian areas.

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Congress’ Surjewala moves SC seeking to intervene in migrants’ plight issue

Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the matter in which the apex court on its own

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Mumbai spirited with Liquor supply back to door steps

Thought the liquor home delivery started in Mumbai and the huge orders are placed from city, but in spite of ban liquor availability of any brand

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Mumbai finally restored to home delivery of liquor

One in two orders placed for home deliveries of alcohol in Maharashtra came from Mumbai this week.

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House of Reps to NDDC IMC: Blackmail won’t stop us from probing you

The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance while addressing newsmen in Abuja in response to various allegations levelled against the National Assembly and himself by Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, IMC Executive Director, Projects, on a television station on Monday

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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oyo company now 151 — Makinde

According to available information, the company has about 500 staff

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Aboriginal people in prison and out-of-home care suffering under 'punitive' Covid-19 restrictions

Report reveals inmates going without soap and children in out-of-home care system being refused contact with families

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Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time

President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’

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Australian-born immunologist Sotiris Tsiodras: Greece would have 13,685 dead if action wasn’t taken

Given that in Greece less than 1% of the population was infected with coronavirus, the country's Health Ministry spokesperson and infectious diseases expert

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Stay at home. Our success depends on our compliance.

At the time of writing, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has reportedly infected 5,588,356 people worldwide and 347,873  people are deceased. That number need not have been so high. So what lessons can be learnt?

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Coronavirus wrap May 27: West Bengal starts buses on 40 routes; UN says pandemic creating 'lockdown generation'

A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.

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Coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 death toll in Delhi mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases

This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.

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Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: ILO

The Americas, meanwhile, had jumped from being the least affected region in labour market terms in the first quarter to being the most affected, with an expected 13.1 percent drop in working hours in the second, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, told a briefing.

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Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers' unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.

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China's efforts to bring citizens back from India have nothing to do with border tension: Global Times

Global Times, considered Chinese government's mouthpiece, has said that the “voluntary repatriation plan” should be seen a “normal service” and should not be linked to the ongoing border tension.

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Coronavirus pandemic | 18 new COVID-19 cases in Dharavi, count rises to 1,639: BMC

No death due to the deadly infection was reported in Dharavi in the last 24 hours, the official said.

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COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts

In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the series being aired on Congress social media channels.

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Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Donald Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two of Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots

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Scale-up battle preparedness visualising worst-case scenarios: President Xi Jinping tells Chinese military

Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests

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Private jet demand rises as wealthy Russians spend lockdown in West

Passengers are heading for countries such as Britain and Cyprus where they own property, have residency rights, sometimes thanks to holding dual nationality, or have close relatives, according to industry sources.

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SC issues notices to Centre, Assam on plea against delimitation process based on 2001 census

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde agreed to hear the plea seeking quashing of this year's February 28 order which

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Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax coronavirus curbs

Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe's 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.

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China's survey team summits Mt Everest to remeasure its height

After summiting, team members began erecting a survey marker on the snow-covered peak, which measures less than 20 square meters, the report said.

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Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon

The government has placed an order for buying 60 spraying machines from UK-based company Micron, and two firms have been finalised for supply of drones for aerial spraying of insecticides for effective control over tall trees and inaccessible areas, it added.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Maharashtra reports 105 COVID-19 deaths and 2,190 new cases

This is for the first time that Maharashtra has reported deaths in three digits, the official said, adding that they included 32 fatalities from Mumbai.

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Will launch statewide agitation if curbs on paddy cultivation stay: Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Hooda's warning has come a day after Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar defended the recently launched Mera Pani, Meri Virasat scheme, aimed at crop diversification.

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'Significant' health questions remain about in-person G7 meeting: Canada PM Justin Trudeau

Trump in March cancelled the Group of Seven leaders meeting scheduled for June 10 as the coronavirus outbreak was spreading around the world and international travel was curtailed.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337

India is the tenth country to register 1.5 lakh or more COVID-19 cases.

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Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health Ministry

In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.

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Coronavirus crisis | With hospitals stretched to capacity, housing societies in Mumbai are renting oxygen cylinders: Report

With Mumbai facing an acute shortage of ICU beds in private hospitals, there have been situations where patients have been asked to wait.

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Coronavirus pandemic | 30,000 weddings cancelled in Gujarat amid COVID-19

March and April are considered the peak season, when maximum number of weddings take place in the state, Hotel and Restaurant Association (Gujarat) spokesperson Abhijit Deshmukh said.

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India should avoid understanding Beijing through 'biased' US lens, says Chinese strategic analyst

In the article, he also accused India of starting the latest standoff, alleging that it was a

27 May 00:00 Moneycontrol 1603024965016802250.html
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map

The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter.

27 May 00:00 Moneycontrol 1603024965038180309.html
Migrant crisis: In heart-wrenching video, toddler tries to wake dead mother at Bihar railway station

The mother was heading to Kathiar along with her two children, sister and sister's husband, the Railway Ministry said

27 May 00:00 Moneycontrol 1603024965083329945.html
India must plan implementation of COVID-19 vaccine when it comes: Ashish Jha tells Rahul Gandhi

India must have a plan for implementing it as it needs 50 to 60 crore vaccines, said Jha.

27 May 00:00 Moneycontrol 1603024965138595346.html
Costa Rica Is Now The First Central American Country To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

On Tuesday, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage, Reuters reported. The journey to marriage equality in Costa Rica has been a long one. After decades ...

27 May 00:40 The Inquisitr 1745625232320863856.html
Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Her Covid Emergency Powers

Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have limited her authority to respond to the Covid-19 emergency.

27 May 00:22 Courthouse News Service 1799505149968437020.html
Ventspils and Jelgava will not be expanded with municipalities or municipal territories

An agreement has been reached Ventspils and Jelgava will not be provided additional municipalities or municipal territories.

27 May 00:00 BNN - Baltic News Network 1847219823222313992.html
‘RHOA’s Kandi Burruss Reveals Why She Thinks NeNe Leakes Really Left The Reunion

Kandi Burruss believes she knows the reason why NeNe Leakes abruptly left the 'RHOA' reunion taping.

27 May 00:13 Hollywood Life 1852895045332187159.html
Tristan Thompson: Why He Won’t Have To Take A 2nd DNA Test In Paternity Suit – Experts Explain

Tristan Thompson won't have to take a second DNA test in his paternity lawsuit. Two experts explain why the NBA star is already home free.

27 May 00:42 Hollywood Life 1852895045657233319.html
Bryce Hall & Jaden Hossler: TikTok Stars Arrested In Texas For Drug Possession

TikTok's Bryce Hall and Jaden Hossler were arrested for drug possession in Texas on May 25, HollywoodLife has learned. See mugshots here.

27 May 00:27 Hollywood Life 1852895046510410411.html
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future

Trump promises a 'very interesting' US response within days

27 May 00:36 Rappler 1882105642446286630.html
Learn about places that do not allow entry without wearing mask

Whoever violates these decisions shall be punished with a fine not exceeding LE 4,000, or a penalty of detention.

27 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187898629570881.html
Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE

The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.

27 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187898903732552.html
What support has the Ministry of Health provided to doctors?

Egypt Today provides information on this support.

27 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187898973356294.html
Egypt’s Sisi discusses mutual relations, latest COVID-19 updates with India’s Modi

Modi affirmed his country's pride of the mutual ties and close relations with Egypt.

27 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187899026283810.html
Pics: President follows up on road projects in Egyptian capital

Sisi has been keen to listen to the opinions of the workers in these projects and make sure the work goes as it should, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.

27 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187899317276691.html
Reopening mosques for prayers to be only determined by cabinet's committee: Egypt's Awqf Min.

In a statement released Tuesday, the ministry said it did not and will not disclose any information about the date of reopening mosques to worshippers.

27 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187899825239839.html
Deputy governor of Upper Egypt’s Aswan catches coronavirus

Yehia will be quarantined at home and will receive the necessary medical care, the statement by the office said, adding that contacts will be also tested.

27 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187899876519473.html
Female life expectancy in Egypt grows to 75.1 years in 2019: CAPMAS

The death rate for women has slightly decreased from 5.6 per 1,000 women in 2014 to 5.4 in 2018, according to the report.

27 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187900350051149.html
Egypt to see upcoming COVID-19 peak: health official

Egypt still uses the malaria drug, chloroquine, in treating coronavirus patients, according to a health protocol nationwide supervised by a scientific committee.

27 May 00:00 Egypt Today 1963187900354890196.html
Torrential rain uproots 50 trees and 40 electricity poles, cuts power supply in Bengaluru

Heavy rains, coupled with thunder, lightning and gusty winds, lashed Bengaluru and the surrounding districts on Tuesday, bringing down dozens of trees, electricity poles and flooding low-lying streets.

27 May 00:16 Deccan Herald 2027555797504552196.html
Water restrictions lifted in Waihi, Waikino

Residents are still urged to save water where they can.

27 May 00:51 Newshub 2131266985736311181.html
25,937 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths rise to 552

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 25,937 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.

27 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596438745782424.html
Mkhize clears up level 3 lockdown confusion

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has provided clarity on South Africa’s planned move to level 3 lockdown on 1 June.

27 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596438797658881.html
Every learner will be given two masks – coronavirus plans for South African schools detailed

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has detailed some of her department’s plans to provide personal protective equipment to learners who return to school on 1 June.

27 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596438948518738.html
5 important things happening in South Africa today

Confusion after Health Department presentation says Covid-19 hotspots to remain at level 4; government is facing a slew of legal challenges over its lockdown rules; schools are now being targetted by criminals looking to steal personal protection equipment; and Ramaphosa lifts the ban on religious gatherings – with restrictions.

27 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596439493554209.html
Confusion around whether all of South Africa will move to level 3 lockdown

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has cast doubt on whether some parts of the lockdown will remain at level 4 from 1 June.

27 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596439677615799.html
South Africa should revisit alcohol regulations: ANC’s Duarte

Deputy secretary-general of the ANC Jessie Duarte says that South Africa should reassess its policy in terms of the regulation of alcohol ‘with or without the Covid-19 threat’.

27 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596439925410780.html
Business rescue practitioners shut down SAA’s plans to fly again

South African Airways’ business rescue practitioners (BRPs) say that the airline’s announcement that it plans to resume domestic flights under lockdown level 3 was “unvetted”.

27 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596440008513821.html
SAA administrators see reasonable chance of rescuing the airline

The administrators of South Africa’s bankrupt state-owned airline said they see a “reasonable prospect of rescuing” it.

27 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596440634328638.html
SAMRC: Apology to Health Dept has nothing to do with Gray’s comments

On Tuesday, the council released a statement apologising to the department, following a public row between the SAMRC's Glenda Gray and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106394612233.html
Africa's female journalists use radio to dispel coronavirus fake news and sexism

Radio is the only source of information in many parts of rural Africa and viewed as an important medium to stem the spread of the coronavirus across the continent which has so far been less severely hit by COVID-19 than other regions.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106447048592.html
COVID-19: Still no deaths in Mpumalanga, SA cases at 24,264

The virus has not claimed in Mpumalanga, with the province's confirmed cases at 103.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106534244116.html
COVID-19 council's briefing on level 3 regulations postponed again

This was the second time the briefing- aimed at clarifying questions around how level 3 lockdown will all work - had been postponed at short notice.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106594299608.html
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field -- Snapchat

The stakes are high: Gen Z (ages 18-23) and millennials (ages 24-39) together make up more than 35% of the American voting population.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106599164140.html
MAHLATSE MAHLASE: Why the decision to open places of worship is disappointing

From early on, churches were identified as the biggest contributors to cluster outbreaks of COVID-19, writes Mahlatse Mahlase.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106674636301.html
SAA can still be saved with funding - administrators

SAA has been fighting for its survival since entering business rescue - a local form of bankruptcy protection - in December, after almost a decade of financial losses.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106719605636.html
Mixed reaction from clergy as churches prepare to resume services

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that places of worship may reopen subject to strict restrictions under level three of the lockdown.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106818889835.html
DNA confirms body found near Wewe River is of murdered Andile Mbuthu - family

The 16-year-old was kidnapped and assaulted late last month after being accused of stealing alcohol from a local tavern.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106858203076.html
DA to push for further use of virtual platforms by Parliament

The first virtual question and answer session in the National Assembly would be held on Wednesday since the country went into lockdown in March.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106916961913.html
Sibanye-Stillwater confirms 11 COVID-19 cases at operations - Makhura

Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that Sibanye-Stillwater has had 11 COVID-19 cases at various operations, including some on the West Rand and some in the Free State.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106936616462.html
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past that of the United States, the hardest-hit country so far.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106941689619.html
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

The tweets in question violated a recently expanded Twitter policy, said the San Francisco-based company.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107035656548.html
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hundreds of riot police took up positions and authorities erected a two-metre (6 feet) wall made of plastic barriers filled with water around the Legislative Council, extending across a park up to Victoria Harbour.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107069749261.html
Some civil society groups heading to court over reopening of schools

The One South Africa Movement said that following numerous questions to the Basic Education Department and the national coronavirus command council, it had not received any answers.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107078197959.html
8 suspects nabbed for hijacking truck in Tshwane

It's alleged the truck was hijacked in Midrand last week.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107182478682.html
‘She has more experience than you’: Sisulu defends Susan Shabangu’s appointment

DA MP Emma Powell questioned Susan Shabangu’s credentials as a water expert, prompting an angry response from Lindiwe Sisulu.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107200910468.html
Jacob Zuma wants his corruption trial to start soon, say lawyers

The former president faces charges linked to the multi-billion-rand arms deal.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107203166841.html
EU unveils huge aid plan as virus hammers Latin America

The massive European plan follows other unprecedented emergency measures introduced around the world to rescue economies shattered by the disease, which has claimed more than 350,000 lives as infections top 5.6 million.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107284010457.html
Iata appeals for govt financial relief as COVID-19 takes toll on aviation sector

Since government implemented the nationwide lockdown, no airline has been allowed to fly locally or internationally.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107378674930.html
NUM: Some mining companies not protecting workers from COVID-19

The union said miners were still forced to work in close proximity because their jobs made it difficult to follow social distancing.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107407012917.html
Hairdressers head to court today over level 3 restrictions

With level 3 regulations set to come into effect next week, those in the hair and beauty industry are still not being allowed to fully operate.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107452295843.html
Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa

The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107514244263.html
Scientific data, logic used for govt's tobacco sales ban decision - Dlamini-Zuma

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has submitted the reasons which were taken into account when deciding on regulation 27 that was invoked for the national state of disaster.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107567268174.html
SANDF inquiry clears soldiers accused of killing Collins Khosa

The SANDF inquiry report said that the altercation was not what caused his death when taking into account the postmortem report.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107645915326.html
Calling on divine intervention: Sunday to mark Day of Prayer against COVID-19

The president said as South Africa moved to level 3 lockdown, we needed all the help we could get and that included divine intervention.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107672819680.html
Concerns raised over how places of worship would enforce COVID-19 measures

While religious leaders welcome the decision to partially resume services, not everyone is on board.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107677478206.html
Couples urged not to sign marriage contracts without court supervision

The Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed an application for leave to appeal an SCA judgement on the binding nature of postnuptial contracts.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107770972311.html
NW Health MEC Sambatha ‘impressed’ with Impala Mine’s COVID-19 compliance

Sambatha has been monitoring the levels of compliance at the mine in Rustenburg.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107825830675.html
UN chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus

Since the call by Antonio Guterres in March for ceasefires, announcements backing the end of fighting have been made in countries including Afghanistan, the Philippines and Cameroon, but conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen and elsewhere.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107901227099.html
BRPs stop SAA flights before they even take off

In a statement on Tuesday, SAA said it would resume operations between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610107970435410.html
JUDITH FEBRUARY: Ramaphosa has undone the past 2 months of sacrifice & hardship

With the announcement that religious gatherings may resume, President Ramaphosa has undermined his government’s cause and the price will be all of ours to pay, writes Judith February.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108040110358.html
Religious groupings will self monitor on COVID-19 compliance - Mthembu

There is now scepticism and fear that allowing these religious gatherings to resume will allow the coronavirus to spread rapidly.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108174025557.html
Restaurant association questions allowing reopening of places of worship

CEO at the Restaurant Association of South Africa Wendy Alberts said the industry was suffering.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108211613941.html
Unhappy unions to urge KZN teachers not to return to schools

Sadtu's Nomarashiya Caluza said that unions were not satisfied with the efforts of the KZN Education Department in preparing schools ahead of teachers’ scheduled return on Thursday.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108234036582.html
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"

Asked if he understood the charges, Kabuga told the court through an interpreter: “All of this is lies. I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them.”

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108258861753.html
City Power identifies Joburg hot spots for 'load rotation'

The power utility said it was facing capacity constraints in most areas especially where illegal connections were on the rise.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108312000954.html
Algeria backs hydroxychloroquine despite WHO dropping trials

The study found that administering the medicine or, separately, the related anti-malarial chloroquine, actually increased COVID-19 patients' risk of dying.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108327889634.html
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers’ unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108339358528.html
4 teachers at separate schools in WC test positive for COVID-19

Schools were shut for over two months but would reopen in a phased approach from Monday for pupils in grades 7 and 12.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108388667956.html
Mkhize provides clarity on the level 3 lockdown game plan

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize caused confusion on Tuesday when he told the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) that hotspots would remain on level four lockdown.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108394004317.html
DA demands details on UIF’s COVID-19 relief payments

The party’s Michael Cardo said the UIF was failing to pay through the employee relief scheme and its website was constantly offline.

27 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108462835610.html
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death

Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.

27 May 00:48 Brisbane Times 2314609338897874379.html
Education department IT manager directed $14m work to his own company

'Go-to guy' in Department of Education and Training misused position for more than a decade to direct almost $14m-worth of work to company he owned, IBAC says.

27 May 00:49 Brisbane Times 2314609339180059840.html
Privacy fears as China expands use of monitoring tech beyond COVID-19

Authorities look to continue use personal QR codes that give individuals a green, yellow or red rating based on a number of criteria.

27 May 00:52 Brisbane Times 2314609339893710949.html
Ann Coulter Doubles Down on Trump Criticism: 'Jackass President Being a Big Baby'

She explained her weekend criticisms during an interview on the Daily Caller's podcast

27 May 00:53 TheWrap 2361432282994249000.html
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump tweets on voting fraud

Site tells users to ‘get the facts about mail-in ballots’ on tweet claiming California’s mailed votes likely to be ‘substantially fraudulent.’

27 May 00:06 POLITICO 2584151346329889622.html
Rumpus in National Assembly Service Commission over Clerk’s, others’ tenure

Over 150 management and senior workers of the National Assembly may be retired soon as the National Assembly Service Commission ...

27 May 00:43 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445899947149508.html
Colloquium speakers to African leaders: be proactive

Speakers at a virtual colloquium on the 63rd birthday of Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday asked African leaders to think ahead and ...

27 May 00:53 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900079688096.html
APC group: we’ve not withdrawn case against Adetimehin-led exco

The acting factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Olu Olatuja, has said the faction has not withdrawn the....

27 May 00:09 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901644991637.html
Bayelsa sends 25 samples to UPTH - The Nation Nigeria

Chairman, Bayelsa COVID-19 Task Force, Dr Inodu Apoku, has announced that an average of 25 samples are sent daily to University of Port Harcourt ...

27 May 00:03 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901804239080.html
After meeting Uddhav, Pawar says no threat to govt in Maharashtra

Pawar's meeting with the chief minister, held at Thackeray’s residence Matoshree, came as the main opposition BJP has stepped up its criticism of the Thackeray government's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 crisis in Maharashtra.

27 May 00:39 The Indian Express 2885715104166203824.html
13 doctors to volunteer at Rajkot civil hospital

A delegation of 19 members of ISCCM met Parimal Pandya, Resident Additional Collector of Rajkot, and offered their services on voluntary basis.

27 May 00:12 The Indian Express 2885715104661798237.html
BJP not in a hurry, govt will fall on its own: Fadnavis

Former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed that the theory of BJP trying to dislodge the government was a ploy to divert people's attention from serious issues. “The purpose is to mislead and hide their own shortcomings,” he said.

27 May 00:53 The Indian Express 2885715105047382895.html
We support Maharashtra govt, not key decision-makers: Rahul

Rahul’s remarks also come at a time when the BJP is sharpening its attack on the Thackeray government over its handling of the crisis. Maharashtra now has nearly one-third of the corona cases in India.

27 May 00:17 The Indian Express 2885715105358749406.html
Gujarat: 364 new cases, death toll at 922

Ahmedabad reported 251 new cases, taking the total to more than 10,800 cases, while Surat saw 36 more persons test positive, taking the total to 1,387 cases.

27 May 00:13 The Indian Express 2885715105468417232.html
Breatharian monk Prahlad Jani remained enigma till the end

Prahlad Jani who survived without water or food for 80 yrs was a subject of studies by international scientists

27 May 00:30 Ahmedabad Mirror 2891158803310114333.html
Be ready for our surprise visit: Gujarat High Court

Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice Ilesh Vora ask Civil to be ready for a ‘surprise visit’ by them ‘so all controversies are put to rest’; State govt asked to fo

27 May 00:30 Ahmedabad Mirror 2891158803882943921.html
Ahmedabad saw 1 death each hour in past week

169 persons died in 7 days—24 per day on an average; with 251new cases on Tuesday, district’s tally has touched 10,841

27 May 00:30 Ahmedabad Mirror 2891158803976676609.html
Mangoes, not Covid situation, interest Mayor Bijal Patel

Mayor Bijal Patel miffed when questioned on Covid-19 crisis in city at inauguration of 15-day mango fest at GMDC grounds

27 May 00:30 Ahmedabad Mirror 2891158804442631619.html
IPS officer plays angel to Covid positive constable, family

Police constable, his nurse wife and their children get private hospital treatment after DGP Surolia intervenes; three of them are now back home

27 May 00:30 Ahmedabad Mirror 2891158804601561676.html
Interns at BJ Medical College catch super spreader syndrome

14 interns at Civil test positive, but interns believe that over 50 of them may be carriers of virus; allege 7-day Covid duty raised to 10 and quarantine reduce

27 May 00:30 Ahmedabad Mirror 2891158804969278677.html
Three arrests made following illegal rave at a nature reserve in Leeds

Around 200 people attended the illegal rave on Monday night

27 May 00:00 Mixmag 2902824820208041468.html
Assam to have 4 more labs; eyes 5000 COVID tests per day

GUWAHATI: Assam is poised to have four more laboratories for conducting COVID-19 tests by the first week of June, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed on Wednesday.As it is, with the surge in the number of COVID-posit

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999878505154393.html
GHADC staff file contempt notice in HC

SHILLONG: The Non-Gazette Employees’ Association of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) on Tuesday filed a contempt case against the Chief Executive Member and the Secretary of the Council in the High Court of Meghalaya for non-payment

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999878940610136.html
Global cases top 5.5 mn

Washington: The overall number of global coronavirus cases on Tuesday surpassed the 5.5 million mark, while the deaths have increased to more than 346,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, the total number of cases stood at 5,508

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879036953803.html
Meghalaya govt not to defer salary for May

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Government has decided not to impose any salary deferment for the month of May.Informing this on Wednesday, Chief minister, Conrad Sangma said that the government had earlier deferred the salaries due to very less devolution of ta

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879127915599.html
Most migrant workers in state back on jobs: CM

 SHILLONG: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday claimed that a majority of migrant workers stranded in the state due to the COVID-19 lockdown have now been engaged in construction activities as permitted by the government.Speaking to media pe

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879172967130.html
Locust attack feared in eastern UP now

 LUCKNOW:The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now asked all District Magistrates to remain prepared for the movement of the swarm of locusts in their areas.Principal Secretary, Agriculture Devesh Chaturvedi, in his letter, has sai

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879211002147.html
SAI resumes sports activities in Delhi

New Delhi: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Tuesday started activities in two out of its five stadiums in the national capital after the central government green lighted resumption of outdoor sports in a phased manner.According to a SAI stateme

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879253754556.html
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for N-E  (16:50) 

GUWAHATI/AIZAWL:  After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.While the Assam government s

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879327699195.html
Assam Forest Minister visits Dehing Patkai, assures protection

GUWAHATI: The Assam government has categorically said that no harmful activity would be allowed to destroy the flora and fauna at Saleki proposed reserve forest, which is a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Upper Assam.State environment a

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879595933426.html
Five more returnees test positive, quarantined in city

SHILLONG: With five more returnees testing positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, Meghalaya has seven active cases till date.The five persons were part of the returnees from Delhi and Haryana.The patients who are asymptomatic are lodged at the co

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879625169177.html
Indian Army commanders’ meet kicks off amid Chinese aggression

NEW DELHI:  Indian Army Commanders' Conference kicked off in New Delhi on Wednesday wherein discussion over China frontier in Sikkim, Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh would be done at great length. The conference was planned much before the tension with

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879730061197.html
MLAs slam KHADC move to levy transit fee

SHILLONG: Four Congress MLAs - HM Shangpliang, PT Sawkmie, George Lyngdoh and Kimfa Marbaniang - have shot off a letter to the chief minister lamenting the decision of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) to levy a transit fee of Rs 45

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879833674780.html
No community transmission in state yet: Hek

SHILLONG: Even though positive cases of coronavirus are rising, Health and Family Welfare Minister AL Hek has asserted that there is no community transmission in the region and the state as of now."There is no community transmission as of now and all

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999879914011425.html
COVID-19 likely to deepen salary crisis in GHADC

TURA: With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic crisis in the state, agony of the employees of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) who are yet to be paid their pending dues for over 24 months, is likely to get compounded  as there is no certa

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880016016171.html
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over

Bangkok: As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.Ri

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880197558556.html
US company trials vaccine candidate in Aus

Canberra: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.Novavax will inject 131 volunteers in the first phase of the trial testing the

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880317289513.html
China’s openness to spot COVID-19 source lauded

Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it appreciates China's openness to joint efforts by the international science community to identify the source of the virus, and that such a scientific mission should consist of "the right mix of s

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880342285184.html
NO RESPITE FROM COVID

The Covid-19 scenario is getting worse in India. With sharp rises in infection rate at 1.50 lakh and death toll of over 4,000 – what is clear is that the lockdown has had a limited impact while Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi keeps the nation on edge. With

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880370863485.html
Rain & storm wreak havoc; around 1500 affected

SHILLONG/JOWAI/MAWKYRWAT/NONGPOH: East Jaintia Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts reeled under "unprecedented" floods as heavy downpour coupled with high-velocity winds pounded at least seven districts triggering landslides, washing away roads an

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880422362701.html
Assam cops capture check point in WKH

 NONGSTOIN: Assam Police personnel allegedly chased away their Meghalaya Police counterparts posted at the check point at Salpara in West Khasi Hills district on Tuesday causing panic and fear among villagers of adjoining areas.According to witn

27 May 00:00 The Shillong Times 2998999880521256689.html
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police

NEW YORK, May 27 — A video of a white woman calling the police about a black birdwatcher in New York’s Central Park has gone viral, sparking anger about African Americans being falsely reported to cops. The clip, posted on Twitter and viewed 30 million times, was filmed by the man, Christian...

27 May 00:21 Malaymail 302165934436532183.html
WHO: Virus spread ‘still accelerating’ in Brazil, Peru, Chile

WASHINGTON, May 27 — International health authorities expressed concern yesterday over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still accelerating in Brazil, Peru and Chile. “In South America, we are particularly concerned that the number of new cases reported last week in Brazil was the...

27 May 00:08 Malaymail 302165934985480687.html
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong police ramped up security around the city’s legislature today ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China’s national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. The debate comes days after China...

27 May 00:03 Malaymail 302165936073691690.html
Data leak on UIF COVID-19 relief scheme website

The Unemployment Insurance Fund has made changes to the website for its Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme after a security researcher reported a data leak.

27 May 00:00 MyBroadband 3036103787689081904.html
What will happen to “hotspots” when South Africa moves to level 3

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has clarified the government’s decision around the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and the classification of “hotspots”.

27 May 00:00 MyBroadband 3036103788535503601.html
Trump threatens to shut down 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.

27 May 00:00 MyBroadband 3036103788783053369.html
Lockdown restrictions on SA Post Office relaxed

Acting Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Jackson Mthembu has lessened the regulations that were imposed upon the Post Office.

27 May 00:00 MyBroadband 3036103788814596198.html
Site Of 007’s World Record Barrel Roll Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Millbrook Proving Ground celebrates 50th anniversary

27 May 00:00 Petrolicious 3041673532257216477.html
Bid to expand Canterbury coal mine meets stiff opposition

Hundreds of people are opposing a plan to expand a Canterbury coal mine. Bathurst Coal Ltd has applied to expand its opencast mine, known as...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078539932225.html
Woman accused of manslaughter after man 'accidentally set himself alight'

A young woman has been charged with arson and manslaughter after a Kiwi man was believed to have accidentally set himself alight nearly three years...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078541997906.html
Amberley tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile

A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078579116225.html
Traffic delays expected this weekend due to motorway work

Motorists are being warned to expect delays this weekend due to road works around the Christchurch Southern Motorway. One lane of a new section of...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078626512204.html
KidsFest gets the green light to go ahead in July

Planning for the popular annual Canterbury children's event KidsFest is under way, in spite of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic....

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078641814645.html
Family tracks down long-lost brother in Canterbury

Canterbury man Phil Radford had no idea his life could be changed so much by just one Facebook message. Radford, 49, was adopted when he was five...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078728768934.html
Family tracks down long-lost brother in Canterbury

Canterbury man Phil Radford had no idea his life could be changed so much by just one Facebook message. Radford, 49, was adopted when he was five...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078787729860.html
Uni may move hall residents to house overseas students

The University of Auckland is considering moving domestic students out of halls of residence to make way for returning international students that...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078991431356.html
Friends take on $1000 Canterbury car rally to support charity

Josh Thompson and his friends will embark on a two-day, 1000km journey across Canterbury in September to raise at least $1000 for children’s mental...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078991874357.html
Tyre fire arson: Man 'snapped' and torched pile

A man who lived across the road from a giant, illegal pile of 400,000 old car tyres in Canterbury "snapped" and torched them, a court heard today.

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079184355079.html
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston

New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079272151387.html
Work to demolish fire-damaged hotel starts this week

A Canterbury hotel that was completely gutted by fire on Christmas Eve is set to be demolished to make way for a new pub. Kirwee Tavern licensee...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079291028042.html
Restaurateur determined to serve the city

A Christchurch restaurateur is bucking the trend, forging ahead with the opening of his Indian restaurant, despite the new normal.

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079292389686.html
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079375989233.html
Man arrested over deadly fire at animation studio

Japanese police have arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 months in recovering in two...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079541134129.html
'Far too long': NZ should be at level 1, says Winston

New Zealand has been in lockdown for "far too long" and needs to be at level 1 now with a transtasman bubble already operating, says Deputy Prime...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079975985971.html
Work on new cell tower begins

Construction of a new non-notified Spark cellphone site has begun in rural Hawea to replace the existing cell site servicing the area. Spark...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042080156032658.html
Ill-prepared tourist froze to death

Prathiba Yajaman-Puttappa was waiting in the carpark for her husband when she was asked by the others in his group if he had made it down from the...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042080246469370.html
'Milestone' pay deal reached for teacher aides

The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle an historic pay equity claim for teacher aides.

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042080338871196.html
PM stands firm on alert level move

The Prime Minister is standing firm on the wait for the move to alert level 1 under Covid-19, and says she hopes the country can make the shift...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042080403995042.html
'Fantastic outcome': Missing trampers found

Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor were found when smoke from a fire they lit was seen by a search helicopter - a result police...

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042080468608973.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter has for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by United States President Donald Trump.

27 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042080542321646.html
Trump Campaign: Twitter 'Fact Check' Proof of Silicon Valley Obstruction

President Donald Trump's reelection campaign on Tuesday reacted to the news that Twitter had fact-checked the president's tweet.

27 May 00:20 Breitbart 3148363490879092696.html
Biden on His 'Ain't Black' Comment: Charlamagne tha God 'Was Being a Wise Guy'

Tuesday on CNN's "Situation Room," presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden addressed telling radio host Charlamagne tha God that black voters who have trouble deciding whether to support him or President Donald Trump "ain't black." | Clips

27 May 00:31 Breitbart 3148363491478517653.html
Donald Trump: 'Twitter Is Now Interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election'

Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 presidential election after branding one of his tweets warning about election fraud "false."

27 May 00:29 Breitbart 3148363491822597531.html
Donald Trump: Widespread Vote-by-Mail Will 'Destroy this Country'

President Donald Trump continued to berate Democrats for pushing vote-by-mail despite concerns about voter fraud.

27 May 00:43 Breitbart 3148363492694572015.html
Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

JERUSALEM >> Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed coronavirus outbreaks.

27 May 00:59 Star-Advertiser 3439335388717664128.html
Pentagon taking steps to relax ‘stop movement’ order | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Pentagon said today that a “conditions-based approach” will be taken to relax the “stop movement” order that has been in effect for troops since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 00:16 Star-Advertiser 3439335389252603359.html
Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China

Trump offers to 'mediate' between India and China. The US president previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383016003815.html
K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June

K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June. The standard operating procedure is likely to be put in place, that needs to be followed at temples once opened for public.

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383053453115.html
Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station

Child dies as man hunts for milk at railway station. The four-and-a-half-year-old son of Bihari migrants based in Delhi died at the railway station in Muzaffarpur on arrival by a 'Shramik Special' train, while his father desperately hunted for some milk he believed will save his child.

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383170186077.html
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister

354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister. Domestic passenger flights are currently permitted to operate from all airports in the country except the ones in West Bengal.

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383213326760.html
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC

Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC. The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383315036816.html
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337. According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383510152648.html
Beware of opportunist China!

Beware of opportunist China!. 'It is time we Indians stop our internal bickering and present a united front to Chinese machinations,' advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383619179795.html
Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member

Diplomatic talks are on with China to resolve standoff: NASB member. 'The Indian army is a professional army. They can handle such a situation'

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372383690994173.html
Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map

Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map. The government had registered the amendment proposal in Parliament on May 22 after releasing the new political map of Nepal depicting Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limipiyadhura as its territories on May 18.

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384061832143.html
Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive

Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive. The main focus will be on the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball face-off in sensitive areas like Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384215899279.html
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test

Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test. The swab samples of the pangolin has been collected for the coronavirus test

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384373183650.html
'China must know Indians are no pushovers'

'China must know Indians are no pushovers'. 'We will not accept these misadventures by the Chinese.'

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384465089416.html
'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'

'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'. 'Time and again, through their actions, often more covert than overt, the BJP has shown that it is a power-hungry party and its hunger isn't getting satiated sitting in the Opposition.'

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384500709093.html
'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'

'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'. 'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.'

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384742507959.html
Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi

Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi. According to the chargesheets, all the foreign nationals have been booked for violating visa rules, violating government guidelines issued in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and regulations regarding Epidemic diseases Act, Disaster Management Act and prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure.

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384800750243.html
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts. Coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021, says Professor Ashish Jha.

27 May 00:00 Rediff 3466372384811744455.html
Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings

The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.

27 May 00:28 Shropshire Star 3480199991313807137.html
What the papers say – May 27

Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.

27 May 00:08 Shropshire Star 3480199991776442285.html
Again, El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by two weeks

Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government has extended the lockdown it imposed on the state to contain the spread of the coronavirus for another two weeks. But the two weeks lockdown woul...

27 May 00:45 Punch Newspapers 3524240995718511816.html
Sessions goes after Tuberville's coaching record in challenging him to debate

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions challenged Tommy Tuberville, his opponent for the Alabama Republican Senate nomination, to a series of five debates as the two hammer each other in an

27 May 00:24 TheHill 355432918422945638.html
Trump accuses Twitter of 'stifling' free speech after fact check

President Trump on Tuesday evening accused Twitter of “stifling FREE SPEECH” and interfering in the 2020 election by fact-checking one of his tweets on the issue of voting by mail.

27 May 00:03 TheHill 355432919328975715.html
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

President Donald Trump accused Twitter on Tuesday of "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election" after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail in California.

27 May 00:17 Pulse Live 3606876834846459286.html
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election

Defense Department officials are planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, according to multiple reports.

27 May 00:59 Pulse Live 3606876835443605297.html
TCR News: Electric touring car series still on course for demo race in 2020

The Pure ETCR electric touring car series remains on course for a first demonstration race this year, despite delays resulting from the coronavirus pandemic

27 May 00:00 Autosport 3695548570404847447.html
National News: Motorsport UK plans for motorsport to begin again on 4 July

Motorsport UK intends for national motorsport to resume in Britain from 4 July and, from the start of next month, will allow organisers to begin applying for event permits again

27 May 00:00 Autosport 3695548570676341907.html
All the Musicians Who Have Spoken Out About Having Coronavirus

With the confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States rising each day, musicians aren't staying quiet about their diagnoses. Here's what they're saying.

27 May 00:00 Billboard 3719329425672678262.html
Ultra Music Fest Hit With a Class Action Over Refusal to Issue Ticket Refunds

Two Florida residents are suing Ultra Music Festival for refusing to give refunds for their 2020 cancelled electronic music festival.

27 May 00:00 Billboard 3719329426129996125.html
Alan Jackson Launches His First-Ever 'Small Town Drive-In' Concerts

Alan Jackson plans to hit the road next month in Alabama, but his fans can only meet him out there if they stay in their cars.

27 May 00:00 Billboard 3719329427119853913.html
Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Administrators for state-owned South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the airline is not aiming to resume domestic flights from mid-June, rejecting a statement from the airline a day earlier.

27 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161335411329.html
Exiled ex-minister rubbishes Govt third force claim on abductions

Exiled former deputy higher education minister Godfrey Gandawa rubbished claims by the Government that there was a third force behind the abduction of three Movement for Democratic Change female members last week.

27 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161368118082.html
Zimbabwe ruling party calls for arrest of opposition officials for faking abductions

ZANU PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa says the party is calling for arrests of more MDC officials who were involved in the infamous Warren park demonstration that led to the abduction and torture of Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova.

27 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161562692513.html
Electric motorbike gives Zimbabwean rural women path out of poverty

WEDZA, Zimbabwe, (Reuters) – In the rural Zimbabwe district of Wedza, a new electric-powered motorcycle is helping bring income to poor women and easing the burden of looking after families.

27 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161648261082.html
Zambian president pardons gay couple jailed for 15 years

LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s president has pardoned a gay couple sentenced to 15 years in prison in November under colonial-era sodomy laws in a case that caused a diplomatic row with the United States.

27 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161770812534.html
Bail hearing in hospital for injured MDC Alliance officials

HARARE – Zimbabwean prosecutors have proposed ZW$2,000 (about R800) bail for recently abducted and tortured MDC Alliance youth activists Cecilia Chimburu, 31, Netsai Marova, 21, and member of the house of assembly Joana Mamombe, 27.

27 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161806611062.html
Underestimating the Office of the President

WHEN you listen to the speeches of our presidential candidates before elections, rarely do you get to hear of public policy.

27 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161947779051.html
Harare man jailed for conning Singaporean investor

A 38-year-old Harare man has been jailed an effective 7 years for conning a Singaporean investor in a USD$500 000 business venture.

27 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424162683401012.html
US toll of new virus deaths under 700 for third day straight

The overall death toll is now 98,875.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388829578696258.html
From Kabuga’s trial, we must learn how to prevent another genocide

Felicien Kabuga’s trial will be a lesson in history.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388829944399426.html
Algeria backs use of malaria drug despite WHO dropping trials

Algeria's coronavirus outbreak is one of the worst in Africa.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388830323154672.html
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June

They will be limited to 50 people.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388830452471110.html
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19

Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388830577357805.html
Brazil leads in daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day

Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388830851284875.html
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as "lies"

"I have not killed any Tutsis. I was working with them," Felicien Kabuga to a French court.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388830882560572.html
Covid-19: Kenya cases jump to 1,471 as 123 test positive

This is so far the highest daily increase in the country.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388830936662933.html
Zimbabwe police charge activists, journalists with violating Covid-19 rules

The three women were reportedly abducted while in police custody.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388831044300173.html
Africa's confirmed Covid-19 cases surpass 115,000: Africa CDC

The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388831339629517.html
Administrators rule out mid-June return for SAA flights

Without approval of practitioners, SAA announced its planes would be back in the skies.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388831469790303.html
Burundi opposition to contest ruling party's election win

CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388831501318146.html
Trump, Biden turn to Snapchat in presidential campaign

The photo-sending app boasts 229 million users.

27 May 00:00 The East African 3857388831592405026.html
Coronavirus: How childminders are caring for children in their own home

'Lots of soap' is crucial, say childminders who have stayed open for key workers' children.

27 May 00:47 BBC News 3883826128263843118.html
Syria's Assad faces toughest challenges of nine-year war

A public family spat, criticism in Russia and an imploding economy leave Syrian President Bashar Assad vulnerable.

27 May 00:10 Australian Financial Review 3974284487346411140.html
US Lawmakers Raise Amendment in Privacy Bill Concerning Warrantless Surveillance Against its Citizens

Both sides of the aisle will deal with privacy issues that will deter unwarranted surveillance of Americans by the government.

27 May 00:52 Tech Times 4011848567157905485.html
Amtrak Plans Deep Workforce Cuts Ahead of Slow Pandemic Recovery

Amtrak projects ridership will return to just half of 2019 levels in its upcoming fiscal year beginning in October, Amtrak Chief Executive Officer William Flynn said in a memo to employees. 

27 May 00:42 Bloomberg.com 4032480121813641280.html
US closes probes into 3 senators over their stock trades

Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Kelly Loeffler of Georgia and Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma have been informed that the Justice Department has closed investigations into their stock trades.

27 May 00:22 WVLT 4089046911024433969.html
COVID-19: Lawyers Fault Nigerians Threatening To Sue Chinese Government For $200bn

The Nigerians had, in a petition, given China 14-day ultimatum to pay the sum of $200billion as compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the pandemic, saying failure to do so would lead to legal action.

27 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699744696349581.html
Why Prices Of Basic Items Soar In Nigeria Despite Petrol Cost Reduction

While inter-state travel across the country has been banned by the federal government, vehicles carrying essential supplies, as well as essential personnel, retain unrestricted movement. Effiong said the reality on the ground tells a different story.

27 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745036088982.html
875 Commit Suicide During Lockdown In Nepal

The country has been under lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, since March 24.

27 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745055891282.html
African Development Bank President, Adesina, Maintains Innocence Despite Calls For Probe

The United States Department of Treasury had called for an independent of the allegations against Adesina despite the AfDB clearing him of all wrongdoing.

27 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745237106610.html
Why Buhari Will Not Intervene In Pantami And Dabiri-Erewa Face off —Odumakin

Recall that Dabiri-Erewa revealed in an interview how gunmen chased the commission’s staff from office on the orders of Pantami.

27 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745457249363.html
IGP Team Arrests Four Delta Journalists For Undisclosed Offence

As of the time of this report, the IGP detective team has not given any reason for the arrest and detention of the four journalists.

27 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745475395904.html
COVID-19: West African Traders Losing 30 Per Cent Of Produce To Movement Restrictions

Although governments across the region have said food items are among a list of essential items that can move freely, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Antoine Bouet, said most of the trade in the country are done informally and in small quantities.

27 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745947545920.html
Coronavirus: Over 200 Stranded Ghanaians In Dubai Cry For Help

The request by these standard Ghanaians in Dubai to be airlifted home follows the repatriation of some 230 Ghanaians, some of whom were deported from Kuwait on a chartered flight Saturday, May 23, 2020.

27 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699745974543029.html
BREAKING: DSS Releases Detained Akwa Ibom Journalist After Public Outcry

Carter was arrested by the DSS on April 27, 2020 over a private phone conversation with an anonymous medical doctor, which the Akwa Ibom State Government alleged castigated the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Dominic Ukpong, over his poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 00:00 Sahara Reporters 4209699746102364175.html
How Covid-19 is ruining plans for students to study abroad 

Indian students who bagged admissions to top foreign universities now compelled to delay travel indefinitely and make do with e-classes

27 May 00:19 India Today 4286117812778992604.html
Covid-19: Are city's night shelters ready for a heat wave?

The heat wave condition continues to burn the national Capital as an orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tuesday. The maximum temperature at Palam was recorded at 47.2 degrees Celsius, making it the highest for this season.

27 May 00:56 India Today 4286117812990819945.html
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets

27 May 00:40 Digital Journal 4566489172603662838.html
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as they stamped down on protests against a bill banning insults to China's national anthem.

27 May 00:00 Digital Journal 4566489173043571445.html
Dr Ralph Gonsalves gives proposed Windies tour of England his blessing

Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves has given the proposed West Indies tour of England in July his blessing once Cricket West Indies can establish that the players repre...

27 May 00:00 SportsMax 4584028976181461761.html
Joe Biden hires voting rights director, contrasting Trump's move to hinder mail-in ballots

The Biden campaign hired a senior staffer to aid in voter protection issues as the debate over absentee ballots comes to a head.

27 May 00:26 Washington Examiner 4625792332118925538.html
Release of more declassified Russia investigation documents hinges on Ratcliffe

The continued release of Russia investigation documents is now in the hands of President Trump's new spy chief.

27 May 00:41 Washington Examiner 4625792332544074736.html
Trump claims Twitter is 'interfering in the 2020 presidential election' by fact-checking tweets

President Trump fired back at Twitter after it appended a fact-checking label to two of his tweets in which he claimed mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.

27 May 00:37 Washington Examiner 4625792332601035435.html
WHO praises China for 'very consistent message' of 'openness' in virus investigation

A top World Health Organization official offered praise for China’s “openness” during its effort to understand how the coronavirus pandemic began.

27 May 00:01 Washington Examiner 4625792333237431008.html
Tom Homan to urge Trump to challenge New York law criminalizing cooperation with federal immigration authorities

Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting Director Tom Homan plans to lobby President Trump to have the Justice Department challenge a New York law making it a felony for law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities.

27 May 00:35 Washington Examiner 4625792333711260694.html
Bengaluru Containment Zones: At least 20 zones in city are no longer in the red

At least 20 places in Bengaluru, which were identified as “containment zones” to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the neighbourhood, have been freed from all restrictions over the last month, as zero Covid-19 positive cases were detected here over the period.

27 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149707945617150.html
Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1

However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.

27 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149708140335424.html
Home is where the accidents are

Surgeons are seeing almost 15 to 20 cases in a month as compared to just 1-2 freak accident cases previously While road traffic accidents drastically dropped during lockdown period, there was a spike .

27 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149708738992485.html
Enter only if you test -ve

State Govt decides to do away with compulsory institutional quarantine from June 1 and allow only the uninfected to come in In an effort to prevent people with Covid-19 from entering the State, the go.

27 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149708812985728.html
Dog squad to get 50 dogs for Rs 2.5 crore

As many as 50 dogs will be adopted and inducted into the Dog Squad at a cost of Rs 2.

27 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149709112831105.html
Woman gang-raped by two men, but her ordeal doesn’t end there

A 27-year-old woman from Jharkhand was gang-raped by two men inside the labour shed in a factory in Kumbalgodu, where she was working.

27 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149709423357334.html
‘Complete syllabus with online classes’

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has directed the Higher Education Department to complete the syllabus by conducting online classes.

27 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149709788408539.html
Curfew no bar for encroachers in Kalyan Nagar

Residents say in the night, a compound wall is being constructed on a CA site that houses 100-yr-old memorial Seems like the lockdown has come as a cover for the activities of encroachers to flourish .

27 May 00:30 Bangalore Mirror 4632149710055394812.html
Galvez calls for probe on blast in Maguindanao

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. on Tuesday called for an investigation of the explosion in Barangay Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao, that killed two children and wounded several others on May 24.

27 May 00:30 manilastandard.net 4715274785023840990.html
Pinoys among 8 sailors freed from kidnappers

Lagos, Nigeria—Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a Singapore-owned container ship off Benin's coast in April have been freed and are undergoing medical checks, the Nigerian navy said on Monday.

27 May 00:40 manilastandard.net 4715274785096425018.html
Lockdown worth it, say four Duterte men

"Strict lockdown measures have succeeded in flattening the increase of COVID-19 cases."   Four cabinet members, Presidential Legal Counsel Sal Panelo, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Labor Secretary Silvestro Bello, reacted to my May 13 column, “Now, it’s modified,” in which I said “the strictest lockdown in Asia has produced the worst wrong results.”

27 May 00:10 manilastandard.net 4715274785111980290.html
No Country for Old People

Sweden did not set out to kill thousands of its older citizens. Nor did any country as COVID-19 swept across the globe. But Sweden’s…

27 May 00:00 Nautilus 4935054486039602776.html
14.75 Lakh Migrants Register As UP Plans To Employ Them In Industrial Units

With 25 lakh people returning to Uttar Pradesh during the coronavirus lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to complete the skill-mapping of migrant labourers in 15 days and get a survey conducted to employ them in MSMEs and industrial units, officials said.

27 May 00:23 NDTV.com 5090057682112173500.html
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 00:13 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755924148728.html
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 00:55 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757581595504.html
Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic

OTTAWA — New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 00:34 KitchenerToday.com 52741008961611725.html
Military report details 'disturbing' issues in Ontario long-term care homes

TORONTO — A military report on five Ontario long-term care homes released Tuesday details "horrific" allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours.

27 May 00:19 KitchenerToday.com 52741009882904655.html
One dead, boy and woman wounded in downtown Toronto shooting: police

TORONTO — Police say a 21-year-old man is dead and a boy and a woman were wounded in a shooting in downtown Toronto. Police Chief Mark Saunders said the "brazen" shooting happened shortly after 4 p.m.

27 May 00:39 KitchenerToday.com 52741010487324910.html
Video shows cop kneeling on neck of black man who died

MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AP) — A black man who died in police custody in Minneap...

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348613791316339.html
Hand sanitiser dispensers for courts, police stations in St Elizabeth

BLACK RIVER, St Elizabeth — A three-week campaign to raise money and equipment rece...

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348613877636204.html
How to vote in US elections if residing outside country

Q. I am an American citizen and currently live in Jamaica. Can I vote in the November 202...

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348613926703146.html
Canada will accept incomplete study permit applications

Dear Mr Brown,I know that you recommended initiating my study permit...

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348614045481064.html
The Crown outlines its 'overwhelming' and 'cogent' evidence

The $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation fraud trial ended on ...

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348614289636535.html
Victoria Mutual provides online boost for 21 students preparing for CSEC

THE Victoria Mutual (VM) Group has decided to assist 21 students who are struggling to pa...

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348614737218204.html
This day In History - May 27

Today is the 148th day of 2020. There are 218 days left in the year

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348615341110436.html
Mom hurting from daughter's death wants legislative changes

SHATTERED by the death of her youngest daughter a month ago after she was denied access t...

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348615651912913.html
US donates additional $44 million to Jamaica's COVID-19 response

The United States Government has committed an additional $44 million (U...

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348615779516710.html
CMU to miss report deadline due to auditing delay

OFFICIALS of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) were again put in the hot seat at th...

27 May 00:00 Jamaica Observer 5357348615800888300.html
Rivlin on Leifer trial: 'No one will use Israel to evade justice' - Foreign Affairs

President Rivlin touts Jerusalem court's decision that Australian-Israeli teacher Malka Leifer may stand trial, paving way for extradition.

27 May 00:58 Israel National News 5374683668949827752.html
Downing Street condemned over ‘vindictive’ treatment of openDemocracy

Number 10’s ban on openDemocracy asking questions at COVID-19 briefings part of a “Trumpian” attack on press freedom, say free speech campaigners.

27 May 00:00 openDemocracy 5382241321708383006.html
In Canada, non-status women are being left behind

Non-status women remain largely invisible in the COVID-19 public health response and emergency support programs.

27 May 00:00 openDemocracy 5382241322045875449.html
Richard Ali: 'There's a growing dictatorship of disinformation in Nigeria'

The coronavirus lockdown in Nigeria has let the genie out of the bottle, writer Richard Ali says. The ensuing rise in ethnic populism in the digital space has to be confronted by journalists and artists alike.

27 May 00:00 Deutsche Welle 550934689034897985.html
Lufthansa says 'unable to approve' coronavirus rescue over EU conditions

Airline giant Lufthansa said it cannot approve a German state rescue over fears that conditions imposed by Brussels would be too harsh. The aid package must still be cleared by the European Commission's competition arm.

27 May 00:00 Deutsche Welle 550934689632316758.html
Costa Rica: First same-sex weddings held despite pandemic

Costa Rica has become the first Central American nation to make same-sex marriage legal. Dozens of couples are taking advantage of the new law, although ceremonies must abide by coronavirus social distancing rules.

27 May 00:00 Deutsche Welle 550934690054426542.html
Steve Kerr, Skylar Diggins Blast Cops Over Death of Minnesota Man (TWEET)

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr made sure to voice his opinion about the death of a black man…

27 May 00:12 Total Pro Sports 5536572205151061800.html
Days after refusing to intervene, Supreme Court finally takes suo motu cognisance of human tragedy of migrant workers

Days after refusing to intervene, the Supreme Court has finally decided to take notice of the plight of migrant workers, who've been forced to go through unspeakable miseries due to an unplanned lockdown announced by the Indian government.

27 May 00:25 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720206687031268.html
Four US police officers fired after death of unarmed black man

A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.

27 May 00:28 France 24 5635134571667222112.html
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June

ZURICH: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (May 26) promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after ...

27 May 00:47 CNA 5644198863202642055.html
Nokia shuts plant in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for COVID-19

NEW DELHI: Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday (May 26), ...

27 May 00:45 CNA 5644198863551122497.html
Indian drones pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crops

NEW DELHI: Huge swarms of desert locusts are destroying crops across western and central India, prompting authorities on Tuesday (May 26) to step ...

27 May 00:19 CNA 5644198863723198489.html
U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights

U.S. House backs bill to pressure China over Uighur rights

27 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361974671824413.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment

Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special pre-1997 treatment

27 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361975053608833.html
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

27 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361975446319850.html
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

27 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361975613000168.html
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened

All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened

27 May 00:00 Investing.com 5710361976055736452.html
Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly

Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.

27 May 00:00 Psychology Today 5895805838728475023.html
Domestic violence reports on the rise as COVID-19 keeps people at home, study shows

Researchers have found an increase in domestic violence reports in Los Angeles and Indianapolis since the stay-at-home restrictions were implemented in March.

27 May 00:00 ScienceDaily 600754802471479982.html
Under Los Angeles Public School Reopening Plan, Students Must Wear Masks All Day

Students should attend on a staggered schedule that makes it possible to limit to 16 the number present in class at one time.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530347570282.html
Annoying Security Line At Charlotte Airport Is Maybe A Good Sign For American Airlines

A video of a long security line at Charlotte Douglas was posted on Twitter Monday. On the negative side, the line recalled all the inconveniences of packed airports. On the plus side, same thing.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530432532546.html
Biden Hopes To Announce VP Pick By August 1st

He says his selection committee has interviewed everyone on his shortlist.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530433972494.html
Stop Calling The Police On Black People

This article explores the modern day phenomenon of White people calling the police on innocent Black people, which was most recently seen in the viral video of "Central Park Karen."

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530497951688.html
XpresSpa Pivots To Coronavirus Testing At New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport

The pilot concept paves the way for the company to enter the medical sphere and widen its reach within the health and wellness segment.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530567186209.html
In Break With Trump, Sean Hannity Just Told A Surprising Truth About Face Masks

As America heads into a deeply divisive presidential election, on Tuesday Sean Hannity gave a brief reminder that there is one thing that transcends partisanship: public health.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530605840639.html
A Tropical Disturbance Soaked Miami With Six Inches Of Rain In Two Hours

After soaking Miami with more than half a foot of rain in just a couple of hours, a tropical disturbance will move up the coast on Wednesday and bring a threat for flooding and tornadoes to the Carolinas.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530669075300.html
‘Close Them Down’: Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media Platforms

Twitter fact-checked the president on one of his tweets for the first time Tuesday.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530705218106.html
Six Fallacies That Will Stall Covid-19 Recovery

Full recovery from Covid-19 will take time, especially with a looming second wave of infections. Nature will not relent. Leaders hoping to reduce the devastation can control only the human response, which starts with strategy. Here are six fallacies to avoid.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530742112905.html
72% Of U.S. Voters Believe President Trump Should Wear A Face Mask When Around Others: Poll

Pressure has grown around Trump over his continued decision not to wear a face mask.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530819678736.html
Minneapolis Mayor Calls For Charges Against Officer Who Knelt On George Floyd’s Neck

If most people, particularly people of color, had done what a police officer did late Monday, they’d already be behind bars.”

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531229460316.html
Spain Enters ‘Longest Period Of Mourning’ For 27,000 People Who Died With Coronavirus

Spain is entering the biggest period of national mourning seen so far anywhere in the world, in remembrance of the thousands of people it lost to coronavirus.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531242270393.html
Zipline Drones Will Continuously Drop Supplies To Hospital In North Carolina

Granted a waiver to operate due to the coronavirus pandemic, the operation could define how drone delivery works in the U.S. Its usefulness hinges on just how valuable a few pound of air-dropped supplies can be.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531254853349.html
The Joint Commission To Resume Hospital Inspections After Pandemic Hiatus

The Joint Commission, accreditor of thousands of U. S. healthcare facilities is set to resume its surveys in June as hospitals and health systems re-open to visitors and begin to return hospital operations to a new normal.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531336987767.html
Kellyanne Conway Compares Voting In Person To Standing In Line At Georgetown Cupcake, Which Is Delivery-Only

The comment is part of an all out assault on mail-in voting by the Trump administration.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531438835603.html
Education After COVID-19 Cannot Be Reimagined Without A Racial Justice Plan

Without a plan to achieve racial justice in schools, any post-COVID-19 plan for reopening schools is inherently flawed.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531502995157.html
Coronavirus Has Now Killed 100,000 Americans

More Americans have died in the pandemic than in the Vietnam and Korean wars.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531592592317.html
Texas Supreme Court Halts Expansion Of Mail-In Voting

Voters can’t cite a lack of immunity to the coronavirus as a reason for getting a mail-in ballot, the court ruled.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531673966446.html
This Is What You Should Expect When You Check Into These Major Hotels

As hotels begin to reopen around the world, new, stringent health and safety protocols are in place, particularly system wide at two major brands: Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531708061677.html
Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE

Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531719062962.html
Trump’s Press Secretary Has Solely Voted By Mail Since 2010, Report Says, Despite Claims Of Fraud Risks

Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that mail-in voting leads to election fraud.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531794681195.html
Montreal Shatters May Temperature Record With A 98°F High On Wednesday

Wednesday's high temperature of 98°F in Montreal, Quebec, is one of the city's hottest temperatures on record.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531812535286.html
Los Angeles Domestic Violence Hotline Calls Double Since Shutdown

California was one of the earliest locations to shut down, and Los Angeles County now reports that calls to the county’s domestic violence hotline have more than doubled since the virus hit.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531837550065.html
McConnell Contradicts Trump, Says There’s ‘No Stigma’ In Wearing A Mask

The president has criticized reporters for wearing masks and consistently refused to wear one at public events.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587531837892981.html
2020 Has Been Difficult For The Black Community. Discrimination At Work Only Adds Insult To Injury

Factors such as the global pandemic and its devastating impact on blacks, the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and ongoing experiences with discrimination and antiblack racism in the workforce can contribute to racial battle fatigue (RBF), which has detrimental mental hea...

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587532160004409.html
Is It Time To Reconsider Judges' Role As Members Of The American Law Institute?

A shift in focus in its Restatements toward law reform and a decision to lobby state legislatures could imperil judges' involvement with the venerable ALI.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587532318497582.html
Driving Instructors Slam Ministers And Tory MPs For Backing Dominic Cummings’ Defective Eyesight Driving Offense

In subsequent radio and TV interviews, government ministers and Tory MPs have tied themselves in knots supporting Cummings’ law-breaking 30-mile drive to Barnard Castle, County Durham.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587532320255158.html
The Media And Masks: A Confusing Narrative For Americans

The benefit of the mask, “comes not from shielding the mouths of the healthy but from covering the mouths of people already infected.” This unambiguous scientific message of communal responsibility remains absent from mainstream media which continues to divide Americans over the mask.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587532386074714.html
New Paper Finds Startling Number Of Asymptomatic Covid-19 Carriers

An unwitting study on a small ship headed out just as the pandemic was starting reveals some interesting realities about the coronavirus.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587532388455330.html
How Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca Turned An Idea To Help Families Pay Rent During COVID-19 Into A $1 Million Fund

The #FirstOfTheMonth Fund was started with a $1 million goal in mind, which would help close the financial rent gap for close to 150 families, and would see the disbursement of funds to those families in need within 48 hours of qualifying for the aid.

27 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587532392929609.html
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election' after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

Earlier in the day, Twitter added links to two of Trump's tweets prompting users to "get the facts" about mail-in ballots.

27 May 00:13 Business Insider 6060062399692907000.html
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ardent Trump supporter, cautioned that an abrupt withdrawal would be "horrendous."

27 May 00:55 Business Insider 6060062401350353776.html
Covid-19: Did a late-night letter from 20 senior lawyers change SC mind on migrants?

India News: Did a late night letter from 20 renowned advocates including P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, C U Singh, Vikas Singh, Prashant Bhushan, Iqbal Chagla, Aspi

27 May 00:22 The Times of India 6060938663512717152.html
Chennai a ticking time bomb, more tests must to defuse it

The panel of medical experts advising the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday pushed for ramping up testing to identify Covid-19 infections in the early

27 May 00:15 The Times of India 6060938663582089715.html
After 63 days, 2 premier stadiums in New Delhi reopen for SAI trainees

India News: NEW DELHI: The gates of the city’s two most prominent stadiums, Jawahar Lal Nehru and Major Dhyanchand, were thrown open on Tuesday, after 63 days.

27 May 00:52 The Times of India 6060938664036825603.html
Delhi: Thousands homeless after fire in shanties

NEW DELHI: Thousands of residents of a transit camp in Tughlaqabad in southeast Delhi were left homeless in the scorching heat after a major fire gutt.

27 May 00:12 The Times of India 6060938664526971202.html
What the papers say – May 27

Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.

27 May 00:10 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773858023341.html
Adelaide preschool operator issued $23,000 fine for exploiting workers for financial gain

The operator of two Adelaide Montessori preschools has been issued with a $23,000 fine after she was found to have “exploited workers for financial and business gain” the ABC has reported.

27 May 00:00 The Sector 628795921827278293.html
Panic at PMC after a leader’s spouse tests +ve for virus

Office-bearer had attended an all-party meeting on Monday and was involved in activities requiring public interaction in her constituency

27 May 00:30 Pune Mirror 6353030399632911456.html
Schools to start by June 15: Education dept explores virtual, physical learning

State edu dept explores virtual, physical learning; schools in red zones to stay shut

27 May 00:30 Pune Mirror 6353030400326953001.html
Two murders reported from city over 12 hrs

Eight, including four minors, arrested for killing an entrepreneur; in the second case, accused is unknown

27 May 00:30 Pune Mirror 6353030400768804239.html
KP residents protest as cops nix vehicle use

Denizens banned from vehicles for shopping, domestic help; ask why PMC relaxations are different for them

27 May 00:30 Pune Mirror 6353030401076260921.html
PMC health dept reels from medical staff crunch as more than 50% posts not filled

With permanent recruitments stuck at GB level, not many docs want temporary posts; flu OPD staff deployed in maternity ward

27 May 00:30 Pune Mirror 6353030401244646314.html
Angela Ruch honors father-in-law in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200

It was a special night for Gander Truck Series driver Angela Ruch as she honored her father-in-law Bob Ruch tonight in the North Carolina Educational Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

27 May 00:56 WBTV 6439870257429180562.html
More than 50 City of Vernon staffers had six-figure salaries in 2019

Wages for the City of Vernon's top staff cost an extra $1.7 million in 2019 as more names were added to the list of those taking home $75,000 or more an

27 May 00:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244876793635.html
B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week

VICTORIA - British Columbia didn't report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there have been 11 additional cases of the virus."I'm extremely pleas

27 May 00:58 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244964520795.html
Liberals, NDP vote to waive normal Commons proceedings during pandemic

OTTAWA - New Democrats joined forces Tuesday with the governing Liberals to waive normal House of Commons proceedings for another four months during the COV

27 May 00:34 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246169450621.html
In pictures | Heatwave adds to nation's miseries

The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon

27 May 00:30 The Hindu 6679535025382943112.html
Body of little girl, 4, was 'attacked by rats as she lay dead in cot for two days'

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Mark James Dunn, 43, of Brisbane, Australia, has been charged with the murder of his daughter Willow, who police believe was left to rot in her crib with rodents eating her decomposing body

27 May 00:15 mirror 675785260404940439.html
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The social media giant highlighted two of Trump’s tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

27 May 00:30 Hindustan Times 696565557086092629.html
Uproar in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck

A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.

27 May 00:00 THE CITIZEN 7029251211894146288.html
Catholic Church alleges 'irregularities' in Burundi election

The Catholic Church in Burundi says it observed "many irregularities" during last week's election that call into question results that delivered victories to the ruling party and its presidential

27 May 00:00 THE CITIZEN 7029251212650473605.html
Comedian Idris Sultan charged with failure to register Sim Card, released on bail

Comedian and winner of Big Brother Africa 2014 Idris Sultan has today May 27 been arraigned at Kisutu Resident magistrate Seven days after he was arrested.

27 May 00:00 THE CITIZEN 7029251213428182734.html
Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time

President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’Twitter for the first time took action against a series of tweets by Donald Trump, labeling them with a warning sign and providing a link to further information.Since ascending to the US presidency

27 May 00:02 Yahoo 7097669637024115180.html
Donald Trump promises a 'very interesting' response to China's proposed crackdown on Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign

27 May 00:08 Yahoo 7097669637162237354.html
US President Donald Trump warns that Hong Kong risks losing its special status as a financial hub

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial center if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a "very interesting" US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign

27 May 00:01 Yahoo 7097669637450144616.html
‘We dried our tears’: Addressing the toll on children of Northeast Nigeria’s conflict

Nigeria must address its failures to an entire generation of children in a region devastated by Boko Haram atrocities and gross violations by the military

27 May 00:00 Amnesty International USA 7232870792663411621.html
Michael Collins gets revenge 100 years ago in Wexford

How Michael Collins got revenge on a British soldier after he tortured rebels involved with the 1916 Easter Rising.

27 May 00:12 IrishCentral 7319968744420265134.html
Boris Johnson to face grilling over top aide Dominic Cummings

The Prime Minister’s top adviser remains at the centre of a political storm, with at least 30 Tory MPs publicly calling for him to go.

27 May 00:29 Express & Star 7324224458859984673.html
What the papers say – May 27

Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.

27 May 00:09 Express & Star 7324224459322619821.html
Sikh Front-Line Workers Make Enough Sacrifices. Their Beards Shouldn't Be One.

Religiously worn beards have been subtly framed as an obstacle to the safety of COVID-19 patients.

27 May 00:00 SikhNet 7341539213148255990.html
Daniel Turner: Biden bows to radical left by pledging to cancel Keystone XL pipeline – Americans would suffer

Joe Biden’s energy policies would create disruptive energy shortages, big energy price increases, an increased dependence on foreign countries outside our hemisphere to meet our energy needs, and a massive increase in unemployment in the U.S. energy industry.

27 May 00:36 Fox News 7362823819767687167.html
Hollywood Hills house parties getting out of hand during coronavirus outbreak, LAPD warns

Cops in Los Angeles have released a video begging trendy quarantined residents to stop house parties in the Hollywood Hills because clubs are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.

27 May 00:18 Fox News 7362823819966370151.html
Two veterans with different wounds find single purpose: new documentary series

U.S. Army veteran Jose Martinez's injuries are visible, former U.S. Navy medic Joe Jackson's are not and they need each other. They're among a group of wounded warriors on the frontlines of a suicide crisis in the veteran community.

27 May 00:08 Fox News 7362823820584003440.html
Brit Hume says Biden likely didn't need mask at Memorial Day appearance: 'On top of that, it looks absurd'

Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume told "The Story" Tuesday that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden looked "ridiculous" by wearing a black face mask when he made his first public appearance in more than two months on Monday.

27 May 00:19 Fox News 7362823820951833442.html
Richard Grenell accuses Politico of 'fake news' over report that he's joining Trump campaign

Former acting DNI Richard Grenell slammed Politico on Tuesday over its report that he was joining the Trump campaign, calling it "fake news."

27 May 00:56 Fox News 7362823820960931196.html
The Parts Of Donald Trump & Jeffrey Epstein's Relationship 'Filthy Rich' Doesn't Cover

Jeffrey Epstein had a number of famous associates, and among those mentioned in Netflix's new docuseries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, is Donald Trump. According to Vox, the two became friendly in the late '80s and maintained a relationship until…

27 May 00:00 Bustle 7391390687029727709.html
Ghislaine Maxwell Basically Vanished After The Events Of Netflix's Jeffrey Epstein Doc

Several of the women featured in Netflix's new docuseries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, recall meeting Epstein's longtime girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, alleging that she was a key figure in the sex trafficking ring he was accused of running and…

27 May 00:00 Bustle 7391390688468299887.html
India and Afghanistan’s future

Regional countries are worried about the spread of IS (Islamic State) in Afghanistan and want to see the government and Taliban on the same

27 May 00:00 Daily Times 746661313593406521.html
Modi govt threat to India’s neighbours: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Indian premier Narendra Modi’s government with its arrogant expansionist policies is becoming a threat to India’s neighbours.

27 May 00:00 Daily Times 746661314043619031.html
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on Friday

Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on FridayPakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful

27 May 00:00 Daily Times 746661314188674088.html
UConn senior accused of killing two men was looking for young woman

The University of Connecticut senior accused of killing two men and injuring another was looking for a young woman he knew as he carried out his murderous spree, according to the wife of one of his

27 May 00:15 New York Post 7654946768121806490.html
Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering’ in presidential election after fact check

President Trump accused Twitter of election interference after the social media giant fact-checked two of his tweets in an unprecedented move. “@Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential

27 May 00:32 New York Post 7654946768375867794.html
Nagpur registers 9th Covid-19 death

Nagpur: A Satranjipura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while seven others reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Wednesday. Out of seven three belonged to city’s Mominpura hot-spot, while one each from Saoner, Naik talav, Bangladesh and Hansapuri. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged […]

27 May 00:00 Nagpur Today 7783904105882932202.html
What a US exit from the WHO means for COVID-19 and global health

As President Trump terminates the US relationship with the agency, experts foresee incoherence, inefficiency and a resurgence of deadly diseases.

27 May 00:00 Nature 7937820125402341171.html
South Korean institutions lure global talent

The country is making headway in the effort to internationalize its scientific workforce.

27 May 00:00 Nature 7937820126863405559.html
Notable decrease in Covid-19 cases across mental health facilities

Data gathered by the Mental Health Commission has shown a notable decrease in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the 181 mental health services it has been monitoring...

27 May 00:00 Leinster Leader 7955940816731797362.html
Planning for full reopening of churches and possible early resumption of Mass

Thoughts?

27 May 00:00 Leinster Leader 7955940817244710205.html
Sewage testing ordered in Queensland after 30-year-old's COVID-19 death

Another Queenslander has died of COVID-19, taking the state’s toll to seven.

27 May 00:48 The Age 7967730561878801867.html
Education Department IT manager directed $14m of work to his own company

A former 'go-to guy' for the Education Department misused his position for more than a decade but will not face criminal charges, IBAC says.

27 May 00:49 The Age 7967730562160987328.html
Privacy fears as China expands use of monitoring tech beyond COVID-19

Authorities look to continue use personal QR codes that give individuals a green, yellow or red rating based on a number of criteria.

27 May 00:52 The Age 7967730562874638437.html
COVID-19: Recovery Rate Now Up To 41.61 %, Fatality Rate Down To 2.87 %

India has reported about 0.3 deaths per lakh population, which is amongst the lowest in the world.

27 May 00:31 League of India 8067868025906226389.html
Hollister Urban Area's Alternative Approach to Meeting Growing Drinking Water Demand

Thursday, June 25 | 12 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. CT Facing an increasing demand on Drinking Water versus groundwater, the San Benito County Water District, in a joint

27 May 00:00 WATER & WASTES DIGEST 8081230896048977378.html
Convene all-party meet on Pothireddypadu issue: BJP

Telangana BJP core committee member and former MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has demanded that the State government convene

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566327946969.html
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.       

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566357469360.html
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread

There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566379018199.html
Water management: Trainee IAS officers to study Rajanna Sircilla model

The water management policy in Rajanna Sircilla district is becoming a benchmark for others to follow.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566393574416.html
TRS NRI wing thank KCR, KTR for providing free quarantine to Gulf returnees

TRS NRI wing thanked Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao for arranging free

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566533566185.html
Heatwave: Weatherman sounds ‘stay home’ alert in Telangana

the practice of staying home will be beneficial not just to combat the Covid-19 pandemic but to avoid the scorching sun, which is getting all the more fierce across the State as summer peaks.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566565847707.html
52 bats drop dead in 60 mins, scare Uttar Pradesh town

When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566583914848.html
Ranveer Singh on how the pandemic impacted him

Bollywood livewire Ranveer Singh has shared how the pandemic has impacted him, saying that he has been going through various phases

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566612168492.html
Twitter adds fact-check labels to Trump’s tweets on mail-in voting

Micro-blogging site Twitter has tagged two tweets of US President Donald Trump on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566773024639.html
Return of 1 lakh people poses big quarantine challenge for northeastern states

After a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in the northeastern states, specially in Assam, caused by the return of around 1,00,000 people from other states, the region is facing a very big quarantine challenge.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566809423458.html
Global COVID-19 cases cross 5.6 million: Johns Hopkins

The overall number of global coronavirus cases have crossed 5.6 million, while the death toll increased to 350,876, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566833015823.html
US offers to mediate between China, India on border row

The US on Wednesday revealed that it has offered to mediate in the ongoing standoff between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566946225918.html
AirAsia flight makes emergency landing at RGIA Hyderabad

A major disaster was averted after an AirAsia India flight ferrying 76 people, including six infants, made a safe emergency landing

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566949372470.html
445 domestic flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on Tuesday: Aviation Minister

A total of 445 domestic flights, carrying 62,641 passengers, were operated on Tuesday

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567111887623.html
KCR to perform Chandi Yagam to mark inauguration of Pochamma Sagar

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will conduct Chandi Yagam, Sudarshan Yagam, Gangamma puja and other rituals,

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567135579831.html
SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones

Given the prevailing health crisis, the Education Department is planning to have special rooms in examination centres for students from containment areas while appearing for the pending SSC exams.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567327739258.html
‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’

The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines besides contraceptives in containment zones to ensure maternal and child healthcare is not affected.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567381509959.html
LG Polymers officials stopped from flying to Seoul

LG Polymers officials from South Korea were stopped by the city police from going to Seoul in a chartered flight on Wednesday morning.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567392461138.html
Russians fix vibration, N-power unit restarts at Kudankulam

The second 1,000 MW atomic power plant of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) at Kudankulam that was shutdown

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567531954675.html
Eight held for gambling in Hyderabad

Eight persons who were gambling at a garage in Kalapather were caught by the Commissioner's Task Force (South) following a raid

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567559015599.html
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America

A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567608318572.html
CM KCR calls for austerity measures

Pointing out that the income from transport, registration and other departments was not something to write about, CM KCR said the State will have to make do with whatever meagre income it was generating

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567754185698.html
Decision on permissions to film shootings soon: Talasani Srinivas

Minister Talasani Srinivas said the State govt was willing to give permission for film shootings but only after considering all the challenges involved.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567792938929.html
Saudi police: 6 killed in shootout dispute between families 

A shootout in a southwestern province in Saudi Arabia that local reports say was sparked by a dispute between two families

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567826694716.html
Cinematographer booked for cheating in Hyderabad

Tollywood character artiste Sai Sudha Reddy has lodged a complaint against cinematographer Shyam K Naidu at the SR Nagar police station alleging that he cheated her on the pretext of marrying her.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567827918819.html
Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases

Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state's tally to 2,787.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567867027272.html
Nine held for trading spurious cotton seeds in Mancherial

Sleuths of Ramagundam Commissionerate’s Task Force arrested nine persons belonging to four gangs for allegedly trading in spurious cotton seeds.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568047823744.html
‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’

The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines like calcium, iron/folic acid and zinc tablets

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568079980335.html
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767

With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568172017313.html
Woman falls into open well, dies in Mahabubabad

A woman labourer died when she fell into a well following a landslide during the construction of a concrete wall for an open well

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568211481036.html
No need to panic about virus: KCR

CM KCR said people need not panic about coronavirus as the spread was not on alarming scale despite relaxing the lockdown restrictions.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568217736374.html
Facebook shuts down efforts to make site less divisive among users

Facebook have shelved their own research to understand how the social media platform shaped user behaviour and how the company

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568227628060.html
Uncertainty looms over Bonalu celebrations

Uncertainty prevails over this year’s annual Bonalu festival, with cases of Covid-19 continuing to get reported in the State.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568340613749.html
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

COVID-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert said.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568359560230.html
Mt. Everest to be remeasured

The ascent, reported by Chinese state media, comes after both China and Nepal canceled the spring climbing season on the mountain

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568378124578.html
Khammam Municipal Corporation sets up face mask kiosks

Khammam Municipal Corporation has set up face masks dispensing kiosks in Khammam in order to make the masks available to the public

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568417096357.html
5 more test positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya

Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total number of active cases in the state to seven, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday.

27 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568423912667.html
Irish Times view on Europe’s relations with China: Into the East Asian century

China has deployed a twin-track strategy of soft and hard-power diplomacy

27 May 00:13 The Irish Times 8204772967323310399.html
Some Irish backpackers in Australia say they feel vulnerable and desperate

‘It was just a proper scam, a major major scam. He just wanted girls on his farm to look at’

27 May 00:10 The Irish Times 8204772968558005322.html
The Irish Times view on: The EPA bathing report

Ireland in position to get massive post-Covid boost with proper water supplies in place

27 May 00:00 The Irish Times 8204772968658298481.html
Children’s hospital sees increase in trampoline injuries and household falls

Nearly 60% fewer children in hospitals in some areas during Covid-19 peak, says consultant

27 May 00:00 The Irish Times 8204772969038888650.html
Twitter places fact-checking label on Trump tweets for first time

May 26 (UPI) -- Twitter placed labels indicating potentially harmful or misleading information on a pair of President Donald Trump's tweets for the first time Tuesday since introducing the feature.

27 May 00:33 UPI 8257973864632588824.html
Retail stores allowed to reopen in city of Los Angeles, Garcetti says

Small retail stores in the city of Los Angeles will be allowed to reopen starting Wednesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced.

27 May 00:47 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010440450512537.html
Trump accuses Twitter of ‘interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election’ after it fact-checked his false tweets about voting by mail

President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of “interfering” in the 2020 election after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail.

27 May 00:13 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882508579320.html
US military reportedly making plans for Trump that include a complete Afghanistan withdrawal before the next election

Defense Department officials are reportedly planning to brief President Donald Trump on several options to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan, including one to pull them out before the 2020 US presidential election in November.

27 May 00:55 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884166026096.html
NASA adding new television views for SpaceX crew launch

EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated to reflect a scrub of the May 27 launch attempt.

27 May 00:00 Spaceflightnow 836874141502873710.html
The CDC Has Issued a Warning About Aggressive Rat Behaviour Due to The Pandemic

Rats are growing increasingly aggressive in their hunt for food as restaurants across the US remain shuttered to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned.

27 May 00:00 ScienceAlert 8369231566421481281.html
Work begins to allow international students to return to NZ universities

Report from RNZ Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said today that work is underway to allow international students to return to New Zealand.

27 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363052837973097.html
$5,250 in fines for DIY plumbing

News from Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board Property owners are again being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed people to conduct restricted sanitary plumbing work on renovation projects.

27 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363053378241223.html
Not yet, but “not too long” till we’re ready for a trans-Tasman bubble, says PM

Report from RNZ A group of government and business representatives will early next month deliver a blueprint on how a trans-Tasman bubble could work.

27 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363053393753070.html
City Council told its estimates for strengthening the Library are ‘ludicrous … not acceptable’

Wellington.Scoop Wellington structural engineer Adam Thornton today challenged the estimates from the Wellington City Council for strengthening the Central Library. He said the strengthening costs were not acceptable and the work could be done for much less.

27 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363053759003698.html
Grants diversified for community and creative groups during lockdown

News from WCC Community and creative groups have had to adapt and diversify during Covid-19, which was reflected in the applications for funding approved by Wellington City Council this week.

27 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363054201976766.html
James Shaw plus two: Greens announce candidates for Wellington electorates

News from Green Party The Green Party has revealed its three candidates to contest the Wellington electorates in the forthcoming general election.

27 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363054400377887.html
Woman killed – hit by train at Tawa level crossing

Wellington.Scoop A woman has died after she was hit by a train at a level crossing near the intersection of Hinau Street and McClellan Street in Tawa.

27 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363054406251761.html
Disease Historian: US COVID Response “Incomprehensibly Incoherent”

Medical historian John Barry says that the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, especially due to President Trump, has been utterly incoherent.

27 May 00:00 Futurism 8561510289223515061.html
Las Vegas police report details injuries to arrested officers’ kids

The two Metropolitan Police Department officers who were arrested last week on child abuse charges allegedly hit the child with a belt and had been investigated previously.

27 May 00:48 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835740703231.html
Nursing home residents warned about giving up coronavirus relief funds

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning families to be cautious amid reports of nursing homes attempting to take coronavirus relief payments from their residents.

27 May 00:11 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836337070365.html
Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t impact primary

A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not impact the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.

27 May 00:01 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836675377726.html
A century ago, not wearing a mask in Las Vegas could draw a fine

Wearing face masks isn’t just a 21st-century thing. Some localities in Nevada enacted laws requiring citizens to wear masks in public during 1918 and 1919.

27 May 00:30 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836708181779.html
Egyptian historian sees rising surveillance state

FARID FARIDCAIRO – State surveillance is on the rise globally as governments such as Egypt's take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, warns exiled historian and intellectual Khaled

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880576166472805.html
Family homeless after shack fire

CHARLOTTE NAMBADJAA FAMILY in Windhoek is pleading for help from good Samaritans after their shack house was destroyed in a fire on Monday.

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880576177345509.html
Ministry boosts Khomas agriculture

THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has donated breeding stock to vulnerable communities in Khomas to generate income and ensure food security.

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577144446105.html
Walvis councillor orders businesses' closure

WALVIS Bay urban constituency councillor Knowledge Ipinge has ordered a transport company and a bank to close their premises at the town due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus.

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577169571817.html
Schools a challenge for security cluster

THE reopening of schools is posing a challenge to members of the security cluster who are accommodated in several school hostels countrywide.

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577243348452.html
Alcohol ban fines hit N$100k

THE police have dished out fines of close to N$100 000 to people who contravened the alcohol ban between 5 and 25 May.

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577338133282.html
Mariental man admits shooting, denies murder

A MARIENTAL resident claimed in the Windhoek High Court yesterday that the fatal shooting of a woman at the Hardap region town near the end of 2017 had been an accident.

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577405834947.html
Govt fails on buy local directive

NGHINOMENWA ERASTUS and LAZARUS AMUKESHETHE Agro-Marketing Trade Agency has challenged the government and its agencies to lead by example in implementing its directive to procure locally

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577427568020.html
Man shoots at ex-colleagues

A MAN allegedly opened fire on his former colleagues at Swakopmund and missed his targets before killing himself.

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577479637312.html
First Fishrot case bail ruling due next week

FORMER Investec Asset Management Namibia client director Ricardo Gustavo, who is one of the six men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas corruption case, is due to hear on 3 June if his application

27 May 00:00 The Namibian 8837880577529800405.html
Report: Hurley accused Arizona State AD in booster scandal

Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley sent an email to Ray Anderson last season alleging the Arizona State athletic director minimized sexual harassment allegations by the wives of three a

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441115032535.html
US judge refuses again to block Nevada's mail-in primary

A federal judge has again rejected a conservative voting rights group’s bid to block the mail-in primary election now under way in Nevada as part of an effort to guard against spread of the coronaviru

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441134299460.html
Lawyer: Virus is halting progress in Boston kidnapping case

The case against a Rhode Island man accused of kidnapping and killing a Boston woman has been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to his defense.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441135703122.html
Mailed-in votes often wind up missing in action

The coronavirus has been a killer of the conventional. Even as health dangers diminish, pressure is building for a radical shift in long-standing custom for the way the nation elects its leaders. Vote

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441138063132.html
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441211369726.html
Protest of Minneapolis man's death blocks Memphis street

Police blocked a main thoroughfare in Memphis, Tennessee, after protesters gathered outside a police precinct to voice their anger at the death of an unarmed black man during a confrontation with a wh

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441462868603.html
The government has no right to determine what goods, services or venues are essential

Some of us are willing to take chances and even do

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441512821420.html
Los Angeles County reopens in-person shopping, worship

California moved to further relax its coronavirus restrictions and help the battered economy on Tuesday by permitting barbershops and hair salons to reopen while Los Angeles County, moving more cautio

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441666099370.html
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops

An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441687701799.html
UK leader rejects aide inquiry, unveils test and trace plan

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused Wednesday to hold an official inquiry into the actions of his closest adviser for allegedly flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules, imploring an angry public to

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441770303093.html
Turnpike, parkway toll hikes, $24B construction plan get OK

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority voted Wednesday to increase tolls on two of the state’s major highways and approve a $24 billion construction plan that the hike will fund.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441890670851.html
Lawmakers ejected in Hong Kong debate on Chinese anthem bill

Two pro-democracy lawmakers were ejected from Hong Kong's legislative chamber Thursday morning, disrupting the start of a second day of debate on a contentious bill that would criminalize insulting or

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441977081828.html
Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for canceled music festival

Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in Miami was canceled in March because of the coronaviru

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836441983182711.html
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442008391446.html
False claims aim to tie officer in George Floyd death to Trump

Twitter and Facebook posts with hundreds of thousands of views on Wednesday claimed Officer Derek Chauvin was pictured wearing a

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442093071967.html
Portsmouth teacher named state Teacher of the Year

A third-grade teacher and coach at a Portsmouth elementary school has been named Rhode Island's teacher of the year.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442115405650.html
Joe Biden's disturbing pattern of putting down minorities

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told an African-American talk show host last week:

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442234828536.html
Australian police won't charge reporter after leak probe

Australian police said Wednesday that they had decided against charging a journalist over a newspaper article she wrote more than two years ago following a high-profile investigation that triggered a

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442267445586.html
Task force on missing Native Americans resumes sessions

A presidential task force charged with coming up with ways to address missing and slain Native Americans will resume tribal listening sessions Wednesday.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442300744602.html
Democrats: Don't repeat the mistakes of the Catholic Church with Tara Reade

To protect people from sexual harassment and assault by those above them, we have the right to expect the same of our political leaders that we demand of religious leaders.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442300855755.html
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?

The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Five thousand score. More than 8,000 dozen. All

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442348998633.html
Official says defiant Michigan barbershop is health threat

A barbershop that refused to remain closed in compliance with Michigan's coronavirus restrictions poses an “imminent threat” to public health, the state's chief medical officer testified Wednesday.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442381572849.html
Salvation Army opens heat relief stations in metro Phoenix

The Salvation Army on Wednesday opened heat relief stations across metro Phoenix as forecasters say temperatures will reach as high as 112 degrees in some desert areas by Friday.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442429344222.html
With test results lost, an Afghan family fell to virus

As in many Afghan households, dinner at Dr. Yousuf Aryubi’s home meant the whole family - his mother, his siblings, their children - sitting on the floor together around a mat laid with food on the ca

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442462225011.html
University of California invested $68M in Hawaii telescope

The University of California system has invested more than $68 million in the Thirty Meter Telescope project in Hawaii, a report said.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442548181941.html
Hogan: Maryland to move to full stage 1 virus recovery plan

Maryland will fully implement the first stage of its coronavirus recovery plan later this week, Hogan said Wednesday, allowing outdoor dining at restaurants while further lessening some restrictions o

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442554485145.html
Positive COVID-19 test for worker at House meeting place

A worker at the Springfield convention center where the Illinois House convened for a special session last week has tested positive for COVID-19, the office of Speaker Michael Madigan revealed Wednesd

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442580416231.html
Long Island enters first phase of NY's reopening process

Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening proces

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442587020343.html
Cyprus pledges to cover costs for virus-hit tourists

Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Pre

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442624697643.html
Second lawsuit filed against Missouri Medicaid expansion

Conservative advocacy group United for Missouri on Wednesday announced it's suing to take a proposal to expand Medicaid health care eligibility to thousands more low-income adults off the Aug. 4 ballo

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442647529200.html
Boston-area zoos plan to reopen; virus cluster in Worcester

Two Boston-area zoos are planning to reopen, but with new safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442667919500.html
Kathy Griffin says Trump should inject deadly syringe 'with nothing but air inside'

Comedian Kathy Griffin is under fire again after she suggested President Trump inject himself with a potentially deadly air-filled syringe.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442726004059.html
Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt reopening

Multnomah County said Wednesday that it hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak could hinder those plans.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442745744095.html
Jack Link's Snacks worker dies of COVID-19 in South Dakota

An employee at a Jack Link's Protein Snacks plant in South Dakota died after contracting COVID-19, the company reported Tuesday.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442805374865.html
Lessons from tracking COVID-19 cases

As states reopen across the country, it's important to understand both where the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and where it is progressing or receding. To further that effort, the Heritage Foundation b

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442817284186.html
Reopening leader says liability protection key in SC

The leader of governor's committee studying how to best reopen South Carolina after the coronavirus said one of the most critical pieces of unfinished business is protecting businesses from lawsuits i

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442821718820.html
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship

The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skip

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442845656498.html
Americans want China to pay for COVID-19 pandemic

With more than 90,000 dead and nearly 1.5 million sick, the American people have decisively judged the country that created this crisis: Communist China.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442863333981.html
Skiing is back in Colorado for lucky few with reservations

Skiing is back in Colorado after a more than two-month closure caused by the coronavirus, but only a few have been lucky enough to score reservations at the only reopened resort in the state.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442907396817.html
Company completes 1st overland fiber-optic cable from Alaska

An Alaska company has completed construction of the first overland fiber-optic cable connecting the state to the continental U.S.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442909448041.html
Protesters stop LA freeway traffic, smash patrol car windows

Hundreds of people protesting the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody blocked a Los Angeles freeway and shattered windows of California Highway Patrol cruisers on Wednesday.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442958204627.html
Asia Today: S Korea virus cases make biggest jump in 50 days

South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a huge setback that could erase some of its hard-won gains. Health officials warned that the resurgence is

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836443001892088.html
The Senate's fate rests in Trump's performance at the ballot box

The bottom line is that if the president wins, especially if he runs as expected in places such as North Carolina, Iowa and Maine, the Republicans probably will hold the Senate.

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836443011901679.html
Governor says Texas Panhandle hot spot has 'turned a corner'

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the Texas Panhandle has “turned a corner

27 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836443064237440.html
Twitter adds fact-check warning label to Trump’s tweets for first time

Twitter Inc. marked tweets by President Donald Trump with a fact-check warning label for the first time Tuesday, after the president falsely claimed mail-in...

27 May 00:27 MarketWatch 8975941549821851149.html
Air India allows rescheduling for bookings between March 23 and May 31

The national carrier has informed that there will be no extra rescheduling charges applied for this…

27 May 00:00 Business Traveller 900610880746104172.html
Hotels prepare to reopen facilities in Abu Dhabi

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued detailed guidelines for properties in the emirate…

27 May 00:00 Business Traveller 900610880859470877.html
India’s tourism ministry extends validity period for hotels and travel agents

The validity period of approval or certification of hotels and other accommodation units has been extended until June 30, and six months’ relaxation for all travel agents…

27 May 00:00 Business Traveller 900610880948880831.html
Air New Zealand opens domestic and regional lounges with limited services

The lounges will be operating “slightly differently to what people are used to”, said the carrier

27 May 00:00 Business Traveller 900610881684095387.html
Air France agrees to cut many domestic flights

The CEO of Air France-KLM has announced substantial changes to the domestic network of Air France…

27 May 00:00 Business Traveller 900610881805129657.html
Oman Air takes additional pandemic safety measures

Cabin crew will wear disposable full-body personal protective equipment (PPE) including mask, face shield and gloves over their uniforms…

27 May 00:00 Business Traveller 900610881918041440.html
All Nippon Airways delays delivery of final Airbus A380

The final Airbus A380 would have joined ANA’s two other A380s which were flown on its Tokyo to Honolulu route

27 May 00:00 Business Traveller 900610882269205609.html
Omar tries to put house in order

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GoI lets 122 Kashmiri prisoners call home on Eid

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Four pregnant women among 96 fresh cases in JK, tally rises to 1759

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JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights

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27 May 00:00 Rising Kashmir 9025326238019463283.html
Over 6500 new cases in India, death toll climbs to 4167

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‘Schools at high altitude to be temporary relief centers’

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27 May 00:00 Rising Kashmir 9025326238426992680.html
DC inspects ongoing dev projects at Baramulla

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27 May 00:00 Rising Kashmir 9025326238589652914.html
Cracks surface in NC

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Worldwide cases near 5.6 million; death toll nears 348,000

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Panel submits report to end decades-long seniority dispute of KAS officers

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27 May 00:00 Rising Kashmir 9025326238959606014.html
NC condemns assault on senior cardiologist, seeks thorough probe into incident

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27 May 00:00 Rising Kashmir 9025326239090306785.html
JKP asks policemen to facilitate COVID-19 workers

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27 May 00:00 Rising Kashmir 9025326239227504716.html
Are children visitation rights applied by JK courts: HC asks JKSLSA

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27 May 00:00 Rising Kashmir 9025326239271825828.html
19 bodies of PIA crash victims forcibly taken away from morgue: Edhi Foundation

Faisal Edhi says relatives did not provide any proof or identification before taking away bodies

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559356556557009.html
Shops except for medical, essential items to be closed at 5pm from today in KP

KP govt spokesperson says barbershops will only remain open from Friday till Sunday

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559356638632880.html
Qureshi blames New Delhi for threatening regional peace amid India-China tensions

FM Qureshi urges India to behave responsibly in its border dispute with China

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559356676901766.html
Sindh reports 699 new coronavirus cases taking total to 24,000

Province reports six new deaths to take provincial tally to 380

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357067764573.html
PIA plane crash: Sindh health minister says process of collecting DNA samples complete

Dr Azra Pechuho says that 43 out of 97 bodies have so far been handed over to families after identification

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357071974354.html
Sindh allocates Rs2.7 billion to set up new hospitals as coronavirus response effort

Sindh government has allocated the amount to also expand ICU and HDU facilities

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357282909528.html
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks

The aggrieved farmers can register their complaints about the existence of locusts or need of spray on the 24-hour hotline: NDMA

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357501593129.html
Pakistan Army shot down Indian spy drone that crossed over LoC: ISPR

The spy drone had crossed over 650 metres into Pakistani territory and was shot down in the Rakh Chakri sector

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357590271569.html
PIA plane crash: Federal government to compensate Model Colony residents

Governor Imran Ismail says without conclusion of an official probe into the PIA plane crash, no one could be held responsible

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357602838410.html
PML-N lambastes govt for 'allowing sugar export when there was shortage' in country

The opposition party's leaders reiterate demand for prime minister's resignation

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357632139325.html
Cockpit voice recorder of PIA flight PK-8303 still missing: spokesman

PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez said that hectic efforts were being made to recover the voice recorder from the crash site

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357645540657.html
Hindutva Supremacist Modi govt becoming a threat to India's neighbours: PM Imran

PM Imran slams Modi government's 'arrogant expansionist policies' akin to Nazi's Lebensraum

27 May 00:00 www.geo.tv 9037559357870963813.html
Mike Pompeo does not like answering questions about his actions, but soon he may have to

There’s a sense that things are coming full circle for the US secretary of state.

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924182490606788.html
Sars, Ebola and Mers were near misses that led us to believe Covid-19 would pass us by too

Each briefly threatened to become a pandemic, before subsiding.

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924182511355470.html
How the Cummings debacle reveals the government’s greatest weaknesses and deadliest enemies

Could this be the moment from which the government will not recover?

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924182712642061.html
Letter of the week: Dismantling democracy

A selection of the best letters received from our readers this week. Email letters@newstatesman.co.uk to have your thoughts voiced in the New Statesman magazine.

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924182959165776.html
Angela Merkel’s chancellorship “runs and runs” as her ratings surge and lockdown is eased in Germany

Why, despite being at the height of her powers, the chancellor will probably not seek a fifth term. And I say goodbye to Berlin for the first time in months.

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924183090853327.html
Leader: From tragedy to farce

The ultimate blame for the government’s failures lies not with Dominic Cummings but with Boris Johnson. 

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924183398851974.html
The biggest test of the government will be whether it can prevent a second Covid-19 wave

Can ministers ease the lockdown without a new spike in infections?

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924183400770749.html
Why Dominic Cummings should be asked whether he believes Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese lab

The No 10 adviser’s blog suggests he may subscribe to the theory being used by the US right to whip up hostility towards China.

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924183412407819.html
“We weren’t prepared”: Grooming ring prosecutor Nazir Afzal on grief and state failings

The lawyer behind some of Britain’s most high-profile cases reflects on his most personal brush with government incompetence: the loss of his brother to Covid-19.

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924183460719467.html
The humbling of Dominic Cummings

Boris Johnson’s chief strategist reached No 10 by pitting the people against the political elite and scorning the media. Now his hypocrisy is exposed.

27 May 00:00 New Statesman 903924183661868873.html
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India’s summer crops

NEW DELHI (AP) — An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of...

27 May 00:11 The Seattle Times 9121942836628766744.html
Prison officer tests positive for coronavirus

Information gathered by DGN Online indicates that a prison officer at the Tamale Central Prison has tested positive for COVID-19.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111493740899334.html
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers

The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111493889855959.html
NDC can demonstrate all they want but EC's decision won't change - Kweku Baako

Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, has jumped to the defence of the Electoral Commission, stressing that nothing can change the Commission's decision on the voters' register.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111493899533154.html
'We shouldn’t be in a hurry to name coronavirus-affected MPs – Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has said nobody can unilaterally disclose the health status of another except the individual voluntarily does so.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111493902152101.html
Some MPs have tested positive for coronavirus – Muntaka disputes Parliament’s claim

Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has disputed a claim by Parliament’s Public Affairs Directorate that no Member of Parliament or staff of Parliament has tested positive for the Covid-19.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111493949842953.html
Ghanaians urged to avail themselves to census

Mr Isaac Odoom, the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District Chief Executive, has advised Ghanaians to endeavour to make themselves available for counting in this year’s population census.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111493975573226.html
Malian petitions CID over harrasment

A Malian businessman domiciled in Ghana, Haled Ould Ibrahim, has stated that he feels “harassed” by the activities of a Lebanese called Hassan Abu Zein, who he claims has been filing false police reports about him and his family.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494007767809.html
Vice President Bawumia donates to street children and cured lepers

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated food items to the Christ the King Soup Kitchen and Leprosariums.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494025618442.html
Coronavirus: Ghana to decide on Hydroxychloroquine usage

The Ghana Health Service on Tuesday announced that the COVID-19 case Management Team will meet to decide on steps to take after the World Health Organisation suspended the use of Hydoxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 on safety grounds.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494072952848.html
Intensify seizure of assets of corrupt officials – Anti-corruption campaigners urge courts

Two anti-corruption experts have said the recent order by an Accra High Court for the seizure of assets of persons convicted in the National Communications Authority (NCA) case is a good anti-corruption measure.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494092774283.html
Old Tafo Assembly supports 16 more PWDs to start their businesses

The Old Tafo Municipal Assembly has presented various items to 16 selected Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the municipality to economically empower them.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494109649809.html
‘MP’ wanted for murder

A Kumasi Circuit Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a young man identified as Baba Amadu, aka ‘MP’, for allegedly murdering Dina Adomako, a 15-year-old girl in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494113663982.html
Akufo-Addo swears in Supreme Court justices Mensa-Bonsu, Yonny Kulendi

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 26th May, 2020, swore into office Justice Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu and Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi as Justices of the Supreme Court.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494160481574.html
Coronavirus: Don’t keep results of MPs a secret - Ablakwa

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed disappointment in how the testing of MPs and parliamentary staff has been managed.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494187472575.html
Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must

A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494196031394.html
One year-old baby, 2 adults killed in gory accident

A year-old baby and two male adults were killed, while 11 others suffered injuries in an accident, at Anoff near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, on Tuesday.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494199164010.html
NDC opts out as EC holds talks with political parties today

After dragging the Electoral Commission (EC) to the Supreme Court, the National Democratic Congress has opted out of an impending engagement with the electoral management body.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494200008664.html
Ofankor murder: People were only interested in photos of the dead while I shouted for help – Friend claims

Friend of deceased tenant, Spark Benajmine, says people who witnessed the aftermath of the shooting resorted to taking pictures rather than helping take the body to the hospital.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494224816900.html
GIS arrests notorious recruitment scammer

The Western Region Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)has arrested a 53-year-old Ghanaian residing in Takoradi, one Kojo Sakyi, for allegedly defrauding scores of unsuspecting youth under the pretext of securing them jobs within the Service.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494233711826.html
Rain or shine, 2020 elections will come off - Kweku Baako

The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under a barrage of criticisms by opposition parties over their decision to compile a new voters' register.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494386470644.html
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients

The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494429919100.html
Heavy security as EC hosts political parties at IPAC meeting

There is a heavy security presence at the premises of the EC as personnel of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) have been deployed to the premises where IPAC meeting on the compilation of a new voters register is ongoing.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494449433063.html
Fire guts parts of Tema community one market

Fire destroyed parts of one of Tema’s biggest market, the community one (1) market Tuesday evening.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494450668266.html
Akufo-Addo government to complete 998 SHS facilities by end of July - Abronye DC

Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) says as part of measures by his parties government to close the gap in the infrastructure deficit of the nations senior high school system, a total of 998 educational facilities are set to be completed across the country by July this year.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494455900391.html
It’s 'political bigotry', EC employing 'crude Machiavellian tactics to exclude 10m voters' – IPRAN

The Inter-Party Resistance against the New Voter Register (IPRAN), has said the Electoral Commission (EC) is employing crude Machiavellian tactics with its plan to compile a new register of voters ahead of this year’s elections.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494509999787.html
Central Regional Minister calls for Bernard Mornah's arrest over 'war comments'

Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan is calling for the arrest of the leader of the Inter-Party Resistance Against New Voter Register [IPRAN], Bernard Mornah, with immediate effect.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494529610430.html
Ofankor landlord shot tenant 4 times, targeted his penis, chest - Police

The police has given a vivid account of how a shooting incident at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra, led to the unfortunate death of a tenant, saying he was shot 4 times by the landlord.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494570920159.html
Residents of Kodjonya-Menekpo threaten bloodshed over grave

The siting of a grave close in Kodjonya-Menekpo, a community in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality has created apprehension among community members as community members fear the burial of the deceased in the area could infect their hand dug wells and other sources of water.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494600863103.html
Don't hasten to reopen schools; we need time - Prof Agyekum to Akufo-Addo

The Dean of the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Kofi Agyekum is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the closure of schools in the country.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494662145074.html
I would be surprised if results of MPs coronavirus test was given to Parliament – Mubarak

Member of Parliament for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak says he would be shocked if the test results of individual MPs were handed to parliament.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494699230654.html
Minister makes case for quarterly disinfection of police cells

Central Regional Minister Kwamena Duncan has underscored the need for police cells in the country to be disinfected every quarter.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494720035565.html
Abofu residents live in fear of imminent floods

Residents of Abofu, near Achimota in Accra, say they are living in fear of imminent floods as the Hydrological Services Department (HSD) has deferred to September, its intended rehabilitation of their stretch of the Odawa drain.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494724681531.html
Landlords threaten health workers with ejection

Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly coronavirus.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494743673024.html
'We will not allow EC boss to rig elections for Akufo-Addo' - NDC former candidate

The 2016 Parliamentary candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region, Mr. Thomas Yankey popularly known as 'Nobody' has indicated that his party will not sit aloof and allow EC boss Jean Mensa to rig the upcoming General Elections for President Akufo-Addo and NPP.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494769615543.html
Four Nigerians arrested for illegal entry and bribery

Personnel of Sogakope Inland Immigration Checkpoint of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have arrested three Nigerians for illegal entry into Ghana.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494794370533.html
NDC boycotts IPAC meeting at EC

Reports reaching DGN Online indicate that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) this morning boycotted the InterParty Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting at the Electoral Commission (EC).

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494828731618.html
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers

The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494837372389.html
Justice Mensa-Bonsu joins Supreme Court Bench

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, a Professor of Law at the University of Ghana, Legon, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494875658379.html
End of Teshie chieftaincy saga as Gbetsoolo joins Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs

Gbetsoolo Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, Teshie Mantse has finally resumed his rightful place as a member of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494896533432.html
Parliament incensed over media reports of MPs contracting coronavirus

Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Hon Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has described as speculative and untrue, media report that 2 Members of Parliament and 13 staff have tested positive for Covid19 following the mass testing last week of MPs and staff for the virus.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494896920269.html
NPP wants to rig because their own research point to their defeat - Edem Agbana

A Deputy Youth Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Adams Agbana says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has conducted several- research works pointing to their defeat in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary polls hence their plot to rig the polls.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494901894333.html
Food vender, boyfriend quarantined for coronavirus in Saboba

A food vendor and her boyfriend have been quarantined in Saboba in the Northern region after she tested positive for Covid-19.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111494918108844.html
MPs have not tested positive for coronavirus - Kate Addo

The Director of Public Affairs at Ghana’s Parliament, Kate Addo has denied reports in a section of the media that some Members of Parliament and staff of the House have tested positive for the coronavirus.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495092402159.html
Official: Captain Smart leaves Adom FM

After numerous rumours of his exit, denials and barrage of insults hurled at individuals and online portals for ‘the false alarm’, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly called Captain Smart has officially left Multimedia Group Limited (MGL).

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495112872358.html
Ofankor landlord remanded for murder

The Abeka District Court on Tuesday remanded into police custody Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, a 38-year-old businessman and landlord, for allegedly shooting and killing his tenant at Ofankor over rent.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495144304221.html
Eastern Regional Hospital begs for water for coronavirus patients

The Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital is appealing to the general public to support the facility with quantities of bottled water to meet the high daily demand for water by coronavirus patients on admission at the facility.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495150365442.html
Flashback: Akufo-Addo won't win 2020 elections - NDC reacts

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) discredited reports by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) that president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will retain his seat in the December 2020 general elections.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495160858902.html
No police officer in Eastern region has coronavirus – Regional Commander

Eastern Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Afful Boakye Yiadom, has revealed that none of his officers in the region has contracted the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495161360897.html
New register: Turnout may be low, unless you share money at centres – Prof Gyampo

Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo has projected a low turnout at various registration centers for the new voters’ register.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495174088235.html
I’m happy to be the President that swore you in – Akufo-Addo extols Justice Mensah-Bonsu’s credentials

Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu has been sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo today May 26, 2020 at the Jubilee House in Accra

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495247651710.html
It’s compulsory to test for coronavirus – Speaker Oquaye cautions

The Speaker of Parliament, Reverend Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye, on Tuesday said it is mandatory for all Members of Parliament (MPs), journalists covering activities of the House, and staff to test for the COVID-19.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495289773682.html
Obour cautioned over coronavirus protocols breaches

The Asante Akim South Municipality Assembly in the Ashanti Region has warned an NPP parliamentary aspirant against the violation of the social distancing protocol needed to stem the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495344849958.html
Lift ban on church gatherings – CVM to government

The Citizen Voters Movement (CVM) has urged the government to lift the ban on public and social gatherings to enable the citizens to overcome the fear, panic, and psychological warfare created by this COVID-19.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495406462610.html
Some MPs opted for private testing for coronavirus – NDC MP

Some Members of Parliament (MPs) have opted to undergo private testing for coronavirus instead of what Parliament House is offering for them and other staff.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495424668614.html
Ofankor murder: Suspect's pumped guns were licensed over 12 years ago - Police

The Accra Regional Police command has clarified issues surrounding the ownership of some two pump guns by the suspect involved in the murder of his tenant at Ofankor.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495430118861.html
Man jailed 10 years for impregnating co-tenant’s daughter

An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday sentenced a 22-year-old unemployed to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for impregnating a 15-year-old daughter of a co-tenant at Bubuashie in Accra.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495436481414.html
Stigma makes it impossible to disclose identities of persons who'll test positive - Majority Leader

The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has said the stigmatisation associated with testing positive to the coronavirus makes it impossible to disclose the identities of any MP or staff of parliament who will test positive to the virus.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495481748174.html
Government awarding more 'juicy contracts' to NDC members than NPP - Kennedy Agyapong

Though the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), is in power and supposed to be running the affairs of the country, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is rather in charge, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong claims.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495493713445.html
Election run-offs waste of money, must be rechecked – Diplomatic Consultant

Diplomatic Consultant, Farouk Al- Wahab says Ghana started practicing democracy prematurely and that also accounts for the country being overly democratic.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495526972934.html
MPs who fail to test for coronavirus will be sanctioned - Speaker

Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Prof Michael Aaron Oquaye has cautioned Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliamentary Service who have not gone through the test for COVID-19 to do so when the mandatory mass testing in Parliament restart from Thursday, 28th May to Friday, 29th May 2020.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495537958883.html
NDC warns NPP in Nalerigu/Gambaga after ‘arrest’ of former Youth Organiser

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nalerigu/Gambaga Constituency say they are ready to face the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) squarely in the December 7 elections.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495672841809.html
Ghana has no record of reinfection of coronavirus

Dr Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health, Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Tuesday said the country has not recorded any cases of reinfections of the COVID-19.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495688305892.html
Student jailed for extortion over policewoman’s nude pictures

A Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 24-year-old student, Francis Aggrey, to three years imprisonment for extortion in his bid to circulate nude videos of his girlfriend, a policewoman.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495735137761.html
Confusion in Parliament over MPs’ coronavirus test results

Parliament seems to have shifted its position that no Members of Parliament and staff of the Parliament Service tested positive for COVID-19 during a mass testing exercise.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495778694098.html
We're satisfied with Mills' autopsy, stop act of 'drunkenness' - Family

Family of the late President John Atta Mills has asked politicians and the general public to respect the family and the late Professor and allow him to Rest In Peace.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495800700648.html
Major markets in Sekondi-Takoradi to be closed over surge in coronavirus numbers

Major markets in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis are expected to be closed down today for disinfection due to the rise in COVID-19 numbers in the region.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495824334508.html
Rawlings to address June 4 by virtual durbar

Former President Jerry John Rawlings will deliver the keynote address to mark the 41st anniversary of the June 4 uprising on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

27 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495837562717.html
As COVID19 situation goes out of hand, MVA govt in Maharashtra comes with a gag order to curb social media criticism

Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande  

27 May 00:00 www.organiser.org 9159923258328305676.html
A Year of Jagan - Going the Hugo Chavez way?

In his hurry to score political points Jagan as CM is announcing schemes and issuing GOs which are either questioned or struck down by the High Court. - Duggaraju Srinivasa Rao 

27 May 00:00 www.organiser.org 9159923258437990163.html
Maha Vikas Aghadi Government Can’t Dance, Courtyard is Rough!

Unable to handle the COVID19 crisis efficiently, the MVA government led by the Shiv Sena has turned its frustration towards those who are critical of it. Criticism on Social Media and not management of the health crisis seems to be the priority of the MVA government. - Devidas Deshpande  

27 May 00:00 www.organiser.org 9159923258577474982.html
Crowdfunding campaign launched to support family of Sanatan Deka; Aims to raise 30 lakhs through the campaign in 19 days

Sanatan Deka was lynched to death by Faizul Haque and friends for selling vegetables in a Muslim majority area near Guwahati during Ramzan. 

27 May 00:00 www.organiser.org 9159923259033301130.html
Brutal murder of Sanatan Deka shows how Hindus are not safe anymore in Muslim dominated areas of Assam

The fear among the ethnic Hindus in these villages looms large due to the fear of a Muslim attack. They fear reprisals and gullibility of the police with Muslim money power and an enviable unity among Muslims against the 'Kafir'.- Siba Prasad Sarma 

27 May 00:00 www.organiser.org 9159923259232792307.html
Biden Attacks Trump for Not Wearing Mask in Public: 'This Macho Stuff Is 'Stoking Deaths'

Following his Tuesday remarks, Biden changed his profile picture on Twitter to the one of him wearing a black mask during a Memorial Day ceremony.

27 May 00:42 Sputniknews 967333868226197641.html
Nord Stream 2 Operator Says Sanction Threats Are Discrimination Against European Companies

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Threats to impose sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project are discrimination against European companies, the project operator, Nord...

27 May 00:39 Sputniknews 967333869455945339.html
D-Day for Nazanin: British citizen imprisoned in Tehran will find out TODAY if she will be freed as her husband says 'we are closer than ever' but is still preparing for the worst

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expects to find out today whether she will be released from prison in Iran after the supreme leader announced 3,000 people are being pardoned as part of Eid.

27 May 01:02 Mail Online 124328110762395947.html
Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans

Barbecues and garden parties could also be among activities given the go-ahead in Britain by the end of June after being raised in the Cabinet.

27 May 01:13 Mail Online 124328112476886439.html
New Zealand sheltered its homeless during Covid-19 – but can it last?

Labour-led government has pledged $100m to keep 1,200 motel rooms available for the homeless for a year but obstacles to cementing gains remain

27 May 01:10 the Guardian 1491978795448580933.html
New Zealand deputy PM breaks ranks to urge Ardern to lift Covid-19 lockdown

Political kingmaker Winston Peters says nation has been in lockdown for ‘too long’ and calls for immediate move to the lowest level of restrictions

27 May 01:19 the Guardian 1491978795574322028.html
Supreme Court Denies Petition to Hear California Voting Rights Act Challenge

The Supreme Court refused to hear a constitutional challenge to the California Voting Rights Act over its requirement that some local governments hold district rather than at-large elections.

27 May 01:31 Courthouse News Service 1799505149191732596.html
‘Teen Mom OG’ Recap: Catelynn & Tyler Exclude Butch From Vaeda’s 1st Birthday Party

On the May 26 episode of 'Teen Mom OG', Catelynn and Tyler threw Vaeda a birthday party, but they excluded Butch from it.

27 May 01:04 Hollywood Life 1852895046714542177.html
Anger as white woman reports black birdwatcher in Central Park to police

'I'm going to tell them there's an African-American man threatening my life,' she tells the black man while appearing to dial 911

27 May 01:31 Rappler 1882105641981738064.html
Venezuela's official virus data is 'absurd' – HRW and Johns Hopkins

President Nicolas Maduro's government reports 10 COVID-19 deaths out of 1,121 cases in a country of 30 million people

27 May 01:01 Rappler 1882105642852900647.html
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus

The illness has killed more than 346,000 people worldwide and forced most countries to mothball their tourism industries, a crucial source of revenue

27 May 01:20 Rappler 1882105643268999835.html
LIVE: Senate hearing on non-expiration of franchises

Watch the Senate hearing live on Rappler

27 May 01:24 Rappler 1882105643922454500.html
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA

 No decision has been taken on opening of schools and colleges and all education institutions across the country are still prohibited to open, the Union Home Ministry said Tuesday night. The

27 May 01:36 Deccan Herald 2027555796821678410.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

US president responds by accusing micro-blogging site of stifling free speech

27 May 01:57 Gulf News 2086521545536391212.html
Guest workers add to rising number of corona cases in Uttar Pradesh, eastern states

Amidst the political 'tu-tu, mein-mein', the plight of the guest workers continues to trouble the conscience of the Indian nation.

27 May 01:30 The Asian Age 2126266545802926249.html
Two arrested after disabled man in wheelchair robbed at ATM

Two men have now been arrested over the alleged heartless robbery of a wheelchair-bound man at an ATM in Sydney’s CBD. The 42-year-old man, who suffers from spastic diplegia (paraplegia) cerebral…

27 May 01:07 myGC.com.au 214966662719616436.html
Pop-up bike lanes proposed for Brisbane CBD

The proposal, detailed by Bicycling Queensland, was presented to the council and the state government.

27 May 01:57 Brisbane Times 2314609340161244988.html
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

HONG KONG — Hundreds of riot police took up posts in and around Hong Kong’s financial district on Wednesday ahead of a debate at the city’s Legislative Council over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem.

27 May 01:18 Financial Post 2379081491714298903.html
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic

Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called U.S. President Donald Trump a "fool" who was "stoking deaths" for suggesting otherwise.

27 May 01:19 CTVNews 2422791598537491836.html
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Japanese police arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

27 May 01:42 CTVNews 2422791599023511841.html
Buhari eulogises Clark at 93, Soun at 94 - The Nation Nigeriaa

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, to continue to work for the ...

27 May 01:13 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900230151389.html
Immigration recruitment: Ex-minister, fugitive businessman know fate tomorrow

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja will decide on Thursday whether Patrick Abba Moro, Drexel Global Tech Limited ...

27 May 01:43 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900309535468.html
Twitter Users Clamoring For Cancelation Of Activist Shaun King

Shaun King has garnered a reputation for himself in recent years as an activist in racial politics. He's received a lot of criticism for his

27 May 01:11 Celebrity Insider 265863475869670205.html
Cloud diplomacy: Consular access, demarche move online

Besides virtual summits and phone calls, demarche, consular access and even presentation of credentials have moved to online platforms.

27 May 01:59 The Indian Express 2885715104003498761.html
Inadequacies, lapses: SC seeks answers from Centre and states on migrants

The judges said “adequate transport arrangement, food and shelters are immediately to be provided by the Centre and State Governments free of cost”.

27 May 01:50 The Indian Express 2885715104071581834.html
Ahmedabad: ‘Official transferred for self-promotion, scaring people’

The campaign, under the hashtag #StopTargetingGujarat, launched on Monday in English, Gujarati and Hindi by the BJP IT Cell has been widely circulated on social media platforms.

27 May 01:04 The Indian Express 2885715104216487961.html
IndiGo flier tests positive after landing in Coimbatore

"No one else was seated in his vicinity, significantly reducing the possibility of transmission... The operating crew has been home quarantined for 14 days and we are in the process of notifying other passengers as per the government guidelines," the airline said.

27 May 01:56 The Indian Express 2885715104280232038.html
Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages and thoughts of Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru inspirational quotes, thoughts: On his death anniversary, we share some inspirational quotes of the leader that have stayed with us over the years, are are more relevant now than ever.

27 May 01:30 The Indian Express 2885715105072271851.html
Delhi confidential: Sound Of Silence

Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reeled out figures of the financial aid given by the Centre to the state, and accused the state government of not utilising the money.

27 May 01:49 The Indian Express 2885715105731228412.html
DAP: Perikatan stopped caring about drunk driving after coming into power

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A score of DAP politicians have challenged the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration to take punitive action against those caught drunk driving, in light of the two related deaths recently. In a joint press statement, the group pointed out that former transport minister...

27 May 01:16 Malaymail 302165936012817891.html
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japan’s Kyoto Animation

TOKYO, May 27 — A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested today after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment. Police had issued an arrest warrant for Shinji Aoba at the time of the fire but had been...

27 May 01:28 Malaymail 302165936477498196.html
Charlotte Democrat Councilman: 'No Way' GOP Convention Can Take Place

Charlotte City Councilman Larken Egleston said Monday there was "no way" the GOP convention could go on as planned due to the coronavirus.

27 May 01:13 Breitbart 3148363491360412118.html
CNN's Cooper on Trump's Scarborough Tweets: 'He Is Just a Little Man, Despite His Girth and Size'

Tuesday on CNN, host Anderson Cooper criticized President Donald Trump for his messaging on masks and his tweets about MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. | Clips

27 May 01:53 Breitbart 3148363491505606099.html
Report: Afghanistan to Free 900 Taliban Terrorists This Week

Afghanistan's government is set to release 900 Taliban terrorists by Tuesday in response to a recent ceasefire ordered by the jihadis.

27 May 01:00 Breitbart 3148363491967962986.html
Planned Parenthood Testimony on Fetal Tissue Sales Contradicts Claims

A new video reveals the testimony of Planned Parenthood officials regarding the sale of aborted fetal tissue contradicts their public claims.

27 May 01:10 Breitbart 3148363492085055464.html
Somali Refugee Indicted for Attempting to Join Islamic Terrorist Group

A Somali-born naturalized United States citizen was indicted this week for allegedly attempting to join Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab. 

27 May 01:05 Breitbart 3148363492821653554.html
U.S. nears 100,000 pandemic deaths: Does Trump feel your pain? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> In the rubble of buildings and lives, modern U.S. presidents have met national trauma with words such as these: “I can hear you.” “You have lost too much, but you have not lost everything.” “We have wept with you; we’ve pulled our children tight.”

27 May 01:10 Star-Advertiser 3439335389202263092.html
Petrol sold above N130 in 17 states, says NBS

’Femi Asu Despite the reduction in the price of petrol to N125 per litre, the product was sold above N130 per litre in 17 states in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Followin...

27 May 01:32 Punch Newspapers 3524240994105698149.html
Grassley: White House 'failed to address' if there was a 'good reason' for IG firings

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Tuesday that the White House "failed to address" if President Trump had a "good reason" to fire top watchdogs for the State Department and the intelligence community.

27 May 01:40 TheHill 355432918110125174.html
Key Senate Democrat withdraws support from House measure on web browsing data

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has pulled his support from an amendment aimed at blocking law enforcement from collecting web browsing history without a warrant after comments made by Rep. Adam Schiff

27 May 01:32 TheHill 355432918306637559.html
The book you need if you want to understand China right now

As China-US relations deteriorate, a new book argues Washington and its allies should engage with Beijing instead of provoking it.

27 May 01:01 Australian Financial Review 3974284487030729001.html
Silver Price Analysis: Bounces from $17.00, Wednesday's close pivotal

Silver is currently trading near $17.20 per ounce, representing a 0.65% gain on the day, having defended the psychological support of $17.00 during th

27 May 01:20 FXStreet 4480975638764673649.html
Afghan government releases first hundred Taliban prisoners

The Eid al-Fitr holiday began on Monday as did the ceasefire in Afghanistan announced by the Taliban. Early signs were promising with the ceasefire appearing to hold.

27 May 01:39 Digital Journal 4566489172981546422.html
Rubio warns Twitter after it puts fact-check label on Trump tweet

Sen. Marco Rubio fired a warning shot at Twitter after it appended a fact-check label to President Trump’s tweets about mail-in voting.

27 May 01:39 Washington Examiner 4625792333642657726.html
US military accuses Russia of sending warplanes to Libya in support of anti-govt mercenaries; Kremlin denies claim

The deployment of the fighter jets appeared to confirm Russia's deepening role in the sprawling proxy war, where its Libyan ally, commander Khalifa Hifter, suffered a series of major losses last week that dealt a heavy blow to his campaign

27 May 01:08 Firstpost 4760741711745744086.html
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen on a bystander’s video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer kneels on his neck for several minutes.

27 May 01:55 National Post 4816958591840168608.html
Live Coronavirus Updates: Fatality Rate Reduced To 2.87%, Lowest In World, Says Health Ministry

The Health Ministry said the COVID-19 fatality rate in India is 2.87 per cent, the lowest among countries badly hit by the pandemic.

27 May 01:09 NDTV.com 5090057681320268656.html
Trump Hits Back At Twitter After It Calls His Tweets '"Unsubstantiated"

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

27 May 01:51 NDTV.com 5090057682532005457.html
Aussies are heading back to shopping centres in high numbers as coronavirus restrictions start to ease, according to new data

More people are heading into shopping centres as coronavirus restrictions ease in Australia.

27 May 01:52 Business Insider Australia 5575934301531726238.html
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact check warning, US president furious

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president ove…

27 May 01:30 France 24 5635134570265893949.html
France unveils US$8.8b plan to revive auto sector through electric cars

ETAPLES, France: President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (May 26) announced an 8-billion euro (US$8.8 billion) plan to revive France's auto industry ...

27 May 01:52 CNA 5644198862532720374.html
Italy records 78 new coronavirus deaths, 397 new cases

ROME: Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 78 on Tuesday (May 26), against 92 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, ...

27 May 01:40 CNA 5644198863535239802.html
Canadian soldiers witness 'deeply disturbing' scenes in seniors' residences: PM

OTTAWA: Canadian soldiers helping to manage the coronavirus outbreak in seniors' residences have witnessed some "deeply disturbing" scenes, Prime ...

27 May 01:09 CNA 5644198863700444616.html
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio

Police have arrested a man suspected of starting a fire that killed 36 people in an animation studio in Japan.

27 May 01:57 independent 5894610846199025430.html
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' with US elections after fact checking warning | ZDNet

The US President also accused Twitter of 'stifling free speech'.

27 May 01:24 ZDNet 591556592341510442.html
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

US News: For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase

27 May 01:49 The Times of India 6060938663509500662.html
With quarantine norms revised, Indian returnees must be refunded part of their advance by hotels: Centre

India News: NEW DELHI: Indian returnees from abroad who had paid hotels in advance for their 14-day quarantine stay but can now leave after seven days under revis.

27 May 01:09 The Times of India 6060938663977964024.html
Gastonia venue operator wants clarification regarding reopening for event spaces

A venue operator in Gastonia wants clarification from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper regarding the reopening of event spaces in the state.

27 May 01:39 WBTV 6439870257700178192.html
Twitter fact-check marks Trump tweets for the first time

The President objects to being proven wrong, and misunderstands free speech rights

27 May 01:22 Tech Advisor 6450858318490640683.html
Unknown archeological find shuts down work on a Kelowna lakefront walkway

Work on a long-sought pathway along Okanagan Lake began in February but only lasted a week.The plan was to connect Kelowna’s Strathcona Park with Roya

27 May 01:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246138846476.html
Twitter fact-checks Donald Trump for the first time

Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed, the U.S. President tweeted, singling out the Governor of California.

27 May 01:14 The Hindu 6679535025451681287.html
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The proposed new national security laws triggered the first big street unrest in Hong Kong in months on Sunday

27 May 01:46 The Hindu 6679535025558774039.html
Amy Cooper, The “Central Park Karen” Who Called Police On A Black Man, Has Been Fired

A white woman in New York has been fired after a viral video shows her hysterically calling police on a black man who asked her to leash her dog.

27 May 01:33 Junkee 6829486441503746753.html
Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week

Classroom instruction will be offered on a part-time, voluntary basis for the final month of the school year – the reopening is serving as a trial run to what is expected to be a full return to classrooms in September

27 May 01:00 The Globe and Mail 68426410090855948.html
Surge of financial aid has HALO service ‘optimistic’ about short-term future

Air ambulance organizations in Alberta depend on donations, but charities are suffering after the novel coronavirus pandemic iced the global economy

27 May 01:47 The Globe and Mail 68426410997572164.html
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 500

Human rights activists say the figures may be underreported.

27 May 01:35 UNIAN 6863008971538172665.html
More peacekeeping operations, fewer troops in 2019: Report

The number of multilateral peace operations, both by the UN and others, rose by just one to 61, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

27 May 01:31 Hindustan Times 696565558147802604.html
Biden suggests many COVID-19 deaths were avoidable but for Trump's 'lack of attention and ego'

Former Vice President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that President Trump is "supposed to lead by example" when it comes to wearing a mask and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but has failed at that and also keeping the death toll down.The U.S. is close to reaching the grim milestone

27 May 01:05 Yahoo 7097669637461347515.html
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list. Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past

27 May 01:53 Yahoo 7097669638078488388.html
Malka Leifer: Rape-accused ex-principal fit for extradition to Australia

An Israeli judge says the suspect accused of 74 sex charges is fit to face extradition to Australia.

27 May 01:56 Yahoo 7097669638351564395.html
How locust swarms are tackled

An invasion by desert locusts has hit large swathes of India and Pakistan in the middle of pandemic.

27 May 01:55 Yahoo 7097669638756216451.html
What Commuting in Delhi Metro Post Lockdown 4.0 May Look Like? When Are Services Resuming?

Further, strict social-distancing will be practised inside the trains. The commuters will be required to be seated alternately. This will be monitored by DMRC official, Metro staff members to check for violations, the report by leading daily read.

27 May 01:38 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083205238125.html
Empty Steel Canyons In NYC As Commuters WFH?

One victim of the pandemic might be the daily commute. Nowhere is that more apparent than in New York City, where inbound suburbanites are critical to the local economy.

27 May 01:37 PYMNTS.com 7357138826553039258.html
Tucker rips media for scolding outdoor Americans: 'The fact that you disobeyed them drove them insane'

Tucker Carlson opened Tuesday's edition of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" by ripping the mainstream media for shaming Americans who spent part of their holiday weekend outside and not wearing masks.

27 May 01:50 Fox News 7362823819542925086.html
Ex-Nevada AG describes ballots 'piled up in apartments and trash cans and in hallways' due to mail-in voting

Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt echoed President Trump's concerns about mail-in voting Tuesday, telling "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that it will likely increase the risk of voter fraud in his state.

27 May 01:28 Fox News 7362823819931673989.html
George Floyd's cousins speak out about heartbreak over his death in Minneapolis police custody

The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for action after viewing the video of the altercation.

27 May 01:01 Fox News 7362823820271916147.html
Fired Florida data scientist had been axed by FSU years ago for affair with student, report says

One of the people entering data on Florida’s coronavirus website fired in a dispute over what information should be made public was allegedly, according to a report in The Daily Mail, also fired from Florida State University in 2017 for having an affair with a student -- and later was charged with cyberstalking.

27 May 01:49 Fox News 7362823821249081742.html
TV actor Arjun Bijlani's building sealed off after resident tests positive for coronavirus

The one thing Arjun said he is thankful for is that his mother is staying with his younger brother.

27 May 01:45 DNA India 7533428661014996891.html
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's. . .

27 May 01:00 Times Colonist 7617512061100243097.html
Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens reopen with social-distancing measures

Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens shuttered for months due to the coronavirus outbreak reopened on Tuesday with some changes — including social-distancing signage and mandatory

27 May 01:55 New York Post 7654946768690335784.html
Trump urges Republicans to block bill extending FISA provisions

President Trump on Tuesday urged House Republicans to oppose legislation extending Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions, citing abuses of the law against his 2016 campaign.

27 May 01:02 New York Post 7654946768887892731.html
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

27 May 01:25 680News 8014034334409823459.html
Students Warned Not To Sign Up For College Accommodation Until They Get Clarity On Lectures

Students are being warned not to hand over deposits for college accommodation until they know if they need it.

27 May 01:33 SPIN South West 8165439734649879942.html
UK COVID-19 deaths top 37,000 as another 134 patients die

Another 134 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 37,048, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.

27 May 01:25 The Hans India 817019414636721163.html
North Dublin lands with residential potential on sale for €450,000

Swords Road holding of 5.4 acre sits close to housing just off M1

27 May 01:30 The Irish Times 8204772969024534403.html
Ralphs security guard pulls gun on shopper during confrontation in San Bernardino - VIDEO

A bystander captured video of a security guard at a Ralphs in San Bernardino drawing a gun on a shopper who was refusing to leave the store.

27 May 01:26 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010440567151532.html
The 1918 Spanish flu: How lessons learned apply to today's COVID-19 pandemic

The 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, was the most severe pandemic in modern history. About 675,000 deaths were reported in the United States.

27 May 01:50 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010440828214216.html
In morgues and shipping containers, Ecuadorians search for lost dead

GUAYAQUIL/QUITO, Ecuador (Reuters) - Dolores Centeno has scoured the morgues and cemeteries of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, for two months searching for her father’s body.

27 May 01:23 Reuters 8334514180744216204.html
Woman with walker awarded $55K after B.C. RCMP officer 'assaulted and battered' her

A B.C. woman who uses a walker for mobility has been awarded $55,000 in damages after a judge determined she was "falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, assaulted and battered" by an RCMP officer in the province's north.

27 May 01:30 British Columbia 8448044034451041232.html
'Our greatest challenge': How to rebuild the ACT's virus-struck economy?

As business start to reopen and the ACT takes its first tentative steps on the road to recovery, The Canberra Times canvassed the views of politicians, academics, economists and industry groups on the best approach to rebuilding the economy.

27 May 01:30 The Canberra Times 8662394328211028113.html
ANU cops $225 million financial hit due to coronavirus crisis

The Australian National University will look to find $100 million in savings this year.

27 May 01:00 The Canberra Times 8662394328476179262.html
ACT Policing arrest three men during alleged Garran burglary

Three men were caught during an alleged burglary in Garran on Wednesday morning.

27 May 01:34 The Canberra Times 8662394329413558382.html
Filthy toilets, attacked with stones: For North East workers from Goa, a 119-hour nightmare on rails

A train journey to Manipur that should have taken 61 hours stretches into a horror ride as meals fail to arrive and bogies are without water.

27 May 01:00 Scroll.in 8669301692920962580.html
Trump urges House Republicans to reject FISA renewal bill

President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to reject pending legislation that would renew a set of domestic surveillance powers that lapsed two...

27 May 01:06 MarketWatch 8975941549142708468.html
‘No mask, no ride’ policy in South Korea

The government, in a new directive, ordered buses and taxi drivers to limit or refuse to offer rides to passengers who do not wear masks as part of the tightened quarantine measures against the pandemic outbreak

27 May 01:30 Free Press Journal 9080771787257657573.html
Love has no gender: Costa Rica legalises same-sex marriage

Couples scheduled ceremonies - mostly private due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some that would be broadcast - to celebrate their unions before judges and notaries after the ban was lifted at midnight

27 May 01:30 Free Press Journal 9080771787349166421.html
Chicago sees deadliest Memorial day in years

10 people shot dead and 32 severely injured

27 May 01:30 Free Press Journal 9080771787448049924.html
UK junior minister resigns over Dominic Cummings row

Johnson's embattled Chief Strategy Adviser faced a volley of hostile questions from the media on Monday evening when Downing Street took the unusual step for a staffer to address his own press conference amid growing anger from all sides of the political spectrum, including Johnson's own Conservative Party

27 May 01:30 Free Press Journal 9080771788149122411.html
Countries ease coronavirus lockdown after months of lockdown

Iran cafes are on after 2 months, whereas, Sri Lanka relaxes COVID-19 curfew in Colombo and Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens

27 May 01:30 Free Press Journal 9080771788919390828.html
SCO Summit, Scheduled for 22-23 July in St. Petersburg, Postponed, Source Says

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has decided to postpone the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), it could be held closer to the fall, a high-ranking source...

27 May 01:57 Sputniknews 967333869582022675.html
Presses start rolling as weekly newspapers prepare to publish again

THE Mourne Observer will be available again in newsagents' shops this morning, heralding a return to the shelves of a number of weekly newspapers which were temporarily shut during the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 01:00 The Irish News 993065199518150.html
Recruitment resumes at Kainos as Belfast IT firm reassesses the scale of new HQ

RECRUITMENT has resumed at IT services firm Kainos, its chief executive has said.

27 May 01:00 The Irish News 993065464358068.html
Co Tyrone mother (21) who tried to take own life speaks out about mental health

A young Co Tyrone mother has spoken out about her mental health struggles in a bid to break down stigmas and help others.

27 May 01:00 The Irish News 993065678200696.html
Coronavirus: Warning of second wave in north and 'more lives lost' despite no new Covid-19 deaths

NORTHERN Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since the pandemic took hold - but health minister Robin Swann warned about a second wave and "more lives lost".

27 May 01:00 The Irish News 993065877324334.html
Children of asylum seekers challenge with home learning

SINCE the Covid-19 has spurred both the UK government and Northern Ireland executive to shut down schools in March 2020 to slow down the rise of infections, schools, on the other hand, have also come up with homework packs via online learning to keep up the knowledge.

27 May 01:00 The Irish News 993066287524513.html
Man charged with murder following discovery of body in north Belfast

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body in north Belfast.

27 May 01:00 The Irish News 993066336591072.html
Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive

According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative

27 May 02:58 Business Today 1145527432090006396.html
Hundreds demand justice in Minneapolis after police killing of George Floyd

Protesters clash with police, who deploy teargas and stun grenades, following death of black man at hands of white officer

27 May 02:19 the Guardian 1491978795222379847.html
Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case delayed as Fairfax lawyers seek to introduce new evidence

Commonwealth again raises national security concerns – prompting judge to express frustration

27 May 02:40 the Guardian 1491978795442495459.html
Greek restaurant ‘Souvla’ in San Francisco becomes romantic spot for a marriage proposal

In a time of uncertainty thanks to COVID-19, it seems that people are still following through with one of the biggest moments of their lives: proposing.

27 May 02:09 Greek City Times 1506177377436887387.html
Anderson Cooper Drags Donald Trump Over Joe Scarborough Staffer Conspiracy Theory: ‘What A Little Man’

Anderson Cooper dragged Donald Trump as a 'little man' for falsely suggesting Joe Scarborough was involved in the death of his former aide.

27 May 02:28 Hollywood Life 1852895045589587244.html
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

(UPDATED) In a statement police say they 'respect the right of residents to express their views peacefully, but it must be carried out legally'

27 May 02:06 Rappler 1882105642027779847.html
Disney, CBS sued for 'rampant' sexual harassment on 'Criminal Minds' set

California sues Disney and CBS for allegedly covering up 14 years of sexual harassment against male crew members on the set of cop series 'Criminal Minds'

27 May 02:42 Rappler 1882105642167233547.html
Duterte wants Aaron Aquino to head Clark International Airport Corporation

After leading the country's top anti-narcotics agency, Aaron Aquino is asked to helm a government corporation in charge of developing the second gateway to Metro Manila

27 May 02:28 Rappler 1882105643907418730.html
IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at Coimbatore today

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

27 May 02:24 Oneindia 2023829371490440806.html
No backing down say sources on stand off with China

India says that it will not allow any change in status quo on the LAC. We have faced similar situations in the past and will face this one too with strength, the officer also said.

27 May 02:42 Oneindia 2023829372513500991.html
Ex-Collingwood club doctor banned for giving opioids to patient he had sex with

A sports doctor who worked for AFL clubs including Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.

27 May 02:25 Brisbane Times 2314609339104503155.html
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst

The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.

27 May 02:39 Brisbane Times 2314609340229762566.html
White House Press Secretary Dismisses President's Tweets: Murder Suggestion Wasn't 'Original Trump Thought'

"Joe Scarborough himself can answer" questions about the aide who died while serving on his staff, says Kayleigh McEnany

27 May 02:40 TheWrap 2361432283264454917.html
EU Has Bigger Problems to Worry About Than Gridlock Over Brexit

(Bloomberg) — When Boris Johnson boasted last year he’d got “Brexit done,” weary European governments were only too happy to go along with it.

27 May 02:19 Financial Post 2379081491645018475.html
Mexico sets new record with 501 coronavirus deaths in a day

Mexico's health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.

27 May 02:00 Coronavirus 2422791597730442979.html
More clusters of a rare condition are popping up in children across Canada

Doctors across Canada and the United States are finding new clusters of a rare and unusual inflammatory condition in children that could be somehow linked to COVID-19.

27 May 02:00 Coronavirus 2422791599043799396.html
Oyetola commiserates with aide over wife’s death - The Nation Nigeria

Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has commiserated with his media aide, Niyi Oyetola, over the death of his wife, Haleemat....

27 May 02:47 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900016558294.html
No plan to step down for Akeredolu, says Kekemeke

Kekemeke, a former commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, said he is a serious-minded person that does not change his mind once he sets his....

27 May 02:39 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900387743862.html
Nene Leakes Cheating Rumors Resurface With Vengeance: RHOA Star Allegedly Was ‘Kissing, Cuddling, Holding, And Sitting On His Lap’

Rumors of Nene Leakes having an extramarital affair has been going on for quite some time now. After a shocking report came out in March, fans of

27 May 02:00 Celebrity Insider 265863475712019915.html
Tristan Thompson – Experts Say That A Paternity Test Would Be Almost Impossible To Be Tampered With Despite What Supposed Baby Moma Claims!

As you might have heard, Tristan Thompson has decided to sue a woman who insists that he is the father of her child even though they have already

27 May 02:39 Celebrity Insider 265863476008527551.html
SAI resumes sports activities in Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru and National stadiums

According to a SAI statement, sporting activities have resumed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium from Tuesday afternoon in slots of one hour which needs to be pre-booked online.

27 May 02:40 The Indian Express 2885715103936342161.html
Rajasthan: Man consumes pesticide in suicide attempt near Gehlot’s residence

According to the police, the condition of the man, identified as Chenaram Mali, who hails from Nagaur district, was stated to be stable after cops rushed him to the hospital.

27 May 02:27 The Indian Express 2885715104137491915.html
Govt asks CID to re-probe suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami

The Alibaug police had closed the case last year stating that enough evidence was not found against Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief of The Republic, and two others to chargesheet them in the case.

27 May 02:52 The Indian Express 2885715104410137501.html
As Shramik Special trains ‘stray’, Railways notifies ‘route rationalisation’ to explain diversions

The diversions have been done so that trains are not held up at one place for hours without water and food, a senior Railways official told The Indian Express.

27 May 02:34 The Indian Express 2885715105120755856.html
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation

HONG KONG, May 27 — Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported today, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub. The news comes after Beijing last week proposed...

27 May 02:43 Malaymail 302165934905539173.html
Man gets Federal Court’s nod to proceed with challenge of Selangor’s Shariah law criminalising unnatural sex

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Federal Court recently decided that it will proceed to hear a man’s constitutional challenge over a Selangor state law that makes it a Shariah offence to have unnatural sex, with the man’s legal challenge specifically on whether the Selangor state legislative...

27 May 02:11 Malaymail 302165935051329045.html
‘Stop partying’, LA police warn Hollywood Hills neighborhood

LOS ANGELES, Ma 27 — Authorities in Los Angeles have warned residents of the city’s Hollywood Hills neighbourhood to tone down their house parties which have become a major problem during the global coronavirus pandemic. The issue has become so bad that police and the prosecutor’s office...

27 May 02:27 Malaymail 302165935195804348.html
Navarro on Hong Kong: CCP Is Trying to 'Put Them in Concentration Camps' Like in Tibet and Xinjiang

On Tuesday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "The Story," White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro warned of the Chinese Communist Party trying to | Clips

27 May 02:06 Breitbart 3148363491280613957.html
Jim Acosta: Trump Lying About Link Between Vote-by-Mail, Voter Fraud

Jim Acosta took aim at President Donald Trump for accusing Twitter of election interference over their decision to fact-check his tweets.

27 May 02:19 Breitbart 3148363491569421500.html
CNN's Jeffrey Toobin: Twitter Should Delete Trump's Scarborough Tweets

Jeffrey Toobin advocated for Twitter to censor President Donald Trump's Twitter feed by deleting his tweets about Joe Scarborough.  

27 May 02:27 Breitbart 3148363491948397127.html
Charles Hurt: Joe Biden's Record: 100% Wrong, 100% of the Time

You can’t say you were not warned. As President Trump has been saying for years now, “What have you got to lose?” | 2020 Election

27 May 02:59 Breitbart 3148363492276726856.html
Expert: Children in Isolation at Increased Risk for Online Predators

An expert said in an interview that the coronavirus outbreak puts children at greater risk to exposure to online predators and pornography.

27 May 02:10 Breitbart 3148363492332784541.html
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.

27 May 02:52 Star-Advertiser 3439335387679552044.html
Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

LAS VEGAS >> Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced tonight that he would allow casinos to reopen June 4, welcoming tourists to return to the glitzy gambling mecca of Las Vegas.

27 May 02:59 Star-Advertiser 3439335387733711990.html
Trump pushes a conspiracy theory and falsely accuses a TV host of murder | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump smeared a prominent television host today from the podium in the Rose Garden with an unfounded allegation of murder.

27 May 02:00 Star-Advertiser 3439335388414917432.html
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio

The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.

27 May 02:00 Shropshire Star 3480199991409970609.html
Biden calls for 'thorough' federal investigation into killing of black man by Minneapolis police

Former Vice President Joe Biden called for a “thorough” FBI investigation into the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died shortly after his arrest by the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).

27 May 02:13 TheHill 355432918387161572.html
Man busted with guns, stolen car and drugs one month after prison release

Ben Schultz, 32, pleaded guilty at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Tuesday to eight charges.

27 May 02:00 The Courier 3604583735379369132.html
Woman kidnapped, forced into car boot and dumped in Mt Pleasant

DETECTIVES ARE investigating a reported kidnapping in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday night. Detectives from the Ballarat Crime Investigation unit understand a 19-y...

27 May 02:00 The Courier 3604583735996231705.html
Inspectors find Glasgow's Barlinnie jail 'not fit for purpose'

Inspectors say urgent improvements must be made to Glasgow's Barlinnie jail, which is not due to be replaced until 2025

27 May 02:27 BBC News 3883826127121301029.html
White House prepares response to China's Hong Kong crackdown

President Trump said the US was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.

27 May 02:15 Australian Financial Review 3974284488054462488.html
SC seeks Centre's response on plea against restrictions on movement in NCR

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response on a plea highlighting restrictions, due to sealing of borders, on movement for permissible activities in the national capital...

27 May 02:38 www.thehawk.in 4118436624088905727.html
Maritime workers send palliatives to stranded foreign seafarers on Lagos waters

MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has sent food items and other materials to the 18-man foreign crew onboard MT ORYX

27 May 02:39 Vanguard News 4125100338909414204.html
NPA senior staff empowers members, others with COVID-19 PPEs

THE Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, Nigerian Ports Authority,

27 May 02:32 Vanguard News 4125100338978538663.html
Vessel still stuck, 2 weeks after hitting Escravos channel moles

ONE week after a supply vessel,‘M/T DEVISA’ ran into the rocky moles of the Escravos channel, the vessel is still stuck waiting to be rescued.

27 May 02:36 Vanguard News 4125100340162457644.html
FG grants ‘essential workers’ status to seafarers, dockworkers

AT the backdrop of the on-going curfew imposed by the government to curtail spread of coronavirus, the Federal Government, through the

27 May 02:34 Vanguard News 4125100340376829825.html
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning.

27 May 02:29 India Today 4286117814173980898.html
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD's 50-day EMA, 11-week-old resistance line in focus

Having flashed over 1.0% gains the previous day, GBP/USD buyers catch a breather around 1.2330/35 amid the early Asian session on Wednesday. While bul

27 May 02:22 FXStreet 4480975638585395090.html
Study shows high prevalence of vaping in U.S. schools

Vaping is most heavily concentrated in U.S. schools with a higher proportion of white students, schools in the South and West, and schools where more students smoke cigarettes, a new University of Michigan study shows.

27 May 02:22 News-Medical.net 4522523030235443237.html
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner

Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer.

27 May 02:50 Digital Journal 4566489171379999915.html
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.

27 May 02:00 Digital Journal 4566489171560406432.html
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics

Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about passing it on to their two young sons.

27 May 02:50 Digital Journal 4566489171649258733.html
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio

Japanese police on Wednesday formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, a police spokesman said.

27 May 02:20 Digital Journal 4566489172945468276.html
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.

27 May 02:00 Digital Journal 4566489173284451679.html
Belarus volunteers plug gaps in supplies to virus-hit medics

Young men in dark hoodies and tracksuit bottoms form a human chain to pass down black sacks from a storeroom and pile them in the back of a car.

27 May 02:20 Digital Journal 4566489173289268589.html
Protesters in Minneapolis clash with police after death of black man officers had pinned down

Hundreds gathered to protest and express their anger over the death of a black man who died in police custody.

27 May 02:33 Washington Examiner 4625792331914990207.html
Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to 'scale-up' battle preparedness, prepare for worst-scare scenarios as tensions build along India-China LAC

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios, and asked them to resolutely defend the country's sovereignty.

27 May 02:28 Firstpost 4760741713042329927.html
Delhi court extends police custody of two Pinjra Tod members by 2 days in connection with communal violence in Northeast Delhi

The metropolitan magistrate extended the remand of JNU students and Pinjra Tod members Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in the case after the police said custodial interrogation was required to unearth the conspiracy behind the case and identify other accused.

27 May 02:19 Firstpost 4760741713282926400.html
Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

MELBOURNE — 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.

27 May 02:04 National Post 4816958591708803154.html
Locust Alert In UP After Swarms Move Through Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

At least 10 Uttar Pradesh districts were on alert Tuesday after swarms of locusts were spotted in Mahoba and Jhansi districts, moving into the state after attacking crops in neighbouring Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, officials said.

27 May 02:58 NDTV.com 5090057682372919370.html
New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - George Floyd was pinned down by an officer on Monday, during which he became unresponsive and later died.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 02:24 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756741342875.html
White woman fired after calling police on black man in NYC’s Central Park

Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her pol…

27 May 02:18 France 24 5635134570335473717.html
Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August: US study

BRASILIA: As Brazil's daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death ...

27 May 02:08 CNA 5644198862683801817.html
Pence's press secretary Miller back to work after COVID-19 recovery

WASHINGTON, DC: US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday (May 26) she was back at work after recovering from ...

27 May 02:16 CNA 5644198862791585991.html
India backs hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus prevention

NEW DELHI: India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday (May 26) backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against ...

27 May 02:52 CNA 5644198863578865981.html
Akshay Kumar’s Film Prithviraj Sets To Be Destroyed Due To Coronavirus Lockdown Crisis!

The on-going coronavirus pandemic has badly affected the Hindi film industry with shooting of many movies being stalled in middle.

27 May 02:49 Abplive 5873643725052569571.html
World Continues To Reel Under Relentless COVID-19 Attack As Overall Cases Top 5.4 Million, Death Toll Over 3.4 Lakhs: WHO

According to the WHO, the global case tally currently is reported at 5,404,512, a stupendous rise by 99,780 over the past day. The death count worldwide stands at 343,51, a major surge by 1,486.

27 May 02:37 Abplive 5873643725454500666.html
Florida revenues fall by nearly $900 million amid pandemic

The state of Florida might have lost nearly $900 million in tax revenues in April, as the coronavirus pandemic siphoned away tourist dollars and other revenues from the state’s coffers.

27 May 02:17 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202121346179.html
India’s Covid count set to cross 1.5 lakh, fresh cases dip to 5.5k

India News: India’s count of Covid-19 cases was set to cross the 1.5 lakh mark, even as the number of fresh infections reported on Tuesday dropped slightly to its

27 May 02:09 The Times of India 6060938662791693475.html
India firm, won’t step back from areas where Chinese troops have intruded

India News: India will remain firm on the ground in the ongoing troop confrontations in eastern Ladakh where it said China has violated the unresolved boundary an

27 May 02:08 The Times of India 6060938663125637429.html
Rajasthan: Tigress ST-12 gives birth to triplets once again at Sariska

Six-year-old tigress ST-12 has given birth to triplets one more time in Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR), making her the mother of six cubs born in differe

27 May 02:31 The Times of India 6060938663361948098.html
US company begins vaccine trial on humans in Australia

World News: A US biotechnology company began injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia on Tuesday with hopes of releasing a proven vaccin

27 May 02:08 The Times of India 6060938663430388089.html
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus

International Business News: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors on Tuesday from the coronavirus pandemic, but n

27 May 02:35 The Times of India 6060938664602759549.html
Joe Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during coronavirus pandemic

US News: Joe Biden has said that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership and called President Donald Trump a "

27 May 02:40 The Times of India 6060938664649605852.html
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio

The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.

27 May 02:01 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773491551665.html
Huawei CFO Meng Loses Key Court Argument in Fight Against Extradition To United States

Huawei's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou has lost a key aspect of the trial on her extradition to the United States, a Canadian court announced on Wednesday. From a report: Meng, a Chinese citizen, was arrested in December 2018 on a warrant issued by U.S. authorities, who accuse her of bank fra...

27 May 02:45 news.slashdot.org 626091441927146832.html
Summer camps in Charlotte preparing for ‘new normal’ this season

Governor Cooper said summer camps can take place, as long as camp directors follow safety guidelines.

27 May 02:10 WBTV 6439870259108698948.html
A family surprises Iredell County first responders with a gift for saving relatives

First responders help those in trouble.They get called to a scene, handle that call, and then it’s off to the next one. Rarely do those calls come full circle. Rarely do rescuers get to know how things ultimately turn out.

27 May 02:34 WBTV 6439870259149580368.html
Xi Jinping asks Chinese military to prepare for 'worst-case scenarios'

Jingping comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control

27 May 02:41 Livemint 6614605817555429064.html
Trump hints at action against China over Hong Kong security law

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States was working on a strong response to China's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong, which would be announced before the end of the week.

27 May 02:24 Aljazeera 6642629763442463109.html
Survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

TORONTO - A recent survey of about 1,000 Canadians suggests heavy drinking is highest among younger people and those worried about personal finances due to

27 May 02:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244183267337.html
Japan and EU back independent probe into WHO coronavirus response

In first online summit, leaders call 'global solidarity' crucial to fighting pandemic, but voice support for investigation into world health body.

27 May 02:33 The Japan Times 6673764366924100940.html
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitter labeled two tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network

27 May 02:00 The Japan Times 6673764368138564016.html
China labels Abe's claim on origin of COVID-19 a 'politicization' of the deadly virus

Beijing says it opposes "stigmatization" of disease's beginning after Japanese leader calls it a "fact" that illness "spread from China to the world."

27 May 02:44 The Japan Times 6673764368165589064.html
Brazil daily virus deaths again top 1,000

The country now has confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.

27 May 02:11 The Hindu 6679535025877966859.html
Housing estates and hospitals 'will be put under local lockdowns to contain flare-ups'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that places where there is a spike in new infections could be made to go back into lockdown - meaning schools and businesses would have to close again

27 May 02:33 mirror 675785260988928838.html
Neighbours woken by 'explosion' as newly installed 5G mast 'destroyed by vandal'

The 5G mast had only been installed in Garston, Liverpool, at the start of the month, according to Merseyside Police. One neighbour said the mast's box was all but destroyed.

27 May 02:52 mirror 675785261779762371.html
Meng case puts judge Heather Holmes in the international spotlight

On Wednesday, Associate Chief Justice Holmes will release a ruling in the extradition case of Chinese telecom executive Meng Wanzhou that could shape Canada-China relations for years to come

27 May 02:38 The Globe and Mail 68426409760147663.html
Four Minneapolis police officers fired after black man dies in Custody

Victim can be heard pleading ‘I can’t breathe’ on video shot by bystander

27 May 02:55 The Globe and Mail 68426410429301296.html
Covid-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says report

As a result of coronavirus pandemic, air traffic inside the US has come to a near halt. Air traffic is said to be down to about 90 per cent.

27 May 02:39 Hindustan Times 696565557875514211.html
'Falsely masculine': Biden hits Trump over face masks as president calls them 'politically correct'

"Ok, you want to be politically correct. Go ahead," Trump told a reporter who wouldn't take his face mask off.

27 May 02:32 Yahoo 7097669636995416373.html
US says Russia sent jets to Libya 'mercenaries'

Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.

27 May 02:57 Yahoo 7097669637693093892.html
Hong Kong Protests

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong before lawmakers later Wednesday debate a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the meeting and warned protesters

27 May 02:55 Yahoo 7097669637806026797.html
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world

Some experts have said Sweden's risky strategy will eventually yield positive results, while others have highlighted serious pitfalls.

27 May 02:56 Yahoo 7097669637880610927.html
Grassley unsatisfied with justification for IG firings

Senator Chuck Grassley said the White House's explanation for ousting inspectors general is insufficient.

27 May 02:57 Yahoo 7097669638898074283.html
'Potentially Misleading Information': In a First, Twitter Adds Fact-check Warnings to Trump's Tweets

The label was imposed on two tweets Trump posted on Tuesday claiming that "mail-in ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent" and would result in "a rigged election", Xinhua reported. It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.

27 May 02:39 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083913217034.html
Private Labs, Take Note! ICMR Says Price Cap of Rs 4,500 For COVID-19 Test Not Applicable, States/UTs Advised to Negotiate

The ICMR has also asked states and Union Territories (UTs) to negotiate with private labs to fix "mutually agreeable" rates for the test.

27 May 02:26 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084014929924.html
When Will Schools, Colleges Reopen? Read Government's Plan Here

"No such decision taken by MHA. All Educational institutions are still prohibited to open, throughout the country (sic)," the spokesperson tweeted.

27 May 02:08 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084563556312.html
Man arrested over fatal arson attack at Kyoto anime studio

The attack, in which Aoba was injured, shocked Japan and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide.

27 May 02:01 Express & Star 7324224458956148145.html
Trump faces backlash for celebrating layoffs at The Atlantic, calling it 'Great News'

President Trump is facing intense backlash for celebrating the recent layoffs that took place at the liberal magazine The Atlantic. 

27 May 02:34 Fox News 7362823819627651036.html
Jerry Nadler in 2004: ‘Paper ballots are extremely susceptible to fraud’

If President Trump is seeking a high-ranking Democrat to side with him against mail-in election ballots – in a bid to build bipartisan opposition to the idea in Congress -- he could try contacting U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler.

27 May 02:50 Fox News 7362823819638424075.html
Hannity calls out Biden for 'disturbing pattern of racial rhetoric' after ex-VP's 'you ain't black' remark

Sean Hannity opened his television show Tuesday by responding to the now-viral "trainwreck" Joe Biden interview with "The Breakfast Club" radio show in which the former vice president made his controversial "you ain't black" remark.

27 May 02:03 Fox News 7362823819656119372.html
Victor Davis Hanson slams Democrats as the 'party of superstition and faith-based information'

Historian and Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson told "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday that Democratic governors have lost all credibility as they continue to demand that their constituents accept drastic restrictions in the name of protecting their community.

27 May 02:51 Fox News 7362823821110368375.html
NYENDE: Why Nick Mwendwa's FKF tenure is destined to end in

In the NTV interview, Mwendwa blamed his woes on politics.

27 May 02:35 Daily Nation 7421817125152990443.html
After laying waste to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, desert locust swarms headed towards Delhi; wind pattern uncertain

The locust swarms threaten major damage to foliage and as such, can prove to be extremely detrimental to the capital city, considering that a section of it is under green cover

27 May 02:51 DNA India 7533428661941559406.html
Coronavirus in India LIVE: COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh mounts to 7,024 cases

Maharashtra continues to be the epicenter of the coronavirus spread

27 May 02:24 DNA India 7533428662451293434.html
WHO to find results of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine's safety findings by mid-June

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already warned against the usage of the pill outside of a hospital setting, just seven days after it approved an emergency use authorisation for the drug.

27 May 02:28 DNA India 7533428662533800712.html
Limerick man appears in US court on rhino horn charges

A 30-year-old Limerick man who was extradited to the United States to face allegations of trafficking endangered rhinoceros horns has appeared in court in Texas.

27 May 02:33 RTE.ie 7595237277417747488.html
Defence Forces 'may never return to intended strength'

The body representing Defence Forces Officer grades has warned that if immediate, significant retention initiatives are not implemented, the Defence Forces will not only never return to its target strength of 9,500, but will continue to decline.

27 May 02:43 RTE.ie 7595237279151941979.html
RSCC planning four satellites to cover Russia’s Far North

Yuri Prokhorov, RSCC’s chief executive, said the company wants to have the satellites in orbit in 2024 to provide Ku-band coverage to Russia’s Far North.

27 May 02:00 SpaceNews 7631243599515633310.html
Out of legal options, Vijay Mallya may seek asylum in UK

The beleaguered businessman's team of lawyers had been working on the asylum route as a last resort.

27 May 02:04 The Economic Times 7653256038026548841.html
UConn murder suspect Peter Manfredonia’s father recently arrested for groping teen girl

The father of the University of Connecticut student wanted in two murders was arrested last month for allegedly groping an underage teen girl he supplied booze to, a report said. The alleged incident

27 May 02:39 New York Post 7654946768354291397.html
Maxim turns to controversial cover model contest during financial struggles

Financially struggling Maxim is once again turning to a controversial cover-model contest to help it through the uncertain economic times, Media Ink has learned. Maxim unveiled its latest such contest

27 May 02:24 New York Post 7654946768632496718.html
Trump is right to take jabs at Jeff Sessions: Goodwin

President Trump is a man of many feuds, some of them so petty, they defy defense. But in one of the biggest, he’s standing on the high ground. Trump and Jeff Sessions, his first attorney general,

27 May 02:52 New York Post 7654946769417727224.html
CMCO: Four-in-a-car rule dropped – vehicles now allowed to have passengers according to capacity

From today, drivers will be allowed to have the permissible number of passengers according to the capacity of their respective vehicles. This was revealed

27 May 02:27 Paul Tan's Automotive News 7862472106198671977.html
Ex-Collingwood club doctor banned for giving opioids to patient he had sex with

A sports doctor who worked for AFL clubs including Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.

27 May 02:25 The Age 7967730562085430643.html
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst

The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.

27 May 02:39 The Age 7967730563210690054.html
White House defends, but does not explain, watchdog firings

WASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, but the administration offered no new details about why they were let go.

27 May 02:37 680News 8014034333955085074.html
Police surround Hong Kong legislature before anthem debate

HONG KONG — Police massed outside Hong Kong’s legislature complex Wednesday before lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

27 May 02:57 680News 8014034334753277399.html
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC

Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its COVID-19 guidelines which do not recommend following social

27 May 02:26 The Hans India 817019415748832076.html
2 more candidates in mayoral, council race file nomination papers

Keith Amemiya and Augie Tulba are both seeking political office.

27 May 02:17 Hawaii News Now 8225790207124532146.html
New video appears to show police forcing George Floyd out of his car moments before an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes

A new video published by local news station KMSP on Tuesday appears to show two police officers forcefully removing George Floyd from his car in the moments before one of the officers knelt on the man’s neck.

27 May 02:24 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883325773467.html
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: media reports

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, media reported on Wednesday, a move that is likely to exacerbate concerns over freedoms in the financial hub.

27 May 02:47 Reuters 8334514180620100437.html
Nevada Athletic Commission to vote on return of UFC, boxing

The Nevada Athletic Commission will meet by phone Wednesday to determine whether combat sports events can resume in Nevada with enhanced health and safety protocols.

27 May 02:02 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837399666541.html
Three accidents slow traffic on Tuggeranong Parkway

Emergency services were called to the scenes just after 8am on Wednesday morning.

27 May 02:45 The Canberra Times 8662394328182292251.html
Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu’s tally crosses 18,000; Centre says India’s recovery rate now 42.4%

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to identify private hospitals where coronavirus patients could be treated for free or at minimum cost.

27 May 02:51 Scroll.in 8669301692674149585.html
PM Modi chairs meeting with NSA, Chief of Defence Staff amid escalating tension with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the country’s military to scale up training and battle preparedness to face ‘worst-case scenarios’.

27 May 02:28 Scroll.in 8669301693753799986.html
Netizens get creative with Photoshop after HKU appeared to crop activist Edward Leung out of a photo 

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) posted a strangely cropped photo Tuesday night that some say deliberately cut localist activist Edward Leung out—prompting netizens to get creative with Photoshop skills of their own Upon news that Macau casino...

27 May 02:47 Coconuts 8871564983197728462.html
Makati City cops arrest 2 Chinese ‘doctors’ from illegal COVID-19 clinic

Two self-proclaimed doctors from China were arrested in Makati City yesterday for allegedly running a clinic that exclusively treated the suspects' compatriots, including COVID-19 patients Major Gideon Ines Jr, chief of the Makati police's...

27 May 02:42 Coconuts 8871564983850890063.html
Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to scale up battle preparedness

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up battle preparedness, keeping in mind the worst-case scenarios.

27 May 02:43 Free Press Journal 9080771788940856128.html
Mesa PD: Impairment suspected in fatal crash near Greenfield Road and Loop 202

Police say one of the occupants was able to free himself, but other three had to be extricated by firefighters.

27 May 02:06 ABC15 Arizona 911680910616996825.html
Govt drops plan of suspending banknotes’ varnishing

SBP gave propos­al on fear of machin­ery breakd­own during pandem­ic

27 May 03:48 The Express Tribune 1105816787040746951.html
China legislation on Hong Kong could lead to US sanctions, says Trump administration

U.S. government officials have said the legislation would end the Chinese-ruled city's autonomy and would be bad for both Hong Kong's and China's economies.

27 May 03:48 Business Today 1145527432080172528.html
India-China standoff: PM Modi meets NSA Doval, Chief of Defence Staff to discuss situation

It is learnt that the defence minister has already conveyed to top military brass that there was no need for reviewing the implementation of any of the key projects along the LAC in Ladakh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand or in Arunachal Pradesh

27 May 03:20 Business Today 1145527432501885746.html
‘Russia passed COVID-19 peak’, says Putin; Orders World War II victory parade next month

After peaking in mid-May at more than 11,000 new cases per day, the number of daily infections has dropped below 9,000.

27 May 03:46 The Statesman 1191309781177692206.html
Close contacts of COVID-positive infirmary worker tested

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has reported that 21 close contacts of a COVID-positive employee of the St Ann Infirmary have now been tested for the disease. According to Tufton, the close contacts have also been placed...

27 May 03:57 The Gleaner 1215260528747138578.html
Florida Government Decides To Fire Its Data Chief Rather Than Be Honest About Its COVID Numbers

We were promised no more deaths by May 15th, but that hasn't happened. With no one 100% sure what the best options are going...

27 May 03:25 Techdirt 1456370858451526968.html
US agency says most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights

It also do not recommend following social distancing between two passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied

27 May 03:44 Business-Standard 1502508924703663574.html
Donald Trump is supposed to lead by example but he is a fool: Joe Biden

Trump later retweeted a post that appeared to make fun of a photo of Biden in his mask, though he later said he didn't mean to be critical

27 May 03:32 Business-Standard 1502508925291205864.html
Greece and Egypt talk tourism in post-pandemic era

Greece’s Tourism minister Harry Theoharis spoke with his Egyptian counterpart on Monday, where they discussed closer tourism collaboration in the

27 May 03:21 Greek City Times 1506177378004235214.html
Oklahoma High Court Rules State Must Accept Signatures on Sentencing Ballot Measure

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ordered the state Tuesday to accept over 260,000 in signatures collected for a criminal justice reform ballot question that seeks to end sentence enhancements for nonviolent crimes.

27 May 03:42 Courthouse News Service 1799505148835010218.html
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio

Japanese police formally arrest 42-year-old Shinji Aoba on suspicion of an arson attack on the Kyoto Animation studio last year that killed 36 people and injured dozens

27 May 03:51 Rappler 1882105642165372840.html
Qatar tracing app flaw exposed 1M users' data – Amnesty International

Data exposed in the flaw includes users' ID numbers, location and infection status, vulnerable to hackers

27 May 03:56 Rappler 1882105642828056495.html
Ram Temple trust chief offers prayers at shrine after 28 years

Ram temple trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has offered prayers at the Ram Lalla shrine here on what is said to be his first visit to the makeshift temple in nearly three decades.

27 May 03:08 Oneindia 2023829371482796480.html
Coronavirus outbreak: ICMR removes price cap of Rs 4,500 for COVID-19 tests

The Indian Council of Medical Research has removed the price cap of Rs 4,500 for the real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test used to detect COVID-19, asking states and the Union Territories to negotiate with private labs to fix 'mutually agreeable' rates for the test.

27 May 03:39 Oneindia 2023829372645784412.html
China’s military build-up a diversion tactic

China’s military build-up on the north bank of the Pangong Tso lake along its disputed boundary with India is just one of the many facets of its aggression, which it deliberately ratcheted up amid

27 May 03:36 Deccan Herald 2027555796010038724.html
Fewer cancellations on second day of domestic flights

The second day of resumption of domestic flights witnessed fewer cancellations as more passengers took to the skies on Tuesday. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said airports across the

27 May 03:28 Deccan Herald 2027555797292579601.html
Asian markets in retreat as China-US tensions return to fore

Markets are concerned about another flare-up in Hong Kong on a controversial security law

27 May 03:42 Gulf News 2086521544964428227.html
COVID-19 response: DIFC to gradually reopen businesses from Wednesday

Offices and retail outlets will operate with certain restrictions and health protocols

27 May 03:12 Gulf News 2086521545279573817.html
Murder charge for man who allegedly kept the body of Nicole Cartwright for two days

Dennis James Pietrobon, 51, was charged with the murder of Ms Cartwright on Wednesday afternoon, almost two years after he allegedly dumped her body.

27 May 03:48 Brisbane Times 2314609338356712494.html
Dead man's family urge ice-using driver to do something with her life

Woman who killed elderly man in head-on crash after taking GHB and ice sobs as victim's family urges her to go back to school so the event doesn't define her.

27 May 03:02 Brisbane Times 2314609339377404580.html
Film, TV Industry Reopening Guidelines Coming 'Later in the Week,' Newsom Says

Gov. Gavin Newsom said "industry and labor" groups wanted to "tighten up some aspects of their guidelines"

27 May 03:33 TheWrap 2361432282701991573.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26 (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

27 May 03:07 Daily Maverick 2373996788277269744.html
Bushfire-hit Australians still in tents as virus slows recovery

Victims of Australia's catastrophic bushfires are still living in tents, garages and makeshift shelters months after the blazes ended, with efforts to rebuild their lives hampered by the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 03:53 CTVNews 2422791597488846455.html
Dutch leader did not visit dying mother for weeks to comply with coronavirus lockdown

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night.

27 May 03:20 Coronavirus 2422791598005051304.html
Biden: Trump’s ‘an absolute fool’ for stoking face mask controversy

The US president retweeted an image that appeared to mock Biden wearing a mask in his first public appearance in months because of the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 03:09 POLITICO 2584151346798366471.html
Samut Sakhon gets ready for thousands of returning migrant workers

The Nation/ANN - Samut Sakhon province is bracing for the 5,400 migrant workers set to return from Myanmar next month by demanding that employers arrange facilities for their 14-day quarantine. Provincial governor Veerasak Vijitsaengsri said the authorities and the private sector are confident they can control the spread of Covid-19 among migrant workers, who will return to work next month.

27 May 03:30 Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd 2672168648938063835.html
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation

The law has revived mass protests by demonstrators who say China aims to curb the freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong, a global financial centre with broad autonomy.

27 May 03:11 The Indian Express 2885715103719878404.html
Biden calls Trump a fool for mocking masks during pandemic

President Donald Trump has resisted wearing masks in front of cameras at series of public events, including on Memorial Day.

27 May 03:48 The Indian Express 2885715103828559479.html
Brazilian nurse with Covid reunited with her baby after giving birth on ventilator

Brazilian nurse Rusia Goes was finally released from the hospital after two weeks and first met her daughter in person on May 20 - some 26 days after giving birth.

27 May 03:57 The Indian Express 2885715104205996566.html
‘Poor internet, no study material’: Survey finds DU open-book exam is not feasible for many

The university has been closed since mid-March, and earlier this month, the administration announced its proposal to conduct OBEs for its final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in July.

27 May 03:26 The Indian Express 2885715104233057416.html
Resources under strain, Bengal calls for staggered return of migrants

The Trinamool Congress government has requested the Ministry of Railways not to send more than 15 trains a day.

27 May 03:20 The Indian Express 2885715104266882074.html
Delhi: Over 250 shanties gutted in fire in Tughlaqabad, no casualties

DFS divisional officer S K Dua said that while the fire started as a small one, it escalated to the medium category because of the small LPG cylinders in the area which caught fire and exploded leading to the quick spread of the blaze.

27 May 03:04 The Indian Express 2885715104286997513.html
Elgaar Parishad case: Navlakha moved to Mumbai from Tihar jail, family says not informed

Navlakha’s lawyers said they should have been informed and given an opportunity to be heard before shifting him to Mumbai, especially since his interim bail plea will be heard on Wednesday by the Delhi High Court.

27 May 03:41 The Indian Express 2885715104375281060.html
Explained: Why Dominic Cummings, UK PM’s chief adviser, is under fire

Cummings was accused of violating lockdown rules in the UK when it was revealed that he drove approximately 419 kms, from London to County Durham, after his wife developed Covid-19 symptoms.

27 May 03:05 The Indian Express 2885715104376056523.html
US House Republicans to sue Pelosi over remove proxy voting in pandemic

The lawsuit, to be filed in federal court in Washington, will seek to block the new system passed by the Democratic-majority House.

27 May 03:32 The Indian Express 2885715104748985580.html
To reinstall trust of diaspora in government as effective rescuer, a Citizen Evacuation Policy is needed

When the central government finally decided to offer a helping hand, it opted to launch a paid repatriation mission rather than an evacuation mission (which is free of cost for the evacuee). Is this the time to extract a pound of flesh from disheartened, disappointed and fatigued Indians?

27 May 03:46 The Indian Express 2885715105079262613.html
Kerala takes first step back to school with exams: 20 students to a hall

Kerala had all the guidelines in place when it became the first state in the country to resume the school board exams that were stalled by more than two months due to the ongoing Covid lockdown.

27 May 03:18 The Indian Express 2885715105696383769.html
Uttar Pradesh is setting an example, dealing with pandemic with efficiency, firmness

It will be fascinating to watch how UP fares in general, and Adityanath in particular, in the coming months and years. If the response to the COVID-19 crisis is any barometer, we are in for exciting times.

27 May 03:46 The Indian Express 2885715105801965939.html
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong’s future

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump yesterday warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a proposed Chinese crackdown goes ahead, and promised a “very interesting” US response within days. The Chinese legislation would ban secession, subversion,...

27 May 03:05 Malaymail 302165935382879708.html
DBKL to keep up inspection of KL Wholesale Market to ensure compliance with Covid-19 mitigation measures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will continue to monitor the area around the walls of the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market to ensure that no foreigners use it to enter the market. In a statement issued today, DBKL said patrols and surveillance will be carried out to...

27 May 03:42 Malaymail 302165935965677187.html
Brian Stelter Denies CNN Tries to Deplatform People

CNN media reporter Brian Stelter claimed Tuesday that his network does not attempt to "deplatform" people.

27 May 03:07 Breitbart 3148363492163148395.html
11 Democrats Who Lied, on Twitter, About 'Fine People' in Charlottesville

Twitter does not apply the same standard to inaccurate or speculative claims by Democrats, like the Charlottesville "very fine people" hoax.

27 May 03:43 Breitbart 3148363492490228255.html
Santa Clara health officer suggests California is reopening too soon

Cody said she wants to reopen Santa Clara County — but only when safe to do so.

27 May 03:07 POLITICO 3493784591264035404.html
We’ve no deal with Akeredolu’s deputy – Ondo PDP

Peter Dada, Akure The Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party has denied entering into a deal to hand the party’s governorship ticket to the state deputy governor, Mr. Agboola Ajayi. There has been n...

27 May 03:55 Punch Newspapers 3524240994239937349.html
LAUTECH hospital threatens mass burial for unclaimed corpses

Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, has given those that have corpses in its morgue to collect them within two weeks, or the co...

27 May 03:26 Punch Newspapers 3524240995098502996.html
Pelosi blasts House Republicans over lawsuit to halt proxy voting: 'Sad stunt'

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) late Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from House Republicans seeking to block the chamber from holding proxy voting, in which members vote for colleagues remotely on the

27 May 03:55 TheHill 355432918587634751.html
Coronavirus in Ballarat: call to check online alcohol amid COVID-19

ALMOST three in four Victorians are receiving home delivered alcohol while drunk during COVID-19 lockdowns while one in three accepting orders did not have ag...

27 May 03:30 The Courier 3604583735505718016.html
Sweden touts the success of its controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy, but the country still has one of the highest mortality rates in the world

Swedish officials praised the success of the country's controversial lockdown-free coronavirus strategy on Tuesday, saying that the relaxed policies have helped slow the transmission of COVID-19.

27 May 03:00 Pulse Live 3606876836763011272.html
Police won't charge News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst

A year after her home was raided after she published a story on a government proposal to expand spying powers on Australian citizens, the AFP says the Walkley Award-winning journalist will not be charged.

27 May 03:35 Australian Financial Review 3974284487517723428.html
[BREAKING] FBI: US Naval Base Terror Shooting Only Has One Shooter, No One Else

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now throws the assumption that there were two suspects behind the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Shooting. The agency confirms that only one shooter was behind the incident.

27 May 03:59 Tech Times 4011848567135400245.html
Sex racket busted in guesthouse

Six people, including two women, were arrested from a guesthouse in Greater Noida on Tuesday in a police raid that busted an alleged sex racket, officials said. Continue Reading →

27 May 03:49 News Today 4115950001602105948.html
Train, bus services to resume soon in Tamilnadu

The Tamilnadu government, which is planning more relaxations to the lockdown restrictions, is planning to resume the operation of public transport- train and bus services. Continue Reading →

27 May 03:36 News Today 4115950002029470824.html
‘Chennai may witness over 2 lakh Covid-19 cases if spread is not controlled’

While suggesting staggered exit from the lockdown, health experts have reportedly urged Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami to intensify testing in Tamilnadu, especially Chennai where Covid-19 cases are on a steady rise. Continue Reading →

27 May 03:42 News Today 4115950002849488020.html
Governments urged to designate air, sea personnel ‘key worker’

International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO,  joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime

27 May 03:47 Vanguard News 4125100338894449946.html
COVID-19: Kano has four equipped isolation centres, three more near completion, says Commissioner

The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa on Tuesday says it has four well equipped and functional isolation centre

27 May 03:30 Vanguard News 4125100340014764633.html
Coronavirus, hero label, pressure take toll on mental health of Europe's medics

Doctors, nurses and paramedics in full protective clothing have become an enduring image of the pandemic. But stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.

27 May 03:14 India Today 4286117813471753663.html
Brazil reports highest coronavirus death toll in world for fifth straight day

Brazil's daily death toll has passed 1,000 four times since the pandemic accelerated in the country a week ago. Brazil has now confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.

27 May 03:24 India Today 4286117813927851444.html
Mumbai accounts for over 62% cases in Maharashtra: How can worst-hit Indian city stop spread of coronavirus

With 1,002 new cases on Tuesday, the number of those infected by coronavirus reached 32,791 in Mumbai. As numbers continue to rise, what is the plan to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, which has ravaged India’s financial capital? BMC Commissioner answers.

27 May 03:57 India Today 4286117814018877829.html
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation – Reuters

Citing the stories from the Chinese media outlets, RTHK and the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Wednesday, Reuters reports that Beijing has widened

27 May 03:29 FXStreet 4480975639314382914.html
KPs greeting Kashmiri Muslims on Eid strikes right chord

A video message from Kashmiri Pandits extending Eid greetings to Muslims of Kashmir has struck right chord here, with people saying that both communities

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091311678724.html
Kulgam sees rise in cases

There has been a sudden spike in Covid19 cases in this southern district in past 16 days since the stranded people started arriving from outside J&K.

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091378300659.html
90-year old dies of COVID19, toll 24

A COVID19 positive elderly man from Kulgam died at SKIMS here today, taking the toll of the viral illness in J&K to 24. Dr Farooq Jan, medical

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091680915002.html
Doctors protest over alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police

Doctors at Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) here on Tuesday held a token protest against alleged harassment of healthcare professionals by police. Holding

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091739825496.html
Haven't been told about JKAP's role in Advisory Council by Centre: GH Mir

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party senior leader Ghulam Hassan Mir Tuesday said they have not been officially informed about the Advisory council formation by

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091918386018.html
High Court for strict observance of child visitation rights

The High Court has directed J&K State Legal Service Authority (SLSA) to report whether courts in J&K are “applying the arrangements” as urged by

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091921431155.html
DGP sanctions Rs 69 lakh welfare loan, relief for 69 police personnel

Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Tuesday sanctioned welfare loan of more than Rs 69 lakh of 69 police personnel. The assistance has been

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091950930980.html
15 flights arrive at Srinagar Airport in 2 days

As the passenger air traffic resumed on Monday two months after it was snapped following outbreak of covid19 in the country, fifteen flights with 1453

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909091993619621.html
No let up in disinformation campaign on J&K: Lone

National Conference MP from Baramulla, Muhammad Akbar Lone on Tuesday criticized the statement of Union Minister of state, Jitendra Singh on new domicile

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092017632518.html
73 labourers from Poonch, Ramban stranded in Nepal

At least 73 labourers from Poonch and Ramban districts are stranded in Nepal for the last more than two months. These labourers accused the government of

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092148252853.html
Facilitate movement of doctors, paramedical staff: IGP directs police

Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Tuesday directed district police chief of Kashmir to facilitate the movement of doctors, medical

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092172652235.html
500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years

After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092207485561.html
Round-up | Restrictions continue in Kashmir

Restrictions continue in Kashmir | In wake of COVID-19 lockdown, the restrictions on public movement and assembly continued in Kashmir even as no major law and order problem was reported

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092529534549.html
Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising worst-case scenarios and asked them to

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092603973888.html
Azad condoles demise of Sirwal

Senior Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday expressed grief over the demise of Bashir Ahmed Sirwal from Malanoo Kahara area of Doda district. Azad

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092621542937.html
Virtual Courts: A new normal

“The legal system as a whole has to adapt and re-engineer itself, technologically, to face challenges of the times. India has complex problems and

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092763352090.html
JK panel submits report on 'seniority dispute' of KAS officers

A high-level official panel has submitted its report to the Jammu and Kashmir administration for mitigating the seniority dispute of a large number of

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909092921058294.html
Display fee structure on websites: DSEJ directs private schools

The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has directed the private schools to display the fee structure on the school websites. The schools have

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909093134843946.html
CMO Bandipora loses cool after police 'stop' his vehicle

Chief Medical Officer Bandipora was on Tuesday allegedly stopped by police when he was on way to perform his duty. A video has gone viral on the internet

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909093139493692.html
Interest on loans: SC issues notice to Centre, RBI

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and the RBI to respond to a plea challenging levy of interest on loans during the moratorium period, which has

27 May 03:30 Greater Kashmir 4662909093250260878.html
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate abetment of suicide case against Republic TV's Arnab Goswami

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday ordered reinvestigation by the CID into the suicide of a 53-year-old interior designer and his mother, allegedly over non-payment of dues by TV journalist Arnab Goswami and two others.

27 May 03:54 Firstpost 4760741713680028159.html
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.

27 May 03:52 National Post 4816958591284122540.html
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in 2nd stage of re-opening

PANAMA CITY — The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.

27 May 03:03 National Post 4816958592299983856.html
Videos capture a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clash with police who deployed tear gas, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The conflict escalated as some protesters threw rocks and officers wearing riot gear deployed tear gas and flash grenades to disperse the crowds.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 03:48 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755951095573.html
Trump is ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump is “displeased” with China’s new national security law for Hong Kong, the White House has said, amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronav

27 May 03:52 BusinessLine 5283601323355535.html
PA blasts prayer restrictions in Cave of the Patriarchs - Middle East

PA accuses Israel of violating freedom of worship following restrictive measures decided upon in the Cave of the Patriarchs.

27 May 03:29 Israel National News 5374683669770333426.html
Tory protests over Dominic Cummings scandal are too little too late

Record View says the Scottish Tories are a branch office more concerned about party than country.

27 May 03:30 dailyrecord 552235479075337587.html
Armed cops storm Carstairs hospital after patient barricades himself in toilet with makeshift weapon

Staff at Carstairs called in help after the 24-year-old made an improvised weapon and threatened to stab the 'first person to come through the door'.

27 May 03:30 dailyrecord 552235479182125539.html
Gran brutally attacked by colleague at wake reveals 'nightmare' of facing him at work

Elizabeth Richardson tells how the horrific assault at the hands of Grant Rankin left her suffering from depression and anxiety.

27 May 03:30 dailyrecord 552235479428640315.html
Nurse who led efforts to tackle Edinburgh's 'Trainspotting' HIV explosion dies

Heather Black dedicated her work to supporting those with drug addiction.

27 May 03:30 dailyrecord 552235479610342431.html
Scot traffic wardens swap issuing parking tickets for delivering vital coronavirus supplies

Rick and Nicola Stephens are delivering vital supplies such as food and medicine to at-risk households using their van.

27 May 03:30 dailyrecord 552235479882461665.html
Jackson Carlaw has failed his first test as Scottish Tory leader

Our Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the MSP tried to dodge the Dominic Cummings scandal but got forced into a humiliating u-turn.

27 May 03:30 dailyrecord 552235480957120250.html
Give Ceasefire a Chance

At the end of April, the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) reported that

27 May 03:09 TOLO news 5578851437845280445.html
Coronavirus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile: WHO

WASHINGTON, DC: International health authorities expressed concern on Tuesday (May 26) over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is still ...

27 May 03:12 CNA 5644198862289566139.html
Trump says will announce reaction on Hong Kong tensions within days

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to ...

27 May 03:29 CNA 5644198862416768623.html
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if ...

27 May 03:29 CNA 5644198863471083917.html
Trump sounds warning over Hong Kong's future

WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 26) warned that Hong Kong could lose its status as a global financial centre if a ...

27 May 03:29 CNA 5644198863655738655.html
Trump says he will announce 'very interesting' reaction on Hong Kong tensions

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 26) he will give a "very interesting" response within days to China's threat to tighten ...

27 May 03:29 CNA 5644198864079898022.html
COVID-19: WHO Expects Anti-malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine Safety Findings By Mid-June

'A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed by the Data Safety Monitoring Board,' the body said in a statement. 'It is expected by mid-June.'

27 May 03:00 Abplive 5873643725607500041.html
Trump Miffed With Fact Check Warning On His Tweets, Says Twitter Interfering In US Elections 2020

After Twitter added a warning label for misleading information on a series of tweets by US President Donald Trump regarding 'Mail-in' voting, he is claimed that the social media site is interfering in the US Presidential elections.

27 May 03:32 Abplive 5873643726704109361.html
Deakin Uni's timely cloud prep helps 62,000 students move online during COVID-19 | ZDNet

Online learning never seemed so seamless for the Melbourne-based university.

27 May 03:57 ZDNet 591556592587921975.html
Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists

India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i

27 May 03:49 The Times of India 6060938663269851664.html
Path cleared for ICC elections, 2021 T20 World Cup 'likely' to remain in India

Cricket News: The members boards of the ICC came to a tacit understanding through a 2/3rd majority on Tuesday that incumbent chairman Shashank Manohar will not be a

27 May 03:25 The Times of India 6060938663461691260.html
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner

Europe News: Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success stor

27 May 03:08 The Times of India 6060938664534016239.html
Allow us to train or let us go home: Athletes at NIS Patiala

More sports News: The Sports Authority of India's SOP lists permitted activities in 11 sports — athletics, hockey, weightlifting, archery, badminton, boxing, cycling, f

27 May 03:00 The Times of India 6060938664599637118.html
Loyal Dog Spends Over 3 Months Waiting At Hospital For Owner Who Passed Away From COVID-19

"[Xiaobao] didn't know and just stayed in the hospital looking for him."

27 May 03:32 SAYS 6412808304389663344.html
How to drive away locust swarms and prevent your farms? MP DM has an answer

Locusts entered Rajasthan from Pakistan earlier this month, and then drifted into other parts of western India.Desert locusts are a regular feature in the country but on a very small scale

27 May 03:58 Livemint 6614605818038694134.html
Coronavirus update: COVID-19 cases in India cross 1.5 lakh, death toll at 4,337. State-wise tally

The number of COVID-19 fatalities in India increased to 4,337 today.At present, there are 83,004 active coronavirus patients in India

27 May 03:48 Livemint 6614605818206324951.html
Bengaluru police inaugurates dog park for its canine squad

The dog park was inaugurated by Bhaskar Rao, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru (city).A special demonstration of anti-terrorist dog warfare, vehicle hijacking, drug and bomb tracing by the canines were done

27 May 03:06 Livemint 6614605819466739639.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump as US president cries vote meddling

Twitter has, for the first time, prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact -checkers.

27 May 03:03 Aljazeera 6642629762675070709.html
Uber Eats deliverers in Japan involved in accidents as demand surges

Uber Japan Co., which runs the Uber Eats service in Japan, said it will further raise awareness about traffic safety among its delivery workers.

27 May 03:08 The Japan Times 6673764367891202234.html
Coronavirus | Hong Kong high school students go back to class

Hundreds of secondary schools opened their doors on Wednesday for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January.

27 May 03:36 The Hindu 6679535025022984372.html
Coronavirus: Manipur tally goes up to 41 after two more test positive

Of these, 37 are active cases and four persons have fully recovered

27 May 03:13 The Hindu 6679535026187996113.html
Rescue pup left fighting for his life after being 'rag-dolled' in savage dog attack

Schnauzer-poodle cross Bruno has undergone multiple surgeries with the ligaments in one of his legs completely destroyed and faces a long road to recovery after the attack in Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh

27 May 03:42 mirror 675785260251822197.html
Donald Trump furious as Twitter fact-checks his tweets for the first time

Twitter said Trumps claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact-checkers, with the US president then accusing the social network of "stifling" his free speech

27 May 03:24 mirror 675785260466390049.html
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won't be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons said it “reviewed and denied

27 May 03:45 Yahoo 7097669637872182817.html
Temples to Open in Karnataka From June 1, Fairs And Fests to Remain Restricted

Karnataka has over 34,000 temples that come under the Muzrai department.

27 May 03:10 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386082742598136.html
2021 T20 World Cup to Stay in India, Australia May Host in 2022: Report

The decision was reportedly taken during an ICC chief executive meeting on Tuesday and Australia will now host the marquee event in 2022.

27 May 03:40 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386082782789106.html
Judge who suggested woman 'close her legs' to prevent sexual assault removed from bench

A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could "close your legs" to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme Court and permanently barred from presiding over a courtroom.

27 May 03:31 ABC7 New York 7327811147687656999.html
Ingraham: 'No good reason' to keep lockdowns in place except to hamstring economy ahead of election

Laura Ingraham opened Tuesday's "Ingraham Angle" by slamming Democrats, particularly proponents of coronavirus lockdowns, as Americans begin to benefit from the slow reopening of the country's economy.

27 May 03:42 Fox News 7362823819901786678.html
Tennessee couple charged after child's skeletal remains found buried in back yard: report

A Tennessee couple was arrested on Monday and charged in the abuse of four children after the skeletal remains of a young girl were found buried in their back yard, according to multiple reports.

27 May 03:02 Fox News 7362823820597338561.html
Nobel Prize winner: Coronavirus lockdowns cost lives instead of saving them

Coronavirus lockdowns may have cost more lives than they saved, according to a Nobel laureate who accurately predicted when China would peak in the crisis.

27 May 03:55 Fox News 7362823820776902754.html
Brazil leads daily Covid-19 deaths - VIDEO

Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 03:48 Daily Nation 7421817124214864003.html
'We also have to think about the larger issue at hand': Vicky Kaushal on resuming work amid coronavirus lockdown

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal said that he misses work but also yearns for things to move towards normalcy.

27 May 03:54 DNA India 7533428660759581003.html
Twitter tags US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading' for the first time

Trump accused mail-in ballots, conducted in certain states, to be substantially fraudulent.

27 May 03:25 DNA India 7533428661872374944.html
Anambra records two COVID-19 deaths, 10 cases, Obiano assures of readiness

Anambra State has recorded two deaths at Ufuma and Onitsha and 10 confirmed cases arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, amid denial by the state government

27 May 03:48 The Guardian 7580308504447227918.html
150,000 seafarers sign virtual global petition on crew stagnation

There is an ongoing global petition aiming to draw the attention of the general public to the problems of over 150,000 seafarers that cannot leave

27 May 03:49 The Guardian 7580308505581116055.html
Reps accuse NDDC of illegal spending, insist on probe

The House of Representatives yesterday described the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a “corrupt” agency that had been engaging

27 May 03:45 The Guardian 7580308505746576693.html
Ex-Collingwood doctor banned after giving drugs to patient lover who later died from overdose

A former chief doctor at Collingwood has been banned for five years after prescribing opioids to a patient he was in a sexual relationship with, who later overdosed.

27 May 03:56 Fox Sports 7784787272641832358.html
Murder charge for man who allegedly kept the body of Nicole Cartwright for two days

Dennis James Pietrobon, 51, was charged with the murder of Ms Cartwright on Wednesday afternoon, almost two years after he allegedly dumped her injured body.

27 May 03:48 The Age 7967730561337639982.html
Ice-using driver who killed elderly man in crash sobs in court

Woman who killed elderly man in head-on crash after taking GHB sobs as scenes from accident aired in court.

27 May 03:02 The Age 7967730562358332068.html
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early

DETROIT — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won’t be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday.

27 May 03:49 680News 8014034334097874214.html
COVID-19: India Continues To Fare Much Better Than The Rest Of The World

10.7 cases per lakh population have been reported in India as compared to 69.9 cases per lakh globally.

27 May 03:43 League of India 8067868025201356333.html
Illicit drug trade thrives in Bangladesh amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has stopped the world in its tracks, but drug traders in Bangladesh enjoy a booming business.

27 May 03:23 Bdnews24 8119004129361212872.html
Top executives of Exim Bank 'threatened', National Bank director, brother charged

A National Bank director and his brother have been accused of threatening two top executives of Exim Bank with death.

27 May 03:01 Bdnews24 8119004129853400619.html
California salons, barbershops allowed to reopen, governor says

May 26 (UPI) -- Hair salons and barbershops in jurisdictions that meet specific health criteria will be allowed to reopen for business, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, furthering easing restrictions in the first state to issue sweeping stay-at-home orders.

27 May 03:17 UPI 8257973865269904256.html
Newsom: Hair salons, barbershops may reopen in most California counties

May 26 (UPI) -- Hair salons and barbershops in jurisdictions that meet specific health criteria will be allowed to reopen for business, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, furthering easing restrictions in the first state to issue sweeping stay-at-home orders.

27 May 03:17 UPI 8257973865884659069.html
Videos captured a chaotic scene as people protesting the death of George Floyd clashed with police who deployed tear gas

Police officers on Tuesday evening clashed with hundreds of demonstrators who were protesting the death of a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.

27 May 03:48 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882535526165.html
Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.

27 May 03:00 Reuters 8334514179759784332.html
Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong’s legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalising disrespect of China’s national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.

27 May 03:36 Reuters 8334514180027697616.html
Factbox: What people are saying about controversial legislation for Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong legislators are holding a debate on Wednesday over a bill that would require schools to teach China’s national anthem, organisations to play it and sing it, and anyone who disrespects it to face jail or fines.

27 May 03:37 Reuters 8334514181749459818.html
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.

27 May 03:05 Reuters 8334514181770185437.html
Four Minneapolis officers opened fire after unarmed black man dies

Minneapolis: Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.

27 May 03:30 First Post Of India 844080066126965890.html
Doctors test positive for coronavirus in Cuttack, Odisha – Firstpostofindia

For the first time in Odisha, a doctor has tested positive for coronavirus infection here, a senior official said here on Tuesday. 

27 May 03:07 First Post Of India 844080066656141220.html
John Ratcliffe sworn in as US spy chief – Firstpostofindia

Washington – US Congressman John Ratcliffe from Texas has been sworn in as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the country’s spy chief.

27 May 03:17 First Post Of India 844080067146111069.html
Hong Kong’s China National Anthem Bill aims to create ‘respect’

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China’s national anthem.

27 May 03:25 First Post Of India 844080067411911557.html
One lakh people completed quarantine period in Odisha; Death toll at 7

As many as 1 lakh people, mostly migrant workers returning from other states, have completed their quarantine period in Odisha, which continues

27 May 03:01 First Post Of India 844080067702752688.html
Panama to relax coronavirus measures in second stage of re-opening

PANAMA CITY  – The Panama government said on Tuesday that in June it will start to relax some measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, permitting sectors such as construction, nonmetallic mining and pharmaceuticals to resume operations.

27 May 03:41 First Post Of India 844080067722495803.html
This novel set in Pakistan examines what blasphemy laws can do to a country and its people

An excerpt from ‘Blasphemy: The Trial of Danesh Masih’, by Osman Haneef.

27 May 03:00 Scroll.in 8669301692767332804.html
IndiGo grounds crew for 14 days after passenger on Chennai-Coimbatore flight tests Covid-19 positive

This is the first case of a passenger testing positive after domestic flight services resumed on Monday.

27 May 03:20 Scroll.in 8669301694093051548.html
Police chief kills toddler and grandmother in crash, allegedly while drunk driving

A chief of a police sub-precinct in Rembang, Central Java is under investigation for a car crash that killed a toddler and her grandmother, with witnesses of the incident saying that the cop seemed to be driving under the influence of alcohol at the...

27 May 03:35 Coconuts 8871564982711720902.html
MVA govt: Differences in perception but ‘no cracks’

Though the Uddhav Thackeray government is stable for now and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has gone overboard in his criticism of the MVA leadership, there is no denying the different perceptions.

27 May 03:26 Free Press Journal 9080771786960505453.html
Maharashtra records staggering 97 COVID-19 deaths, highest number of single-day deaths until now

Covid-19 deaths in the state came perilously close to 100 on Tuesday, with Maharashtra recording 97 fatalities, the highest number of single-day deaths until now.

27 May 03:06 Free Press Journal 9080771787720092334.html
Devendra Fadnavis is impatient and desperate but state govt is stable: Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party strongman Sharad Pawar on Tuesday slammed former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying that he is impatient and desperate but the state government is quite strong, safe and stable.

27 May 03:15 Free Press Journal 9080771788163157940.html
Mumbai Crime: 22-year-old youth becomes victim of 'sextortion'

On May 19, a 22-year-old youth residing in south Mumbai was mortified when his mother came to him after she received a sexually explicit video of her son on one of her social media accounts.

27 May 03:39 Free Press Journal 9080771788863234985.html
Mesa Public Schools weighing three options for reopening schools in August

The state is set to release its recommendations for reopening schools June 1 but districts are not waiting to come up with their contingency plans.

27 May 03:41 ABC15 Arizona 911680910994754863.html
Police Use Tear Gas Against Protesters in Minnesota After Arrest Leaves Local Man Dead - Videos

The outrage was sparked by footage of a Minneapolis citizen handcuffed with a police officer pinning him to the ground with his knee on his neck. The man had repeatedly...

27 May 03:37 Sputniknews 967333868080821882.html
US Treasury pressure leads to new probe of African Development Bank chief

Adesina has been accused of handing contracts to acquaintances and appointing relatives to strategic positions.

27 May 04:55 Moneyweb 1092550947468403252.html
Media most foul

The ignora­nce levels may be high, but one can gauge a willin­gness to learn

27 May 04:07 The Express Tribune 1105816786823106736.html
Twitter fact checks Trump's tweet, Trump says it is stifling free speech

Micro-blogging site Twitter has labeled some of US President Donald Trump's tweets as "potentially misleading" and Trump is certainly not happy with Twitter's new discovery.

27 May 04:06 Business Today 1145527430656228973.html
Coronavirus update: Why WHO put a pause on hydroxychloroquine trials

Coronavirus crisis: WHO is currently assessing the use of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 patients within the Solidarity Trial. The hydroxychloroquine arm of the trial has been paused as a precaution while the safety data is being reviewed.

27 May 04:16 Business Today 1145527431587000514.html
'Coronavirus tip of the iceberg,' says leading Chinese virologist

In the English translation of the text of her interview published by state-run channel, there was no reference to her mysterious absence and her tweets denying rumours of her defection

27 May 04:51 Business Today 1145527431636150193.html
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with alliance partners amid speculations of rift

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's statement is seen as a setback for the MVA government in Maharashtra where hectic politics is going on.

27 May 04:44 The Statesman 1191309781470309368.html
US Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary returns to work after recovering from COVID-19

After Miller tested positive for the coronavirus on May 8, the White House implemented a new policy that required West Wing staff to wear face masks.

27 May 04:54 The Statesman 1191309782471812396.html
In Uttar Pradesh, 52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes on Tuesday

When Pankaj Shahi, owner of a mango orchard in Belghat area, saw a few bats lying dead in a nearby orchard on Tuesday, he informed the forest officials. By the time the forest team arrived, more bats dropped dead from the trees and the tally had gone up to 52.

27 May 04:32 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191467630081.html
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767

Among all states, Maharashtra has the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 54,758.

27 May 04:46 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193536927973.html
Pastor seeking ‘power’ to grow congregation killed by native doctor for ritual

According to available information, the pastor said he needed the power to draw worshippers to his church.

27 May 04:45 The Eagle Online 1463511648225844630.html
Navy hands over 42 suspected cultists to Cross River

Briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar, the Commander of NNVS, Rear Admiral Vincent Okeke, said the suspects were arrested on Sunday through a tip off by concerned individuals.

27 May 04:42 The Eagle Online 1463511648336200782.html
Minister donates May salary to secure release of five inmates

The Minister made the donation while felicitating with the inmates as part of activities to celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr.

27 May 04:44 The Eagle Online 1463511649071218084.html
Kano speaks as viral video shows isolation alleged to be with patients empty + video

There had been reports that the isolation centre had become operational, with patients admitted, according to the author of the video

27 May 04:28 The Eagle Online 1463511649204700096.html
Rahul Gandhi speaks to public healthcare experts on Covid-19 crisis

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the conversation will be aired through the Congress social media channels

27 May 04:53 Business-Standard 1502508926677217497.html
Irish Man Charged With Wildlife Trafficking Extradited to Texas

Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that an Irish man accused of trafficking endangered black rhinoceros horns from Texas to New York City was extradited to the Lone Star State.

27 May 04:18 Courthouse News Service 1799505149789257323.html
LIVE: House hearing on the spike in electricity bills

Watch the hearing live on Rappler

27 May 04:23 Rappler 1882105642127132928.html
Hong Kong high school students go back to class

Hundreds of secondary schools open their doors for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January

27 May 04:59 Rappler 1882105643057661137.html
With 6,387 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1.5 lakh-mark; death toll at 4,337

With 6,387 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus infections in India crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark on Wednesday.India's tollay tally now stands at 1,51,767. This number includes the 4,337 people who have lost their lives and 64,425 people who have been treated and discharged.

27 May 04:21 Oneindia 2023829371383292804.html
Karnataka mandates week-long institutional quarantine for passengers from 7 states

A week-long institutional quarantine will have to be undergone by passengers arriving by domestic flights in Karnataka from seven particular states, including Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu, where COVID-19 cases are high, the state government has said.

27 May 04:38 Oneindia 2023829372530437928.html
Palestinians need reason to win against occupation

There are multiple challenges of annexation and racism in Palestine

27 May 04:49 Gulf News 2086521543640289070.html
Government plan to protect seabirds criticised for not going far enough

The new plan requires all fishing vessels at risk of accidentally catching seabirds to have a risk management plan in place for protected species.

27 May 04:52 Newshub 2131266985673098684.html
Warning over 'aggressive' cannibal rats struggling to find food in the US during pandemic

With people stuck at home, there's less rubbish left in the streets for rats to feed off.

27 May 04:42 Newshub 2131266986533043200.html
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told

Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.

27 May 04:46 Brisbane Times 2314609339406092647.html
Heat stress and death: Stakes high for 56,000 stranded sheep with cut-off date looming

The sheep are being cared for in a feedlot with ample food, water and monitoring, but their welfare is in doubt if they don't leave during the approved season.

27 May 04:51 Brisbane Times 2314609339673950926.html
Reps accuse NDDC IMC of spending billions despite COVID-19

The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it will not succumb to blackmail in its quest to unravel the corruption allegations rocking the ...

27 May 04:10 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900234836352.html
Governors meet Wednesday over financial autonomy for states’ judiciary, legislature

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) will meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue of financial autonomy for the states’ judiciary and legislature ...

27 May 04:00 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900381027099.html
Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese military

Xi's comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

27 May 04:08 The Indian Express 2885715103738499125.html
Donald Trump to announce strong Hong Kong response this week

China's parliament is expected to approve a proposed security law that would reduce Hong Kong's separate legal status on Thursday.

27 May 04:40 The Indian Express 2885715104160299156.html
Hong Kong braces for downtown protests on China-backed laws

Protests are planned for Wednesday near the Legislative Council building in central Hong Kong, where lawmakers plan to hold a hearing on a bill that would criminalize disrespect toward China’s national anthem.

27 May 04:40 The Indian Express 2885715104442834761.html
Trump thinks in-person G7 summit would be great example of reopening after Covid

Donald Trump, who is head of the G7 this year, has said an in-person summit would be a symbol of the United States and other countries seeking to return to normal.

27 May 04:02 The Indian Express 2885715105003229119.html
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

WELLINGTON, May 27 — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both...

27 May 04:11 Malaymail 302165934650619436.html
Technical glitch shuts down MACC Twitter account

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today denied that it had shut down its official Twitter account, explaining that the missing account is due to a “technical issue”. In a brief statement today, MACC said it had already notified Twitter of this issue...

27 May 04:19 Malaymail 302165934751078524.html
Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

SEOUL, May 27 — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days today, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) reported 40...

27 May 04:20 Malaymail 302165935280130017.html
Pelosi: We Want 'Every Eligible Voter' to Get a Ballot Mailed to Them, Return Postage Paid

Tuesday, during an appearance on MSNBC's "All In," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) laid out her vision for a vote-by-mail scheme incentivized by the | Clips

27 May 04:38 Breitbart 3148363491233869455.html
Twitter Has Not Fact-checked Adam Schiff's False Claims of 'Russian Collusion'

Twitter's new policy evidently does not extend to Democrats like Adam Schiff, who claimed Russian "collusion" even after the Mueller report.

27 May 04:04 Breitbart 3148363491714024568.html
400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The number of Hawaii National Guard troops on federal active duty for the coronavirus pandemic will drop early next week from 1,200 to 800 as part of a Pentagon “right-sizing” and “hard stop” planned June 24 for the deployment of almost 46,000 citizen soldiers nationwide, officials said.

27 May 04:48 Star-Advertiser 3439335389447085385.html
Police brutalise, detain Lagos officials during enforcement

Samson Folarin Some riot policemen serving as security operatives on the site of an ongoing building construction on Olumide Madariola Street, Sea Side Estate, Badore Ajah, Lagos, have allegedly a...

27 May 04:17 Punch Newspapers 3524240993934759130.html
Man rejected by Lagos hospital over COVID-19 fear dies

Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe A man, identified simply as Joel, has lost his life after he was allegedly refused treatment by the Isolo General Hospital in Lagos State over fear of being a COVID-19 patien...

27 May 04:34 Punch Newspapers 3524240994244257628.html
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Parents confused over playgrounds reopening

People were spotted using the new outdoor gym equipment on Wednesday morning

27 May 04:30 The Courier 3604583734921594662.html
How 32-year-old traveled from Turkana to Eastleigh and back despite lockdown, roadblocks

The refugee has since tested positive for Coronavirus

27 May 04:59 Pulse Live 3606876835878429868.html
'Fight for every job': University union on war footing

A day after Scott Morrison urged all sides to 'lay down their weapons', the university staff union have threatened widespread industrial action.

27 May 04:01 Australian Financial Review 3974284486427564464.html
Pat Rafter's former Sunshine Beach home sells for $17m

David Hales bought the oceanfront mansion from Pat Rafter for $15.2 million but was only able to resell after two years for $17 million.

27 May 04:02 Australian Financial Review 3974284486523933228.html
Why the White House is now asking 'who lost Australia?'

Some Washington insiders worry that Australia is fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.

27 May 04:12 Australian Financial Review 3974284487670068724.html
Why the US hawks are now asking 'who lost Australia?'

Some Washington insiders worry that Australia has fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.

27 May 04:12 Australian Financial Review 3974284488328592570.html
Quarantine-Free Flights From Australia Could Start Within Weeks

An air-travel corridor between Australia and New Zealand could be trialed within weeks, a key test of how international flights worldwide can resume while the coronavirus threat remains.

27 May 04:05 Bloomberg.com 4032480121047930777.html
India records 6,387 more COVID-19 cases; tally reaches 1,51,767

New Delhi: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of COVID-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 170 people have also...

27 May 04:27 www.thehawk.in 4118436624033952044.html
Gas leak: SC allows LG Polymers to send 30 staffs to maintain safety at its sealed Vizag plant

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed LG Polymers India Ltd to send its 30 employees to maintain 'round the clock safety measures' at its sealed plant in Visakhapatnam where the gas leak...

27 May 04:28 www.thehawk.in 4118436625782657518.html
WHO Regional Director for Africa pays tribute to African leaders on COVID-19 fight

WHO Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19

27 May 04:00 Vanguard News 4125100339657769840.html
Twitter labels Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for first time

Twitter labelled two of United States President, Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday.

27 May 04:08 Vanguard News 4125100339856416673.html
Herdsmen/bandits attacks: We’ll take our destiny in our hands — Delta govt

As herdsmen attacks persist in Delta State, the state government has changed its policy of waiting for the Federal Government

27 May 04:03 Vanguard News 4125100340087193223.html
US accuses Russia of sending jets to Libya to back mercenaries

Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict.

27 May 04:18 Vanguard News 4125100340835412031.html
Passenger on Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight tests positive for coronavirus, 40 others quarantined

A passenger on a Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. Air India has said 36 passengers and 4 crew members have been quarantined in Punjab.

27 May 04:10 India Today 4286117813036968448.html
US to take action against China over Hong Kong this week, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said that his administration is preparing action against China this week over its efforts to impose national security laws on Hong Kong.

27 May 04:18 India Today 4286117813994770273.html
1.51 lakh coronavirus cases in India: 6,387 new cases, 170 deaths in 24 hours

With over 6,300 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's case tally rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said 170 people died in the last 24 hours.

27 May 04:31 India Today 4286117814333080982.html
GBP/USD: Off two-week top under 1.2400 amid US dollar pullback

GBP/USD steps back from two-week top to 1.2320, down 0.11% on a day, while heading into the London open on Wednesday.

27 May 04:11 FXStreet 4480975639966039441.html
Democrats demand their own slice of anti-media action

Conservatives have been complaining for years they don't get a fair shake out of the news media. Now, Democrats are griping too.

27 May 04:01 Washington Examiner 4625792332346028058.html
More than a quarter of Democrats plan remote voting this week

Dozens of House Democrats have signaled they will vote remotely this week under a historic change that will, for the first time, allow proxy voting to pass legislation.

27 May 04:01 Washington Examiner 4625792333037197397.html
Democrats' big-city dominance leaves GOP with few alternatives to move Trump convention

President Trump’s threat to move the Republican convention could run headlong into the same political and logistical stumbling blocks motivating the GOP to consider yanking the event from Charlotte, North Carolina — Democratic elected officials.

27 May 04:00 Washington Examiner 4625792333261960271.html
Kalaburgi district records maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius

Karnataka's Kalaburgi district recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as per information provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

27 May 04:17 Bangalore Mirror 4632149709563220010.html
Snakebite murder: Postmortem report handed over to investigation team

The detailed postmortem report of Uthra was handed over by the officials of Medical College Hospotal, Thiruvananthapuram, to the Crime Branch team investigating her death on Tuesday.

27 May 04:37 The New Indian Express 4718288654078796748.html
Officials come to the rescue of migrants stranded in Hosur

When TNIE reported the issue to Hosur RDO T Kumaresan and tahsildar G Venkatesan, they asked the Hosur VAO to take them to a shelter and provide them with food.

27 May 04:09 The New Indian Express 4718288654466264350.html
Karnataka set for reboot, but Covid rise a worry

The spike in Covid-19 positive cases over the last few days has become a cause for concern for Karnataka which is preparing to exit the lockdown and restart all economic activities.

27 May 04:20 The New Indian Express 4718288654484009843.html
‘Call taxis ready to install fiber glass partition and ply’

The association said about 25,000 drivers have been struggling to make ends meet owing to the lockdown.

27 May 04:48 The New Indian Express 4718288654525948761.html
UK weather: How hot will it get this week?

Here's the latest forecast from the Met Office

27 May 04:00 BristolLive 4740742018091927833.html
Coronavirus outbreak at S.Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

SEOUL — South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.

27 May 04:17 National Post 4816958590890095272.html
Winnipeg youth sentenced for violent attack, judge wonders if people feel safe

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg boy has been handed the maximum youth sentence for a violent attack and robbery of women at a Winnipeg mall.

27 May 04:01 National Post 4816958590968871575.html
Industrial land ready in Maharashtra for business operations: Subash Desai

The Maharashtra government has kept ready 40,000 acres of industrial land along with all amenities, including road connectivity, for companies to come in and start their business operations, State In

27 May 04:48 BusinessLine 5283600446093696.html
All educational institutions still prohibited to open: MHA

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday night denied the reports which claimed that MHA has permission to all the states to open the schools. “No such decision has been taken by the MHA. All educati

27 May 04:40 BusinessLine 5283601797016199.html
Omar: Saudi Arabia and Israel have too much influence on Trump - US & Canada

Minnesota Democrat claims Saudi Arabia and Israel rely in part on money to bring about their preferred outcomes.

27 May 04:43 Israel National News 5374683669099665321.html
Nasrallah mocks Gantz: He has experience with disappointment in Lebanon - Middle East

Hezbollah leader says Israel is "a racist state" that will "disappear".

27 May 04:10 Israel National News 5374683670662273162.html
Car buyers falling victim to vehicle sales scams

Consumers who want to buy cars should make sure that they deal with a legitimate car dealership to avoid being victims of scams.

27 May 04:23 SowetanLIVE 5541808689798602738.html
Hezbollah chief rejects US pressure to beef up role of UN peacekeepers

The head of the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah Tuesday rejected a US request to empower a UN peacekeeping force patrolling the border with Israel.

27 May 04:03 France 24 5635134570147964792.html
Shares in Latin America's biggest airline drop 35% after bankruptcy filing

SANTIAGO: Shares in Latin America's largest airline plunged 35 per cent on the Santiago stock exchange on Tuesday (May 26) after LATAM filed for ...

27 May 04:02 CNA 5644198863844611774.html
Reports | BCCI emerges as front-leader as boards agree to send Shashank Manohar off

As the situation turned dire with Shashank Manohar bringing a case against England and Wales Cricket Board, the ICC directors have agreed not to extend the Indian’s tenure further. A board director has further revealed that it is time India becomes the world leader once again for their resources.

27 May 04:14 SportsCafe 5688863086370602254.html
IAF To Operationalise No.18 'Flying Bullets' Squadron At Coimbatore With 4-Gen LCA Tejas Aircraft

A PIB (Defence Wing) release stated that the IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, will operationalise the squadron 'Flying Bullets' at the Sulur Air Force Station near Coimbatore later in the day.

27 May 04:40 Abplive 5873643725711007372.html
Concept of Transferrable College Credits

Education News: Isha is a bright student in first year B.Sc. at the Dehradun University. Her father is in a bank and gets transferred to Mumbai. Isha wants to reloca

27 May 04:20 The Times of India 6060938663902612945.html
Floods hit nearly 2 lakh in seven Assam districts

Nearly two lakh people in Assam have been hit and about 9000 forced to take shelter in relief camps as the situation due to the first wave of floods w

27 May 04:02 The Times of India 6060938664412262832.html
Plans for new activity centre

Vernon city council gave support to the plans for a proposed new active living centre at Kin Race Track.

27 May 04:00 Castanet 616068601574927172.html
Paramedics down to $2/hr

For paramedics stationed at 39 urban and rural communities around British Columbia, the days of being guaranteed more than just $2 per hour for on-call shifts will soon be over.

27 May 04:00 Castanet 616068603354594023.html
Save On ends pandemic pay

The union representing workers at Save-On-Foods is asking the chain to extend the pandemic premium for employees.

27 May 04:00 Castanet 616068603500582501.html
52 bats drop dead in 60 minutes in this town of Uttar Pradesh

Within hours, people in Gorakhpur and adjoining areas were in a state of panic.People have their own reasons for the panic - some logical, some illogical

27 May 04:48 Livemint 6614605818481503661.html
Donald Trump hits back at Twitter for flagging his tweets

It was the first time Twitter fact-checked Trump's tweets.Trump reacted: 'Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election

27 May 04:56 Livemint 6614605818655324751.html
How govt is deploying drones to pursue locusts as swarms destroy swathes of crop

Drones, tractors and cars have been sent out to track the voracious pests and spray them with pesticides.Eight to 10 swarms, each measuring around a square kilometre are active in parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

27 May 04:29 Livemint 6614605819105208491.html
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of burning down a Kyoto anime studio last year  after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

27 May 04:48 Aljazeera 6642629762905749699.html
Excerpts: When Afghanistan was still considered the 'just war'

My arrival coincided with a season of returns. Before I came to Kabul, I had met Afghan refugees who had fled during the Taliban rule to Delhi. They had been part of an exodus that commenced in the 1970s, at the onset of the country's spiral of conflict.

27 May 04:25 Aljazeera 6642629763316469448.html
Trump says he wants full Afghanistan pullout but sets no timeline

President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan but added that he had not set a target date, amid speculation he might make ending the United States's longest war part of his re-election campaign.

27 May 04:53 Aljazeera 6642629763922563288.html
Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise "abuse" of China's national anthem.

27 May 04:23 Aljazeera 6642629763924897965.html
Cab, bus operators transporting migrants illegally

Multiple FIRs have been registered, says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner

27 May 04:43 The Hindu 6679535024491851698.html
Constables thrash 65-year-old woman, daughters

Police claim women were raising a jhuggi on govt. land; victims allege policemen demanded money

27 May 04:00 The Hindu 6679535024614345099.html
Tiger that mauled tribal man to death trapped near Mysuru

It is the third one caught in the Bandipur-Nagarahole belt in the last 10 days

27 May 04:38 The Hindu 6679535024644853004.html
12 policemen among 33 new cases reported in Gurugram

Thirty-three fresh COVID-19 cases were reported in Gurugram on Tuesday, taking the total to 317. This is the highest single-day jump in cases in the city so far. Among the newly infected are 12 police

27 May 04:40 The Hindu 6679535024689382280.html
412 new cases, 12 deaths in New Delhi

One more mess worker at AIIMS tests positive for COVID-19

27 May 04:39 The Hindu 6679535024822441275.html
AAP MLA seeks bail in doctor’s suicide case

AAP legislator Prakash Jarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of a doctor in south Delhi last month, moved a Delhi court Tuesday seeking bail in the case.The application, which is lik

27 May 04:41 The Hindu 6679535025451975142.html
'It's been a nightmare': Perth family's 'new normal' filled with rollercoaster of emotions

Brooke McIlroy's young daughter Luca started vomiting and became unsteady on her feet. After a trip to her doctor she was rushed to hospital where her worst nightmare began.

27 May 04:09 WAtoday 6806590898593153938.html
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told

Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.

27 May 04:46 WAtoday 6806590899852282215.html
From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus

NEW YORK: Iconic world sites from the New York Stock Exchange to the Church of the Nativity reopened their doors … From Wall Street to Bethlehem, iconic sites reopen from virus Read More »

27 May 04:09 ISSCNC 6824315490572436518.html
Turkey looks to weather coronavirus crisis without IMF support

Erdogan resists taking assistance despite looming balance of payments crunch

27 May 04:00 Ft 707176888533623052.html
Concern over ‘silent’ oxygen deprivation prompts new approach to virus

Health officials in Brazil order mass monitoring of patients’ blood

27 May 04:00 Ft 707176888637874980.html
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread

27 May 04:01 Yahoo 7097669637173439492.html
Virus Outbreak South Korea

The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal — or face a virus resurgence

27 May 04:58 Yahoo 7097669637452793713.html
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, had hiked into the sprawling Kahurangi National Park on May 9, intending to be gone for about five

27 May 04:01 Yahoo 7097669638448340406.html
Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing

The villagers were apprehensive as bats have been linked to the raging coronavirus pandemic, however, the exact reason for their death can only be ascertained after getting medical reports

27 May 04:40 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084585723206.html
Protesters clash with Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s death

Chaos broke out on Tuesday night in Minneapolis as protesters took to the streets to demand action after the death of George Floyd in police custody a day earlier.

27 May 04:00 Fox News 7362823820030993498.html
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick bashes Twitter, Dems over mail-in voting: 'If they get it, it's the end of democracy'

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick admonished Democrats for pushing mail-in voting Tuesday, telling "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday that such measures would be "the end of democracy" if they were ever enacted.

27 May 04:17 Fox News 7362823821626165155.html
UK weather forecast – No more rain until JUNE as country on track for driest May since 1896

A NEW record of the direst month of May on record since 1896 is about to be hit in England, according to the Met Office. With no wet weather forecast until June, this Spring is also likely to be cr…

27 May 04:00 The Sun 7379604593646926545.html
Africa's Covid-19 cases top 115,000

The pandemic has spread across all 54 African countries.

27 May 04:47 Daily Nation 7421817125060170411.html
Traffic jam eases after police eject protesting truckers

The drivers were protesting against harassment by Ugandans

27 May 04:00 Daily Nation 7421817125372675793.html
Health workers not ready to deal with virus

As the coronavirus spreads, the spotlight now shifts to preparedness in hospitals across the country.

27 May 04:00 Daily Nation 7421817125734183621.html
Coronavirus Outbreak: 1.51 lakh COVID-19 cases in India, over 4,300 deaths; recovery rate 42.45%

As many as 6,387 new COVID-19 cases and 170 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours

27 May 04:22 DNA India 7533428660778787104.html
How is Mumbai, COVID-19 hotbed, handling the crisis?

Notably, Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, has become the hotbed of the coronavirus spread in the state where the number of cases is nearing the 33,000-mark while the death toll has crossed the 1,000-mark as well.

27 May 04:36 DNA India 7533428661568713151.html
When will schools, colleges reopen? Here's clarification from Centre

New guidelines issued by the central government pertaining to Lockdown 4.0 remain enforced.

27 May 04:43 DNA India 7533428662593527418.html
Twitter is 'interfering' in US election, 'stifling' free speech, alleges Trump

On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to Trump's tweet that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed".

27 May 04:16 The Economic Times 7653256037380270803.html
Huawei CFO to find out if her fraud case will proceed

Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei's founder, at Vancouver's airport in late 2018. The U.S. wants her extradited to face fraud charges. Her arrest infuriated Beijing, which sees her case as a political move designed to prevent China's rise.

27 May 04:13 The Economic Times 7653256038193916964.html
NC coronavirus cases surge as Trump demands full-capacity GOP convention

North Carolina is grappling with a steady surge in new coronavirus cases as President Trump demands the state to accommodate a full-capacity Republican convention. The number of infected residents

27 May 04:22 New York Post 7654946767859519713.html
Train firm to use disinfectant which 'will kill coronavirus on surfaces for 30 days'

Staff are using electrostatic spray guns – which were used at the NHS Nightingale hospitals – to applying the disinfectant

27 May 04:00 Wales Online 7686550517479931537.html
'Some things were out of bounds': Fire chiefs 'gagged' on climate change warnings to government, inquiry told

Former fire chief Greg Mullins says climate change is causing "unprecedented" bushfires.

27 May 04:46 The Age 7967730562387020135.html
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.

27 May 04:58 680News 8014034334381770668.html
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak

BEIJING — A Chinese survey team on Wednesday became the first and perhaps only group to climb Mt. Everest this year, part of a project to remeasure the exact height of the world’s tallest mountain.

27 May 04:46 680News 8014034334384492888.html
Ryanair calls on State to end ‘ineffective’ quarantine for overseas travellers

O’Leary says Republic should follow other EU countries and lift restriction from July 1st

27 May 04:00 The Irish Times 8204772967597748613.html
PAHO: Americas over take Europe as COVID-19 epicenter

May 26 (UPI) -- The Americas have surpassed Europe to become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pan American Health Organization said while calling on those countries to maintain movement restrictions to curb infections.

27 May 04:54 UPI 8257973865368657499.html
Man arrested over deadly 2019 arson at Japan's Kyoto Animation

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese man suspected of killing 36 people and injuring dozens in an arson attack at an animation studio last July was arrested on Wednesday after spending 10 months in hospital for treatment.

27 May 04:16 Reuters 8334514179779521920.html
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June.

27 May 04:01 Reuters 8334514180857805560.html
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbors have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of…

27 May 04:58 Japan Today 8582716287240236775.html
Tuju Sounds Warning After Murkomen Rejects Senate Post [VIDEO]

Jubilee's effort to console disgruntled members backfired as Senators Murkomen and Cherargei declined to...

27 May 04:58 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154290351951.html
LETTER: Mail-in ballots work well — with safeguards

Why do Nevada Democrats want to get rid of those precautions?

27 May 04:00 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835859966076.html
VICTOR JOECKS: Churches, DOJ push back on Sisolak’s discriminatory ban on worship services

Gov. Steve Sisolak’s lockdown orders have been unconstitutionally discriminatory against places of worship.

27 May 04:15 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836834800869.html
'Woefully lacking': Mother forced to travel to regional NSW for child's mental health treatment

A Canberra mother says she had to travel to regional NSW to get treatment for her child.

27 May 04:00 The Canberra Times 8662394329454229860.html
ATO flags regional office closure

The Australian Taxation Office has begun consultations on plans to shut down its Geelong office.

27 May 04:00 The Canberra Times 8662394329493463598.html
Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump’s tweets for the first time

Donald Trump accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election and claimed it was ‘completely stifling free speech’.

27 May 04:26 Scroll.in 8669301692999148017.html
‘Is this a joke?’: On Shramik trains, passengers complain of long delays – with little food or water

Many say that trains stop in open fields or at stations where all food stalls are shut.

27 May 04:51 Scroll.in 8669301693201043822.html
Are you really sure? Spokesman Roque says school enrollment to start in June

Will the Philippine government make up its mind, please After President Rodrigo Duterte said that he doesn't want children to return to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here comes another member of his team contradicting what he said...

27 May 04:51 Coconuts 8871564983454931421.html
Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows

Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found.

27 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232467923614426.html
Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides, YSPH study finds

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers.

27 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232467963792033.html
Prevalence of 'silent' COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought

The prevalence of 'silent' symptomless COVID-19 infection may be much higher than thought, reveals a study charting the enforced isolation of cruise ship passengers during the current pandemic, and published online in the journal Thorax.

27 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232468052276572.html
NASA-NOAA satellite sees Tropical Storm Bertha organizing

The second tropical storm of the North Atlantic Ocean hurricane season has formed off the coast of South Carolina. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided forecasters with a visible image of Tropical Storm Bertha as it was organizing.

27 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232468529604374.html
Women's health services adapting well to COVID-19, but concerns remain for long-term

The majority of women's healthcare units in the UK, including services such as maternity and gynaecological cancers, have adapted well to the initial COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new survey by University of Warwick researchers.

27 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232468703119799.html
Canadian study of critically ill patients with COVID-19 found lower death rate

A Canadian case series of all patients with COVID-19 admitted to six intensive care units (ICUs) in Metro Vancouver found patient outcomes were substantially better than reported in other jurisdictions. The paper is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/early/2020/05/27/cmaj.200794.full.pdf.

27 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232469117585638.html
Taking inventory of which drugs the world is using to treat COVID-19

New research catalogued every COVID treatment documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different off-label and experimental treatments.

27 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232469404147419.html
PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi, leaders pay tribute Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and others paid tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary on Wednesday.

27 May 04:15 Free Press Journal 9080771788635309495.html
LNA Surprised by Claims of 'Russian Aircraft' in Libya - Spokesman

CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Libyan National Army (LNA) believes the US military's statements about the alleged arrival of Russian military aircraft in Libya are strange, LNA...

27 May 04:03 Sputniknews 967333867590177672.html
Trump Calls On House Republicans to Vote Against FISA Renewal Bill

On 14 May, the US Senate passed a bill by a single vote that gives government agencies such as the FBI and CIA the right to access citizens' browsing histories without...

27 May 04:01 Sputniknews 967333868090973428.html
The Hidden Flaws of Voting by Mail: Why GOP Sues California Governor Newsom

The vote-by-mail initiative pushed ahead by Democratic-controlled California has prompted a new wave of partisan strife with the Republicans over potential voter fraud....

27 May 04:55 Sputniknews 967333868758192533.html
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

Twitte­r target­ed two tweets Presid­ent Trump posted in which he made claims withou­t eviden­ce

27 May 05:44 The Express Tribune 1105816786362352266.html
China-Hong Kong standoff: Riot police shield Legislative Council as protests heat up

Police said they had arrested at least 16 people, aged 14-40, involved in crimes including possession of offensive weapons, possession of tools for illegal use and dangerous driving

27 May 05:52 Business Today 1145527431095868478.html
Worst locusts attack in decades; crops damaged in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Rajasthan

Locusts attack in India: Farmers have been advised to play loud music to drive the insects away and save crops. Locusts don't attack animals or humans but can devastate crops and other areas of greenery

27 May 05:52 Business Today 1145527431577046166.html
Heat wave singes North India; Delhi records hottest day in 18 years

Live weather update: According to Kuldeep Srivastava, head of IMD's Regional weather forecasting centre, the last time the mercury touched the 46 degree-mark in New Delhi's Safdarjung was on May 19, 2002

27 May 05:18 Business Today 1145527432240915303.html
Suspect arrested over deadly arson attack at Japanese animation studio: Report

He is also accused of attempted murder over the injuries of 34 people, and possessing knives on the street without legitimate reasons, in violation of Japan's strict laws on weapons.

27 May 05:28 The Statesman 1191309781005595272.html
ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for COVID-19 tests, asks states to negotiate with private labs

The ICMR has said, since the production of indigenous test kits like ELISA which was developed by National Institute of Virology, India is no more solely dependent on imported testing kits.

27 May 05:37 The Statesman 1191309781690150813.html
Delhi sizzles at 46 degrees amid severe heatwave, records Tuesday as hottest in May since 2002

However, Delhi is expected to get some respite from the stifling heat on May 28 due to a fresh Western Disturbance and easterly winds at lower levels.

27 May 05:11 The Statesman 1191309781839705670.html
Survey: Hanover bars and taverns doing well

WESTERN BUREAU: MASHARIO BISSASOR, the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) parish manager for Hanover, says that based on the ongoing survey being undertaken in the parish, the bars and taverns have been meeting the standard outlined to combat...

27 May 05:09 The Gleaner 1215260528350894242.html
Hell for Heaven! - Elderly woman rues deaths of two sons months apart 11 years ago

For 72-year-old Carmel Heaven, things are a far cry from the days when Jermaine Spence, her customs broker son, was completing a construction project at her home in Zambia, St Catherine, with the promise of a better future. Zambia is located on the...

27 May 05:20 The Gleaner 1215260528500787821.html
Government has come good for the farming sector – Fulton

WESTERN BUREAU: JAMAICA AGRICULTURAL Society (JAS) President Lenworth Fulton has said the Government has come good for the agricultural sector, having set aside J$1 billion in the 2020-2021 Budget to keep the sector afloat amid the onset of COVID-...

27 May 05:09 The Gleaner 1215260528616828780.html
Ship workers may suffer PTSD, Alexis warns

Jamaica should brace for a large-scale mental-health fallout among returning cruise ship crew members after being stranded on the high seas for weeks, Dr Shane Alexis, the People’s National Party’s junior health spokesman, has warned. Alexis, who...

27 May 05:20 The Gleaner 1215260528989290390.html
Pastor hacked to death in St Elizabeth

WESTERN BUREAU: RESIDENTS OF Top Hill in Junction, St Elizabeth, are in shock after the partially decomposed body of a popular pastor was found at his home on Sunday with multiple chop wounds. The murdered church leader has been identified as 40-...

27 May 05:21 The Gleaner 1215260529577615620.html
Hanover ODPEM ready for hurricane season

WESTERN BUREAU: THE OFFICE of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Hanover is now in the process of putting the final touches on its preparedness plans for the upcoming hurricane season, which starts on June 1. Topping the...

27 May 05:08 The Gleaner 1215260529774117441.html
Private-public sector partnership helps the poor

THE DELIVERY of care packages to several St Catherine communities on Saturday was the culmination of a well coordinated and supported private-public sector partnership aimed at providing relief to some vulnerable persons living below the poverty...

27 May 05:16 The Gleaner 1215260529900677115.html
New Fortress Energy Foundation gives students 200 care packages

WHEN THE principal of Old Harbour High School placed a call for help to provide meals for students on the school’s PATH programme, New Fortress Energy Foundation immediately responded by delivering close to 200 care packages to the school last week...

27 May 05:18 The Gleaner 1215260529938345119.html
The Evidence Against Her

When Nikki Addimando shot her abusive partner, she thought she had enough proof it was self-defense. Why did the prosecution only see a…

27 May 05:31 Medium 1216870974177597266.html
Tory privatisation is at the heart of the UK's disastrous coronavirus response

From PPE to care homes, this crisis has exposed the pernicious role of corporate power in public policy, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

27 May 05:00 the Guardian 1491978794995576536.html
‘My mum said, “Why are the police arresting you? You must have done something”: the scandal behind TV's new Windrush drama

The BBC’s Sitting in Limbo tells howAnthony Bryan was sacked, arrested and threatened with deportation. The reporter who broke the story talks to his family and friends about their years of misery

27 May 05:00 the Guardian 1491978795980940525.html
Twitter labels Trump's tweets as misleading, US President hits back

Twitter's decision is likely to raise further questions about its willingness to consistently apply the label to other Trump's tweets

27 May 05:17 Business-Standard 1502508924562796167.html
Covid-19 lockdowns: California eases pandemic restrictions, NYSE reopens

While lifting the ban on services at places of worship, the California governor limited the number of people who can gather at one time to 25 percent of a building's capacity

27 May 05:00 Business-Standard 1502508925779420207.html
Hundreds more security forces sent to the Greek-Turkish border

The Armed Forces and the Hellenic Police are on full alert and vigilant after the new barrage of challenges from Turkey against Greece.

27 May 05:59 Greek City Times 1506177377297161085.html
Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After Death of Black Man

Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander’s video showed an officer kneeling on the handcuffed man’s neck, even after he pleaded that he could not breathe and stopped moving.

27 May 05:19 Courthouse News Service 1799505148692462179.html
Medically Vulnerable Immigrants Denied Release From ICE Facility

A group of medically vulnerable immigrants who are being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility with the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the nation cannot be released despite their claims about the risks of contracting the virus, a federal judge in California ruled Tuesday.

27 May 05:56 Courthouse News Service 1799505149317250394.html
New Jersey Man Charged in Mask Price-Gouging Scheme

Federal prosecutors in New York Tuesday announced the arrest of a New Jersey used car salesman accused of participating in a $45 million scheme to resell respirator masks to the city of New York at wildly inflated prices.

27 May 05:37 Courthouse News Service 1799505149684020206.html
Virus spread 'still accelerating' in Brazil, Peru, Chile – WHO

With about 730,000 cases and more than 39,500 deaths from COVID-19 reported as of May 25, Latin America outpaces Europe and the United States in the number of daily infections

27 May 05:49 Rappler 1882105642982917755.html
How Modi Failed the Pandemic Test

The starkest failure of the Indian government’s coronavirus strategy has been the devastation it imposed on the country’s workers.

27 May 05:00 NY Times 1961078288644266763.html
Agriculture department claims Pakistan is the new breeding spot of locusts

BR Kadwa, the deputy director of the agriculture department said that Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of desert locusts that are entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan.

27 May 05:17 Oneindia 2023829370886892794.html
Super spreader: Kerala slams Centre for trains sent without heads-up

Kerala government has raised objections to the handling of special trains by the Railways ministry, saying its method of sending trains without prior information could derail the state's protocol to control the coronavirus.

27 May 05:05 Oneindia 2023829372379757589.html
Newborn dies in UP as father runs from one hospital to another

A newborn child died allegedly due to lack of medical support in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar as his father kept running between hospitals in Greater Noida and Noida, prompting the district

27 May 05:26 Deccan Herald 2027555797129739222.html
Russia reports 101 medic deaths from virus

Russia said Tuesday that at least 101 medics have died from coronavirus in the first such official announcement, while an online tally compiled by doctors gives a far higher figure. "Last Friday 101

27 May 05:34 Deccan Herald 2027555797218987139.html
Oil halts rally near $34 on signs of Russia easing supply cuts

Moscow wants to scale back output curbs in line with the OPEC+ deal

27 May 05:21 Gulf News 2086521544174344865.html
George Floyd – 4 White Police officers fired after killing black man (Video)

4 Minneapolis police officers have been fired from their job for their involvement in the killing of a black man, George Floyd. In a video that went viral on social media, the man was seen held

27 May 05:57 LailasNews.com 2090029849233704917.html
Amy Cooper: White woman who called police on black man, fired from job

Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police on a black man in the United States of America pretending she was in a distressing situation, has been fired from her job. "Following our internal review of

27 May 05:15 LailasNews.com 2090029849877557686.html
Otago dairy farming company fined $270,000 after worker suffers spinal injury

It was also ordered to pay the worker more than $45,000.

27 May 05:41 Newshub 2131266985400970257.html
Review into escape from Rimutaka Prison reveals flaws in Corrections' practice

"This incident was unacceptable and this should not have occurred."

27 May 05:06 Newshub 2131266987458859980.html
Pools and holiday parks among range of Tweed facilities set to reopen!

Tweed residents can rejoice, with the announcement that a range of facilities are finally set to reopen to the public after being shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the facilities set to…

27 May 05:40 myGC.com.au 214966662309777873.html
Man charged with murder of woman whose body was found bound in Sydney park

UPDATE @ 3.55 PM | A 51-year-old man has now been charged over the alleged murder of Sydney woman Nicole Cartwright, whose body was found near a children’s playground at Hunter’s Hill almost two years…

27 May 05:55 myGC.com.au 214966662946684427.html
Federal Court says VicForests unlawfully logged rare possum habitat

In a landmark ruling Federal Court delivers scathing criticism of the way Victoria’s state logging agency manages the habitat of two rare marsupials.

27 May 05:27 Brisbane Times 2314609338692268683.html
Cinema chain sets reopening date, two-thirds of seats to be vacant

Palace plans to start screening new release movies on July 2 with COVID-19 safety measures.

27 May 05:49 Brisbane Times 2314609338715888013.html
Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers

The Federal Court has ordered the developer of a planned housing estate in threatened woodland on the NSW South Coast to halt work.

27 May 05:53 Brisbane Times 2314609339762273924.html
Twitter Adds Fact-Check to Trump Tweet for 1st Time

Trump condemned the action taken by Twitter and claimed the company was "interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election"

27 May 05:40 TheWrap 2361432282278886326.html
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak

A Chinese survey team on Wednesday became the first and perhaps only group to climb Mt. Everest this year, part of a project to remeasure the exact height of the world's tallest mountain.

27 May 05:46 CTVNews 2422791599069254231.html
Leaders at UBA Africa Day seek economic recovery

Global leaders have emphasised the need for strong collaborations between governments and the private sector to achieve quick recovery for African....

27 May 05:46 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900410790589.html
Tackling evils of fake news, hate speech - The Nation Nigeria

A new study has emphasised the need to counter the advent of fake news and hate speech in Nigeria as well as stem the surge and its damaging ..

27 May 05:31 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901428100651.html
President Donald Trump Is Angry After Twitter Slapped A Warning On His Posts For This Reason

President Donald Trump is currently in the middle of a war with Twitter, and it is not certain he will be victorious. On Tuesday, the former

27 May 05:14 Celebrity Insider 265863476740622341.html
Coronavirus updates: Cases climb to 1,51,767, death toll now 4,337

MP Raj Bhavan declared containment zone as 6 test positive; Mizoram churches offer halls as quarantine facilities

27 May 05:04 The Telegraph 2864094127074413264.html
Number of lone parent families in Ireland at highest level since 2012

Our single income family numbers are also well above the 16.5% EU average

27 May 05:00 Irish Mirror 2875825629302620395.html
Explained: What next for HCQ after enrolment freeze?

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: A recent study in The Lancet had cautioned that the use of a regimen containing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine (with or without a macrolide) was associated with no evidence of benefit.

27 May 05:23 The Indian Express 2885715103999550320.html
Man booked for sedition for online comment on Yogi Adityanath

Police said that Anup Singh has been booked under IPC sections 124-A (sedition), 500 (defamation), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and section 66 of the Information Technology Act.

27 May 05:51 The Indian Express 2885715104166582459.html
US: Woman fired after backlash from racist park confrontation

Amy Cooper released an apology through a public relations service Tuesday night, saying she "reacted emotionally and made false assumptions about his intentions".

27 May 05:03 The Indian Express 2885715104651332173.html
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA

All educational institutions have been shut since mid-March -- some of them from March 25 when the nationwide lockdown started -- to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 05:00 The Indian Express 2885715104761956313.html
Weather updates, May 27: Heatwave to continue for next few days in north

Weather Forecast Today, 27 May 2020: Maximum temperatures over the plains of north India are expected to recede from May 28 onwards, with substantial reduction in heatwave conditions from May 29.

27 May 05:26 The Indian Express 2885715105153812346.html
Explained: Why Donald Trump wants the US to exit the Open Skies Treaty

The exit from the Open Skies Treaty is the most recent example of important pacts Washington has stepped away from during the Trump presidency, including the Paris Agreement and the Iran nuclear deal.

27 May 05:06 The Indian Express 2885715105377433791.html
Owners of land acquired for link road to New Chandigarh hold protest against administration

Over 50 farmers and their family members on Tuesday held a protest against the land acquisition policy of UT administration.

27 May 05:52 The Indian Express 2885715105629078087.html
Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur, netizens share frightening videos of ‘attack’

While the state government has deputed many teams in order to control the attack by the crop-devouring insects, the incident has left people worried, with many taking to social media to express their concern.

27 May 05:09 The Indian Express 2885715105809817159.html
MP district Burhanpur: More beds ready, need doctors

One month, 293 cases and 13 Covid deaths later, the main government healthcare facility has got more beds, but is still short of key equipment and doctors.

27 May 05:45 The Indian Express 2885715105831756238.html
Policeman among 25 motorcyclists compounded for violating CMCO, says Sarawak deputy police chief

KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman was among 25 motorcyclists from Kota Samarahan who were compounded for violating the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Simunjan yesterday afternoon, state deputy police chief Commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar said today. He said the group of motorcyclists was...

27 May 05:47 Malaymail 302165934682774975.html
Twitter Fact-checker Claimed Trump Admin Are 'ACTUAL NAZIS'; Mocked 'Fly Over' States

Yoel Roth, the Twitter official in charge of its fact-checking policy, has tweeted that members of the Trump administration are "Nazis."

27 May 05:23 Breitbart 3148363492608187743.html
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

TOKYO >> Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

27 May 05:11 Star-Advertiser 3439335388136993811.html
Promoter, alcohol vendor under investigation after large, illegal beach parties broken up on Oahu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Honolulu Liquor Commission and law enforcement agencies are investigating two businesses that may have organized and profited from massive parties that violated COVID-19 emergency rules, liquor, and permitting laws, over Memorial Day weekend at Waimea Bay Beach Park and Kaena Point State Park.

27 May 05:49 Star-Advertiser 3439335388503031847.html
California sues over sex misconduct on ‘Criminal Minds’ set | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

LOS ANGELES >> The state of California filed a lawsuit today against CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series “Criminal Minds,” alleging that the show’s cinematographer engaged in rampant sexual misconduct against crew members for years.

27 May 05:08 Star-Advertiser 3439335388552935008.html
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SEOUL, South Korea >> The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.

27 May 05:21 Star-Advertiser 3439335388640480895.html
'Buzz in the air' as Shropshire shops prepare to reopen

Plans to reopen retail next month could save the high street and stop scores of shops being closed for good, according to a Shropshire business owner.

27 May 05:06 Shropshire Star 3480199991439650071.html
Peter Rhodes on smart Alecs, viral remedies and how to be a broadcaster

Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.

27 May 05:00 Shropshire Star 3480199991606020143.html
Jaguar dealership in Shrewsbury sold to kitchen and bathroom supplier

A Jaguar dealership in Shrewsbury has been sold to a bathroom and kitchen supplier.

27 May 05:00 Shropshire Star 3480199992124519829.html
Bridgnorth welcomes it's new mayor

The new mayor of Bridgnorth has been officially welcomed via an online council meeting.

27 May 05:00 Shropshire Star 3480199992224142879.html
Historic Shropshire castle could be permanently closed due to impact of coronavirus crisis

One of Shropshire's historic tourist attractions could close for good according to trustees who warn lockdown has reduced its income to zero.

27 May 05:02 Shropshire Star 3480199992440577627.html
Popular Irish woman who embraced Shrewsbury dies aged 94

An girl who was a family friend of the Irish revolutionary Michael Collins and settled in Shrewsbury more than half a century ago has died.

27 May 05:00 Shropshire Star 3480199992995098633.html
Crafty Market Drayton veteran Clive raises more than £1,200 for NHS by making rainbow gifts

A blind veteran who has been making rainbow gifts at home to support the NHS has now raised more than £1,200.

27 May 05:00 Shropshire Star 3480199993154715880.html
Why Rivers went tough on errant hotels —Wike

Chukwudi Akasike and Sampson Itode, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained why the state shut down hotels in the state. Wike spoke on Tuesday when executive members of th...

27 May 05:29 Punch Newspapers 3524240994078019314.html
Stop North-East troops from using phones, Rep tells DHQ

Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Vice-Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Mr Ade Adeogun, has criticised troops who record their activities in the wa...

27 May 05:33 Punch Newspapers 3524240994528340520.html
Senator Murkomen’s response after Jubilee appointed him for new role in senate

Changes made in the Senate saw Ruto's allies removed from Committee Chairmanship positions

27 May 05:01 Pulse Live 3606876836324069476.html
Trump tweets are now labelled as “potentially misleading”

On the 26th May, Twitter labeled two tweets from United States President Donald Trump as “potentially misleading”. This is the first time Twitter has fact-checked the president, after announcing last month that they would remove tweets making unverified claims that could “incite people to action and cause widespread panic, social unrest or large-scale disorder”.

27 May 05:59 SoyaCincau.com 3698931832591327398.html
Trump urges end to lockdowns as US Covid-19 deaths near 100 000

Even as the United States approached the grim milestone of 100 000 Covid-19 deaths, President Donald Trump is continuing to pressurise state governors to reopen their economies.

27 May 05:29 News24 3752801376741343280.html
'He was not just a number, he was a person' - Durban family's heartache after dad dies of Covid-19

Durban resident Anton Harman lived a good, normal life before he succumbed to Covid-19 after nearly a month on a ventilator in hospital.

27 May 05:23 News24 3752801376949978025.html
Federal Court picks up torch in Qantas' stand-down test case

The ruling on whether Qantas and Jetstar illegally stood down engineers during the COVID-19 pandemic could have widespread ramifications for companies around the nation.

27 May 05:20 Australian Financial Review 3974284486789057988.html
Regional pubs snapped up as industry prepares to reopen

The Post Office Hotel in Moree, the Royal Hotel in Condobolin, the Neath Hotel in the Hunter Valley and the Yenda Hotel in Griffith changed hands for a total of $22m.

27 May 05:32 Australian Financial Review 3974284487143612633.html
Ex-Citi banker's alleged ties at issue in insider trading appeal

When prosecutors knew about possible links between a former Citigroup banker and a wealthy businessman will be one of the issues reviewed.

27 May 05:57 Australian Financial Review 3974284487544448674.html
Family learns of NY nursing home resident’s death of coronavirus from funeral home

More than half the nursing home residents and 10% of the workforce have tested positive for COVID-19, according to New York state data.

27 May 05:06 WVLT 4089046910390734157.html
Durban family shares their heartache after dad dies of Covid-19

Durban resident Anton Harman lived a good, normal life before he succumbed to Covid-19 after nearly a month on a ventilator in hospital.

27 May 05:43 The Citizen 410802300829187993.html
Popular actress commits suicide

Popular TV actor Preksha Mehta, best known for featuring in shows such as "Crime Patrol", "Meri Durga" and "Laal Ishq", has reportedly committed suicide at her residence here. She was 25. Continue Reading →

27 May 05:53 News Today 4115950001572468677.html
Plus Two answer papers evaluation begins in TN, over 40,000 teachers involved

Evaluation of class 12 public exam answer papers, which got delayed due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commenced across Tamilnadu, except Chennai, from this morning. Continue Reading →

27 May 05:29 News Today 4115950001821353678.html
No locusts danger to Tamilnadu: Govt

The Tamilnadu government today said locusts which have invaded northern parts of India are unlikely to enter the State and the situation is being monitored continuously. Continue Reading →

27 May 05:50 News Today 4115950001926657172.html
Rs 15,000 crore worth MoUs to be signed in TN today

Even before the lockdown could fully be lifted, Tamilnadu is today set to sign MoUs with multiple companies which are keen to invest in the State. Continue Reading →

27 May 05:42 News Today 4115950002457327460.html
Uncovering the atrocious plot to tarnish mr Adesina’s legacy at Africa’s apex bank

The African Development Bank is currently gearing up for another leadership election.The current President, Adesina, is already dealing

27 May 05:00 Vanguard News 4125100339465296938.html
COVID-19: Jonathan tasks Africa to look inward for solutions

AS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has tasked African

27 May 05:23 Vanguard News 4125100340491243174.html
EU’s Borrell: To weigh 'robust' message to China over Hong Kong issue

The European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrell said that the Union is considering weighing 'robust' message to China over the Hong Kon

27 May 05:44 FXStreet 4480975639301545181.html
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era

No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.

27 May 05:50 Digital Journal 4566489171541350756.html
People with ILI, SARI symptoms in 13K houses: Door-to-door survey

1,37,061 households have people with comorbidities; 67.16% of exercise completed

27 May 05:00 The New Indian Express 4718288653805455035.html
Chinese state TV could face fine in UK for biased HK coverage

CTGN in hot water for only showing pro-China viewpoint

27 May 05:52 Taiwan News 4737573345367458355.html
Traffic free zone for Clifton Village sparks concern from businesses

Business leaders fear temporary plans to pedestrians parts of Clifton Village could become permanent - and damage trade

27 May 05:00 BristolLive 4740742017405218557.html
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:President fact-checkedTwitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in U.

27 May 05:20 National Post 4816958591213016103.html
Global pandemic: Through the eyes of the world's children

CHICAGO — These are children of the global pandemic. In the far-north Canadian town of Iqaluit, one boy has been glued to the news to learn everything he can about the coronavirus.

27 May 05:29 KitchenerToday.com 52741009598467404.html
Shiv Sena hints at split in Maharashtra BJP

Asserting that the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra is stable, Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana on Wednesday hinted that a chunk of BJP MLAs in the State might shift loyalties to the ruling

27 May 05:52 BusinessLine 5283600367038350.html
The coronavirus and the US Jewish community: Setbacks, strategies, and the silver lining - Radio

What is Israel's role toward the Jewish community in light of the crisis, and what opportunities lie ahead?

27 May 05:17 Israel National News 5374683669635410695.html
EXCLUSIVE: AfDB 'whistleblower' allegations against me false -- Adesina

The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, told the bank's ethics committee that allegations of impropriety...

27 May 05:00 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299829075105.html
Darvel group serving up food and friendship during lockdown

The Darvel Dinner ladies sprung into action before the pandemic took hold.

27 May 05:00 dailyrecord 552235479836307463.html
Gran battered by workmate during rammy at wake in East Kilbride pub

Grant Rankin, 25, admitted assaulting 52-year-old Elizabeth Richardson in Greenhills Bar when they were attending a wake for a colleague at DHL Sainsbury's.

27 May 05:00 dailyrecord 552235479970484727.html
Russia Reports Record One-Day Rise in Coronavirus Deaths

Russia said on Tuesday 174 people with the coronavirus had died in the past 24 hours, a record one-day amount that pushed the nationwide death toll to 3,807.

27 May 05:27 TOLO news 5578851438416069025.html
Trump Considering Full Troop Pullout from Afghanistan

The US President Donald Trump on Tuesday at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, Reuters reported.

27 May 05:31 TOLO news 5578851439155977143.html
After shortages, Britain opens new protective equipment supply lines

LONDON: Britain said on Tuesday (May 26) it had agreed deals with more than 100 new suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to ...

27 May 05:15 CNA 5644198862366452913.html
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

Rest of World News: As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to

27 May 05:14 The Times of India 6060938663755453743.html
Pritam Chakraborty’s father passes away in Mumbai

Pritam Chakraborty lost his father, Prabodh Chakraborty on Sunday. The Bollywood composer’s father had been admitted to a hospital since the past two

27 May 05:00 The Times of India 6060938664610408158.html
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram

India Business News: The Congress, after rejecting the govt's economic package announced to revive the economy, has said that sooner than later the govt will accept the su

27 May 05:00 The Times of India 6060938664629854741.html
Covid-19: Places of worship, religious institutions in South Africa to reopen from June 1

Rest of World News: South Africa has been under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The president had last month announced a five-phase plan to gradually ease the lockd

27 May 05:56 The Times of India 6060938664818483962.html
Spain starts 10 days of mourning

The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning, starting on Wednesday, for the nearly 27,000 people who have died from coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's four-decade-old democracy, the Guardian writes. Fla...

27 May 05:00 EUobserver 625925298893195188.html
Lobbyist register to be tightened after Monsanto case

The EU's joint-transparency register lists thousands of lobbyists and what they spend or earn trying to shape EU legislation. New and clearer rules set for launch at the end of the year may lead to more realistic figures.

27 May 05:03 EUobserver 625925299445304921.html
Online Sexual Harassment On The Rise During MCO

The severity of online sexual harassment cannot be undermined — this has been proven in the recent case of Thivya Nayagi, whose cyberbullying and online sexual harassment resulted in her [dying by] suicide.

27 May 05:16 SAYS 6412808305900740809.html
Two officers shot, one flown to hospital after shootout in Anson County, three suspects at-large

The vehicle came to a stop in the Myrtlewood Apartments complex off Myrtlewood Drive. There, the officers and the suspects exchanged gunfire.

27 May 05:24 WBTV 6439870257691602166.html
Johnson to face grilling from senior MPs as Dominic Cummings controversy continues

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face questions at a Commons committee meeting later today.

27 May 05:51 TheJournal.ie 6446904417360119399.html
Coronavirus recovery rate in India rises to over 42%, nearly 65,000 cured from COVID-19

Punjab showed one of the best recovery rates in India, over 90% people were cured from the disease.India registered one of the lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in the world, the health ministry said

27 May 05:00 Livemint 6614605818759188805.html
Police arrest suspect in deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack

The arrest comes 10 months after the studio in Kyoto was set on fire, killing 36 people and injuring 33 others.

27 May 05:13 The Japan Times 6673764367031095020.html
Japan quells rumors it will pay for half of visitors' expenses

In tweets, the Japan Tourism Agency said the program under consideration would only cover “a portion of domestic travel expenses.”

27 May 05:46 The Japan Times 6673764368175630877.html
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak

The ascent, reported by Chinese state media, comes after both China and Nepal canceled the spring climbing season on the mountain that straddles their border.

27 May 05:56 The Hindu 6679535024544262156.html
Youth panel’s complaint redressal goes online

The Kerala State Youth Commission’s complaint redressal procedure has gone online in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.The first complaint was from V.R. Rahul of Varanad, Cherthala, throu

27 May 05:59 The Hindu 6679535025505781835.html
Kerosene-filled bottle hurled at policeman’s house in Madurai

There were no injuries or damage reported, and police are investigating the case

27 May 05:31 The Hindu 6679535026002023089.html
UK weather forecast: Britain to be hotter than the Mediterranean with highs of 28C

Britain is unlikely to see any rain until June, adding to concerns the country could be hit with a hosepipe with reservoirs half empty despite major winter flooding

27 May 05:36 mirror 675785259837797970.html
JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown

According to Mumbai-based think-tank, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), more than 122 million Indians — mainly daily wage … JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown Read More »

27 May 05:46 ISSCNC 6824315490554766522.html
Gunmen on motorcycles kill two Pakistani policemen in Islamabad

Attack reportedly claimed by Hizbul Ahrar, a splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban

27 May 05:41 The Globe and Mail 68426409793075113.html
Morecambe's Christian Mbulu dies aged 23

Tributes have poured in for Morecambe defender Christian Mbulu who has been found dead at home.

27 May 05:48 Buzz.ie 7092425146906675455.html
Nevada governor green-lights June 4 reopening of casinos; Las Vegas gets ready

Shut down by the coronavirus, casinos get the go-ahead to start business again with social distancing in place.

27 May 05:05 Yahoo 7097669637148087525.html
Philippine children have been traumatised by abusive drugs war, says Human Rights Watch probe

Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered lasting physical, emotional and economic harm from the brutal drugs war instigated by Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president, according to an investigation released by Human Rights Watch on Wednesday. The disturbing report, which documents the

27 May 05:02 Yahoo 7097669638822950181.html
Nurse describes 'frightening' experience of contracting Covid-19

An NHS staff worker who has recovered from Covid-19 has returned to the frontline at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital.

27 May 05:01 Express & Star 7324224458808065217.html
Shops reopening 'vital in battle to save Midlands towns'

The reopening of shops has been welcomed by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, who said it was "vital" for town and city centres.

27 May 05:06 Express & Star 7324224459028944464.html
Peter Rhodes on smart Alecs, viral remedies and how to be a broadcaster

Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.

27 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224459152197679.html
Small signs of normality returning to our town centres ahead of shops reopening

While the high streets are still quiet, there are small signs of a return to normality since the Prime Minister announced his 'roadmap' to end the lockdown a fortnight ago.

27 May 05:02 Express & Star 7324224459427060461.html
Council facing complaints over suspension of grass cutting services

Grass cutting services have been suspended in a Black Country borough sparking complaints from residents.

27 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224459442201386.html
Thousands raised for funeral of former Stafford FM DJ

Thousands of pounds has been raised for the funeral and memorial costs of a former Stafford FM presenter.

27 May 05:01 Express & Star 7324224459663067760.html
Blind man uses voice recognition software to create PPE

A blind man has been creating PPE by using voice recognition software with a 3D printer.

27 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224460162339627.html
Students use IT skills to help the NHS during pandemic

University students have been drafted in to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224460213190002.html
Teen creates plane replicas in bid to raise funds for Rotary club

A passion for planes has seen a young apprentice designer do his bit to help a charity.

27 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224460633389369.html
'A force for good in this world': Tributes to 'passionate' Walsall healthcare worker

A much-loved healthcare worker who died following a terminal illness has been described as a "force for good" in helping the most vulnerable.

27 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224460709186592.html
Radio appeal helps raise funds for Compton Care

A radio fundraising broadcast to help a city care service has shown the generous spirit of the public.

27 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224460798421168.html
Kathy Griffin suggests Trump should take syringe with 'nothing but air'

Kathy Griffin was called out on Twitter Tuesday after suggesting that President Trump should take an empty syringe "with nothing but air." 

27 May 05:07 Fox News 7362823819585371417.html
Heartbreaking video shows stranded kayaker's final moments: report

A harrowing video depicts the tragic final moments of a kayaker stranded at sea off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. Jeremy Worthy, 43, had posted the video to Facebook Sunday as a last-ditch rescue plea before his body was discovered in the water just hours later, reports the Daily Mail.

27 May 05:15 Fox News 7362823820861445337.html
Covid-19: Reopening may be gradual, segmented

Experts say measures need to be put in place to ensure no Covid-19 spike after opening economy.

27 May 05:00 Daily Nation 7421817125286938758.html
Elders, Rift MPs differ on how to reconcile Uhuru, Ruto

Myoot elders say fielding two presidential candidates will be detrimental to the community.

27 May 05:00 Daily Nation 7421817125774652351.html
Chinese President Xi Jinping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report

Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley

27 May 05:32 DNA India 7533428662708632262.html
Chinese President Xi Jingping orders army to scale up military training, anticipates 'worst case scenarios': Report

Top military sources told Zee News that India has further increased its strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley

27 May 05:32 DNA India 7533428662779185013.html
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse rally

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the city as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

27 May 05:34 RTE.ie 7595237277991241554.html
Twitter labels two Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'

Twitter has labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over some of his questionable posts.

27 May 05:48 RTE.ie 7595237279193066267.html
From the PMO to FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Khadi masks are in vogue during Covid-19

Khadi & Village Industries Commission has already sold 6.5 lakh masks since the time it started production in April. The masks are available in different variants for men and women.

27 May 05:02 The Economic Times 7653256037092299975.html
House survey identifies 13k with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms in Karnataka

The Karnataka health department has identified about 13,341 persons with Covid-19, ILI and SARI symptoms during the door-to-door health survey done through teachers, staff and booth-level officers over the past few days.

27 May 05:46 The Economic Times 7653256037913915894.html
No bar on labour movement: UP ministers, officials

Ministers and government officials in UP clarified that Adityanaths statement calling for “permission by states to employ manpower from UP” was just an “expression of his concern” and that the state did not intend to restrict movement of workers.

27 May 05:41 The Economic Times 7653256038319724403.html
Cinema chain sets reopening date, two-thirds of seats to be vacant

Palace plans to start screening new release movies on July 2 with COVID-19 safety measures.

27 May 05:49 The Age 7967730561696815501.html
Bushland wins last-minute reprieve from developers

The Federal Court has ordered the developer of a planned housing estate in threatened woodland on the NSW South Coast to halt work.

27 May 05:53 The Age 7967730562743201412.html
COVID-19: WHO Warns Of ‘Second Peak’ In Countries Where Coronavirus Is Declining

Outbreaks could come back later this year in places where the first wave has subsided.

27 May 05:49 League of India 8067868024682279031.html
Call to halt depletion of Defence Forces

The next government must draw up a six-point plan to reinvigorate the ever-depleting Defence Forces, which are now at their lowest strength for more than 50 years, a former senior army officer has urged.

27 May 05:00 Irishexaminer 8196011179580979158.html
Johnny Ronan plans boutique hotel after paying €3.8m for Dublin docklands houses

Terrace at 34-38 Upper Mayor Street located beside Ronan Group's Project Waterfront site

27 May 05:00 The Irish Times 8204772969345986989.html
The Queen 'gives Boris Johnson green light to exercise at Buckingham Palace'

The Daily Telegraph said the Prime Minister has been allowed to make use of the palace grounds, amid security concerns over his practice of running in public spaces

27 May 05:57 birminghammail 8288260686525468294.html
Orange County sheriff says he won't enforce public mask order

The Orange County sheriff on Tuesday made it clear he will not enforce an order issued over the weekend requiring people to wear cloth face coverings in public.

27 May 05:34 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010440469854833.html
African American survivors of COVID-19 talk about bias, solutions

An organization of African American women says the health care system is failing the black community and that their own experiences are evidence of bias.

27 May 05:09 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010441349024131.html
First astronaut launch since 2011 still a go despite weather concerns

Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.

27 May 05:53 Fox 4 8372747778339874035.html
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to be debated that would criminalize disrespect of…

27 May 05:27 Japan Today 8582716286096729194.html
Why I Ditched Ruto's Camp - MP Ole Sankok Reveals [VIDEO]

The lawmaker who had long been a vocal supporter of the Deputy President made an abrupt u-turn after the...

27 May 05:39 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153482910374.html
DPP Haji Explains Setback on Corruption Cases From EACC

The DPP has been on the frontlines of having culprits brought to book on corruption charges, but even he could not...

27 May 05:57 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153665581599.html
EDITORIAL: Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts more restrictions amid ‘35-day downward trend’

Welcome news for workers, business owners.

27 May 05:00 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837507534156.html
Some South Coast towns are still on temporary networks, but funding has been allocated for upgrades and resilience

RFS control centres on the South Coast will be among the 2000 locations to receive satellite connection to Sky Muster under federal funding

27 May 05:10 The Canberra Times 8662394329653406561.html
Covid-19: ICMR removes Rs 4,500 price cap for tests, states free to fix cost now

The decision was taken due to availability of indigenous testing kits and other supplies in India now.

27 May 05:43 Scroll.in 8669301692921134729.html
BJP’s cynical drive to topple Maharashtra government amidst Covid crisis fits the Amit Shah playbook

Shah built the party only to seek power, no matter how opportunistic the path.

27 May 05:19 Scroll.in 8669301693774339697.html
5 New Cases of Coronavirus reported in Meghalaya -

The coronavirus, which originated from China, has spread to every corner of the world today and India is also dealing

27 May 05:17 News Hunt Media 8859517517843718485.html
Bali talks of ‘new era’ as island prepares for eased travel restrictions amid pandemic

As talk of a so-called “new normal” begins to creep into the national discourse here in Indonesia, tourism players in Bali are reportedly drafting guidelines for health protocols with views abound that the time after COVID-19 will establish a...

27 May 05:09 Coconuts 8871564982814213399.html
Johor mall reopens less than 24hrs after shutdown order

Aeon Mall Tebrau City was ordered to close for a week due to safe distancing, lack of sanitizers.

27 May 05:34 Coconuts 8871564983300515435.html
Watch Egyptian TV Host Get Attacked by Monkey

Egyptian TV presenter Lobna Asal escaped from a studio during an interview after she was attacked by a monkey. According to the local edition of El Watan, the incident...

27 May 05:25 Sputniknews 967333867963744274.html
Banned Together: Iranian Ships in Venezuela Defy US Blockade

The arrival of the Iranian fuel vessels on the Venezuelan coast shows that there is an alternative to the US-imposed "world imperative", Venezuelan analyst Sergio...

27 May 05:13 Sputniknews 967333869488894533.html
India's COVID-19 Count Cross 1.5L Mark

NEW DELHI:  In the last week of fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, India on Wednesday crossed 1.5 lakh mark of total COVID-19 cases so far. With nearly 6,387 new cases, the country's tally reached

27 May 06:39 Sakshi Post 1016059425607017715.html
Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 350,000 mark

US has most confir­med cases, highes­t death toll in world, accord­ing to data compil­ed by Johns Hopkin­s Univer­sity

27 May 06:35 The Express Tribune 1105816786032298210.html
Pakistan will not stand by and let another Gujarat happen: Qureshi

FM reiter­ates Islama­bad's commit­ment agains­t anti-Muslim sentim­ents in India

27 May 06:41 The Express Tribune 1105816787215691611.html
Chinese President Xi Jinping tells military to ramp up battle preparedness

Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests

27 May 06:58 Business Today 1145527431220407694.html
Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility

Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense

27 May 06:34 Business Today 1145527432486125476.html
‘Scale up battle preparedness’: Xi Jinping to Chinese military amid tensions with India, US

The US-China military frictions are also on the rise with the US navy stepping its patrols in the disputed South China Sea as well as the Taiwan Straits.

27 May 06:10 The Statesman 1191309781575556044.html
75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours

Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.

27 May 06:32 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191971587782.html
COVID-19: Maharashtra reported the highest number of deaths in a single day

Maharashtra on Wednesday reported a dip in COVID-19 cases as compared to the massive spike the state witnessed earlier this week.

27 May 06:45 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193504981777.html
Covid-19: Death Toll Rises To 4,337; Total Cases Reach 1,51,767 In India

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,337 and the total number of cases climbed to 1,51,767 in the country, registering an increase of 170 deaths and 6,387 cases in the last 24 hours

27 May 06:34 Kashmir Observer 1268422870644108154.html
Trump's devoted new press secretary is no different from her predecessors

Kayleigh McEnany offered a straight-faced defence of Trump’s wildest conspiracy theories during a Tuesday briefing

27 May 06:30 the Guardian 1491978795635104721.html
Victorian court quashes Katia Pyliotis's murder conviction after judge's 'boring' lawyer comment

Pyliotis was jailed for 19 years for killing Elia Abdelmessih, whose bludgeoned body was found alongside a tin of mangoes and a Virgin Mary statue

27 May 06:28 the Guardian 1491978796218124971.html
Trump thinks in-person G7 summit a great example of reopening: White House

The US currently holds the annual presidency of G7 countries. In view of coronavirus pandemic there were talks of the summit being held virtually

27 May 06:03 Business-Standard 1502508925304125988.html
Rappler Talk: Johanna Son on how Thailand contained the coronavirus

On Wednesday, May 27, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to journalist Johanna Son to discuss what other countries can learn from Thailand

27 May 06:39 Rappler 1882105641872176754.html
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver police are investigating 29 anti-Asian incidents over the past two months, 7 times more than the same period last year

27 May 06:32 Rappler 1882105643176210524.html
Coronavirus crisis: If 9/11 is a chapter, then COVID-19 is a whole book, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the crisis of coronavirus would change the existing structure and order in the world. He further said that the deadly virus is operated at the healthcare global structure levels.

27 May 06:05 Oneindia 2023829371140670689.html
To get China to budge, India brings in its best 3

The Chinese had created similar problems during the Doklam issue and it was finally up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crack team to sort out the issue. With talks failing, it would now be up to National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Raw

27 May 06:45 Oneindia 2023829371288874296.html
COVID testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Govt

Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.

27 May 06:20 Oneindia 2023829371687326070.html
Allow reopening of religious places: Yediyurappa appeals to Centre

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that Karnataka be allowed to reopen temples, mosques, churches and other religious places.

27 May 06:18 Oneindia 2023829372099269556.html
Very powerfully, Trump says as he threatens action against China on Hong Kong

US President, Donald Trump said that he would take action this week, but did not give further details. We are doing something now. I think you would find it very interesting. But I would not be talking about this today, Trump told reporters.

27 May 06:54 Oneindia 2023829372546606110.html
Coronavirus effect: UAE residents evicted over Eid, harassed due to unpaid rents

Landlords say they also have cheques to clear and thus must put tenants under pressure

27 May 06:08 Gulf News 2086521543652292531.html
Coronavirus effect: What protection do sub-let tenants have in the UAE?

Dubai Land Department clarifies as residents claim harassment by sublessors

27 May 06:08 Gulf News 2086521544688723479.html
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Spitting and violent attacks, to verbal assaults and vandalism of Chinese cultural sites

27 May 06:57 Gulf News 2086521545387707028.html
Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine is approved

Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine has been approved by regulators. The drug, according to reports, was initially intended for use on Ebola victims. Clinical trials suggest remdesivir can shorten recovery time for Covid-19 sufferers by an average of

27 May 06:23 LailasNews.com 2090029849664247636.html
Man allegedly kills 8-year-old daughter, buries her secretly

A 39-year-old man identified as Jackson Mbabazi has been arrested by police in Kagadi, Uganda for allegedly killing his 8-year-old daughter and burying her secretly. The suspect, a resident of Kinyasi, Nyamwezi Parish, Mabira Sub County,

27 May 06:54 LailasNews.com 2090029850197100206.html
Nationwide study reveals poorer public toilet cleanliness

The results of a nationwide study conducted from Jan 10 to Feb 7 this year revealed that much work still needs to be done to improve public toilet hygiene standards at coffee shops and hawker centres. The Waterloo study, by Singapore Management University's (SMU) Senior...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561186040871.html
Fortitude Budget: Singapore to tap $31b more from reserves to fund support measures

Singapore will draw another $31 billion from its reserves to fund a fourth package of measures to cushion people and the economy from the coronavirus pandemic. The second draw in the span of two months reflects the impact Covid-19 has had on Singapore's open economy as...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561234691701.html
One million new masks collected on Day 1 of latest distribution exercise

Collecting the new and improved reusable face masks was fuss-free for many, with about a million picked up on the first day of the latest nationwide distribution exercise yesterday. The third such exercise in recent months also saw 400 mask vending machines placed at all...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561368922992.html
HK leader maintains new security laws won't hurt rights, freedoms

HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said yesterday that Beijing's proposed national security laws would not trample on the city's rights and freedoms and called on citizens to wait to see the details of the legislation. Mrs Lam added her voice to an unprecedented barrage...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561695094779.html
Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend funerals: Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in Singapore can return to attend the funerals of their immediate family members without having to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine period as it is considered an emergency, said Malaysian Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday. He said...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561809048326.html
Woman with schizophrenia uses experience to help others

When Ms Valerie Liu was in her early 20s, she thought she was a deity with superpowers that allowed her to talk to the radio and her television set. The voices in her head kept telling her that her neighbours were watching her and conspiring with her mother against...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561928656446.html
WHO suspends trials of drug promoted by Trump to fight coronavirus

GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has suspended trials of the drug that US President Donald Trump promoted as a coronavirus defence. WHO said the suspension of clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 is a precautionary...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039561939988166.html
Import of PMDs, e-bikes will require LTA approval

Open spaces such as courtyards and plazas will be designated as public paths later this year, enabling the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to take enforcement action against errant cyclists and personal mobility device (PMD) users in such areas. And LTA's approval will be...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562001117530.html
Fortitude Budget: More support for charities as help requests surge

He lost his entire income because of the pandemic, and found himself struggling to feed his family. The man in his 50s became desperate as his meagre savings dried up. He turned to Food from the Heart, a charity providing food. Its chief executive, Ms Sim Bee Hia,...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562092515472.html
Disrupted home renovations will get priority to resume: Lawrence Wong

Home owners whose renovation works were disrupted will be given priority to restart in phase one of the post-circuit breaker period, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong yesterday. The Government will consider allowing new home renovation projects to proceed...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562111160082.html
Jurong sees two more spots listed as places visited by people infected

The Health Ministry has named the wet market at Block 963 Jurong West Street 91 and FairPrice Xtra in Jurong Point as public places visited by people with Covid-19 for more than 30 minutes when they were infectious. It added these two spots to Jurong Point's FairPrice...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562216224264.html
India cases rise as millions of workers return home from cities

MUMBAI: Indian states witnessing millions of migrant labourers returning from the big cities are recording rising coronavirus infections, officials said yesterday, fearing the virus could spread through villages where medical care is basic at best. Officials from the home...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562610055368.html
UK minister quits over PM's top aide taking trip during lockdown

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was hit by its first resignation yesterday over the controversy surrounding top aide Dominic Cummings' cross-country trip during the coronavirus lockdown. Undermining attempts by ministers to try and move on from the...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039562935123584.html
Police warn of fake text bulletin

Beware of a fake bulletin about people going door to door to subdue residents and rob their homes under the pretence of distributing face masks, the police said yesterday. The false text message, purportedly from the police, claims the people mentioned in the bulletin say...

27 May 06:00 thenewpaper 2217039563116027601.html
'Many of us are fearful': South Africa to reopen places of worship

The past few weeks of lockdown, one of the strictest in Africa, have been catastrophic for the country's poorest, many of whom live hand-to-mouth in crowded slums.

27 May 06:12 Brisbane Times 2314609338225491429.html
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays

While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services

27 May 06:53 Brisbane Times 2314609338807810657.html
'I hope viewers are appalled': James Cromwell on ABC's Maralinga drama

The Oscar-nominated screen veteran and lifelong activist stars in Operation Buffalo, the new ABC series set during the ‘50s Maralinga nuclear tests.

27 May 06:00 Brisbane Times 2314609338923340008.html
Court rejects compo for woman who hurt hip after 'excessive socialising'

Danielle Dring, who slipped on wet tiles after a night of champagne, wine and cocktails on a work trip, has failed again in her bid for compensation from Telstra.

27 May 06:55 Brisbane Times 2314609339690226701.html
Brisbane City Council's CEO offered another four years

Colin Jensen, who became chief executive in 2010, will stay on at the council until 2024.

27 May 06:06 Brisbane Times 2314609339714199160.html
Man charged with murder over Sydney backyard killing

The body of Tuan Tran, 35, believed by police to have been involved in drug-related crime, was found at his house in south-west Sydney.

27 May 06:11 Brisbane Times 2314609340174755252.html
Police patrol school zones as Sydney traffic mounts

Long traffic queues are forming outside schools during pick-up and drop-off times, as thousands more parents than usual drive their children to avoid public transport.

27 May 06:35 Brisbane Times 2314609340192091472.html
U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100K deaths from virus

The United States was on the cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus, a once-unthinkable toll that now appears to be just the beginning of untold misery in the months ahead as Las Vegas casinos and Walt Disney World make plans to reopen.

27 May 06:48 CTVNews 2422791597817227687.html
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal -- or face a virus resurgence.

27 May 06:00 CTVNews 2422791598459197299.html
Spike in South Korea virus cases shows perils of reopening

As Mediterranean beaches and Las Vegas casinos laid out plans to welcome tourists again, South Korea announced a spike in new infections Wednesday and considered reimposing social distancing restrictions, revealing the setbacks ahead for others on the road to reopening.

27 May 06:48 CTVNews 2422791599179924926.html
MTD Bus Capacity Increases, Face Masks Required

[Since] Friday, Santa Barbara MTD increased the number of passengers allowed on board all MTD buses.

27 May 06:34 edhat santa barbara 2501874277083541735.html
‘Lagos PDP sure of victory in 2023’ - The Nation Nigeria

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has boasted that it will win the governorship election and other polls in 2023....

27 May 06:57 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901427891043.html
India should tie up with allies to play the ‘Great Game’ in Afghanistan

New Delhi must re-examine its ‘won’t talk to the Taliban’ stand, but does the Modi government have the stomach for it?

27 May 06:46 The Telegraph 2864094128557443139.html
Eight more die of Covid in UP: With 33 cases, Amethi’s case tally jumps by 70%

Of the fresh cases, at least 62 were linked to interstate migrant workers. So far, 1,725 migrants have been infected.

27 May 06:38 The Indian Express 2885715103844827738.html
Thousands throng screening centre, UT arranges additional Shramik special train

Earlier only one train, with 1,600 passengers, was scheduled to depart from the city at 2 pm.

27 May 06:28 The Indian Express 2885715104098936825.html
Out of containment, Sector 38 people say ‘went through hell’

The sector was sealed off for a period of 28 days and is being opened as no new case has been reported in the area since April 29.

27 May 06:54 The Indian Express 2885715104265880057.html
Angry farmers force rethink: Khattar govt softens paddy diversification order

The change in government stand came on the day CM Manohar Lal Khattar met farmers in Kurukshetra to take their feedback on the issue.

27 May 06:13 The Indian Express 2885715104806416116.html
India-China border: No change in Ladakh, military brass brief PM and Rajnath

The military brass is learnt to have apprised the Prime Minister about the evolving situation in eastern Ladakh though officials maintained that the meeting was pre-scheduled and reforms in the armed forces was on the agenda.

27 May 06:55 The Indian Express 2885715104830826053.html
Guards, vegetable vendors in ICMR list of frontline workers who need testing

Symptomatic healthcare workers were eligible for testing from the very start, but inclusion of other frontline workers was the big takeaway of the last testing strategy revision.

27 May 06:59 The Indian Express 2885715104868432320.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Donald Trump frequently amplifies misinformation, spreads abuse and uses his pulpit to personally attack private citizens and public figures alike — all forbidden under Twitter's official rules.

27 May 06:55 The Indian Express 2885715104936649475.html
TV lessons for govt school students in Bihar, parents cite no interaction

According to the parents of several students, a major drawback of this model is that it is non-interactive and the content is basic

27 May 06:40 The Indian Express 2885715105146361780.html
Uttar Pradesh: 40 held for defying lockdown on Eid

It is to be noted that following the extension of lockdown till May 31, certain restrictions were lifted. But the UP government has not allowed congregation of religious gatherings.

27 May 06:41 The Indian Express 2885715105350522228.html
Will give houses, shops to migrant workers, pay their GST: UP govt

Through the migrant commission, the government would provide returning workers social security, insurance and training during which they will be provided an internship allowance.

27 May 06:49 The Indian Express 2885715105800290475.html
Canada court decision could end ‘Huawei Princess’ extradition saga

OTTAWA, May 27 — A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision today on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations. Four days of legal arguments in January focused on whether US charges against the “Huawei Princess” would...

27 May 06:50 Malaymail 302165934911949012.html
National Creative Industry Policy must be improved, says minister Saifuddin Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 ― The National Creative Industry Policy (DIKN) must be re-assessed and improved to spearhead the growth of the national creative industry, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. At the same time, he said, an audit must be conducted of the...

27 May 06:00 Malaymail 302165935546987783.html
In Johor, unemployed man sentenced to five months’ jail for trespassing into Istana Pasir Pelangi

JOHOR BARU, May 27 — A 35-year-old unemployed man was sentenced to five months' jail by the Magistrate's Court here today for trespassing into Istana Pasir Pelangi’s palace grounds here last week. The accused, Juel Huran, was sentenced by Magistrate Lee Jun Keong after pleading guilty to the...

27 May 06:32 Malaymail 302165935908200415.html
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets as protests flare in financial heart

HONG KONG, May 27 — Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre today, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations. Police also surrounded the Legislative Council where a bill was due to...

27 May 06:01 Malaymail 302165935940638421.html
France GDP could fall 'around 20pc' in second quarter, statistics agency says

PARIS, May 27 — France's economy could contract by around 20 per cent in the second quarter as lockdown measures meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus slashed activity, the national statistics agency Insee said today. It said that the French economy was currently running “at roughly...

27 May 06:41 Malaymail 302165935951955710.html
Police: 33 nabbed at Ipoh pubs for flouting CMCO

IPOH, May 27 — A total of 33 individuals, including three women, who were drinking in two pubs were arrested by police for defying the conditional movement control order (CMCO) last night. Ipoh Police District chief ACP A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said four individuals were picked up at the...

27 May 06:05 Malaymail 302165936547067155.html
Tory revolt builds over Cummings

More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.

27 May 06:16 Shropshire Star 3480199991621340924.html
My brother was billed to become a prof soon —Sibling of murdered UNIJOS lecturer

Chesil Drenkat recounts the events leading to the killing of his brother and University of Jos lecturer, Dr Nandi Drenkat, by gunmen who also abducted his six-year-old daughter, in this interview w...

27 May 06:35 Punch Newspapers 3524240995442073103.html
Severe flood disrupts Florida reopening

South Florida residents were unable to enjoy the reopening of restaurants and beaches after two months of coronavirus lockdown, when three straight days of rain Tuesday caused severe flooding in Mi...

27 May 06:45 Punch Newspapers 3524240995654137620.html
Trump, Biden turn Snapchat to presidential campaign field

Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters - forcing presi...

27 May 06:30 Punch Newspapers 3524240995788841315.html
Furor in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on his neck

A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.

27 May 06:46 News24 3752801378053420221.html
NDDC's 2019 budget padded by NASS with 500 non-existing projects - MD

NDDC's acting MD, Kemebradikumo Pondei, claimed that the agency's budget in 2019 was paddled with about 500 invisible projects by the National Assembly (NASS).

27 May 06:39 Legit 3764253650072407089.html
Coronavirus: WHO suspends chloroquine trial for treatment

World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has suspended the solidarity trial of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 treatment as the world faces coronavirus crisis.

27 May 06:55 Legit 3764253650374044642.html
Hong Kong police fire pepperballs at protesters and arrest 180 people for unauthorised assembly | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

Hong Kong police fired pepperballs in the central business district after protesters gathered in opposition to the national anthem and national security law. Demonstrators chanted pro-democracy slogans in Causeway Bay and Central at lunchtime. They also chanted “Hong Kong independence, the only way out” and “one nation, one Hong Kong.” At least 50 young people […]

27 May 06:03 Hong Kong Free Press HKFP 3845645664244745062.html
Federation reform hinges on keeping national cabinet

A plan by Scott Morrison to try and reform Federation may hinge on the state and territory leaders sticking with the national cabinet post-coronavirus.

27 May 06:39 Australian Financial Review 3974284486688752294.html
When returning to work means staying local

As businesses reopen and get their staff back into the workplace, some employees and firms are deciding to switch the city for the suburbs.

27 May 06:17 Australian Financial Review 3974284487155565593.html
Dominic Cummings Creates a Very British Scandal

It’s hard to get too enraged by the lockdown activities of Boris Johnson’s closest adviser, but the political costs will be considerable

27 May 06:06 Bloomberg.com 4032480120767198082.html
China Crackdown on Hong Kong Threatens Global Order, EU Says

China’s efforts to tighten its grip on Hong Kong pose a threat to the rules-based international order, the European Union’s top diplomat said, calling on member states to respond with a “robust” message.

27 May 06:40 Bloomberg.com 4032480121775963294.html
Body of 5-year-old boy who went missing on Memorial Day found in Calif. river

After an exhaustive overnight search, a family member spotted the boy’s body floating in the water.

27 May 06:57 WVLT 4089046910508362029.html
Kashamu accuses former Ogun PDP chairman of sellout

The 2019 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has accused the party’s former state chairman, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling out. Kashamu, who said this in a press release issued on Wednesday, was reacting to a statement by the former chairman that he ran out of favourRead More

27 May 06:00 Vanguard News 4125100339221710694.html
Xi Jinping tells Chinese military to prepare for war. Is it against India, US or Taiwan?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked the PLA to prepare for war without specifying who is the enemy. China is currently engaged in intense territorial dispute with India, Taiwan and also the US.

27 May 06:37 India Today 4286117812325534087.html
Railways want to be super spreader in Kerala: Minister Thomas Isaac slams Centre, asks ministry to stop ranting

Hitting out at the Centre, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said the Railways wanted to be a super spreader in Kerala. He said a train came from Mumbai last week, but the state was informed only after train started.

27 May 06:28 India Today 4286117813316797746.html
Modi govt amends Companies Act, makes PM CARES eligible to receive CSR funds

The notification was brought in to make PM CARES fund eligible to receive CSR funding. It will be implemented with a retrospective effect and shall deem to have come into force on March 28. 

27 May 06:40 India Today 4286117813424720066.html
Watch IAF chief RKS Bhaduria fly Tejas fighter as air force inducts 2nd LCA squadron

Air Force Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flew the LCA Tejas fighter on Wednesday at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu.

27 May 06:54 India Today 4286117814244429483.html
Flooding, locust threats loom over Pakistan, says NDMA chief

“We will try our best to utilise all the resources available in the country to tackle these threats."

27 May 06:33 DAWN.COM 4500271766748421798.html
Mild coronavirus illness may confer some immunity: study

Over 5.5 million cases reported across the world.

27 May 06:33 DAWN.COM 4500271766920340408.html
Govt considers resuming lockdown amid SOPs violations

Stops clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as possible cure of coronavirus.

27 May 06:33 DAWN.COM 4500271766953998077.html
Owner rejects Indian claim of ‘spy’ pigeon’s capture

Yes, this is my pet pigeon as it can never be a spy or a terrorist," says Habibullah.

27 May 06:34 DAWN.COM 4500271767249884979.html
Saudi Arabia to end virus curfew next month

But the kingdom is yet to make any announcement about Haj.

27 May 06:34 DAWN.COM 4500271767487769041.html
Pakistani bid to form group of OIC envoys at UN foiled

The UAE, Maldives oppose proposal for the group on Islamophobia.

27 May 06:33 DAWN.COM 4500271767600899664.html
Survey report finds 20 houses, 24 vehicles damaged in PIA plane crash

The federal government will provide compensation to the affected residents of Model Colony.

27 May 06:34 DAWN.COM 4500271767787071796.html
PM’s Corona Relief Fund crosses Rs4bn mark

Opposition wants parliamentary oversight of fund utililastion; Shahbaz calls for convening CCI meeting.

27 May 06:33 DAWN.COM 4500271768198983877.html
Cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA plane yet to be found

Father of slain pilot says he trusts no probe body, only Imran Khan.

27 May 06:34 DAWN.COM 4500271768331404530.html
Study reveals factors that affect COVID-19 incidence on American Indian Reservations

Early in the pandemic, American Indian Reservations have experienced a disproportionately high incidence of COVID-19 infections: four times higher than in the US population reports a study in the July/August issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.

27 May 06:58 News-Medical.net 4522523030084449437.html
Australian police drop probe of reporter, whistleblower

Australian police on Wednesday dropped the investigation of a prominent journalist and government whistleblower over leaked government secrets, ending a case which sparked wide-ranging debate over press freedom in the country.

27 May 06:10 Digital Journal 4566489172552873835.html
Cancellations continue, blame it on low passenger load factor

Officials said the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi handled around 277 flights on Tuesday, 100 short of its estimated figure.

27 May 06:53 The New Indian Express 4718288653021635709.html
SC finally steps in to address distress among the migrants

The apex court will hear the matter on May 28 and directed the Solicitor General to share all measures taken by the government.

27 May 06:44 The New Indian Express 4718288653235824961.html
Inspector injured as gun misfires at Telangana police academy

“I was informed by doctors that he was safe and could be discharged from the hospital by night,” VK Singh said.

27 May 06:20 The New Indian Express 4718288654902468142.html
Heatwave conditions to persist in Andhra Pradesh for next 24 hours

Heatwave conditions are likely to persist for another day in the State, according to an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report.

27 May 06:36 The New Indian Express 4718288654949255493.html
Air Force Operationalises 2nd Squadron Of Home-Made Tejas Combat Aircraft

The Indian Air Force has operationalised its No.18 Squadron, the "Flying Bullets", at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, equipping it with the fourth generation Mk1 LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas.

27 May 06:45 NDTV.com 5090057682239586447.html
Pakistan New Breeding Ground Of Locusts: Agriculture Expert

Pakistan has become a new breeding ground of locusts, entering Rajasthan from adjoining areas in Pakistan, said BR Kadwa, deputy director of the agriculture department.

27 May 06:56 NDTV.com 5090057682352500468.html
Chhattisgarh Farmers On Alert After Locusts Attack Crops In Neighbouring States

The Chhattisgarh agriculture department and farmers of districts bordering Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been alerted after swarms of locusts attacked crops in the neighbouring states, an official said on Wednesday.

27 May 06:44 NDTV.com 5090057682656428639.html
Care worker counting the cost as new bike broke down leaving him unable to work

He says he shelled out £1,500 for a new bike but it broke down on his first journey

27 May 06:00 NottinghamshireLive 5149776701526346796.html
What makes this Notts home care agency 'outstanding' as inspectors praise staff

'We want to treat our clients like they are our family members, like they are our loved ones'

27 May 06:00 NottinghamshireLive 5149776702410371495.html
Hopes raised people could soon meet with friends and family again

Plans are being put together

27 May 06:26 NottinghamshireLive 5149776702806583548.html
Nottingham students to strike against 'immoral' rent payments for unused accommodation

The students feel it is 'worth the risk' of legal action

27 May 06:00 NottinghamshireLive 5149776703020163323.html
Robert May (1936–2020) and the Future of Scientific Research

He was utterly unpretentious, without guile or dissimulation, and candid to the point of tactlessness—qualities in unfortunately short supply today

27 May 06:00 Scientific American Blog Network 5160668529870337718.html
Covid-19: Don’t send in passenger trains without notice, says Kerala Chief Minister

Kerala has taken exception to the manner in which passenger trains are being sent in at random and without notice, threatening to upset the delicate balancing act in its fight against Covid-19 as expa

27 May 06:35 BusinessLine 5283602088621469.html
Building The Bubble: Demand For Trans-Tasman Travel Soaring

Research conducted in both New Zealand and Australia by leading market research agency Opinion Compare, shows the desire of both countries to travel to respective countries is surging. An online survey of nationally representative samples in both countries (n=522 in New Zealand, n=504 in Australia) showed high intention and desire for Trans-Tasman travel.

27 May 06:55 SCOOP 5315658999010631291.html
PA records no new cases of coronavirus - Middle East

PA “health minister” says no new cases of COVID-19 were registered in the last 24 hours. The total number of recoveries is 483.

27 May 06:40 Israel National News 5374683668877861327.html
Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation - US & Canada

Conference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.

27 May 06:28 Israel National News 5374683670385965110.html
Samaria Regional Council launches campaign: No to 'half sovereignty' - Inside Israel

Shomron Regional Council embarks on aggressive campaign for Israeli sovereignty, warns against what it calls "half sovereignty."

27 May 06:14 Israel National News 5374683670459647474.html
'Religious services can resume, but with restrictions'

Religious activities including church services and gatherings under strict restrictions of 50 people or less will be allowed to resume from next month.

27 May 06:10 SowetanLIVE 5541808690788476137.html
New Rochelle, home to NY’s first Covid-19 cluster, slowly reopens for business

The New York suburb of New Rochelle, home to one of the first coronavirus clusters in the US, began to slowly reopen for business on Tuesday. 

27 May 06:07 France 24 5635134571935921239.html
Mexico's auto industry restart gathers steam, Ford still waiting

Mexico's auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even ...

27 May 06:55 CNA 5644198862304258540.html
US used car dealer charged with inflating price of N95 face masks

NEW YORK: A New Jersey used car dealer was criminally charged on Tuesday (May 26) with exploiting the coronavirus pandemic by trying to defraud ...

27 May 06:15 CNA 5644198863741611349.html
Winds of change in Malaysia’s durian industry as COVID-19 pushes sellers online

KUALA LUMPUR: Enjoying durians in Malaysia is very much a communal affair, with friends and families gathering at open-air roadside stalls and ...

27 May 06:19 CNA 5644198864002742725.html
Winds of change in Malaysia’s durian industry as COVID-19 pushes sellers online

KUALA LUMPUR: Enjoying durians in Malaysia is very much a communal affair, with friends and families gathering at open-air roadside stalls and ...

27 May 06:19 CNA 5644198864078398574.html
Mexico's auto industry restart gathers steam as lockdown eases

Mexico's auto industry reopening picked up pace on Tuesday, with Fiat Chrysler and BMW AG joining peers in gradually dusting off operations even ...

27 May 06:55 CNA 5644198864158598029.html
Australian researchers warn coronavirus vaccine not a cure all

The coronavirus threat won't end with a vaccine, Australia's COVID-19 research team has warned. But, with luck, the vaccine may be delivered under our nose.

27 May 06:25 The New Daily 5848147786195664801.html
Fired Australian’s story reveals why Boris Johnson really backs under-fire adviser

Why hasn't Boris Johnson sacked Dominic Cummings? The answer may lie with a young Australian aide by the name of James McGrath.

27 May 06:20 The New Daily 5848147786578613451.html
Supermarkets ease buying restrictions as excess workers drop off

As supermarkets grapple with balancing out panic-buying with an over-supply of slim margin inventory, sales markdowns will start to pop up on shelves.

27 May 06:00 The New Daily 5848147787217375073.html
Second Iranian Oil Tanker Arrives At Venezuela's Largest Refinery

A second Iranian tanker carrying gasoline and oil derivatives has arrived at crisis-stricken Venezuela's main oil refinery, amid escalating tensions between Washington and the two U.S.-sanctioned countries.

27 May 06:24 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163779745925.html
Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law

China News: BEIJING : China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear.

27 May 06:14 The Times of India 6060938663061618944.html
'Don't run IOA office as one-man show': Rajeev Mehta to Narinder Batra

More sports News: In his letter to the IOA president Narinder Batra, secretary general Rajeev Mehta expressed his dissent over the negligence of his office in constitut

27 May 06:55 The Times of India 6060938664812152194.html
PPE - how much is enough?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

27 May 06:47 Castanet 616068602203226139.html
Meng ruling comes today

The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

27 May 06:33 Castanet 616068602583114750.html
National parks reopening

More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.

27 May 06:54 Castanet 616068603018739605.html
Twitter adds fact-check warning to election posts by Donald Trump

Trump claimed postal voting would be “fraudulent” and that “mail boxes will be robbed”.

27 May 06:07 TheJournal.ie 6446904418981459861.html
Man, 25, arrested and charged after teenage girl ‘raped’ near Bothwell Castle

A MAN has been arrested and charged after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in Lanarkshire woodlands. Cops were called in following a report of an alleged sex attack near Bothwell Castle last Wedn…

27 May 06:39 The Scottish Sun 6609127674219561937.html
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, warn health experts

Harvard health expert Ashish Jha said coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021.The expert also called for the need for aggressive testing strategy for high-risk areas

27 May 06:20 Livemint 6614605818455694626.html
IndiGo to help man who sold his goats to buy flight tickets

In Mumbai, a migrant labourer family sold three goats to buy air tickets but the flight got cancelled.IndiGo said it has now booked tickets for the workers at no extra charge

27 May 06:51 Livemint 6614605818624817940.html
South African places of worship to reopen from June

Africa’s most industrialised economy has been largely shut since late March, when the government enforced restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 23,615 people

27 May 06:32 Africanews 6630243979039647239.html
Caution grows in ruling coalition about September start to school year

The revised system had been proposed to allow students to make up for delays in their tuition caused by prolonged school closures during the virus crisis.

27 May 06:35 The Japan Times 6673764368117003171.html
A full lockdown is damaging, says Rahul Gandhi

The sooner we get out of it, the better, he says during an interaction with public health experts

27 May 06:27 The Hindu 6679535024969092627.html
Wonderla gets extension on tax break, as lockdown hits construction

The amusement park operator has obtained a further extension of an entertainment tax exemption from the State government, to cover a period of five years from the date of commercial operations or September 30, 2021, whichever is earlier

27 May 06:13 The Hindu 6679535025048012615.html
BJP leader in Punjab booked allegedly for attacking interfaith married couple

The girl alleged in her complaint that Sukhpal Singh Sra instigated her family members who earlier this week assaulted her in-laws

27 May 06:51 The Hindu 6679535025580373541.html
52,628 vehicles seized in Vijayawada handed over to owners

The police handed over as many as 52,628 vehicles, seized during the lockdown period, to the owners across the State in the last four days. The vehicles were seized for violating the lockdown rules fr

27 May 06:13 The Hindu 6679535025589597221.html
Stone railing on historic bridge makes way for drainage channel

A large chunk of the stone railing on the bridge connecting the Moti Darwaza of the Golconda Fort to MD Lines has been brought down by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials to create a

27 May 06:07 The Hindu 6679535025863568658.html
APSPDCL MD promises to revise power bills

Many consumers in Anantapur had complained that their bills were inflated

27 May 06:10 The Hindu 6679535025978496343.html
Changing balance across LAC trigger for stand-off, says China expert Taylor Fravel

China is likely responding to what it sees as a challenge to its position, he opines

27 May 06:00 The Hindu 6679535026048481812.html
Violent thug strangled his ex-partner, threatened to burn her house down and crashed her car... then told police he would infect them with coronavirus

Ryan Renshaw also told police he would spit on them and infect them with coronavirus when he was found hiding in a cupboard in his “drug den” flat

27 May 06:06 men 6694993427772464666.html
George Floyd death: Protesters clash with riot police as thousands demand justice

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES - A passerby captured a distressing video of unarmed George Floyd struggling to breathe while being detained in relation to a non-violent charge by a white police officer in Minneapolis

27 May 06:01 mirror 675785261544479713.html
Cyclist rushed to hospital after riding into sadistic wire trap on popular trail

Neil Nunnerley, 47, needed stitches after riding into a a barrier made of wire and branches in a woodland near to Taff's Well Quarry, sustaining injuries to his mouth, face and chest

27 May 06:12 mirror 675785261899140047.html
Bihar Minister Madan Sahni Forgets Social Distancing While Honouring Jyoti Kumari Who Cycled 1,200 Km

Jyoti Kumari is currently staying at a quarantine centre close to her Sirhulli village. Darbhanga/Patna: Bihar’s Food and Consumer Protection … Bihar Minister Madan Sahni Forgets Social Distancing While Honouring Jyoti Kumari Who Cycled 1,200 Km Read More »

27 May 06:32 ISSCNC 6824315489994473050.html
President Xi Jinping tells Chinese Army to scale up preparations for war | World News

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered the military to scale up the battle preparedness, visualising the worst-case scenarios and … President Xi Jinping tells Chinese Army to scale up preparations for war | World News Read More »

27 May 06:21 ISSCNC 6824315490472182398.html
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI: The Congress, after rejecting the government’s economic package announced to revive the economy, has said that sooner than … Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel: Chidambaram Read More »

27 May 06:05 ISSCNC 6824315491258594785.html
Pompeii: Buried by Vesuvius, blighted by coronavirus, ancient Roman city wants to rise again

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and later unearthed, is ready to rise again from the catastrophe of the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 06:43 Hindustan Times 696565558775753822.html
Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.

27 May 06:15 Buzz.ie 7092425147584363648.html
Canada court decision could end 'Huawei Princess' extradition saga

A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations. Four days of legal arguments in January focused on whether US charges against the "Huawei Princess" would stand up in Canada

27 May 06:37 Yahoo 7097669636988003975.html
Rights group urges inquiry into Philippine drug war killings

Human Rights Watch is calling on the U.N.’s top human rights body to launch an independent investigation into the Philippine government’s drug war that has left thousands dead, pointing in particular to its harmful effects on children. The advocacy group made the call alongside Wednesday's launch

27 May 06:50 Yahoo 7097669637401387327.html
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said. Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, hiked into Kahurangi National Park in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island on May 9, and were

27 May 06:09 Yahoo 7097669637834326964.html
AP Explains Hong Kong Security Law

China is taking matters into its own hands after last year's tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes. In a surprise move, the central government announced last week that it would develop laws to outlaw secession, subversion, terrorism and

27 May 06:00 Yahoo 7097669638739002819.html
Twitter has started fact-checking Donald Trump

A pair of Donald Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in voting were appended on Tuesday with links pointing readers to news stories fact-checking him.

27 May 06:06 TechCentral 724913820050253689.html
Tory revolt builds over Cummings

More MPs have hit out after the PM’s adviser said he had ‘no regrets’ over his controversial trip to Durham.

27 May 06:17 Express & Star 7324224459167518460.html
Lands ministry, NLC row to delay crucial reforms

Recent publication of proposed regulations was seen as a major leap, but NLC has disowned them

27 May 06:00 Daily Nation 7421817124143016548.html
Raila: ODM will not bank on Nasa

ODM leader remains non-committal on whether his party is working on a coalition with Jubilee.

27 May 06:00 Daily Nation 7421817124446509285.html
Senators claim politics behind maize policy

Lawmakers demand that policy document behind the move be tabled by the ministry

27 May 06:00 Daily Nation 7421817125176138138.html
Uhuru deals Ruto another deadly blow

National Executive Council set to meet to firm up crackdown on disloyal members

27 May 06:00 Daily Nation 7421817125555302974.html
Kenya Airways takeover law to be out by August

Assembly team says it is on course to deliver legal framework.

27 May 06:00 Daily Nation 7421817125863826458.html
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to chargesheet 280 foreign visitors who attended Tablighi Jamaat event

Earlier this month, the Crime Branch had collected several documents related to the funding of Tablighi Jamaat members

27 May 06:03 DNA India 7533428662057918996.html
Assam: Over 2 lakh affected in flash floods triggered by Cyclone Amphan; more rainfall predicted for next 2-3 days

More than two lakh people in Assam are currently affected by the flash floods

27 May 06:35 DNA India 7533428662612505404.html
World coronavirus death toll tops 350,000

More than 350,000 deaths from the new coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it first appeared in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources as of this morning.

27 May 06:28 RTE.ie 7595237277947729222.html
Man arrested over fire that killed 36 people in Japan

Japanese police have formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, a police spokesman said.

27 May 06:46 RTE.ie 7595237279266090221.html
Letters May 27: A message for a thief; wearing masks; helping the homeless

A message for the garden-box thief To the cowardly spewpot who stole my new garden box in the dead of night: You are a festering wound on the heart of Canadian niceness. No one should hold the . . .

27 May 06:00 Times Colonist 7617512060218677502.html
Royal B.C. Museum to begin reopening plan next month

The Royal B.C. Museum will begin a multi-phased reopening plan next month that is expected to return it to full operation by Labour Day. “With a big organization, there’s still a lot to work . . .

27 May 06:00 Times Colonist 7617512060739366549.html
Engineer faces discipline over Langford residential projects

An engineer involved in four residential projects in Langford is facing discipline for accepting jobs for which he lacked sufficient training or experience. A decision by the association of . . .

27 May 06:00 Times Colonist 7617512061276432026.html
Returning students to see smaller class sizes, strict health measures

One-way corridors, exterior doors used by set groups and the optional wearing of masks are some of the things that Greater Victoria School District students can expect if they choose to return to . . .

27 May 06:00 Times Colonist 7617512061642504177.html
Saanich’s OK for roadside stands offers a lesson in civic engagement

One of the upsides of home schooling in the age of COVID-19 is that children sometimes get a real-life education. In the past few weeks, Colleen O’Farrell’s two young sons, for instance, have had. . .

27 May 06:00 Times Colonist 7617512061930299964.html
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts

Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread.

27 May 06:39 The Economic Times 7653256036435854150.html
Omar Abdullah denies political reasons for his Delhi visit

Omar Abdullahs flight to New Delhi on May 25, his first visit since August 5, 2019, has triggered speculations of New Delhis fresh political overtures to unionist politicians in Kashmir.

27 May 06:15 The Economic Times 7653256037842932597.html
George Floyd’s family describes heartbreak over his death while in police custody

The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe, are calling for

27 May 06:33 New York Post 7654946767532462360.html
The price of Twitter’s ‘fact-check’ on President Trump

After President Trump’s fevered conspiracy tweets about Joe Scarborough’s former intern Lori Klausutis, her widower, T.J. Klausutis, begged the company to delete them. It was a heartbreaking plea

27 May 06:37 New York Post 7654946768904058486.html
Brace for stiflingly hot weather during dry season: BMKG

“The meteorological record shows that the maximum temperatures over the past five days – especially in midday – reached between 34 and 36 degree Celsius.”

27 May 06:01 The Jakarta Post 7678601103227361393.html
‘Mudik’ travelers barred from returning to Jakarta without permits

“People wishing to enter Jakarta are required to obtain a permit from the Jakarta administration and the police. Otherwise, they will be told to turn back,” National Police traffic corps head Insp. Gen. Istiono said. 

27 May 06:35 The Jakarta Post 7678601103937439988.html
'Many of us are fearful': South Africa to reopen places of worship

The past few weeks of lockdown, one of the strictest in Africa, have been catastrophic for the country's poorest, many of whom live hand-to-mouth in crowded slums.

27 May 06:12 The Age 7967730561206418917.html
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays

While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services

27 May 06:53 The Age 7967730561788738145.html
'I hope viewers are appalled': James Cromwell on ABC's Maralinga drama

The Oscar-nominated screen veteran and lifelong activist stars in Operation Buffalo, the new ABC series set during the ‘50s Maralinga nuclear tests.

27 May 06:00 The Age 7967730561904267496.html
Court rejects compo for woman who hurt hip after 'excessive socialising'

Danielle Dring, who slipped on wet tiles after a night of champagne, wine and cocktails on a work trip, has failed again in her bid for compensation from Telstra.

27 May 06:55 The Age 7967730562671154189.html
Brisbane City Council's CEO offered another four years

Colin Jensen, who became chief executive in 2010, will stay on at the council until 2024.

27 May 06:06 The Age 7967730562695126648.html
AP EXPLAINS: Why is China pushing Hong Kong security law

BEIJING — China is taking matters into its own hands after last year’s tumultuous anti-government protests in Hong Kong that often descended into tear gas-filled clashes.

27 May 06:01 680News 8014034333890716046.html
Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at US pharmacies, drugmakers

US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.

27 May 06:19 Bdnews24 8119004128788859530.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

27 May 06:25 Bdnews24 8119004128892139476.html
White woman fired from job after calling cops over black man in NY Central Park

Denouncing "racism of any kind," a global investment firm has fired a white woman after a viral video showed her calling police to say she felt threatened by an African-American man who asked her politely to leash her dog in New York's Central Park.

27 May 06:45 Bdnews24 8119004129081868350.html
Nokia Shuts Plant in Tamil Nadu After 42 Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday, after some employees tested positive for COVID-19.

27 May 06:50 The Hans India 817019415118118370.html
House Republicans sue Pelosi to block voter proxy amid pandemic

May 27 (UPI) -- Nearly two dozens Republicans have sued House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seeking to block the House of Representatives from proxy voting, a measure instituted by Democrats to allow congressmen to vote remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 06:32 UPI 8257973864407663762.html
Police break up bank holiday party at Tory MP Rob Roberts's house

Two visitors were asked to leave the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in north Wales, and balloons and banners were seen outside.

27 May 06:01 birminghammail 8288260685929377593.html
Shooting in South LA leaves 5 wounded, authorities say

The L.A. County Fire Department says five people were shot in the South L.A. neighborhood of Athens.

27 May 06:42 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010439766078437.html
Lost hikers found alive after 18 days in New Zealand forest

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two New Zealand hikers survived for more than 18 days in a densely-forested national park before being found alive on Wednesday, rescue officials said.

27 May 06:09 Reuters 8334514180615847139.html
Australia drops probe of journalist over use of classified documents

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian police have dropped their investigation of a News Corp journalist over the disclosure of a national security document in 2018, citing a lack of evidence.

27 May 06:21 Reuters 8334514180740774190.html
Bulgaria to reopen restaurants, bars and cafes on June 1

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen at full capacity on Monday as the Balkan country further eased restrictions imposed in mid-March to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

27 May 06:11 Reuters 8334514181266320667.html
French consortium steps up plans for saliva-based COVID-19 screening test

PARIS (Reuters) - A French consortium said on Wednesday that it was stepping up its previously announced plans for a saliva-based screening test to detect COVID-19, by joining up with medical laboratory and diagnostics group INOVIE.

27 May 06:08 Reuters 8334514181837723565.html
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.

27 May 06:45 Fox 4 8372747776732998130.html
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school. The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus…

27 May 06:00 Japan Today 8582716287301037836.html
Truth About Reports of Rachel Ruto Fleeing From Karen Home

Further, the power couple had held special prayers for the Covid-19 pandemic at their Karen Home before...

27 May 06:55 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153658595331.html
Girls Stuck in Empty School After Uhuru's Closure Order

President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered schools to be shut down after the first Coronavirus case was reported in Kenya in March 2020...

27 May 06:56 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154563285854.html
Maharashtra government asks CID to re-investigate suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami

Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced the investigation into the deaths of 53-year-old interior designer Anvay Naik and his mother Kumud Naik in 2018.

27 May 06:07 Scroll.in 8669301692095528515.html
Assam SLPRB invites applications for 1081 vacancies for Forest Department

The application process for the recruitment drive will go on until June 25th, 2020 at the official Assam SLPRB website.

27 May 06:55 Scroll.in 8669301693711737735.html
Proposed Bill Would Ban Microtargeting of Political Advertisements

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Internet-based advertising has been a boon for both political campaigns and disinformation campaigns, which love to take advantage of the ability to slice and dice the electorate into incredibly tiny and carefully targeted segments for their mes...

27 May 06:50 politics.slashdot.org 8920919027796098252.html
Happy Birthday Nitin Gadkari: 5 things to know about the Union Minister

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, turns 63 today.

27 May 06:22 Free Press Journal 9080771787636261838.html
'Move On', British Government Says Following Outrage Over PM Adviser Dominic Cummings

Earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide, Dominic Cummings, his wife and their child traveled 260 miles from London to the northeastern city of Durham in late...

27 May 06:54 Sputniknews 967333867698024833.html
Police Break Up Illegal Gathering at Conservative MP's House – Reports

Police officers enforcing a national lockdown broke up an illegal 40th birthday party at the house of Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn in North Wales, according to the Evening...

27 May 06:49 Sputniknews 967333869307662328.html
How Australia is Balancing Between Economic Reliance on China and Total Strategic Dependence on US

Following in the footsteps of Washington, Australia is ramping up tensions with Beijing despite its huge economic dependence on China, say Professor Alexander Gillespie...

27 May 06:00 Sputniknews 967333869631177866.html
What has Prince Andrew said about meeting Virginia Giuffre?

The case comes under the spotlight again in a new Netflix documentary.

27 May 06:30 Metro 970161748892882938.html
Authorities yet to find cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA aircraft

Flight data record­er has been recove­red by offici­als

27 May 07:07 The Express Tribune 1105816787544686673.html
Jawaharlal Nehru's Death Anniversary: 10 quotes, messages by India's first Prime Minister; PM Modi pays tribute

Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Inspirational quotes, messages; PM Narendra Modi this morning paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 56th death anniversary 

27 May 07:08 Business Today 1145527431394273873.html
Locusts spare Delhi for now, but threat continues

The current trajectory of locust movement from Rajasthan is towards Madhya Pradesh and going further southwards towards Maharashtra. The Locust Control Office has been fighting the locust challenge for more than two weeks now

27 May 07:56 Business Today 1145527432037948811.html
India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had severe lockdown: Swedish health expert to Rahul Gandhi

Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, on Wednesday claimed that India will ruin its economy very quickly if it had a severe lockdown.

27 May 07:51 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192041566684.html
Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in Tablighi Jamaat case

Delhi Police will file 15 charge-sheets against 294 foreign nationals, in Saket court today, in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Nizamuddin area, police officials said on Wednesday.

27 May 07:21 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192545892628.html
Japanese Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Kyoto Animation Attack

Shinji Aoba, 42, was detained in the immediate aftermath of the arson attack, but local police had to wait more than 10 months to formally arrest him, as he was too badly burned to sustain questioning.

27 May 07:18 The Hollywood Reporter 121801342675933278.html
Trump Pledges Social Media Crackdown, D.C. Circuit Offers Its Version of Subtweet

A conservative group alleging its political viewpoints have been suppressed on Twitter and other platforms gets an interestingly-timed judgment.

27 May 07:18 The Hollywood Reporter 121801344693072786.html
Germany clamps down on SINGING over coronavirus fears: Choirs are silenced and hymns banned at church services after warnings that it spreads infectious droplets

The 'increased production of potentially infectious droplets' involved in singing mean that choirs are facing a longer shutdown (pictured, worshippers at Berlin Cathedral this month).

27 May 07:32 Mail Online 124328111562599267.html
Almost 750,000 drivers had motors MOT'd in April despite lockdown and six-month test exemption during pandemic, DVSA reveals

Motorists were urged to not use their cars as part of stricter lockdown rules in April, with only front-line and essential workers allowed to continue driving and have vehicles MOT tested.

27 May 07:00 Mail Online 124328111944278723.html
Robert Jenrick says the Government will NOT review lockdown fines issued to people travelling for childcare reasons less than 24 hours after Matt Hancock said he would consider it in wake of Dominic Cummings row

Robert Jenrick today confirmed the Government will not review lockdown fines issued to parents travelling for childcare reasons.

27 May 07:32 Mail Online 124328111957700788.html
Halfords to reopen 53 stores after physical-distancing trial

Customers allowed in store for first time since UK coronavirus lockdown started on 23 March

27 May 07:51 the Guardian 1491978794823568949.html
Pak air crash: Airbus experts begin probe, inspect runway, traffic control

The team of experts from an Airbus facility in the French city of Toulouse reached Pakistan on Monday to carry out an independent probe into Friday's mishap

27 May 07:24 Business-Standard 1502508925071370925.html
Nokia shuts factory in Tamil Nadu after 42 test positive for COVID-19

Earlier this month, Nokia shut down its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, India. The company made the move after employees tested positive for the Coronavirus infection. While the official numbers weren’t given out, a source close to the situation claimed that the infected number of people reached 42. Back when the COVID-19 cases had initially …

27 May 07:42 Gizmochina 1751854815947098652.html
Hundreds more Taliban prisoners freed on last day of Afghan truce

Afghanistan authorities say they released about 900 Taliban prisoners across the country, approximately 600 of them from the notorious Bagram jail near Kabul

27 May 07:21 Rappler 1882105642433487392.html
Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron calls for domestic workers pay

'Roma' director Alfonso Cuaron backs calls to ensure thousands of domestic workers laid off during the pandemic to continue to be paid by their employers

27 May 07:02 Rappler 1882105643379512836.html
How the coronavirus lockdown has accelerated the challenges for our town centres

As part of our series linked to the Passionate People, Passionate Places campaign, we look at the problems facing town and city centres on lockdown

27 May 07:15 ChronicleLive 1984146901981909018.html
Congress moves Supreme Court on plight of migrant labourers

Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking to intervene in the matter in which it has taken cognisance of the 'unfortunate and miserable' plight of migrant labourers who have been stranded across the country due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

27 May 07:35 Oneindia 2023829370666237441.html
Coronavirus outbreak: CM Chouhan claims doubling rate of COVID-19 cases stands at 21 days

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in the state was at 21 days, which is better than the national average.

27 May 07:58 Oneindia 2023829372290700489.html
COVID-19: Kuwait debates ecological impact of coronavirus

Coronavirus crisis results in cuts in harmful emissions

27 May 07:30 Gulf News 2086521544364292336.html
Hotel owner Accor cuts 800 jobs in Middle East and Africa

Positive signs are starting to appear in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, says CEO

27 May 07:52 Gulf News 2086521544691261639.html
In the UK, Johnson reaps what he sowed

Johnson and Cummings have taken a battering ram to Britain’s bonds of social solidarity

27 May 07:08 Gulf News 2086521545253358682.html
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC

However, air travellers were not risk-free specially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic

27 May 07:02 Gulf News 2086521545665968372.html
Nigerians lucky to have President like Buhari – Femi Adesina

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has said that Nigerians are lucky to have a leader like the president. He made the statement while dismissing attempts to pitch him

27 May 07:14 LailasNews.com 2090029849867982292.html
Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Army of continued illegal detention of children in Northeast

FOR children fleeing from Boko Haram attacks in northeast Nigeria, their struggle for survival suffers setbacks from arbitrary detention

27 May 07:44 The ICIR 2244788520219512914.html
How one year's HSC results can help a whole school

Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.

27 May 07:55 Brisbane Times 2314609338196260081.html
Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park

Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.

27 May 07:53 Brisbane Times 2314609338818066649.html
Another two Grow Super staff stood aside amid Dally M scandal

Two staff at Grow Super have been stood aside amid a police probe into a betting plunge on the Dally M.

27 May 07:59 Brisbane Times 2314609340160146731.html
$100m Redfern station upgrade to start later this year

The upgrade to the southern end of one of Sydney's busiest train stations will be completed about a year later than originally planned.

27 May 07:26 Brisbane Times 2314609340172997773.html
Oscars Change Rules to Streamline Board of Governors Election

Instead of a runoff election in each branch, the preferential system will be used to determine winners after a single round of voting

27 May 07:31 TheWrap 2361432281335223618.html
Three killed in Lagos-Ibadan road crashes - The Nation Nigeria

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun said that three persons died while 14 others sustained injuries in two separate crashes along Lagos-Ibadan

27 May 07:15 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900386310910.html
Ebonyi lawmaker’s brother found dead in car booth

A middle-aged man has been found dead in the booth of his car on the busy Abakaliki/Afikpo Expressway in Ebonyi State. The man ...

27 May 07:50 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900617344742.html
Minister forfeits salary to aid inmates release - The Nation Nigeria

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has forfeited her May salary to secure the release of five inmates who could not pay

27 May 07:35 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445902055144160.html
Kathy Griffin Suggests Donald Trump Should Get Injected With A Syringe Filled With Nothing But Air And Is In Hot Water Again!

Kathy Griffin is in hot water for the same reason once again! As you may know, the comedian was infamously involved in a scandal involving a severed

27 May 07:54 Celebrity Insider 265863476891734060.html
MAI to fly its fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon on May 29

Myanmar Airways International (MIA) is flying relief flights to evacuate its citizens in foreign countries and now it is planning the fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon for Myanmar citizens over the world, sources said.

27 May 07:45 Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd 2672168648643931525.html
Journalist Dies In Eastlea Freak Accident After Scuffle With Lady Friend… More Details Emerge

Journalist Dies In Eastlea After Scuffle With Lady Friend...Details Emerge. Journalist and PR officer Augustine Dalubuhle Moyo has died.

27 May 07:00 iHarare News 2755902708179521327.html
CID to re-examine 2018 abetment to suicide case against Arnab: Deshmukh

“Adnya Naik had complained to me that #AlibaugPolice had not investigated non-payment of dues from #ArnabGoswami's @republic which drove her entrepreneur father & grandmom to suicide in May 2018," he tweeted.

27 May 07:48 The Indian Express 2885715103778080601.html
In Delhi, only 8 Covid ICU beds vacant in 7 private hospitals

To add to its bed strength, the Delhi government recently asked 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20% of their existing strength for Covid patients.

27 May 07:00 The Indian Express 2885715103928305946.html
4 new Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh’s Bapu Dham Colony

All people are contacts of patients who have already been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.

27 May 07:31 The Indian Express 2885715104239662432.html
Maharashtra: Man offers vegetables for free to poor during lockdown

Some look at it with curious eyes, while others appreciate the gesture of the vendor to offer vegetables for free at a time when many people are facing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.

27 May 07:10 The Indian Express 2885715104530420211.html
Virus heightens health risks associated with heatwaves, warns UN

WMO spokesperson Clare Nullis Kapp said, “India is experiencing a heatwave, and this is at the same time as India is relaxing the lockdown measures."

27 May 07:22 The Indian Express 2885715104885659470.html
India underlines faith in HCQ: drug’s benefits outweigh risks

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Vaccine: There is enough experience in the country of using HCQ, and sufficient data from observational and case control studies to warrant its use, the government said.

27 May 07:00 The Indian Express 2885715104925157467.html
Chinese team summits Everest amid bid to remeasure peak

A 53-member team from Chinas Ministry of National Resources has been conducting scientific work on Everest since early March.

27 May 07:32 The Indian Express 2885715105070534658.html
Copying, cheating in exam like plague and pandemic, can ruin education system: HC

The student, in her plea, had said she appeared in all the exams, but in the 'International Trade' exam held on December 3, 2019, she got late due to traffic and inadvertently carried some notes in her stationery pouch.

27 May 07:40 The Indian Express 2885715105319310833.html
Confusion still prevails, 357 passengers arrive in Chandigarh

A total of 357 domestic passengers arrived at the airport on different flights and 257 passengers departed from the airport till 6 pm.

27 May 07:05 The Indian Express 2885715105358194336.html
Telangana HC asks govt to ramp up testing, submit report

"Not testing in large numbers is almost like inviting the Trojan horse. Why is the Telangana government under testing? Financial constraints cannot be cited as a reason as human lives are most important," the bench noted.

27 May 07:24 The Indian Express 2885715105536343000.html
Humanitarian aid projects in Yemen ‘reaching a breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic: UN body

The World Food Programme on Tuesday said it needs $870 million to provide badly needed assistance to millions of Yemenis over the next six months. International donors had slashed funding earlier this year in response to obstruction by the Houthi rebels, leaving a major shortfall.

27 May 07:42 The Indian Express 2885715105724287832.html
PAS urges PKR not to contest in Chini by-election

KOTA BARU, May 27 — PAS has urged the opposition, especially Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), not to contest in the Chini state by-election scheduled to be held on July 4. PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said that apart from the opposition would find it difficult to win the seat, it...

27 May 07:59 Malaymail 302165934462977721.html
Ismail Sabri orders private business owners to strictly follow MOH’s guidelines in sanitising premises

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Private business owners carrying out sanitisation efforts at their premises before resuming operations must strictly adhere to guidelines issued by the Health Ministry in terms of the disinfectant and chemicals used, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today. Ismail Sabri...

27 May 07:53 Malaymail 302165935035862735.html
New Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid says lack of exposure to film and TV industry not a hindrance

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Zakaria Abdul Hamid said his lack of exposure to the industry is no obstacle to handling the responsibility that he has been entrusted with. He said although he did not have any background in the...

27 May 07:47 Malaymail 302165935670832317.html
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19

SEOUL, May 27 — Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said today. The symptoms of “Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children” (MIS-C) are...

27 May 07:37 Malaymail 302165935772713005.html
US DOJ closing insider trading probes into three senators, reports WSJ

WASHINGTON, May 27 — The US Department of Justice is closing probes into three US senators over stock trades made shortly before the coronavirus market turmoil, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday, citing people familiar with the matter. The three senators include Republicans Kelly...

27 May 07:27 Malaymail 302165936056107824.html
Public must obtain CAAM clearance to fly drones during CMCO, says senior minister

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Members of the public who wish to fly a drone during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period must first apply and obtain a permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said...

27 May 07:45 Malaymail 302165936315185942.html
EXCLUSIVE -- Dinesh D'Souza: The Specter of Socialism

There is a socialist temptation ... and we need an effective battle plan to finally and ultimately defeat the socialists.

27 May 07:01 Breitbart 3148363492747832626.html
B-Club, Kiza Lounge To Remain Shut After Court Declined To Suspend Order Revocking Permits

Four popular nightclubs in Nairobi's posh estate of Kilimani will remain shut after a court declined to issue an order reopening them pending hearing and determination of an appeal challenging revocat

27 May 07:34 KahawaTungu 3304128543302599355.html
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.

27 May 07:38 Shropshire Star 3480199991614191822.html
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.

27 May 07:12 Shropshire Star 3480199991877586133.html
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

27 May 07:20 Shropshire Star 3480199992027373278.html
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.

27 May 07:56 Shropshire Star 3480199993056028045.html
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.

27 May 07:56 Shropshire Star 3480199993148193044.html
Rector, lecturer trade words over alleged plagiarism

Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo A senior academic staff member in Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Mr Matthew Omolade, has threatened a legal action against the Rector of the institution, Dr Adekolawo...

27 May 07:33 Punch Newspapers 3524240994405907411.html
Hong Kong high school students go back to class

Hong Kong public high school students began attending classes on Wednesday, part of a phased reopening after the financial hub successfully tackled its coronavirus outbreak. Hundreds of secondar...

27 May 07:00 Punch Newspapers 3524240994861372837.html
Church reopening: CAN holds virtual meeting today

Our Reporters The Christian Association of Nigeria would hold a virtual meeting with Christian leaders on Wednesday to review guidelines, which would prevent the spread of COVID-19 in churches a...

27 May 07:45 Punch Newspapers 3524240994946473250.html
Three dead, 14 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crashes

Daud Olatunji, Abeokuta Three persons lost their lives, while 14 others sustained varying degrees of injury in two separate crashes on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The two crashes, which occurred...

27 May 07:11 Punch Newspapers 3524240995978872410.html
Myer Ballarat shoppers evacuated onto Sturt Street

Ballarat's Myer store has been evacuated on its first day back since the end of March.

27 May 07:26 The Courier 3604583735338075256.html
The seat is too low - Senator Cherargei rejects Senate job

Murkomen did not decline Cherargei's former seat, adding fuel to reports that the Nandi Senator betrayed Ruto

27 May 07:31 Pulse Live 3606876836224013851.html
It's a girl! Cops deliver baby at Gauteng police station

The pregnant woman accompanied her husband to the Putfontein police station in Benoni when she started having labour pains.

27 May 07:30 News24 3752801377072730927.html
It takes most foreign-trained doctors months to register in SA. How did Cuban health workers do it in 3 days?

The Health Professions Council of South Africa was supposed to have reviewed the curriculum of some international medical schools to help foreign-trained doctors register faster in the country. Two years later, there is still no list and some doctors are sitting idle amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

27 May 07:07 News24 3752801378634910781.html
Video on Sani Abacha isolation centre aimed at discrediting COVID-19 fight - Ganduje

A statement signed by the commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba, said there was no iota of truth in whatever the video clips attempted to portray.

27 May 07:57 Legit 3764253649666365248.html
The vicious fight over the human cost of lockdown

The unexpectedly low COVID-19 death toll has triggered bitter, and public, arguments among Australia's top university economists.

27 May 07:23 Australian Financial Review 3974284487745977717.html
Queensland man becomes Australia's first Millennial to die from virus

The partner of a man who had not been tested for COVID-19 before his death is now unwell.

27 May 07:19 Australian Financial Review 3974284488324723272.html
India and China Move In More Troops as Border Tensions Rise

India has moved additional troops along its northern border as it prepares for an extended conflict with neighbor China, after several rounds of talks failed to ease tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.

27 May 07:51 Bloomberg.com 4032480122464181162.html
Mixed reaction from spiritual leaders to relaxed rules for religious gatherings

Religious leaders are aware of the dangers - 'we don't want our churches to be gateways to the grave,' said one.

27 May 07:45 The Citizen 410802302262642343.html
Kaduvetti Guru’s family members attacked

Family members of former president of Vanniyar Sangam and leader of PMK Kaduvetti Guru were attacked last night. Continue Reading →

27 May 07:22 News Today 4115950001163938020.html
Big problems await small screen shootings

The State government recently gave permission to begin shoot for television serials with restrictions that included only 20 persons at the spot. Continue Reading →

27 May 07:33 News Today 4115950001322829104.html
TN inks mega investment pacts worth Rs 15,000 crore

Tamilnadu today signed MoUs with multiple companies which are keen to invest in the State. Continue Reading →

27 May 07:07 News Today 4115950001388641784.html
5.31 lakh persons arrested for not following rules

As many as 5,36,792 persons were arrested for defying norms of social distancing in the State. Continue Reading →

27 May 07:26 News Today 4115950001835416705.html
Call for all Fife children under five to be offered additional funded year at nursery

A Fife councillor has called for all children under five to be offered an additional year of funded nursery provision.

27 May 07:39 The Courier 4275302767273432506.html
Fife cousins who started nursery together separated by new allocations process

‘Inseparable’ cousins face being parted as only one has been allocated a space to return to their nursery.

27 May 07:38 The Courier 4275302768025613061.html
Parents thank council for postponing Abernyte school closure

Abernyte Primary School's parent council have thanked council bosses for keeping their school open for at least another year.

27 May 07:41 The Courier 4275302768178477193.html
Dundee man jailed after Valium-fuelled joyride

An infidelity caused a man to steal three cars and speed away from police while under the influence of drugs.

27 May 07:30 The Courier 4275302768296971993.html
Himachal Congress leader, 3 councillors booked for obstructing cremation of coronavirus patient

The Congress leader has been identified as Mandi district chief of Mahila Congress Suman Chaudhary who along with three councillors and 16 others have been booked under various sections of IPC and Epidemic Disease Act.

27 May 07:21 India Today 4286117813337031997.html
China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference

China’s Foreign Ministry: Will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference more to come ....

27 May 07:33 FXStreet 4480975639482783291.html
WHO halts Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 trial over safety concerns

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has taken a toll on 188 countries and territories across the globe. With the increasing number of confirmed cases, scientists race to develop treatments and vaccines to fight the novel coronavirus.

27 May 07:00 News-Medical.net 4522523030408383777.html
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest

A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.

27 May 07:10 Digital Journal 4566489171867899421.html
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.

27 May 07:10 Digital Journal 4566489172398408984.html
Karnataka to open temples, mosques and churches after May 31: CM Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after May 31.

27 May 07:10 Bangalore Mirror 4632149710049562991.html
COVID-19: At 0.46 per cent, Odisha's fatality rate among lowest in India

The recovery rate was also high at 48.25 per cent while the India average was 41.61 per cent. As many as 732 patients have recovered in the State so far. 

27 May 07:52 The New Indian Express 4718288653319956958.html
Parts of north and southeast Delhi declared as new containment zones

Parts of north and southeast Delhi have been declared as containment zones after around a dozen Covid-19 cases were detected in the last two days, officials said on Tuesday.

27 May 07:09 The New Indian Express 4718288653757551056.html
Photo of the Day: Stamps mark Taiwan's coronavirus fight

Taiwan's Chunghwa Post releases coronavirus prevention stamps

27 May 07:43 Taiwan News 4737573345409824450.html
Residents who beat gas power station now 'urging support' for energy firm's Plan B

"We are urging everyone to support the planning application"

27 May 07:00 BristolLive 4740742016103196187.html
IGNOU extends date of submitting assignments for term-end exams till 15 June, tests likely to be conducted in July

The student evaluation division of the university released a notice on 22 May (Friday) stating that the students can submit the assignments online for all Academic Programmes of IGNOU for the TEE, June 2020 till 15 June.

27 May 07:42 Firstpost 4760741713062057299.html
Pani Puri Stall Reopens In Delhi's Chawri Bazar Amid Lockdown4

After the Centre allowed some relaxations in the fourth phase of the ongoing nation-wide lockdown to tackle the spread of coronavirus, street food was seen being sold by a vendor in Delhi's Chawri Bazar area.

27 May 07:00 NDTV.com 5090057681406199176.html
"Severe Curbs Can Cause More Deaths Than Virus": Expert To Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has been attacking the government over adversities being faced by lakhs amid coronavirus lockdown, today discussed several burning issues linked to the pandemic with two health experts - Professor Ashish Jha from Harvard University and Professor Johan Giesecke of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

27 May 07:00 NDTV.com 5090057682521709914.html
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the 'new normal', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - As the UK eases restrictions for estate transactions, participants must navigate a new world of PPE and social distancing during the process.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 07:46 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757324561147.html
Global Jewish leaders meet in videoconference to address community needs after coronavirus - Jewish World

Jewish Agency and Israeli Diaspora Ministry host online roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders from around the world on the coronavirus.

27 May 07:23 Israel National News 5374683669430233250.html
Buenos Aires: Jewish bride, groom and rabbi arrested at wedding - Foreign Affairs

Eight people, including the bride, groom, and officiating rabbi, arrested at Jewish wedding in Argentina.

27 May 07:06 Israel National News 5374683670224912449.html
Twitter labels Trump tweets with a fact check for the first time

Twitter for the first time put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump. Twitter highlighted two of Trump's tweets on Tuesday that falsely claimed mail-in ballots

27 May 07:07 TechGenyz 5378425016508206382.html
Buhari never ceded power to Abba Kyari, nor cancel 'his' appointments - Presidency

When he was alive, Mr Kyari was accused by several officials including the First Lady Aisha Buhari and National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno of

27 May 07:33 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299980400681.html
Cops close two major Scots bridges amid 'ongoing incident'

The Clackmananshire Bridge and the nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions

27 May 07:51 dailyrecord 552235479122098218.html
Yob spat at nurses in Paisley's Royal Alexandra Hospital after refusing to wear a mask

He was at the A&E department when he caused a disturbance

27 May 07:35 dailyrecord 552235480004984003.html
Supervisor in court for three security guards' murder

Ofentse Monaledi, a security guard, left home on the morning of April 2 to confront his employer over non-payment.

27 May 07:21 SowetanLIVE 5541808689746769725.html
EcoCash court bid hits brickwall

The High Court has dismissed Econet Zimbabwe's mobile money platform, EcoCash's application which sought to interdict the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from su...

27 May 07:55 Bulawayo24 News 5565663539433392475.html
Mnangagwa told to form a GNU by Zanu-PF stalwart

Former Cabinet minister Tshinga Dube has called on Emmerson Mnangagwa to form a government of national unity with the opposition to end the country's challenges...

27 May 07:41 Bulawayo24 News 5565663539796363409.html
Twitter places fact-check notification on Trump tweet about mail-in ballots

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning readers his ...

27 May 07:18 CNA 5644198862672872722.html
California eases coronavirus restrictions

SACRAMENTO: California, the most populous US state, took another step on Tuesday (May 26) toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the ...

27 May 07:02 CNA 5644198863307042621.html
Germany extends COVID-19 distancing rules to end of June

Germany has extended social distancing rules aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus epidemic to June 29, Chancellor Angela Merkel's ...

27 May 07:36 CNA 5644198863569751568.html
More testing as aged-care staff get coronavirus

Staff and residents at an aged care centre in Melbourne's inner east are undergoing further testing for COVID-19 after two workers at the facility contracted the virus.

27 May 07:44 The New Daily 5848147787233073728.html
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans in Hong Kong before legislators later debate a bill criminalising abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

27 May 07:19 independent 5894610846195369279.html
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the 'new normal'

As the UK eases restrictions for estate transactions, participants must navigate a new world of PPE and social distancing during the process.

27 May 07:46 Business Insider 6060062401093319419.html
Bengaluru: Sex work goes online as new norms ban touch

The new normal post the Covid-19 outbreak has hit commercial sex workers in Bengaluru, with most clients preferring to stay away from them fearing phy

27 May 07:19 The Times of India 6060938663042768246.html
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days

China News: In Wuhan, medical workers armed with coronavirus test swabs scoured construction sites and markets to look for itinerant workers while others made hou

27 May 07:51 The Times of India 6060938663361576308.html
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.

27 May 07:13 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773959167189.html
Details expected soon on reopening of schools

DAILY calls between head teachers, the Education Department and teaching unions are continuing during this week’s scheduled half-term break in a bid to identify a way of safely reopening schools in June.

27 May 07:36 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774437116636.html
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.

27 May 07:58 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775137609101.html
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.

27 May 07:58 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775229774100.html
SpaceX to launch astronauts

A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit today, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.

27 May 07:30 Castanet 616068602785730653.html
Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings

With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.

27 May 07:35 ArchDaily 6219750955628065559.html
Refugee Camps: From Temporary Settlements to Permanent Dwellings

With more than 70 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and nearly 25.9 million refugees, the time has come to reconsider the traditional camp approach.

27 May 07:35 ArchDaily 6219750956109485738.html
Family of Irish teenager who fell to his death in Australia ask for candles to be lit in his memory

Cian English (19) died while trying to flee a group of armed robbers, police have alleged

27 May 07:08 TheJournal.ie 6446904417410958063.html
South African Airways aims to resume domestic flights in mid-June

SAA, which is under a form of bankruptcy protection, suspended all commercial passenger flights in late March, when the government imposed one of the strictest lockdowns on the African continent.

27 May 07:00 Africanews 6630243979728138117.html
South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.

27 May 07:06 Aljazeera 6642629763789676379.html
After Rajasthan, Are Locusts Heading To Delhi? Here's What We Know

Can locusts harm humans? How big are swarms? Your questions answered.

27 May 07:54 HUFFPOST 6665507018262310742.html
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of arrested black man

To the general American public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a shirtless black man prone on the street, crying ou

27 May 07:09 The Japan Times 6673764367536783652.html
Video clip claims no arrangements on ground for coronavirus patients: HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand

The man — Dharmendra Bhardwaj — has alleged in the video that “tall claims” of both the governments regarding arrangements for coronavirus patients “are far from true on the ground”

27 May 07:49 The Hindu 6679535024714774175.html
Coronavirus: Pune reports 49 new cases over 12 hours

The district’s cumulative case tally, including deaths and recoveries, reached 6,529, said authorities

27 May 07:20 The Hindu 6679535024723045571.html
Friday to mark proud moment in Kaleswaram project

CM to unveil lifting of Godavari waters to highest point of Kondapochamma Sagar

27 May 07:08 The Hindu 6679535025874127223.html
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark

The authorities have so far conducted 499,399 coronavirus tests, including 8,491 in the last 24 hours, the ministry said.

27 May 07:17 The Hindu 6679535026190847200.html
Newsnight's Emily Maitlis issues blistering attack on government over Dominic Cummings row

The BBC host summed up the 'fury, contempt and anguish' expressed by the public over Boris Johnson's top aide, saying the country is shocked that the Prime Minister can't see that Mr Cummings broke the rules

27 May 07:12 mirror 675785260359334347.html
Woman with Covid-19 symptoms collapses in B&M but customers told to 'keep queuing'

Staff at the B&M in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, have claimed the store also wasn't properly cleaned after the woman was overheard telling paramedics she had coronavirus symptoms

27 May 07:50 mirror 675785260688362889.html
Move on! Government tells public to stop being outraged about Dominic Cummings

Housing minister Robert Jenrick risked further intensifying the row over Boris Johnson's top aide by suggesting the anger had gone on too long because Mr Cummings' behaviour was "reasonable"

27 May 07:38 mirror 675785260769599027.html
Houdini dead: Canadian rapper dies at 21 after being gunned down in Toronto shooting

Up and coming hip-hop star Houdini died after a fatal ambush in the Canadian city on Tuesday. Two others were injured in the attack but are expected to recover

27 May 07:03 mirror 675785261150658700.html
The Apprentice's Daniel Elahi's product ads banned for claiming they'd cure coronavirus

Daniel Elahi has had three adverts for his Revival Shots rehydration sachets banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as they implied they'd boost immunity and help cure COVID-19

27 May 07:42 mirror 675785261274332364.html
Peter Andre responds to Katie Price split heartache by announcing baby plans

Katie Price opened up about her agony over her split from first husband Peter Andre as he announced plans to start trying for another baby with wife Emily

27 May 07:33 mirror 675785261675640164.html
During corona, overseas students prefer to be in Israel

With colleges worldwide worried about falling admissions due to Covid-19, Israeli universities have seen a heartening uptick in international interest.

27 May 07:32 Israel21c 6799675525422807520.html
Police rule out charging News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst

The political editor's home was raided last year as part of an investigation into leaked government documents.

27 May 07:11 WAtoday 6806590900675952134.html
Twitter calls out US President Donald Trump, he responds

Twitter had on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by Trump.

27 May 07:34 Hindustan Times 696565557181797364.html
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper balls at protesters

Scores stopped and searched as lawmakers debate proposed law on Chinese national anthem

27 May 07:18 Ft 707176889512047736.html
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal. An outbreak at a warehouse of e-commerce firm Coupang in Bucheon, west of Seoul, has seen 36 cases so far, the KCDC added.

27 May 07:01 Yahoo 7097669637080771378.html
If Trump Moves RNC, ‘Our Whole Future Is Gone’

President Donald Trump’s threat to pull the Republican National Convention from Charlotte, North Carolina is gut wrenching for Ayman Abusamak. The president of A Step Above Limousine in Charlotte is counting on the GOP mega event to boost his business after the coronavirus pandemic wounded his fleet

27 May 07:58 Yahoo 7097669637558366466.html
Anti-Lockdown Protesters Now Calling for Dems to Die

As the head of Cowboys for Trump, Couy Griffin has led pro-Trump horse rides through Washington, D.C., and posed for a photo in the White House with Donald Trump. He’s a superfan of the president and on May 17, he made the case that Democrats should die.“I’ve come to a place where I’ve come to a conclusion

27 May 07:36 Yahoo 7097669637963882841.html
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days. Speaking to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, an ally, by video

27 May 07:44 Yahoo 7097669638197389059.html
Bihar Minister Courts Controversy As He Flouts Social Distancing Norms While Honouring 'Bicycle Girl'

She has caught the world's attention after she bicycled her injured father 1,200 km to reach her native village from Gurugram more than a week ago.

27 May 07:15 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084316256191.html
Yogi Prahlad Jani, Who Claimed to Survive Without Food or Water For 76 Years, Dies at 90 in Gujarat

He claimed that he had stopped taking food and water at the age of 14, and survived only on air, because the Goddess sustained him.

27 May 07:54 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084519486537.html
Trump rages at Twitter after social network fact-checks tweet

Twitter on Tuesday fact-checked tweets made by US President Donald Trump regarding mail-in ballots. In the tweets, Trump dismisses the idea that in-mail ballots...

27 May 07:57 Memeburn 7217585438268368105.html
Bad weather delays Space X launch to send two NASA astronauts to ISS

This is the first time a private company launches a manned flight to the International Space Station

27 May 07:20 euronews 7318238121620189314.html
Boris Johnson urged to take responsibility over Dominic Cummings controversy

Labour’s Lisa Nandy said the Prime Minister must account for why the trip made by Mr Cummings from London to Durham was ‘unique’.

27 May 07:38 Express & Star 7324224459160369358.html
Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.

27 May 07:12 Express & Star 7324224459423763669.html
Protesters gather in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated

Police raised flags warning protesters to disperse as dozens of people were arrested.

27 May 07:21 Express & Star 7324224459573550814.html
Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

The Rev Martin Poole raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference.

27 May 07:57 Express & Star 7324224460602205581.html
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’

Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.

27 May 07:57 Express & Star 7324224460694370580.html
House Republicans sue Pelosi to stop proxy voting during coronavirus crisis: 'dereliction of our duty'

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day ...

27 May 07:57 Fox News 7362823820394259564.html
Burundi opposition to contest polls loss

CNL officials preparing appeals, says a party lawmaker.

27 May 07:41 Daily Nation 7421817125549686573.html
Amnesty: How children who escaped Boko Haram captivity are tortured in detention

Hundreds of children who escaped from Boko Haram captivity in the north-east are being tortured by the military, Amnesty International (AI) says in a report to commemorate Children’s Day on

27 May 07:24 TheCable 7513571674446536723.html
Cong leader Rahul Gandhi calls Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray, says party stands firmly with state govt amidst COVID-19 crisis

In a phone conversation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has assured Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray that the party stands with the Maharashtra government amidst the coronavirus pandemic, and pledged full support to the state government.

27 May 07:23 DNA India 7533428661725175010.html
Music composer Pritam Chakraborty's father dies after two-year battle with Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s

His last rites were held on Sunday in Amboli.

27 May 07:03 DNA India 7533428662619588391.html
Noida Authority launches 'doctor-on-call' facility; here's how to avail

With the help of the "doctor-on-call" facility, citizens will be able to reach doctors with just a phone call.

27 May 07:53 DNA India 7533428662865481889.html
Condo Smarts: Strata must accommodate request to attend meeting

Dear Tony: What happens when an owner attempts to attend a general meeting that was issued as a proxy-only meeting for our AGM? Because our strata cannot safely social distance in our common room. . .

27 May 07:51 Times Colonist 7617512060193209954.html
Lockdown plight: Labourers who sold goats for a flight ticket will finally fly home

IndiGo has agreed to help the three to fly from Mumbai after their flight was cancelled.

27 May 07:06 The Economic Times 7653256036437810302.html
Cotton Association draws Agriculture Minister's attention to locust attack

"We request the Agriculture Minister to take appropriate steps at the earliest for controlling these locusts attacks and also to advise the concerned central and state government agencies to issue necessary guidelines to the farmers in order to protect their interest and jointly fight against this menace," said Atul S Ganatra, president, CAI.

27 May 07:10 The Economic Times 7653256036783252257.html
Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event

The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said. Earlier on Tuesday, the city police had filed 20 charge sheets against 82 foreigners.

27 May 07:55 The Economic Times 7653256037558864666.html
Doctor in SC questions Centre's new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of COVID-19 health workers

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah took the affidavit filed by doctor Arushi Jain in her pending petition on record and gave time to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to file the reply by next week.

27 May 07:22 The Economic Times 7653256037876448551.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

27 May 07:46 The Jakarta Post 7678601103704743222.html
Hong Kong legislature surrounded by riot police ahead of expected protests

Hundreds of riot police took up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight, as protests were expected on Wednesday over a bill criminalizing disrespect of China's national anthem and against plans by Beijing to impose national security laws.

27 May 07:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601103996517538.html
Hotels in Bali brace for travel-restriction relaxation, 'new normal'

The deputy chairman of the Bali Hotel General Managers Association (IHGMA), Ketut Swabawa, said it was necessary to build a thorough new normal ecosystem before travel restrictions could be relaxed.

27 May 07:33 The Jakarta Post 7678601104045420894.html
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

27 May 07:33 Deccan Chronicle 7881006362970795633.html
MVA allies firefight after Rahul's statement on Congress role in Maha government

The Congress, along with the Shiv Sena and the NCP, is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

27 May 07:57 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363981992259.html
How one year's HSC results can help a whole school

Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.

27 May 07:55 The Age 7967730561177187569.html
Bushwalkers found alive after missing for 19 days in New Zealand national park

Friends and family of Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds are "absolutely over the moon" with delight that the pair have been found safe and well.

27 May 07:53 The Age 7967730561798994137.html
Another two Grow Super staff stood aside amid Dally M scandal

Two staff at Grow Super have been stood aside amid a police probe into a betting plunge on the Dally M.

27 May 07:59 The Age 7967730563141074219.html
$100m Redfern station upgrade to start later this year

The upgrade to the southern end of one of Sydney's busiest train stations will be completed about a year later than originally planned.

27 May 07:26 The Age 7967730563153925261.html
Schools likely to re-open from July 1 in Karnataka

Karnataka Schools re-open: After announcing dates for SSLC examinations in Karnataka to be held in June

27 May 07:39 The Hans India 817019414731251458.html
TDP announces Rs 50,000 to LG Polymer victims

TDP announced Rs 50,000 for each deceased in the LG Polymers gas leak tragedy. 12 people died in this incident and all of them will get the benefit from TDP.

27 May 07:03 The Hans India 817019414915173144.html
Bike-sharing services get commuters to drive less

When bike-sharing services open in cities, more people start to commute by bicycle and take public transit, new research shows.

27 May 07:17 UPI 8257973863930850277.html
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in university admission scandal

May 27 (UPI) -- A former biotech executive from Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to paying a Georgetown tennis coach more than $50,000 in exchange for recruiting his daughter as a sports athlete to gain her admission to the prestigious school.

27 May 07:59 UPI 8257973864755517144.html
On This Day: Patent issued for Scotch tape

On May 27, 1930, Richard Gurley Drew received a patent for his adhesive tape, which was later manufactured by 3M as Scotch tape.

27 May 07:00 UPI 8257973865853359275.html
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the ‘new normal’

A shiny suit and a flashy car used to be the essential tools for estate agents, but now you are more likely to see them with hand sanitizer and a pair of latex gloves.

27 May 07:46 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883908991739.html
Australia eyes New Zealand travel 'bubble' as cases fall

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Falling numbers of active coronavirus cases in Australia and New Zealand are paving the way for the easing of travel restrictions between the two countries, health officials said on Wednesday, even as Australia recorded its youngest coronavirus death.

27 May 07:51 Reuters 8334514180077900357.html
Missile attack on Yemen army base in Marib kills seven: sources

ADEN (Reuters) - Houthi fighters in Yemen fired missiles at a military base of the Saudi-backed government in Marib province, northeast of the capital Sanaa, on Tuesday, killing seven people including relatives of the chief of staff, three military sources said.

27 May 07:49 Reuters 8334514180678655439.html
China says will act against foreign interference to Hong Kong law

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will take necessary countermeasures to foreign interference regarding the new Hong Kong security legislation being deliberated, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

27 May 07:40 Reuters 8334514181265973300.html
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19

SEOUL (Reuters) - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.

27 May 07:29 Reuters 8334514181502426109.html
'Fed up' GMB viewers DEFEND Dominic Cummings and report show to Ofcom

Good Morning Britain viewers urged the programme to 'move on'

27 May 07:53 Entertainment Daily 8392972516101925730.html
Woman sacked after viral video of her calling police on black man

A woman who reported a black man to the police after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park has been fired from her job and had her dog taken away.

27 May 07:10 LBC 8547475187306039149.html
Police arrest suspect in Kyoto Animation studio arson attack that killed 36

Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation. Kyoto police said they arrested Shinji Aoba, 42, on murder and arson allegations, 10 months after obtaining…

27 May 07:01 Japan Today 8582716285782311321.html
Koike to announce candidacy in June for Tokyo gubernatorial election

Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike will announce her candidacy around June 10 for this summer's gubernatorial election in the capital, a source familiar with the situation said Wednesday. Koike, a former defense minister, became governor in 2016 without the backing of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party. But the party…

27 May 07:03 Japan Today 8582716286598656374.html
Twitter flags Trump's tweets for misinformation and false claims for the first time

President Trump established a direct relation between mail-in ballots and rigged elections. Consequently, Twitter went on to flag those tweets as false claims, and Trump responded strongly to it.

27 May 07:02 Neowin 8633418615306156984.html
Family Narrates Brutal Murder of Kin by Police During Curfew [VIDEO]

A family narrated the brutal murder of their kin by police officers during curfew...

27 May 07:29 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153191763850.html
Uhuru to Host World Presidents in Virtual Meeting on Covid-19

President Uhuru Kenyatta is slated to host a summit involving several heads of state from multiple continents, with deliberations to...

27 May 07:10 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154064835114.html
Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people affected, over 8,000 shifted to relief camps in first wave of floods

A total of 35 relief camps and distribution centres have been opened.

27 May 07:46 Scroll.in 8669301692258664243.html
Coronavirus: Karnataka wants to reopen religious places from June 1, Yediyurappa writes to PM Modi

The chief minister said lots of permissions are needed before opening up.

27 May 07:33 Scroll.in 8669301692441740590.html
Coronavirus: Most viruses, germs don’t spread on flights, says US public health agency

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said that physical distancing is difficult on flights which may increase a passenger’s risk to Covid-19.

27 May 07:04 Scroll.in 8669301692779944632.html
Covid-19: ‘Full lockdown damaging, will have a new world after the outbreak,’ says Rahul Gandhi

The former Congress president told two public health experts that the sooner India gets out of the lockdown, the better it will be.

27 May 07:25 Scroll.in 8669301693720593297.html
Real Reason Why Landlord Killed Tenant Known As ‘Ofankor Shatta Wale’ At Ofankor In Accra Revealed

The Police seem to be making headway into the investigation of a landlord who gunned down his tenant Benjamin Otchere, 31, at Ofankor in Accra for refusing to vacate a two-bedroom apartment on Saturday, 24th May 2020,  the same day his rent expired.

27 May 07:09 GhBase.com 8689748846366845453.html
Bali Safari Park welcomes newborn baby giraffe named ‘Corona’

The Safari Park in Bali’s Gianyar regency has named their newborn baby giraffe “Corona,” after the coronavirus  “Corona’s birth went smoothly, with the medical team monitoring everything via CCTV […] The baby giraffe will be nursing...

27 May 07:24 Coconuts 8871564982470155147.html
Rise in new COVID cases attributed to Thai returnees

Health officials reported nine new COVID-19 infection cases today, the most since May 4 All involved Thai men returned from overseas who tested positive at government quarantine facilities: two from the United States, one from Qatar and six...

27 May 07:31 Coconuts 8871564983089988582.html
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

27 May 07:44 KNOE 8 News 9048639191368934260.html
For first time, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

For the first time, Twitter put a warning label under two posts by Donald Trump, prompting the US president to accuse the popular social media platform of "interfering" in the presidential election.

27 May 07:10 Free Press Journal 9080771787336875772.html
Russian Defence Contractor Reveals Dates of Airborne Missile and Cluster Glide Bomb Delivery

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The serial delivery of Russia's new Broneboyschik (armour piercer) air-launched missiles to the country's army is planned for 2021, documents for...

27 May 07:54 Sputniknews 967333869577899237.html
Twitter labels Trump tweets with fact-checking warning

Apparently, the President's tweets aren't always factually accurate

27 May 07:59 Metro 970161747695846493.html
Daily Star praised for being brilliantly funny and deadly serious at same time

The red top features a cut-out Cummings mask so you can 'do whatever the hell you want and sod everybody else'.

27 May 07:44 Metro 970161747764755788.html
Spoilers: Keegan exits in huge EastEnders twist as he leaves with Karen?

Keegan makes a huge decision in upcoming scenes, and it's one that will leave Tiffany devastated.

27 May 07:00 Metro 970161747807340485.html
Kathy Griffin sparks outrage by tweeting President Trump should 'inject air'

Thousands have called for the Secret Service to investigate the comedian.

27 May 07:55 Metro 970161748273754874.html
Boris to face just 20 minutes of MPs' questions about Dominic Cummings

The Prime Minister will appear before the Commons Liaison Committee today.

27 May 07:15 Metro 970161748940439024.html
Coronavirus news live - 209 dead and care worker accused of 'spreading germs'

Here, we bring you the live updates on the latest news, developments and guidance on the Covid-19 pandemic.

27 May 07:29 Metro 970161749112851267.html
Covid-19 update: 9 additional deaths and 37 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland

A further nine people have passed away from Covid-19 in Ireland according to the latest data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. There have now been a total 1,615 Covid-19 related deaths i...

27 May 08:59 TipperaryLive 1097599578336945614.html
Covid-19: 7 new cases in China, 19 in South Korea

Overal­l count since the countr­y's first case on Januar­y 25 is now up to 11,275, includ­ing 269 deaths­

27 May 08:16 The Express Tribune 1105816787517210941.html
Brazil reports over 1,000 virus deaths, 16,000 cases

Total case count in world's second worst-hit countr­y crosse­s 390,000, death toll nears 25,000

27 May 08:16 The Express Tribune 1105816787882963808.html
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to Covid-19

The sympto­ms of MIS-C are simila­r to toxic shock and Kawasa­ki diseas­e

27 May 08:59 The Express Tribune 1105816787891095489.html
LCA Tejas joins IAF 18 Squadron today; Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter

LCA Tejas IAF(Indian Air Force) News: All you need to know about the newly inducted combat aircraft Tejas. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter jet Tejas in his first solo sortie as IAF chief

27 May 08:57 Business Today 1145527431909273382.html
The first batch of Sri Lankans leaves Doha in special repatriation flight

The first batch of Sri Lankans departed from Doha as part of a repatriation drive by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar, yesterday.  A total of 275 were onboard Srilankan Airlines flight UL 218 departed from Hamad International Airport.

27 May 08:21 The Peninsula 1202843881291279545.html
Don’t panic but stay safe, says doctor who recovered from COVID-19

People should not panic but follow the precautionary measure by the government to limit the spread of COVID-19, says doctor who recovered from virus in Qatar.

27 May 08:55 The Peninsula 1202843881519233471.html
Maharashtra: Amid reports of rift in Thackeray-led MVA, Speaker says no 'emergency' or 'political situation' in state

With as many as 54,758 positive cases of COVID-19, Maharashtra is currently is the worst coronavirus affected state in the country.

27 May 08:06 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192563224391.html
E-pass not required for travellers moving in/out of Mumbai airport

Following the Maharashtra government's decision to resume operation of domestic flights in the state, the Mumbai police has decided to allow passenger/s moving to and from the Mumbai airport to travel without an e-pass.

27 May 08:40 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192715042724.html
Shocking moment reckless father is caught tearing across a field on a motorbike with a TODDLER on his lap

A police helicopter captured footage of the 28-year-old father in Coventry. The suspect was detained and has been reported for prosecution for careless driving.

27 May 08:49 Mail Online 124328110791017559.html
Tiger cub 'seeks out human help' and approaches houses after losing her mother in Siberia

A wild tiger cub took the unusual step of seeking human help after losing her mother in east Siberia. She came close to houses in Gornovodnoye and was spotted padding down the road.

27 May 08:46 Mail Online 124328111131499669.html
Parents with childcare issues should 'do as Dominic Cummings did', says Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick as he shrugs off party's poll plunge telling 40 Tory MPs calling for aide to be sacked to 'move on'

In a tetchy round of interviews, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said people were entitled to exercise 'personal judgement' over the tough lockdown rules.

27 May 08:21 Mail Online 124328111503265392.html
Hospital in Weston-super-Mare that shut to new patients over spike in Covid-19 cases 'sees 40% of staff test positive for the infection'

A memo leaked to a local newspaper revealed Weston General Hospital, which has around 2,000 staff, warned of a high rate of coronavirus cases among medics.

27 May 08:52 Mail Online 124328111866709379.html
Substitute host Katie Razzall stands in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after BBC admits she DID breach impartiality rules with amazing diatribe on Dominic Cummings and PM - as viewers demand full Ofcom probe

Reporter Katie Razzall stood in for Emily Maitlis on tonight's Newsnight after the BBC admitted the host breached impartiality rules in an opening monologue about the Dominic Cummings row.

27 May 08:02 Mail Online 124328112337274771.html
Centre, Maharashtra spar over Shramik Specials ‘going empty’

According to the Railways, based on the demand assessment provided by the Maharashtra government on May 15, 145 trains were planned.

27 May 08:48 The Financial Express 1288289579724144204.html
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Donald Trump tweets

Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots 'fraudulent'.

27 May 08:04 The Financial Express 1288289580534644592.html
Delhi records hottest May day since 2002, Churu sizzles at 50 degrees Celsius; Heavy rain alert for Assam, Meghalaya

Delhi recorded its hottest day in 18 years as the mercury touched 46 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Most parts of north India are reeling under sweltering heatwave.

27 May 08:56 The Financial Express 1288289581484135758.html
World coronavirus dispatch: Big Tech's big plans for the post-Covid world

From first drone deliveries in the US, to how South Korea crushed its second outbreak, and the impact of Covid-19 on militant activity in Africa - read these and more in today's world dispatch

27 May 08:35 Business-Standard 1502508926668322300.html
Internet cafe for lawyers? How PH justice system will cope with new normal

It will be a digital transformation, says the Supreme Court, but how will it make sure that every litigant has equal access to technology?

27 May 08:26 Rappler 1882105642023800776.html
Fearing coronavirus, OFWs in Algeria ask PH gov’t to bring them home

At least 152 Filipinos working in construction sites remain stranded in the African country

27 May 08:52 Rappler 1882105642954110607.html
Monkey Spotted Walking On Top Of Shelves Inside Hospital Operation Theater In Port-Of-Spain

When medics of Port-of-Spain General Hospital resume elective surgeries, they found a wild monkey roaming about an operation theatre.

27 May 08:53 Storypick 1893184248226995776.html
Ram Temple trust chief offers prayers at shrine after 28 years

Ram temple trust chairman Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has offered prayers at the Ram Lalla shrine here on what is said to be his first visit to the makeshift temple in nearly three decades.

27 May 08:38 Oneindia 2023829371085124421.html
Cong to launch 'SpeakUp' campaign to raise voice of poor, migrants, small businesses

The Congress will launch a 'SpeakUp' campaign on May 28 to help raise the voice of the poor, migrants, small businesses and the middle class people before the central government.

27 May 08:05 Oneindia 2023829371863184272.html
'Overall stable and controllable': Amid continuing standoff, China on situation at India border

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is 'overall stable and controllable,' and both the countries have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through a dialogue and consultation.

27 May 08:40 Oneindia 2023829372648683417.html
Coronavirus outbreak: Ukraine's football league to restart on Saturday

The Ukrainian Premier League will restart its season this weekend, in line with a gradual easing of the coronavirus-related lockdown measures in the country, its governing body said Tuesday. The

27 May 08:20 Deccan Herald 2027555796696053811.html
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field: Snapchat

Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing

27 May 08:26 Deccan Herald 2027555796965048823.html
Body of COVID-19 victim cremated in open in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi amid protest by locals

The body of a woman who died due to COVID-19 was cremated in the open on the banks of ­­­Suketi Khud in Mandi district, amidst protest by local residents who objected to it over fear of catching the

27 May 08:07 Deccan Herald 2027555797312555918.html
Why Trump has an issue with mail-in voting

Voting by mail in its old-fashioned version has traditionally been Republican speciality

27 May 08:06 Gulf News 2086521543707886598.html
Anger, and one way of handling it

It is unreal to see two conflicting traits in one individual

27 May 08:08 Gulf News 2086521544390816746.html
This is why a resident thanked Dubai Police on Twitter

A neighbour feud during the Eid holidays led a Dubai resident to call police

27 May 08:30 Gulf News 2086521544486867291.html
Coronavirus: Over 2 million masks distributed to Dubai workers

3 million labourers educated about need to take precautionary measures

27 May 08:40 Gulf News 2086521544961822241.html
Plane crash: 19 bodies of Pakistan International Airlines plane crash victims forcibly taken

Relatives did not even let the authorities conduct DNA tests to identify charred bodies

27 May 08:59 Gulf News 2086521545064915295.html
Saudi crown prince orders house, car for dead breadwinner’s family

The family head, wife and daughter were swept away by floods

27 May 08:40 Gulf News 2086521545637845693.html
First Emirati winner shares Dh1 million with five others in Emirates Loto

Six UAE residents each won Dh166,666 in last Saturday’s draw

27 May 08:12 Gulf News 2086521545681769319.html
Presidency denies reports on Buhari canceling appointments, approvals made by Abba Kyari

Nigerian Presidency on Tuesday night denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled appointments and memos

27 May 08:31 The ICIR 2244788520430562928.html
Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp

North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.

27 May 08:00 Brisbane Times 2314609339427245922.html
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears

Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.

27 May 08:19 Brisbane Times 2314609339524062251.html
Veteran journalist Tom Krause remembered as 'force of nature' by industry peers

Media industry figures from around the country have heaped praise on veteran journalist Tom Krause, who passed away on Tuesday. 

27 May 08:09 Brisbane Times 2314609339905124113.html
Paedophile jailed for 17 years for persistent abuse of young girl

Michael James Buckmaster described his own behaviour as being "disgusting, perverted and sickening".

27 May 08:28 Brisbane Times 2314609340253467709.html
Swarms of desert locusts threaten India's summer crops

An invasion by swarms of desert locusts has devastated crops in India's heartland, threatening an already vulnerable region that is struggling with the economic cost of coronavirus lockdown.

27 May 08:25 CTVNews 2422791597137952569.html
'OK, let's make history': hybrid House of Commons convenes to debate COVID-19

"OK, let's make history": with those words from the Speaker of the House of Commons, a hybrid meeting of members of Parliament is now underway.

27 May 08:54 CTVNews 2422791597605621785.html
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons

Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.

27 May 08:54 CTVNews 2422791597717291657.html
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles

As central Canada prepares for another day of stifling heat, some employees working from home because of COVID-19 are missing their air-conditioned workspaces.

27 May 08:33 Coronavirus 2422791598432122841.html
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that production will take place over the next year.

27 May 08:43 CTVNews 2422791598558120786.html
‘How long before we strike back?’: Ice Cube reacts to death of unarmed black man following arrest in Minneapolis

The death of an unarmed black man after a police officer knelt on his neck has sparked outrage, prompting the rapper Ice Cube to tweet: “How long will we go for Blue on Black Crime before we strike

27 May 08:35 The Independent 2511519171896678066.html
Four police officers fired following death of unarmed black man who had neck knelt on during arrest

Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after video showed one of them kneeling on the neck of a black man who later died. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey confirmed the termination of the four

27 May 08:22 The Independent 2511519172115546959.html
Gayle King says it’s ‘open season’ on black men in America following Amy Cooper and Minneapolis incidents

Gayle King has said it’s “open season” on black men in response to two separate videos of racist behaviour, which circulated online Tuesday (26 May).

27 May 08:58 The Independent 2511519172567335697.html
Lagos pulls down distressed storey-building - The Nation Nigeria

The Lagos State government on Tuesday demolished a two-storey building located on Western Avenue. The building, situated at ..

27 May 08:10 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900421544556.html
Millions gone in Delta market fires - The Nation Nigeria

No fewer than 300 shops were on Tuesday razed in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Gone with shops were articles valued at millions

27 May 08:00 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901771582567.html
Businessman Hamilton Ndlovu Apologises For ‘Poor Taste’

Johannesburg businessman Thabiso Hamilton Ndlovu apologises to South Africa for his 'poor taste'  after a video in which he was showing

27 May 08:15 iHarare News 2755902707804323097.html
Haryana liquor scam: Key member to retire on May 31, govt yet to empower SET

About 5,500 boxes of liquor which were recovered from smugglers by police and excise officials in 14 cases had disappeared from its stock in Sonipat district which had prompted the probe into the matter.

27 May 08:01 The Indian Express 2885715103940862484.html
From COVID-19 quarantine, Prithviraj flaunts shredded physique

Prithviraj is currently quarantined to check for symptoms of coronavirus. He recently flew in from Amman to Kochi via Delhi along with the cast and crew of his film Aadujeevitham.

27 May 08:14 The Indian Express 2885715104103805131.html
Bihar Board Class 10 result: How to file for scrutiny? What is compartment exam?

BSEB 10th result: While 80.50 per cent have cleared the exam, over 2.89 lakh candidates have failed. An additional 1,019 will have to appear for the compartmental exam.

27 May 08:34 The Indian Express 2885715104317155002.html
Bar Council of India urges Chief Justice Bobde to re-start courts from June 1

In the letter, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra asserted that only 10 per cent of the cases are being heard these days despite the fact that there was an 80 per cent pendency of cases in trial courts.

27 May 08:00 The Indian Express 2885715104903741236.html
Migrants issue: Randeep Surjewala moves Supreme Court, seeks permission to intervene

Surjewala said he wants to apprise the top court of "certain pertinent measures" that may be considered by the Centre in order to alleviate the plight of migrant labourers who are stranded or travelling long distances.

27 May 08:21 The Indian Express 2885715104916351997.html
CPCB shuts UP distillery owned by Rana Gurjit kin, cites pollution

The CPCB also issued notice to the industrial unit, Rana Sugars Ltd (Distillery Division), at village Belwara in Moradabad, as to why a environmental compensation of Rs 3.16 crore should not be levied on it for the violations.

27 May 08:19 The Indian Express 2885715104980266177.html
Chief Secy vs Punjab ministers: All eyes on Cabinet today

The Cabinet meeting was called a few hours after Manpreet Badal and Channi met the CM at the latter’s farm house on Monday.

27 May 08:40 The Indian Express 2885715105345566802.html
Hospital staff with Covid-19 had protective antibodies in study

The research addresses a crucial question regarding the new coronavirus: whether people who had Covid-19, and especially those who didn’t get severely ill, develop antibodies capable of protecting them against reinfection.

27 May 08:50 The Indian Express 2885715105466457458.html
Doctor in SC questions Centre’s new SOP ending 14-day mandatory quarantine of health workers

As per the advisory, quarantine of healthcare workers, other than the two categories -- in case of high exposure to COVID-19 and in cases of health care workers showing symptoms of COVID-19 -- is not warranted, it said.

27 May 08:22 The Indian Express 2885715105823911653.html
Mexico hits new virus record of over 500 deaths reported in a day

Mexico’s health department has reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.

27 May 08:25 Nagalandpost 3019528211666780986.html
KVSU assists students for online education

The introduction of online education system since COVID-19 lockdown has not been readily appreciated by all as many families do not have access to TV, phone or radio. 

27 May 08:22 Nagalandpost 3019528212151957518.html
Contributions toward combating COVID-19

Churches, individuals and other social organisations have contributed towards COVID-19 fund and also to the quarantine centres with Bibles, gift packages and other essentials. 

27 May 08:22 Nagalandpost 3019528212416768659.html
MLA irked over delay in shifting COVID-19 case

The Alleged delay in shifting COVID-19 positive cases lodged in a quarantine facility irked a legislator in Manipur who also drew the chief minister’s attention to the issue on Wednesday.

27 May 08:13 Nagalandpost 3019528212459565803.html
Foundation stone laid for DPIN

Foundation stone for Development of Pilgrimage Infrustructure in Nagaland (DPIN) was laid under PRASAD Scheme at Molungkimong village on May 16 by advisor of Tourism, Art and Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi along with minister for Higher Education, Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along.

27 May 08:21 Nagalandpost 3019528212915943229.html
HK arrests protesters ahead of controversial law discussion

 At least 15 people were arrested here on Wednesday by security forces, who have been deployed in greater numbers on the streets in recent hours, ahead of a controversial bill criminalising disrespect to the Chinese anthem being presented before in the Legislative Council.

27 May 08:25 Nagalandpost 3019528212978021165.html
COVID-19: 5 more test positive in M’laya

Five more persons, including three women tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya, taking the total of active COVID-19 cases to seven in the state, health official said on Wednesday. 

27 May 08:20 Nagalandpost 3019528213135832383.html
Poll slump hits UK’s Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal

LONDON, May 27 — Support for Boris Johnson has slumped by the sharpest fall for a Conservative party leader in a decade following the Dominic Cummings scandal, according to an opinion poll published today. As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later today over his...

27 May 08:35 Malaymail 302165934508570190.html
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over the coronavirus crisis, saying he had seen evidence linking a Wuhan lab to the contagion. The diatribe from the Republican incumbent came as data showed the United...

27 May 08:31 Malaymail 302165934740045033.html
France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases

PARIS, May 27 — French doctors are no longer allowed to use hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 cases, according to new government rules today, after two French advisory bodies said the drug could pose serious health risks. Use of the drug, normally a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and...

27 May 08:27 Malaymail 302165935225371718.html
Putrajaya delays enforcing law amendment for worker housing improvement

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Human Resources said today it would delay enforcing the amendment to a law that would have required employers to improve housing for their workers. Its minister Datuk M. Saravanan said the delay is meant to give companies more time to prepare. Parliament’s...

27 May 08:13 Malaymail 302165936083892046.html
Covid-19: Malaysia has sufficient supply of food and necessities, says minister

SERIAN, May 27 — Malaysia has sufficient supply of basic food and necessities to last during the current Covid-19 pandemic period, said Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the KPDNHEP, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food...

27 May 08:52 Malaymail 302165936203938973.html
PJ cops confirm online harassment of DAP reps being looked into

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The police have confirmed they are investigating the online harassment of two DAP assemblymen, after they allegedly received death threats on Facebook. Petaling Jaya police chief Asst Comm Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said a report was lodged by Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah...

27 May 08:40 Malaymail 302165936357401264.html
285 Kenyans Killed In Floods, More Than 800,000 Others Affected – CS Wamalwa

Floods have so far claimed 285 lives, Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa announced on Wednesday.Addressing the media, the CS also noted that the number of people affected has risen to reach 810,655.

27 May 08:10 KahawaTungu 3304128543131865794.html
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.

27 May 08:19 phys.org 3476726124925601815.html
Online gambling firm closes after investigation finds ‘serious failings’

The probe was launched following the death of a 25-year-old customer who lost more than £30,000.

27 May 08:30 Shropshire Star 3480199991514222541.html
Shrewsbury still at the heart of the community

Football might be on hold but, while the coronavirus threatens society as we know it, charities have redoubled efforts to serve those in need during demanding circumstances.

27 May 08:52 Shropshire Star 3480199991715921073.html
Adrian Collins takes to the saddle in cricket fundraiser

The chairman of Cricket Shropshire is taking to the saddle to embark on a whistle-stop 500-mile tour of the county’s grounds in support of charities.

27 May 08:43 Shropshire Star 3480199992912646475.html
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital

The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.

27 May 08:52 Shropshire Star 3480199993203907730.html
ECOWAS Court adjusts rules of procedure

The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it has updated its Practice Direction to enable the virtual conduct of Court sessions. The court also said it has updated the electronic filing of processes, acc...

27 May 08:55 Punch Newspapers 3524240994630102828.html
Health ministry gets Madagascar’s drug from SGF today

Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...

27 May 08:00 Punch Newspapers 3524240995221706206.html
Health ministry gets Madagascar drug from SGF today

Our Reporters Barring any last-minute change in plan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will on Wednesday (today) hand over Madagascan native formulation for the ...

27 May 08:00 Punch Newspapers 3524240995660719673.html
KEBS distances itself from viral press statement on Gikambura-Kikuyu relief food incident

At least 20 people were taken ill after consuming suspected poisoned foodstuff

27 May 08:17 Pulse Live 3606876836529302152.html
CMCO: 38 detained for gathering to take photos at Taman Semabok Perdana

MELAKA, May 26 — A total of 38 individuals were arrested for gathering to take photograph of the lotus flower scenery at the catchment area in Taman Semabok Perdana today.

27 May 08:24 SoyaCincau.com 3698931831961508028.html
WATCH | Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.

27 May 08:21 News24 3752801377763160308.html
Insecurity: Zamfara PDP hails Buhari on victory over banditry, crimes

At least for once, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the same page with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on a number of issues.

27 May 08:31 Legit 3764253650131721746.html
Coronavirus: NCDC announces 276 new cases, total soars to 8,344

Fresh 276 cases of Covid-19 have been announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday, bringing the total infection to 8,344, with 16 new deaths.

27 May 08:58 Legit 3764253650283791277.html
2020 budget: NASS suspends holiday to consider revised appropriation bill

The National Assembly, the legislative arm of the country, has put its holiday on hold in order to reconvene and consider the 2020 revised budget on Thursday.

27 May 08:27 Legit 3764253651170774944.html
Michael Jordan's Custom Chicago Estate Listed for $14.9M USD

The 56,000 sqft. property comes with a regulation-size basketball gym.

27 May 08:31 HYPEBEAST 3806037269750524566.html
Boeing workers cope with the virus threat as layoffs loom

Five weeks after they returned to work, Boeing workers say measures inside the plants are mostly working.

27 May 08:30 HeraldNet 3867135407882322548.html
Everett man identified as victim of deadly gunfire at party

William Thomas Harper III, 28, was shot to death Sunday. His alleged assailant is jailed.

27 May 08:30 HeraldNet 3867135408084327830.html
Hundreds of masked guests line up as Tulalip casinos reopen

Tulalip Resort Casino and Quil Ceda Creek opened the doors on Tuesday after a two-month closure.

27 May 08:30 HeraldNet 3867135408847921882.html
Saunders: Trump can’t have it both ways on states’ rights

He can’t tell states to lead on the coronavirus response, then tell them how to run their elections.

27 May 08:30 HeraldNet 3867135409078381381.html
Coronavirus: 'Short-lived' rebound in house hunter demand

Buyer demand leapt when curbs on the sector were lifted in England, but may not last long-term, analysis says.

27 May 08:09 BBC News 3883826128701381170.html
National anthem bill reignites Hong Kong unrest

Riot police clashed with office workers on their lunch break in Hong Kong on Wednesday after a bill which would outlaw insults to China's national anthem became the latest trigger for unrest.

27 May 08:18 Australian Financial Review 3974284486477956435.html
Albanese feeling cocky as he tries to pluck byelection votes

Anthony Albanese wants to make the Eden-Monaro byelection a test of the government's response to coronavirus and the bushfires that devastated the seat.

27 May 08:04 Australian Financial Review 3974284487696819991.html
'We know businesses are hurting': Qld Tourism Minister

Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones says it is a delicate balance between health and the economy when dealing with the coronavirus.

27 May 08:13 Australian Financial Review 3974284488177465873.html
House Passes Uighur Bill in Rebuke to China, Sends It to Trump

The U.S. House voted Wednesday to authorize sanctions against Chinese officials for human rights abuses against Muslim minorities, as Congress and the White House ratchet up pressure on the government in Beijing amid rising tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.

27 May 08:00 Bloomberg.com 4032480121700836477.html
Facebook Ran Multi-Year Charm Offensive to Woo State Prosecutors

Sheryl Sandberg’s schedule was packed as the Facebook Inc. chief operating officer arrived in Portland, Oregon, for a summer forum of state prosecutors who were meeting to talk shop and share ideas with one another.

27 May 08:00 Bloomberg.com 4032480121800356645.html
Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again

By allowing the casinos to reopen, with new rules on social distancing and sanitizing, the governor said Nevada would again welcome visitors but would be prepared to close down again if there is a spike in cases.

27 May 08:14 WVLT 4089046910563940315.html
'Flying Bullets' operationalised, IAF chief takes Tejas sortie

Coimbatore: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria flew a Tejas single-seater light combat aircraft at the Sulur air force station on Wednesday. Officials said Air Chief Marshal...

27 May 08:46 www.thehawk.in 4118436624751557076.html
COVID-19: FG, Shell, Eni await new date for $1.1bn Malabu court case in Italy — Investigation

BARELY, a week after the London court had dismissed the $1.1 billion Malabu case, involving the purchase of Oil Prospecting Licence

27 May 08:17 Vanguard News 4125100339146060726.html
Obaseki constructs roads in Ekosodin after years of neglect, as projects excite residents

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

27 May 08:55 Vanguard News 4125100340060536923.html
Deal struck to allow cabling from Scotland’s biggest windfarm under world-famous Carnoustie links

A deal has been struck to allow part of Carnoustie’s world-famous golf links to be used for cabling from what will become Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm.

27 May 08:17 The Courier 4275302767857757594.html
Universities across Tayside and Fife prepare to begin classes again in September

Universities across Tayside and Fife will begin the new educational year in September using a combination of online and face-to-face teaching.

27 May 08:17 The Courier 4275302768741716700.html
The Untold Story of the ‘Daring’ WW1 German Ship That Became a Word in Tamil!

Chennai: The Tamil word Emden originates from a German World War One Ship Called the SMS Emden which bombarded the city in 1914.

27 May 08:30 The Better India 450426084385390359.html
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.

27 May 08:00 Digital Journal 4566489172458879484.html
No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending

Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.

27 May 08:40 Digital Journal 4566489172779750569.html
COVID-19: India death toll rises to 4,337; total cases reach 1,51,767

The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 83,004, while 64,425 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

27 May 08:10 The New Indian Express 4718288654005752545.html
Government has no choice, must listen to wise counsel, says Chidambaram

The Congress has been demanding cash transfer directly to the people's account to the tune of Rs 65,000 crore.

27 May 08:43 The New Indian Express 4718288654413995008.html
KCR to release water from Kondapochamma on May 29

Kondapochamma is one among the aggregation of several projects, which is called Kaleshwaram.

27 May 08:18 The New Indian Express 4718288654515760252.html
White House defends, but does not explain Donald Trump firing watchdog

A White House letter issued in response to concerns from a prominent Republican senator does little to explain the decision-making behind Trump's recent upheaval of the inspector general community.

27 May 08:02 The New Indian Express 4718288654727780868.html
Parents still not happy with South Gloucestershire SEND services - two years after damning report

"Too many children and young people with SEND are not achieving their full potential.”

27 May 08:00 BristolLive 4740742018062826200.html
Migrant exodus likely to peak next month, says NITI Aayog affiliate; warns return to cities may take over a year

When will migrants return to the cities? No one knows the answer, but the experts handling the labour issues for decades, believe that only 10 percent of migrant workers have returned to their home states and that the numbers could increase in June and July

27 May 08:59 Firstpost 4760741712098930434.html
India braces for worst locust attack in three decades: Authorities procure drones, pesticides but financial damage from crop loss to be huge

Already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic, farmers in north India are now worrying over the kharif crop even as a new wave of locust attacks, predicted to be the worst in almost three decades, is expected by June

27 May 08:12 Firstpost 4760741712116138633.html
Congress' RS Surjewala moves SC over migrant crisis; seeks to be heard in suo motu case listed for tomorrow

Surjewala has requested in his plea that the Centre should be directed to come up with a nationwide plan to ease the pressure on India's migrant population

27 May 08:26 Firstpost 4760741712451355108.html
British minister says 'move on' from rage over PM adviser Cummings' road trip

LONDON — A British minister said on Wednesday that it was time to “move on” after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s senior adviser provoked outrage and widespread scorn by making a 400 km (250 mile) road trip during the coronavirus lockdown.

27 May 08:16 National Post 4816958591240084424.html
Shares in Latin America's biggest airline plunge after bankruptcy filing

Shares in Latin America's largest airline plunged on the New York and Santiago stock exchanges on Tuesday after LATAM filed for bankruptcy in the US.

27 May 08:06 Tech Xplore 4945708899080101481.html
Maharashtra Reports Over 2,000 New Cases For Ten Consecutive Days, State’s Covid-19 Tally Reaches 54,758

The total number of active cases in the state has increased to 36,004.

27 May 08:12 Swarajya 4977622828842216006.html
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families

Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive. He said daily visits to her window at Orchard Villa in Pickering, Ont.

27 May 08:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741008750008157.html
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned

Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more questions than it answers, advocates say.

27 May 08:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741009134881088.html
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

27 May 08:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741009140505608.html
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

27 May 08:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741009142731221.html
Restaurant owners to bang pots and pans in Old Montreal in bid to reopen

MONTREAL — Some Montreal restaurant owners are planning to take their pots and pans to the streets Wednesday morning, demanding answers on when they can reopen their restaurants.

27 May 08:10 KitchenerToday.com 52741009308913093.html
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.

27 May 08:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741009423853265.html
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.

27 May 08:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010210603801.html
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles

Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries lives in one of several apartments in a converted house in Brantford, Ont., that doesn't have central air conditioning.

27 May 08:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010594768939.html
Cotton trade body writes to Centre seeking early measures to control locust menace

The locust attack in parts of India is feared to pose a threat on the kharif cotton crop in the key growing States. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has appealed to the Centre for taking immediat

27 May 08:57 BusinessLine 5283600888598461.html
Senior Arab Officials: Senior Saudi, Jordanian officials say moderate Arab states back Israel's sovereignty plan - Middle East

While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.

27 May 08:28 Israel National News 5374683668773827397.html
“White Harlots Eager for Sex”: Islam’s Medieval Fantasies Plague Europe

Speaking under the pseudonym of “Ella,” a British woman recently revealed that her Muslim rapists called her “a white c*nt, a white wh*re, and a white b*tch,”

27 May 08:00 Breaking Israel News 540123160670331588.html
Israeli Minister Calls on Twitter CEO to Ban Iran’s Khamenei

The Iranian leader is using Twitter “to promote hatred against the Jewish people and the State of Israel,” says newly-appointed Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen.

27 May 08:21 Breaking Israel News 540123161069485805.html
All expelled almajiris welcome to Zamfara - Governor

He said the decision followed "a careful study of almajiri system in the state which only needs to be integrated into western education for the purpose

27 May 08:34 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299460172968.html
COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal

The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.

27 May 08:27 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301186111379.html
COVID-19: Kaduna govt extends restrictions by two weeks

It added that according to the COVID-19 review report, "many of the cases recorded in Kaduna State have either been from persons with a history of

27 May 08:03 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301254842613.html
Posts Spread Fake Trump Memorial Day Tweet

Facebook users are circulating a fake screenshot of a supposed tweet from President Donald Trump, which purportedly praises his own "sacrifices" in recognition of Memorial Day. Trump never posted the tweet in question.

27 May 08:41 FactCheck.org 5460849093955611400.html
Tory councillor calls on Dominic Cummings to apologise for lockdown journey

Bill Binks has been unable to travel down to south-west England to see his family after his daughter-in-law died of cancer

27 May 08:23 dailyrecord 552235479292681612.html
Coatbridge care home's remorse over breach of Covid-19 social distancing rules

DJ's morale-boosting visit saw vulnerable residents dance together and share a microphone

27 May 08:30 dailyrecord 552235479357095404.html
Tortured abductees charged over lockdown hunger protest

ZIMBABWEAN authorities on Tuesday charged three opposition MDC-Alliance party youth leaders, who are victims of abduction and torture, with committing public vi...

27 May 08:39 Bulawayo24 News 5565663538597880039.html
285 killed by floods since April - CS Wamalwa

So far, 285 people have lost their lives and 810,655 others affected by floods, mudslides and landslides occasioned by heavy rains in most regions.

27 May 08:23 The Standard 5587226194050239640.html
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem Bill

HONG KONG: Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday (May 27) as activists called for protests against a Bill to ...

27 May 08:24 CNA 5644198864099078022.html
After surviving COVID-19, grandmother, 71, killed while protecting granddaughter from attack

Sheila Lucas was fatally shot and killed Saturday night in Southeast Washington while trying to protect her granddaughter during an attack.

27 May 08:30 Face2Face Africa 5878198131340860102.html
Former Head Of Russia's Chuvashia Sues Putin Over Dismissal

In an unprecedented move, the former head of the Russian region of Chuvashia, Mikhail Ignatyev, has filed a lawsuit against President Vladimir Putin challenging a presidential decree that removed him from office in January.

27 May 08:31 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163858543163.html
Jagan Should Answer to the YSRCP Social Media Abuse of Judiciary?

Right from Jagan to the party leaders and cadre, YSR Congress is infamous for linking the judges to Chandrababu Naidu. Finally, the court decided to take them to the task.

27 May 08:00 MIRCHI9 6041804860065951541.html
FAKE ALERT: This tweet on Chinese army is not from Indian Army’s official handle

News News: Several Twitter users are posting screengrab of a tweet from handle @adgpi_ and taking a dig at Indian Army. Many users (mostly Pakistanis) are sharin

27 May 08:10 The Times of India 6060938663971525422.html
France halts hydroxychloroquine use for Covid-19 cases

Europe News: The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US

27 May 08:58 The Times of India 6060938664918786319.html
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.

27 May 08:13 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774976805239.html
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital

The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.

27 May 08:52 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775285488786.html
Trudeau points to job listings

UPDATE 8:48 a.m. Wednesday morning was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's 65th early morning address to Canadians from Ottawa.

27 May 08:49 Castanet 616068603363754029.html
Cornish firearms operation followed drugs bust in Plymouth

Police confirm three men - all from Plymouth - have been arrested on suspicion of supplying cocaine

27 May 08:08 PlymouthLive 6373569608623908130.html
Coronavirus company news summary – South Africa faces production hit – Poland faces outbreak among miners – Lithium producers struggle with demand slump

27 May The Minerals Council South Africa has warned that mining production in the country is likely to fall by...Read More...

27 May 08:33 Mining Technology 639193375845847450.html
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law

In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.

27 May 08:08 TheJournal.ie 6446904417449459549.html
Coronavirus deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

India is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions.On low mortality rate in India and possible reasons for it, he said we will know if the mortality is actually low when the epidemic ends

27 May 08:20 Livemint 6614605818380088425.html
Mumbai lockdown: Flight passengers moving to or from airport don't need to carry e-pass

'All flight travellers moving to/from the Mumbai Airport can do so without an e-pass,' Mumbai police tweeted.The domestic flights were allowed to operate with reasonable restrictions, from May 25

27 May 08:48 Livemint 6614605819566639289.html
Hong Kong on edge before national anthem bill: Live updates

Hong Kong riot police have made arrests and fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

27 May 08:21 Aljazeera 6642629762147859902.html
Spain begins 10-day mourning period for coronavirus victims

Spain has begun an official 10-day mourning period for the tens of thousands of victims of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

27 May 08:02 Aljazeera 6642629762306651296.html
In vast Kenya camp, refugee journalists on coronavirus front line

For more than a decade, KANERE, the world's first fully independent refugee camp news outlet, has defied funding shortages and other challenges to publish investigations and reports about life in Kenya's remote Kakuma camp.

27 May 08:17 Aljazeera 6642629763483003162.html
Kerala On Verge Of Community Transmission, Says CM Amid Tussle With Railways

With 963 COVID-19 cases confirmed, Kerala now has 412 patients under treatment and over one lakh under observation.

27 May 08:23 HUFFPOST 6665507017796060919.html
Some employees miss working in air-conditioned spaces as central Canada sizzles

Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries lives in one of several apartments in a converted house in Brantford, Ont., that doesn't have central air conditioning.Her mom pu

27 May 08:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244493782580.html
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

OTTAWA - A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail tha

27 May 08:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244594625682.html
Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-review

27 May 08:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244955017534.html
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families

Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.He said daily visits to her win

27 May 08:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245360436731.html
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.Here is what some of the provinces have a

27 May 08:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245537070129.html
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned

Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more qu

27 May 08:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246110808084.html
South Korean national drops plan to leave country

A South Korean national who had come as a technical expert to probe into the styrene vapour leak from LG Polymers plant in Visakhapatnam, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on W

27 May 08:22 The Hindu 6679535024930906781.html
Arunachal govt equipped to handle possible spike in COVID-19 cases as more people return: Khandu

Around 6,000 have returned to the state so far.

27 May 08:45 The Hindu 6679535025075256606.html
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD

The ongoing heatwave over several parts of north and central India is likely to continue during the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday, even as the southwest monsoon

27 May 08:43 The Hindu 6679535025151853182.html
Congress to launch “Speak Up” campaign on economic crisis created by lockdown

Party’s main demand is assistance of ₹10,000 for every family that falls outside I-T bracket

27 May 08:48 The Hindu 6679535025241062079.html
Hours before taking up migrant workers issue, Supreme Court got stinging letter from senior lawyers

They criticised the top court for its “self-effacing deference” to the government

27 May 08:13 The Hindu 6679535025423302873.html
Migrant workers: Randeep Surjewala seeks Supreme Court’s permission to intervene in suo motu case

Congress leader said that the govt. did not have a nationwide action plan to tally the exact number of migrant labourers stranded in various parts of the country

27 May 08:27 The Hindu 6679535025684387846.html
Delhi witnesses 792 new coronavirus cases in biggest single-day jump

Fifteen more deaths have been reported, taking the total number of deaths to 303

27 May 08:18 The Hindu 6679535025921949173.html
Police called to shut down party at disused industrial unit in Gorton

The revellers left the building after officers spoke with them

27 May 08:40 men 6694993427894741028.html
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should admit he 'messed up'

Rachel Johnson said the country would be able to move on if Mr Cummings apologised for his behaviour

27 May 08:51 mirror 675785260588310929.html
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears

Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.

27 May 08:19 WAtoday 6806590899970251819.html
EDF goes ahead with Sizewell C application despite local objection

Energy giant EDF Energy has today submitted plans for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.

27 May 08:32 East Anglian Daily Times 681138150996594746.html
Giant tipis create extra space for primary school as it prepares for return of children

A Suffolk events company is using two of its gigantic tipis to support a primary school as it prepares to welcome an increased number of children from June 1.

27 May 08:45 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151291896074.html
Talk of the Town article leads to clean-up operation in Muirhevnamor - Talk of the Town

If you want something done, turn to Talk of the Town! That seems to be the message after a clean up got underway in Muirhevnamor yesterday, less than 24 hours after we highlighted illegal dumping in the area. On Monday we reported how residents of Road 2 and Crescent 1 had been trying to get...Read More→

27 May 08:44 Talk of the Town 6988606398510030731.html
SpaceX passenger brought down to earth by tax evasion allegations

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa set to be company’s first space tourist

27 May 08:33 Ft 707176888283897243.html
US couple charged after child’s skeletal remains found in back yard

A Tennessee couple have been charged with multiple crimes after an investigation uncovered the skeletal remains of their daughter in the back yard of their home.Michael Anthony Gray Sr., aged 63, and Shirley Ann Gray, aged 60, were charged on Monday with multiple crimes including child abuse, child neglect

27 May 08:33 Yahoo 7097669637066101645.html
Xi Jinping says China strengthening armed forces amid tensions with US over coronavirus

Beijing says it will improve its preparedness for military combat. In the background: heightened U.S. tensions.

27 May 08:41 Yahoo 7097669637636005869.html
India heatwave: Delhi temperature hits 47C as north India reels

Delhi saw temperatures hit 47C, the highest in decades for this time of year.

27 May 08:39 Yahoo 7097669638496951428.html
IGNOU Extends Deadline For Submission of June Term End Exam Forms | Check New Date Here

The courses in the open university are offered in two sessions over the year, one in January and another in July.

27 May 08:00 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386082765481883.html
Uttar Pradesh News: This Lab in Meerut Falsely Tests 6 People COVID-19+, Likely to Lose Licence

The cancellation of the licence of the lab has already been recommended by Meerut District Magistrate Anil Dhingra.

27 May 08:27 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386082943730115.html
Huawei CFO loses bid to dismiss US extradition request

Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid extradition to the US to face bank fraud charges.

27 May 08:36 TechCentral 724913819491641819.html
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

The US President said Twitter's fact-check warning is stifling freedom of expression and accused the platform of interfering in the US presidential elections.

27 May 08:03 euronews 7318238122510728213.html
Online gambling firm closes after investigation finds ‘serious failings’

The probe was launched following the death of a 25-year-old customer who lost more than £30,000.

27 May 08:30 Express & Star 7324224459060400077.html
Sight charity losing £25,000 per week in appeal for funding

A new appeal for help has gone out from a charity helping vulnerable people across the Black Country.

27 May 08:45 Express & Star 7324224459376900948.html
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.

27 May 08:12 Express & Star 7324224460441401719.html
Google to begin reopening offices in July

The technology giant has said new health and safety measures will be in place to support social distancing.

27 May 08:47 Express & Star 7324224460516545666.html
Pro golfer Matt Fitzpatrick helps buy virus equipment for children’s hospital

The 25-year-old is a patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity which supports the Children’s Hospital in his native Sheffield.

27 May 08:52 Express & Star 7324224460750085266.html
Toronto officials to paint physical distancing circles in Trinity Bellwoods on Thursday; Ontario to take over management at five long-term care homes

Follow the latest Toronto news on coronavirus

27 May 08:47 NOW 7434691887271303771.html
BJP MLA Nandkishor Gurjar asks Virat Kohli to divorce Anushka Sharma for producing 'Paatal Lok'

Recently, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Nandkishor Gurjar had filed an FIR against actor and producer Anushka for using his picture in the web series.

27 May 08:51 DNA India 7533428660766731215.html
Make it CM residence-cum-office, use a portion for memorial: Madras High Court on Jayalalithaa’s Chennai residence

The high court also stated that Deepa and Deepak Jayakumar are legal heirs to the property.

27 May 08:00 DNA India 7533428661366179775.html
COVID-19: Gov. El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by 2 weeks

Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai has extended the lockdown order in Kaduna State by another two weeks, the state Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe said in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday.

27 May 08:42 The Guardian 7580308503795737377.html
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

27 May 08:22 The Guardian 7580308503993886028.html
No masking it: Biden eyes stark contrast with Trump over virus

Joe Biden squared off with Donald Trump on Tuesday over the wearing of masks one day after the White House challenger emerged from coronavirus-imposed lockdown donning one while the president attended two events bare-faced.

27 May 08:30 The Guardian 7580308505673295729.html
Michael O'Leary hits out at Government's 'ineffective' quarantine regime

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has hit out at Government plans to quarantine travellers coming into ...

27 May 08:15 Newstalk 7635722257971799796.html
Reconsider decision to convert Jayalalithaa's residence into memorial, HC tells Tamil Nadu government

A division bench of Justices N Kirubakaran and Abdul Quddhose also suggested that 'Veda Nilayam,' located in the upmarket Poes Garden, be converted into the official residence of the chief minister of the state, while a portion of the property can be a memorial if needed.

27 May 08:12 The Economic Times 7653256037069635486.html
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

The country is still in the ascending limb of the epidemic, said Prof D Prabhakaran, Director, Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (CCCC).

27 May 08:07 The Economic Times 7653256037162636787.html
Pence's press secretary back to work after recovering from COVID-19

US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday she was back at work after recovering from COVID-19, a case that helped encourage White House officials to start wearing masks and take stricter safety precautions around President Donald Trump.

27 May 08:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601102451674383.html
Pentagon's deputy inspector general resigns; latest in watchdog role to depart

The Defense Department's deputy inspector general resigned on Tuesday, more than a month after President Donald Trump removed him as the Pentagon's acting inspector general, becoming the latest official in a federal oversight role to depart.

27 May 08:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601102894074675.html
How 'militarized' is Indonesia's COVID-19 management?

How local civilian and political institutions and leaders perform will determine whether the next generation of TNI leaders develops trust in those democratic-era institutions.

27 May 08:18 The Jakarta Post 7678601103343646907.html
Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs

Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.

27 May 08:02 The Jakarta Post 7678601103608241967.html
Defying pandemic, gay couples hold first marriages in Costa Rica

Marco Castillo and his boyfriend, Rodrigo Campos, waited just a few hours to take advantage of a new law in Costa Rica that made the country the first in Central America to allow same-sex marriage.

27 May 08:15 The Jakarta Post 7678601104332160310.html
India won't budge on Ladakh in face of China threat

India’s military will match the deployment and mobilisation of the People’s Liberation Army at the LAC

27 May 08:40 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364274173831.html
Travel group says Australia-New Zealand bubble could open in September

A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.

27 May 08:08 The Age 7967730561455616188.html
Cancer Council throws shade at North Sydney's $58 million pool revamp

North Sydney Council scrapped plans for a sun-shade over the new children's pool at its famous swimming complex. The Cancer Council says it should be put back.

27 May 08:00 The Age 7967730562408173410.html
Super funds lose access to matching feature over fraud fears

Superannuation funds have had their access to SuperMatch suspended over concerns about fraud.

27 May 08:19 The Age 7967730562504989739.html
Veteran journalist Tom Krause remembered as 'force of nature' by industry peers

Media industry figures from around the country have heaped praise on veteran journalist Tom Krause, who passed away on Tuesday. 

27 May 08:09 The Age 7967730562886051601.html
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 …

27 May 08:15 680News 8014034332951603940.html
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.

27 May 08:47 Bdnews24 8119004129760724917.html
A young boy drowns in sagar canal in Prakasam district, search operations underway

A boy who had come out with friends to have fun with swimming in the water drowned in the sagar canal.

27 May 08:13 The Hans India 817019414194432721.html
AP High Court investigates petition against Chandrababu Naidu, adjourns case for tomorrow

The he AP High Court on Wednesday has investigated the petition filed against opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu over the violation of lockdown rules

27 May 08:29 The Hans India 817019415769543013.html
Family of Irishman who fell to death in Australia call for candles to be lit in tribute

Three men have been charged with murder of Cian English (19) outside Brisbane

27 May 08:27 The Irish Times 8204772969318109795.html
Coronavirus outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country’s largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.

27 May 08:43 Reuters 8334514179898095891.html
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China’s aviation regulator.

27 May 08:36 Reuters 8334514180825604812.html
Brian May's Busted Bum Was the Least of His Concerns

If you have no idea why we're talking about Brian May's arse, the musician made headlines earlier this month for tearing his gluteus maximus (every day is a slow news day in lockdown). The issue wasn't his butt at all, as it turns out, and things got worse when May suffered a heart attack.

27 May 08:00 Gizmodo UK 8363059002079802987.html
ICC threatens to shift 2021 T20 World Cup from India over tax issues

The Indian board's request for a deadline extension due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been rejected | ESPN.co.uk

27 May 08:34 ESPN 8538773402138098699.html
Ray of Hope for Tharaka Woman Tortured by Husband [VIDEO]

Speaking while receiving treatment at JM Memorial hospital in Nyandarua County, the mother of one explained that her one...

27 May 08:27 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153136331432.html
Man Asks for Death Penalty After Robbing KDF Officer [VIDEO]

A man in Mombasa stunned the court when he acknowledged that he was ready to face the death penalty after...

27 May 08:50 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154668135053.html
Coronavirus: Testing rates slide as youngest death recorded

After a testing blitz, numbers of tests have fallen in the past week as economies open up.

27 May 08:00 The Canberra Times 8662394328545868011.html
At least 300 arrested in flash protests against controversial national anthem bill

Protesters staged flash protests in Causeway Bay, Central and Mong Kok on Wednesday afternoon to denounce a controversial national anthem bill Police said at least 300 people were arrested In Central, hundreds of office workers spilled onto...

27 May 08:56 Coconuts 8871564984223888189.html
COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads

The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...

27 May 08:08 New Vision 9103146373446174036.html
India’s Top Army Commanders Meet in the Wake of Ongoing Standoff with China

New Delhi (Sputnik): India and China have reinforced troops along their shared border amid a standoff between the armies which has lasted several weeks. The face-off...

27 May 08:25 Sputniknews 967333867530276080.html
'Stalker Situation': Sweden's Chief Epidemiologist Receives Death Threats

Over the course of the coronavirus crisis, Anders Tegnell, Sweden's state epidemiologist, the man often seen as the architect of the country's no-lockdown strategy, has...

27 May 08:04 Sputniknews 967333868221056604.html
Powerful 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off Vanuatu Coast - USGS

The nation in located in a region that is part of the Pacific Ocean basin's "Ring of Fire", notorious for its earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

27 May 08:17 Sputniknews 967333868993005162.html
India Needs a Strategy to Exit Lockdown: Global Epidemiologist to former Opposition Congress Chief

New Delhi (Sputnik): Rahul Gandhi, the former head of India’s main opposition Congress Party, has been interacting with experts from several fields on the global...

27 May 08:27 Sputniknews 967333869089027290.html
Most OPEC+ Nations Want No Changes in Deal Provisions Related to Cuts From July - Source

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Most OPEC+ nations want to preserve the April conditions of the deal and reduce oil production by 7.7 million barrels per day starting July, but...

27 May 08:03 Sputniknews 967333869329777182.html
Emily Maitlis 'echoes feelings of millions' in latest Newsnight monologue

'He made those who struggled to keep to the rules feel like fools, and has allowed many more to assume they can now flout them.'

27 May 08:26 Metro 970161748493866243.html
Toni & Guy and Regis hairdressers announce plans to open on 4 July

Our roots will be forever thankful.

27 May 08:41 Metro 970161748981251322.html
Uproar in Littleton as Eircom mast gets go ahead

Community is mobilising with the view to appealing to An Bord Pleanala

27 May 09:40 TipperaryLive 1097599577757005726.html
Planning for full reopening of churches and possible early resumption of Mass

The Catholic Church continues to plan for a full reopening of churches in Ireland and a return to Mass and the Sacraments.  By working with health authorities, it will also make a case for early ...

27 May 09:30 TipperaryLive 1097599578407408525.html
Red tape adds to agonies of crash victim kin

Lack of helpli­ne, coordi­nation betwee­n Sindh, Centre increa­ses diffic­ulties for bereav­ing family member­s

27 May 09:01 The Express Tribune 1105816786313612143.html
India's aggressive policy towards neighbours putting regional peace at stake: FM Qureshi

FM says India has also used Afghan­istan’s land agains­t Pakist­an in the past

27 May 09:26 The Express Tribune 1105816786921269459.html
Centre playing vendetta politics: Student leaders condemn activists’ arrest amid pandemic

At a press briefing held via video-conference app Zoom, former student leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Umar Khalid hit out at the police for arresting Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students for their alleged involvement in orchestrating communal riots in northeast Delhi.

27 May 09:51 The Statesman 1191309781459322471.html
Winter vegetable markets to reopen today with new timings

Winter vegetable markets will reopen today after three-day Eid Al Fitr break with new timings, offering a number of farm fresh local vegetables at competitive prices.

27 May 09:30 The Peninsula 1202843882031443991.html
Constable from Dadar police station succumbs to COVID-19, death toll mounts to 13 in Mumbai police

A police constable attached to the Dadar police station, who would have turned 55 after a month to become eligible for exemption from duty, succumbed to COVID-19 infection on Tuesday evening

27 May 09:58 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192928168002.html
Maharashtra SSC Geography paper to be marked based on average scores of other subjects

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Wednesday said that the Class 10 Geography examination, which was cancelled, will be marked based on average scores in other subjects

27 May 09:55 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192969584919.html
Facebook bans adverts from Muslim campaign group Cage which claim coronavirus is a punishment from god

London-based advocacy group Cage have been using Facebook and YouTube to raise £400,000 during Ramadan.

27 May 09:03 Mail Online 124328110708480928.html
Man, 29, arrested for kidnapping 16-year-old Louise Smith is re-arrested for her murder - as his wife is held for assisting an offender

The teenager, from the Leigh Park area, was reported missing on VE Day earlier this month, with her body discovered in Havant Thicket,

27 May 09:58 Mail Online 124328110723163592.html
Girl, 13, is ‘beheaded by her father while she slept in Iranian honour killing’: Victim had fallen in love with 34-year-old man

Romina Ashrafi, aged 13, was killed with a sickle in her family home in Hovigh, Talesh county, Iran, as a form of 'punishment', local media have reported.

27 May 09:59 Mail Online 124328110803223291.html
Two households CAN meet from next week: Lockdown loosening could see socially-distanced family reunions - but how many people can gather and will barbecues be banned?

Ministers are said to have parked proposals for people to be able to mix freely in social 'bubbles' after expert modelling suggested it could lead to a spike in coronavirus .

27 May 09:18 Mail Online 124328111109891326.html
Black, Asian and minority ethnic people are 54% more likely to be fined under coronavirus lockdown rules than white people, police figures reveal

It has been revealed that black, Asian and minority ethnic people in England are 54 per cent more likely to be fined than white people under the coronavirus laws.

27 May 09:39 Mail Online 124328111913692228.html
Horrifying moment boy, 12, 'is lured away by Ukrainian paedophile who murdered him and had sex with the child's corpse after luring him to his death by offering him sweets'

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: The schoolboy, Rodion Volkov, was returning home from football training when a man approached him in the city of Dnipro, in the central part of the country.

27 May 09:50 Mail Online 124328112143471628.html
Durham Police's Dominic Cummings probe is being treated as a 'critical incident' and being overseen by its most senior officers in bid to prevent reputational damage to the force

Durham Police has said that it is investigating Dominic Cummings' trip to the county during lockdown at the 'highest levels'.

27 May 09:22 Mail Online 124328112230051382.html
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel says Dominic Cummings should apologise and admit he 'messed up' and made 'bad decisions' over his lockdown trip to Durham

Rachel Johnson has said Brits are 'unutterably furious' over Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham in March and his subsequent drive to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight in April with his family in the car.

27 May 09:40 Mail Online 124328112658522512.html
Parents free to relocate to seek childcare like Cummings did, says minister

Robert Jenrick says there will be no review of past fines for acting in similar way to PM’s aide

27 May 09:06 the Guardian 1491978794901879669.html
Is Trump going to cruise to re-election on a partial coronavirus recovery?

He might win, but it will be in spite of a horrible economy

27 May 09:50 The Week 149215354508878643.html
Why Biden benefits by disappearing

To win the election, keep Joe out of sight

27 May 09:35 The Week 149215355886999195.html
E-pass not needed for passengers moving to or from airport: Mumbai Police

The domestic flights were allowed to operate by the Central government, with reasonable restrictions, from May 25

27 May 09:16 Business-Standard 1502508925486072306.html
Fishermen advised not to sail into rough Arabian sea till June 4

Adam H. Sobel, Atmospheric scientist at the Columbia University has also anticipated a cyclone over the Arabian Sea, early next week.

27 May 09:12 Business-Standard 1502508925518282038.html
Video claims no arrangement for Covid patients: Delhi HC seeks govts' stand

HC directed the two governments to place before it the status of functional and responsive helpline numbers being operated by them

27 May 09:39 Business-Standard 1502508926184551941.html
India coronavirus dispatch: 'Infodemic' is as dangerous as the virus itself

From Kerala's smart testing and community care, to hospitals putting off elective surgeries, and the progress with solidarity trials so far - read these and more in today's India dispatch

27 May 09:33 Business-Standard 1502508926478074057.html
15 more chargesheets against 294 foreign Nizamuddin attendees: Delhi Police

This comes after the foreigners violated visa conditions and indulged in missionary activities amidst the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, officials said.

27 May 09:03 Business-Standard 1502508926616247318.html
Peloponnese on alert for malaria cases due to illegal immigrants

Health services in the Peloponnese region are on "red alert" for the summer, due to the fear of the rise in malaria cases as a result of the increased

27 May 09:03 Greek City Times 1506177376383806198.html
Bulgaria insists on denying “Macedonian language”

"There is no point of equality between a language and a literary language. One is a family concept and the other a form (of it). The Bulgarian language

27 May 09:53 Greek City Times 1506177377827081768.html
Preksha Mehta Suicide: Actress' Close Friend Says, 'I Don't Agree That She Took Her Life Because Of Work Stress'- EXCLUSIVE

Crime Patrol actress Preksha Mehta committed suicide a few days back at her Indore home. We spoke to her friend, also an actor, Aatm Prakash Mishra, to know more about the late actress

27 May 09:13 SPOTBOYE 1547816857260149332.html
UK's Johnson suffers sharp poll fall after Cummings scandal

It adds to a sense of growing revolt over the government's handling of Dominic Cummings, with nearly 40 Tory MPs demanding he lose his job

27 May 09:54 Rappler 1882105642593454937.html
Number of Filipinos with coronavirus abroad rises to 2,664

The death toll stands at 334 as of Wednesday, May 27

27 May 09:25 Rappler 1882105642836330630.html
Audi parts with Formula E star who used ringer in virtual race

After initially suspending Daniel Abt, Audi parts ways with the German driver for cheating in a charity video game race

27 May 09:47 Rappler 1882105643845462575.html
MPs to gather for first time both virtually and in-person in the Commons

Members of Parliament will make history today as a few dozen of them gather in the House of Commons where they'll be joined by the other 300-odd MPs participating via videoconference.

27 May 09:31 CP24 1887544294788834839.html
'Disturbing' long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families

Simon Nisbet is convinced that if he hadn't moved his mother out of her long-term care home, she would never have left alive.

27 May 09:30 CP24 1887544295008928405.html
Quebec plan to review status for asylum seekers working in care homes questioned

Quebec Premier Francois Legault's promise to review the status of asylum seekers working in long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic raises more questions than it answers, advocates say.

27 May 09:41 CP24 1887544295549456463.html
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case

The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

27 May 09:36 CP24 1887544295880754966.html
How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

27 May 09:34 CP24 1887544295885261438.html
There Are 3 Things We Have to Do to Get People Wearing Masks

Persuasion works better than compulsion.

27 May 09:00 NY Times 1961078288616737461.html
The Michigan Dam Failures Are a Warning

Many need repairs. Let’s fix them before climate-related flooding gets worse.

27 May 09:00 NY Times 1961078288844364664.html
Are You Ready to Get on an Airplane Again?

Airlines are burning $10 billion a month to fly empty. This can’t go on forever.

27 May 09:00 NY Times 1961078289245798795.html
President of the Flies

What stories of shipwrecks and plane crashes can teach us about Trump’s America.

27 May 09:01 NY Times 1961078289918953608.html
The World Trade Organisation responds to claims over reports regarding Saudi Arabia and TV piracy

Newcastle United fans are awaiting news on the buy-out of the club but have still yet to receive a positive outcome

27 May 09:29 ChronicleLive 1984146901419829548.html
Donald Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in US election

US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and "completely stifling" free speech, after the social media network placed a fact-checking warning on one of

27 May 09:42 Deccan Herald 2027555796462983556.html
Coronavirus: Joe Biden calls US President Donald Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of recent public events, saying his lack of

27 May 09:15 Deccan Herald 2027555796729897136.html
Always be safe: President Donald Trump's message to United States

President Donald Trump had a message to offer those who crowded pools and boardwalks over the Memorial Day weekend, defying coronavirus social distancing guidelines: “Always be safe.” Trump did not

27 May 09:48 Deccan Herald 2027555796917110164.html
EXPLAINED | Hong Kong's China national anthem bill aims to legislate 'respect'

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem. A second reading of the bill is being held in the legislature on Wednesday.

27 May 09:50 Deccan Herald 2027555796988060595.html
Is the SAT falling out of favour?

Tests are inherently biased in favour of affluent, white and Asian American students

27 May 09:00 Gulf News 2086521543914733645.html
First direct repatriation flight from Dubai to Goa to depart June 1

149 stranded Goans welcome the move, flight departs 4.35pm Monday

27 May 09:56 Gulf News 2086521545586783243.html
Abu Dhabi Police arrest two teenagers for stunt driving in the rain

The reckless drivers were held after posting videos of the stunt on social media

27 May 09:30 Gulf News 2086521545669922118.html
Mob stones father of 7 to death for stealing chicken to feed hungry family

A father of seven children has been stoned to death by an angry mob in Uganda for allegedly stealing chicken to feed his hungry family The incident happened in Kamurojjo-Muro village, Serere district, in the Teso

27 May 09:35 LailasNews.com 2090029850028034709.html
I just lost my close girlfriend to coronavirus – Nigerian man says

A Nigerian man has taken to Twitter to announce the passing of a close girlfriend he allegedly lost to Coronavirus in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to the aggrieved man, with the handle @SalmanDuke on the

27 May 09:24 LailasNews.com 2090029850861640075.html
Queensland's seventh COVID-19 victim identified

Nathan Turner, 30, was found unresponsive by his partner about 4.30pm on Tuesday. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.

27 May 09:12 Brisbane Times 2314609339084502079.html
'Gold Coast stuff': Fears over Treasury Square development

There are fears a $2 billion development at Treasury Square could overshadow Birrarung Marr after the state government sought to sell the land before finalising planning controls.

27 May 09:37 Brisbane Times 2314609339235083565.html
Key court ruling coming today in Meng extradition case

The British Columbia Supreme Court is scheduled to release a key decision today in the American extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

27 May 09:04 CTVNews 2422791597578940099.html
Senate, Reps return to consider revised 2020 budget

The National Assembly will resume tomorrow from its Sallah break to consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s Appropriation (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

27 May 09:50 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900036632696.html
NDDC accuses lawmakers of seeking N6.4b fake payment

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday accused some federal lawmakers of demanding payment of N6.4 billion from ...

27 May 09:20 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900660194480.html
Africa’s COVID-19 cases now over 115,000, says WHO

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa as at Tuesday, had risen to over 115, 000....

27 May 09:30 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901576262845.html
Police rescue abducted siblings in Ebonyi

The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint...

27 May 09:20 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901979528104.html
Family of Cian English, 19, who died in tragic balcony fall ask for candles to be lit in his memory

Cian was trying to escape three armed men when he fell to his death

27 May 09:24 Irish Mirror 2875825629588816929.html
Coronavirus lockdown: Registered to return, migrants in Punjab start backing out

Only 20% sent back in three weeks, special trains on track, but district authorities say rush is starting to fizzle out.

27 May 09:30 The Indian Express 2885715103894239147.html
‘Enough local labour available in Punjab for paddy sowing’

"Some migrant labourers are available in Punjab, while we have plans to use direct seeding system and mechanised paddy transplantation as well."

27 May 09:53 The Indian Express 2885715104038494165.html
They took good care of me: 9-yr-old after solo flight back from Mumbai

Shiven had left for Mumbai on March 15 with his grandmother after his exams were cancelled on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. His holiday was unexpectedly extended when on March 24, the Centre announced a nationwide lockdown.

27 May 09:20 The Indian Express 2885715104438567910.html
Delhi: 57-year-old IRS officer commits suicide

Eish Singhal, DCP (New Delhi) said, “ We received a call from the hospital authorities about the incident. Saxena used a bedsheet to hang himself. We also found a suicide note inside his bedroom... We are probing the matter."

27 May 09:06 The Indian Express 2885715104504411842.html
Ravi Shankar Prasad hits out at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress-ruled states imposed lockdown first

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday had said the aim and purpose of the nationwide lockdown has “failed” and asked the Centre to spell out its strategy now to contain the spread of coronavirus.

27 May 09:38 The Indian Express 2885715105357034433.html
‘Unassigned’ coronavirus cases near 3,000, rise as curbs on movement lifted

Cases in the unassigned category make up 2 per cent of the country's 1,45,380 cases of coronavirus infection as of Tuesday, and could potentially skew the case curves of several states

27 May 09:33 The Indian Express 2885715105518473192.html
French power couple lose money laundering appeal

PARIS, May 27 — A French political power couple lost their appeal today against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office. Patrick and Isabelle Balkany, right-wing politicians who for...

27 May 09:58 Malaymail 302165934972812184.html
Six food delivery riders charged with rioting in Puchong

PETALING JAYA, May 27 — Six food delivery riders were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with rioting at a restaurant in Bandar Puteri, Puchong here last week. The six — Muhammad Hafiz Yusnan, 21; Muhamad Izzat Abd Bari, 22; Mohd Syukri Achyar, 39; Wan Hafizie Wan Hanapi, 28; S.Jaya...

27 May 09:29 Malaymail 302165935043986985.html
Johor police bust syndicate that sent drugs to Singapore via courier

JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor police have crippled and seized RM1.03 million worth of illicit drugs from a syndicate that specialises in using the services of a courier company for its distribution in Singapore. It is understood that the syndicate was known to have been active for the past three...

27 May 09:10 Malaymail 302165935948293833.html
Higher Education Ministry: All university lectures to be online-only until end 2020, with a few exceptions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) today said that all university lectures must be conducted purely online, with no face-to-face lessons allowed, until December 31. In a statement today, the ministry said that exceptions are, however, given to five academic categories...

27 May 09:18 Malaymail 302165935949876070.html
Covid-19: Johor govt urges employers to register with Socso for foreign worker screening

JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor government has urged employers to register under the state’s Social Security Organisation (Socso) so that their foreign migrant workers can be screened for Covid-19. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said Johor Socso has been asked to...

27 May 09:50 Malaymail 302165936253409683.html
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

TAIPEI, May 27 — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen today pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China’s proposed new security legislation for...

27 May 09:42 Malaymail 302165936404755218.html
Under new MOH Covid-19 policy, Malaysian athlete Jackie Wong finally discharged after months in Sibu Hospital

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — National hammer thrower Jackie Wong was finally discharged today after being hospitalised for more than two months for Covid-19, according to Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) president Datuk S.M. Muthu. He said doctors told Jackie that he need not go for further swab...

27 May 09:56 Malaymail 302165936505646118.html
Children’s Day: Janet Afolabi, Apomu queen, distributes noodles, masks to kids

Janet Afolabi, the Olori of Apomu town in Osun, has distributed noodles and facemasks to indigent kids towards marking the 2020 Children's Day in the state.

27 May 09:56 TheCable Lifestyle 3194590662315253635.html
Kaduna PDP affirms Hunkuyi’s suspension, expels two others

Godwin Isenyo, Kaduna The Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State, on Tuesday, expelled two of its members and suspended five others. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Abrahaman Catoh, l...

27 May 09:50 Punch Newspapers 3524240995669748429.html
Libraries, playgrounds, dog parks begin to re-open

City of Ballarat has announced some council facilities including the acquatic centre, libraries and playgrounds will re-open with restrictions in place over the coming week.

27 May 09:00 The Courier 3604583735237692864.html
We were told how to vote on Kindiki's ouster- Millicent Omanga says

I am surprised we are going through this- Millicent Omanga

27 May 09:37 Pulse Live 3606876836699107324.html
COVID-19: New cases drop to 15 today, new record low during MCO

After recording a staggering 187 new cases yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases have dropped to 15 today. This is the lowest daily figure in Malaysia since the movement control order was imposed on 18th March 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia is now 7,619.

27 May 09:25 SoyaCincau.com 3698931830905759644.html
Covid-19 wrap | Brazil leads daily virus deaths, Montenegro first corona-free European country

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

27 May 09:11 News24 3752801377418789674.html
Lockdown: Mixed reaction from religious leaders to relaxed rules for gatherings

There is mixed reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that religious gatherings of up to 50 people will be permitted as the country braces itself for the Covid-19 peak.

27 May 09:20 News24 3752801378202083353.html
FEEL GOOD | Walking the walk: Veteran philanthropist, 91, determined to raise R108m to feed the hungry

Apartheid Museum founder and philanthropist Solly Krok’s determination to make a difference proves that age is just number.

27 May 09:42 News24 3752801378449247141.html
Segun Oni is not welcomed in PDP, says Fayose

Ekiti state former governor, Ayodele Fayose, has stated that former governor of the state, Segun Oni, is not welcome to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ekiti

27 May 09:40 Legit 3764253649308744846.html
PDP expels 2, affirms suspension of ex-senator Hunkuyi, 6 others

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kaduna state chapter on Tuesday expelled two of its members Dr. John Danfulani and Ubale Salmanduna without further delay.

27 May 09:54 Legit 3764253650182859133.html
I believe President Buhari is leading Nigeria well, says Femi Adesina

Adesina has been in the eye of the storm recently following an article he wrote years ago about the president's new chief of staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari.

27 May 09:26 Legit 3764253650211764014.html
Nigerian man narrates how lady slept at his place and had asthma attack at 12am

A man called Ajibade Adedapo shared story of lady who came to sleep over at his place and had an asthma attack at 12am. He said she still wanted to get intimate

27 May 09:17 Legit 3764253650563815226.html
Covid-19: Wike cancels lockdown in Rivers, imposes statewide curfew

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has cancelled his earlier decision to resume lockdown of some parts of the state, imposing a statewide curfew instead.

27 May 09:00 Legit 3764253651120000123.html
Under new rules, you will no longer have to pray in your car

Rules issued Wednesday allow the restart of spiritual services — with limits on the number of worshipers.

27 May 09:43 HeraldNet 3867135409370503722.html
Friends rally over troubled Greg Mortimer icebreaker

The ship named after the popular 67-year-old mountaineer has become one of the most written about ships in the world – for all the wrong reasons.

27 May 09:46 Australian Financial Review 3974284486882784576.html
Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi

The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.

27 May 09:15 Vanguard News 4125100338934327834.html
MURIC condoles with NUJ over Bakare’s death

The Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC) has commiserated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the death of Mr Waheed Bakare

27 May 09:48 Vanguard News 4125100339082927470.html
Coronavirus: Arbroath great-gran Bernie doubles Alzheimer Scotland target with daily walk to happiness

An octogenarian Angus great-gran has completed her own personal lockdown mission with a fundraising walk in support of Alzheimer Scotland.

27 May 09:11 The Courier 4275302768145528503.html
Coronavirus: Vandal delivers blow to under pressure Angus Cycle Hub with needless damage to van

A vandal has delivered a "kick in the teeth" to Angus Cycle Hub staff working flat out to meet rocketing demand for bikes during lockdown.

27 May 09:11 The Courier 4275302768444073974.html
Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India

Prime Minister Modi is likely to speak on Lockdown 5.0 after the current lockdown ends on May 31. PM Modi will address the nation on May 31 in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.

27 May 09:01 India Today 4286117812711583242.html
Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American

The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.

27 May 09:00 Digital Journal 4566489171939308099.html
COMEDK UGET 2020: Application date extended till 30 May; exam for admission to Karnataka's medical, engineering, dental colleges on 26 June

The consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced that it will conduct the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2020 on 26 June

27 May 09:52 Firstpost 4760741711685179239.html
Amid Tensions With India And US, Xi Jinping Tells Chinese Military To Scale Up Battle Preparedness

Jinping directed the military to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.

27 May 09:05 Swarajya 4977622828547557616.html
Coronavirus Update: India’s Covid-19 Tally Tops 1.5 Lakh With 6,387 New Cases; Here’s The Latest State-Wise Breakup

The total number of active cases in the country has also increased to 83,004.

27 May 09:22 Swarajya 4977622829824838539.html
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 09:40 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756890745451.html
‘Damaging’ and ‘hurtful’ - Reception teacher slams comments made about Notts teachers

She was responding to comments by the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council

27 May 09:20 NottinghamshireLive 5149776702387226411.html
Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers

Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers

27 May 09:10 The Independent 5308065342091832814.html
Cleaner is just taking a short break, says resident who took photo

Cleaner is just taking a short break, says resident who took photo

27 May 09:00 The Independent 5308065342185001154.html
ChurchAppsNZ Offers Free Covid-19 Contact Tracing And Visitor Register To New Zealand Churches

ChurchAppsNZ by Snapp Mobile has released a new service in its app that gives Churches a free and easy way to track and register members who want to visit the Church during Alert Level 2.

27 May 09:10 SCOOP 5315658999847641746.html
New poll shows Israeli Right taking largest lead over Left-Center bloc yet - Inside Israel

New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 67 seats versus 47 for center-left bloc, giving the Right its largest lead ever.

27 May 09:51 Israel National News 5374683668682270915.html
Flat owners hit the roof after problems at Ayr factoring firm leaves some residents out of pocket

The row has left one development claiming it is owed more than £20,000 in advance payments already made.

27 May 09:33 dailyrecord 552235479553666534.html
Popular Ayrshire pub set alight as 'callous' firebugs target venue

The Kings Arms in Fenwick was set ablaze before local residents alerted the fire brigade who managed to prevent any major damage.

27 May 09:12 dailyrecord 552235480373702456.html
Man saved from River Forth as emergency services launch massive rescue mission

The Clackmannanshire Bridge and the nearby Kincardine Bridge were shut off in both directions this morning.

27 May 09:48 dailyrecord 552235480663784934.html
Human tragedy of migrant workers: Heartbreaking video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at Muzaffarpur station shocks nation

In a devastating twist to the ongoing human tragedy of migrant workers, a video of a toddler desperately trying to wake up his dead mother at Muzaffarpur railway station has gone viral on social media.

27 May 09:14 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720207610281312.html
Developing story: Senator Omanga faces Jubilee disciplinary committee

Ruling Party pumps up the pressure on rebel legislators with Nominated Senator Omanga appearing before a disciplinary committe

27 May 09:25 The Standard 5587226196017392361.html
US House Republicans to sue Pelosi remote proxy voting in pandemic

U.S. House of Representatives Republicans will sue Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi over rule changes that allow members to vote on each other's ...

27 May 09:19 CNA 5644198862464509603.html
Man arrested over deadly 2019 fire at Japanese animation studio

TOKYO: Japanese police on Wednesday (May 27) arrested the man suspected of killing 36 people at Kyoto Animation last July after he had spent 10 ...

27 May 09:31 CNA 5644198862495884945.html
China reports one new mainland COVID-19 case vs seven a day earlier

China reported 1 new confirmed coronavirus case in the mainland as of end-May 26, up from 7 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported.

27 May 09:12 CNA 5644198863232954057.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims ...

27 May 09:55 CNA 5644198864181919995.html
Workplace reforms are ‘worth it’, says ACTU boss Sally McManus

Unions, employers and government will work together on industrial relations reforms to help kickstart the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 09:20 The New Daily 5848147785967599795.html
Concerns for port workers aboard virus-struck ship

WA port workers boarded a live export ship before a COVID-19 outbreak was confirmed, and there are concerns they and their families have been exposed.

27 May 09:42 The New Daily 5848147787274853226.html
China's Xi urges preparedness for military combat amid coronavirus epidemic

Xi was attending a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army

27 May 09:05 Dunya News 5863268917982900708.html
12-year-old Jay’Aina Patton develops app to connect children with incarcerated parents

Jay’Aina Patton was just three years old when her father, Antoine Patton fell foul of the law leading to his incarceration for gun possession.

27 May 09:30 Face2Face Africa 5878198129988399399.html
‘It’s a shame’ – Democrats rant as Ilhan Omar says she believes rape accuser, but supports Biden

Americans in the Democratic Party have reacted swiftly to comments made by Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, which said that

27 May 09:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198130782002111.html
Former Uzbek Military Think-Tank Chief Gets 12 Years In Prison For Treason

Rafik Saifulin, the former chief of Uzbekistan's presidential military think tank, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of high treason.

27 May 09:38 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162467301409.html
Nation's first astronaut launch since 2011 still 'go for launch' despite weather concerns

Weather conditions threatening to scrub the nation’s first astronaut launch in nine years are improving, NASA said Tuesday.

27 May 09:24 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730201964484108.html
Taliban reacts to release of 900 prisoners of the group by Afghan government

The Taliban group reacted to the release of 900 prisoners of the group by the Afghan government, calling it ‘a good progress’.

27 May 09:17 The Khaama Press News Agency 6015320582565105081.html
AP Secretariat on Corona Alert

On the other side, Andhra Pradesh Government is likely to conduct Corona tests to all the 3,000 staff working in the AP Secretariat.

27 May 09:00 MIRCHI9 6041804859628490632.html
Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms

China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.

27 May 09:02 Business Insider 6060062399814896406.html
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.

It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.

27 May 09:40 Business Insider 6060062400357573508.html
62,000 healthcare workers in the US have tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC says. The number is likely far higher.

It is the first CDC update in six weeks, in which time the number of US healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 has increased sevenfold.

27 May 09:40 Business Insider 6060062400659503723.html
Watch: Sonu Sood urges migrants to wear masks as they leave for their hometown

Sonu Sood has been ruling the headlines for excellent work for the migrant workers. Due to COVID-19 lockdown, migrant workers are the worst hit groups

27 May 09:43 The Times of India 6060938663841567726.html
Hospital outbreak over

The COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital is now over, according to Richmond's medical health officer Dr. Meena Dawar.

27 May 09:19 Castanet 616068602232061920.html
Gov’t to assist family of OFW in UAE who died of COVID-19

CABANATUAN CITY – A Novo Ecijano overseas worker in the United Arab Emirates who died on May 11 after contracting COVID-19 will be given assistance by the provincial government through its Malasakit OFW Help Desk, it was learned here Wednesday.

27 May 09:25 Journal Online 6375127391849727317.html
Romualdez: DCC to approve P1.5Tr SAP under CURES Act

THE Defeat COVID-19 Committee (DCC) co-chaired by House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano will approve this Thursday the P1.5 trillion social amelioration program under the proposed “COVID-19 Unemployment Reduction Economic Stimulus (CURES) Act of 2020."

27 May 09:47 Journal Online 6375127392069060731.html
SM Foundation provides safety gear for Marawi frontliners

THE COVID-19 crisis has been ongoing for several months now globally and across the country. This has been harder for the Marawi residents who are still trying to get back on their feet after the Marawi siege.

27 May 09:40 Journal Online 6375127392848281589.html
Police swarm HK ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

HONG KONG, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the la

27 May 09:49 Journal Online 6375127393127987262.html
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era

TOKYO, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.

27 May 09:20 Journal Online 6375127393167608925.html
Scots man jailed after downing Buckfast and threatening to kill his mum TWICE, shouting ‘I’ll f***ing kill my fat maw’

A MAN has been jailed after downing a bottle and a half of Buckfast and threatening to slit his mother’s throat. Anthony Shaw, 28, flew into a rage without warning at his mum’s home in …

27 May 09:41 The Scottish Sun 6609127672765676162.html
Man saved from River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops lock down two bridges

A MAN was rescued from the River Forth and rushed to hospital as cops locked down to bridges. Police confirmed that Clackmannanshire Bridge and Kincardine Bridge had been shut off as they dealt wit…

27 May 09:07 The Scottish Sun 6609127673064300741.html
Scots mum dies of cancer after raising thousands for son who tragically passed from same disease

A MUM who raised thousands of pounds in memory of her eight-year-old son who died from cancer has sadly passed away from the same disease. Susan Hey, from Nairn, Inverness-shire, was diagnosed with…

27 May 09:51 The Scottish Sun 6609127674334072328.html
Armed psychiatric patient ends Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot

AN armed psychiatric patient ended a Carstairs State Hospital siege after being warned he’d be shot. Firearms officers rushed to the State Hospital after the man, from Tayside, threatened to …

27 May 09:32 The Scottish Sun 6609127674640664086.html
Boris Johnson leaves the dirty work to everyone else

Britain’s prime minister has centralized power but he doesn’t seem to want to use it.

27 May 09:57 The Japan Times 6673764367485227353.html
Hong Kong police clamp down on national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday and fired pepper-pellet rounds in the commercial district as they stamp

27 May 09:25 The Japan Times 6673764367914902172.html
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan'

27 May 09:31 The Japan Times 6673764368136446076.html
Sonu Sood: ‘Migrant workers built our homes; I couldn’t watch them being homeless’

The actor, who is being hailed as a hero for all the relief work he has taken up voluntarily, talks to us about his 'Ghar Bhejo' campaign

27 May 09:58 The Hindu 6679535024440552755.html
Four patients test positive even after 14 days of isolation, treatment

The Hassan district administration is worried as four patients, who were found positive to the COVID-19 infection on May 12, remained infected even 12 days after they were hospitalised. Five people, w

27 May 09:41 The Hindu 6679535024477297630.html
Churches, mosques too will be opened from June 1, says CM Yediyurappa

A day after the State government took a decision on re-opening of nearly 35,000 Muzrai temples from June 1, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said churches and mosques too will be allowed t

27 May 09:32 The Hindu 6679535024711404749.html
AP COVID-19 tally surpasses 3,000 mark

One death, 134 fresh COVID positive cases reported in the State

27 May 09:10 The Hindu 6679535024862151991.html
Migrant workers | Video of baby with dead mother in Bihar railway station goes viral

In another incident, the body of a woman was deboarded at Mansi station.

27 May 09:56 The Hindu 6679535025859311504.html
Rhys Jones' killer pictured for first time since jailed after 'chatting up woman online'

Sean Mercer, who shot 11-year-old Rhys in a Liverpool playground in 2007, was 'openly using a phone to have a relationship with a woman on the outside' for eight months, it is alleged

27 May 09:04 mirror 675785259823720423.html
Husband's coronavirus symptoms mistaken for heartbreak after wife of 76 years dies

Nicky Guest-Walmsley, from Market Weighton, East Yorks, said her 95-year-old dad lost his appetite and died from Covid-19 just two weeks after losing his wife

27 May 09:07 mirror 675785261450745213.html
Anger at 'disgusting' eBay listing for 'mummified witch's cat' used for rituals

The cat, said to have been used to ward off harm at a 16th Century cottage, has been listed with a £640 price tag by a seller in Coventry, West Midlands

27 May 09:12 mirror 675785261501150561.html
Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News

New Delhi: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notification that contributions to the PM CARES Fund will be … Companies Act amended, contributions to PM CARES Fund to be considered as CSR | Economy News Read More »

27 May 09:08 ISSCNC 6824315491912616575.html
I want to be a security guard … what will my salary be?

The industry can be divided into two categories: those who need security and those who want it. Those who need it typically pay $15 per hour, while those who who want it pay between $17 - $23

27 May 09:00 The Globe and Mail 68426411089080485.html
Ukraine in UN urges Russia to give up "logic of war" in Donbas

Ukraine has also recalled Russia must implement its obligations under the Minsk Agreements.

27 May 09:00 UNIAN 6863008972058759891.html
Donbas warzone update: One Ukrainian soldier killed amid six attacks on May 26

Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling.

27 May 09:40 UNIAN 6863008972169694811.html
South Korea sees biggest jump in coronavirus cases in seven weeks

The country has been held up as a global model in how to curb the virus and has rushed to contain new infections as life returns to normal.

27 May 09:29 Hindustan Times 696565557175451075.html
China’s survey team summits Mt Everest to remeasure its height

According to China’s measurement the height of Mount Everest is 8844.43 meters which is four meters less than Nepal’s calculations, the state media reported.

27 May 09:08 Hindustan Times 696565558005505738.html
Four police officers fired after killing of unarmed black man in Minnesota

Four police offers in US city of Minneapolis have been fired for their involvement in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was held down

27 May 09:40 Buzz.ie 7092425148291609658.html
Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy

Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy. The ministry said it would appeal the regional court's decision. The court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae

27 May 09:46 Yahoo 7097669637076635001.html
Xi Jinping urges China's army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city's freedoms

China is expected to pass controversial national security laws for Hong Kong on Thursday, prompting renewed protests in the city.

27 May 09:02 Yahoo 7097669637706692374.html
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan's most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong. China's proposed new security legislation for the former

27 May 09:08 Yahoo 7097669637748880643.html
Israeli president calls Australian PM after teacher's ruling

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said he spoke Wednesday with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following an Israeli court ruling that a former teacher accused of sexually abusing her students in Australia was fit to stand trial and be extradited. Rivlin noted that the matter was central to his

27 May 09:29 Yahoo 7097669639028040063.html
'Why Can't Private Hospitals Built on Free Land Give Free Treatment to COVID-19 Patients', SC Asks Centre

This comes a day after the Supreme Court took  cognizance of the miseries of migrant workers across the country and said there have been inadequacies and certain lapses by the Centre and the states

27 May 09:26 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083198449470.html
Sanitizing Lanes, Places of Worship, This Woman is Doing Her Bit in COVID-19 Times

Uzma had a tough time convincing her husband and in-laws to carry out sanitization during Ramzan.

27 May 09:30 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083485494570.html
Israel’s Number of Coronavirus Patients Drops to 2,019 as US Deaths Hit 100,572

According to the NY Times on Wednesday, new hot spots continue to emerge and hundreds more people are dying each day in the US.

27 May 09:35 The Jewish Press 7246030799855493179.html
Suspicious 3-alarm fire guts home in New Jersey, spreads to 2 others

A three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in New Jersey Wednesday morning, and police have labeled the blaze suspicious.

27 May 09:14 ABC7 New York 7327811147867110581.html
Massive fire damages homes in North Plainfield, NJ

A large, three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in North Plainfield, Somerset County.

27 May 09:14 ABC7 New York 7327811148277098404.html
Trump urges GOP to vote 'NO' on FISA bill, citing Russia probe concerns

President Trump on Tuesday night warned that Republicans should vote against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the controversial measure that sets up a separate legal avenue for the U.S. government to get permission to spy on individuals who might be agents of a foreign power in the United States. 

27 May 09:54 Fox News 7362823819816161411.html
Bill Clinton visited Epstein’s ‘orgy island,’ Netflix doc claims – but ex-president still denies it

Former President Bill Clinton insists he never visited the notorious “orgy island” of his late ex-pal Jeffrey Epstein – but now a second person begs to differ.

27 May 09:57 Fox News 7362823821352690022.html
Tecra Muigai: Court to rule on suspect’s bond

Court will fix bond terms on Wednesday at 2.30pm.

27 May 09:43 Daily Nation 7421817124095086284.html
Tejas inducted into 18 Squadron by IAF, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria flies fighter

The first LCA-Tejas FOC standard aircraft also completed its contract flight test acceptance within 12 months of the standard of preparation release in February 2019.

27 May 09:55 DNA India 7533428661127010647.html
Girija Shankar on playing the role of Dhritrashtra in BR Chopra's 'Mahabharat' at 28

Girija, now in his 60s has settled in Los Angeles in the United States but travels to India for work, which mainly comprises of Punjabi films.

27 May 09:26 DNA India 7533428662037951209.html
Trump, Biden turn to new presidential campaign field — Snapchat

Gone are the lively meetings, the distribution of flyers on busy campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has put an abrupt stop to traditional US political means of courting young voters -- forcing presidential candidates to turn to Snapchat instead.

27 May 09:39 The Guardian 7580308503776931709.html
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.

27 May 09:45 The Guardian 7580308505052543210.html
NDDC saga: Agbamuche denies fronting for NASS members

The last is yet to be heard of the crises rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as one of its contractors, Chief Nelson Agbamuche has see enied ever fronting for members of the national Assembly.

27 May 09:31 The Guardian 7580308505465359880.html
Drive-through visits bring cheer to care home residents

A care home in Britain's south west has started a drive-through visiting system for the families of its elderly residents.

27 May 09:49 RTE.ie 7595237278005977003.html
Protests over death of black man in Minneapolis

Police in Minneapolis fired tear gas and bean bag rounds at crowds protesting the death of a black man who was held by officers on the ground while being handcuffed.

27 May 09:29 RTE.ie 7595237278720760636.html
‘Priyanka Chopra Started Abusing Me On The Flight’, When A Doctor Accused PeeCee Of Violating Rules

Film celebrities and controversies walk hand in hand. The more one gets popular, the more he gets embroiled into controversies. Priyanka Chopra’s story is no different! We have come across an old interview of PeeCee, wherein the actress gave a clarification over her ugly spat with a passenger, who was a doctor.

27 May 09:19 https://www.filmibeat.com 7601703244281094715.html
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday. . .

27 May 09:44 Times Colonist 7617512061757022015.html
Ryanair to announce 'hundreds' of Irish redundancies this week

The CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary says the airline is to announce redundancies of Irish pilots a...

27 May 09:35 Newstalk 7635722258404841200.html
Saudi takeover of Newcastle United in doubt after WTO finding

The prospect of the Saudi Arabian Government taking a majority stake in Newcastle United has suff...

27 May 09:26 Newstalk 7635722259484597756.html
China’s increasing belligerence in South China Sea threatens international peace and regional stability

The unilateral action by China to ban fishing in SCS and threat fisherman is bullying tactic, according to experts. The threat by China to its neighbours must be met through solidarity and unity among Chinas neighbours and members of the international community.

27 May 09:29 The Economic Times 7653256036732592493.html
Rahul trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP

Prasad cited comments made by Gandhi since the threat of coronavirus emerged in the country to allege that all Gandhi has done is to demoralise people and indulge in politics while seeking publicity.

27 May 09:36 The Economic Times 7653256037134737913.html
New Yorkers disapprove of Gov. Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes: poll

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a hit over his administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The number of New Yorkers who

27 May 09:35 New York Post 7654946767649010512.html
Saudi public sector employees will return to work starting May 31

Saudi public sector employees will start returning to work gradually as of Sunday May 31, after more than two months of suspension amid strict measures to help curb the novel coronavirus outbreak.

27 May 09:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601104051276706.html
White House says late-June G7 summit would be great reopening example

President Donald Trump believes there would be "no greater example of reopening" than holding a summit of Group of Seven leaders in the United States near the end of June, the White House said on Tuesday.

27 May 09:00 The Jakarta Post 7678601104249574342.html
The Billionaire Governor Who’s Been Sued Dozens of Times for Millions in Unpaid Bills

Gov. Jim Justice is West Virginia’s richest man. Over the last three decades, lawsuits over unpaid bills have cost his constellation of companies more than $128 million in judgments and settlements.

27 May 09:00 ProPublica 7866676282461789495.html
High Court orders Telangana to test all dead bodies for Covid-19

Using strong words, two-judge bench tells state government to release data on tests on guest workers

27 May 09:50 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363121282925.html
Chaos at airports continue as flights resume

Around 630 flights were cancelled on Monday while on Tuesday 80 flights were cancelled at Delhi alone.

27 May 09:08 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363369764228.html
Lapses in handling human crisis: Supreme Court to Centre on miseries of migrants

The court also issued notice to all the states and UTs, directing them to submit their response by Thursday.

27 May 09:47 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363661386995.html
Queensland's seventh COVID-19 victim identified

Nathan Turner, 30, was found unresponsive by his partner about 4.30pm on Tuesday. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene.

27 May 09:12 The Age 7967730562065429567.html
'Gold Coast stuff': Fears over Treasury Square development

There are fears a $2 billion development at Treasury Square could overshadow Birrarung Marr after the state government sought to sell the land before finalising planning controls.

27 May 09:37 The Age 7967730562216011053.html
Companies Act 2013 Amended To Make PM CARES Eligible To Receive CSR Funding From Corporates

Now, corporates can fund the government under CSR activity. Gazette notification to this effect was released by the Narendra Modi government under which the PM CARES fund can receive funds from...

27 May 09:22 The Hans India 817019414801761961.html
More than 300 arrested in Hong Kong amid renewed protests

Thousands take to streets to oppose Beijing-backed laws curtailing city’s freedoms

27 May 09:05 The Irish Times 8204772968064342558.html
Hong Kong: Police arrest 180, fire pepper guns on protesters

May 27 (UPI) -- Police in Hong Kong arrested at least 180 people and fired non-lethal pepper balls at protesters on Wednesday as people took to the streets to demonstrate against a China-proposed national security law critics fear will further strip the semi-autonomous region of its rights and freedoms.

27 May 09:53 UPI 8257973864949378803.html
Watch - Wrecked car inside police cordon as Mary Street in Balsall Heath is sealed off

Detectives and a search team were at the scene as the road remained closed for several hours following late-night incident

27 May 09:19 birminghammail 8288260685043482267.html
Xi Jinping urges China’s army to prepare for armed combat as Hong Kong protests restart over a new bill that would strip away the city’s freedoms

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged his army to increase its preparedness for “armed combat” as protests in Hong Kong ramp up over a proposed new law that would effectively strip away the city’s autonomy.

27 May 09:02 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882630568726.html
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.

27 May 09:08 Reuters 8334514179955707873.html
Lockdown Barber Shops Ordered to Close by Trading Standards

A war led by the BBC on barber shops caught defying the lockdown to offer haircuts has ended, after the local trading standards department ordered the closing of around 20 rule-flouting hairdressers.

27 May 09:30 Gizmodo UK 8363059002089925341.html
Brits will be able to host small outdoor gatherings next month and kids can FINALLY see their grandparents

Ministers are currently discussing new measures

27 May 09:41 Entertainment Daily 8392972517012828053.html
Ex-IEBC CEO James Oswago Dealt Blow in Ksh1.3B Tender Case

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was dealt a blow in the Ksh. 1.3 billion tender case...

27 May 09:44 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153430592860.html
KEBS Forced to Respond to Ruto Fake Donations Report

KEBS was forced to respond to the fake Gikambura donations report...

27 May 09:11 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153523592943.html
Court Releases Keroche Heiress Boyfriend Omar Lali

Tecra's laywers wanted the court to extend Lali's detention but the court did not find a reason...

27 May 09:04 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153922430909.html
Coronavirus testing not mandatory for maternal, newborn services, says Centre

The Union health ministry said that the government could now home deliver drugs for mother and child care and contraceptives in containment zones.

27 May 09:24 Scroll.in 8669301692640014149.html
Japan Enacts High-Tech 'Super City' Bill Where AI, Big Data and Other Technologies Are Utilized To Resolve Social Problems

The Diet enacted a bill Wednesday to create "super cities" where artificial intelligence, big data and other technologies are utilized to resolve social problems. The Japan Times reports: The bill revising the national strategic special zone law passed the House of Councilors by a majority vote wit...

27 May 09:30 tech.slashdot.org 8720761276111945426.html
More than 1600 Corona Infected Patients reported in Chennai -

There is a continuous increase in the cases of corona virus in the country and new cases of corona virus

27 May 09:26 News Hunt Media 8859517517456094427.html
Grambling State to gradually reopen campus for employees in June

GSU's reopening plans include temperature scans, face masks, hand sanitizing stations, and limited building entry points across campus.

27 May 09:48 KNOE 8 News 9048639191154799535.html
Every child care provider in La. to receive free supplies to ensure safe reopening

Louisiana has 1,649 licensed child care providers who will receive supplies.

27 May 09:18 KNOE 8 News 9048639192242175853.html
Suspension rust problem forces Mitsubishi to recall vehicles

Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 223,000 vehicles in Canada and 22 cold-weather U.S. states because suspension parts can rust, detach and cause drivers to lose control.

27 May 09:45 KNOE 8 News 9048639192722839682.html
Police appeal as swan dies after being attacked by dog

The RSPCA attended the incident

27 May 09:08 Derbyshire Live 9061707931240024077.html
Hong Kong Police Arrest 16 Demonstrators Ahead of Anthem Bill Debate - Reports

BEIJING (Sputnik) - According to the South China Morning Post, the group was arrested ahead of planned demonstrations against the new bill that would criminalize...

27 May 09:36 Sputniknews 967333867863734396.html
Twitterati Flip Out Over Karntaka Chief's Decision to Reopen Places of Worship Amid Pandemic

New Delhi (Sputnik): India has been witnessing a sharp spike in the number of COVID-19 cases despite a strict lockdown which has seen all places of worship in the...

27 May 09:30 Sputniknews 967333868549862120.html
Trump Calls on New York Times to Return Pulitzer Prizes for 'Flawed Coverage'

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One of the awards the newspaper received was the 2020 prize for international reporting with a series of articles that proclaimed to show the...

27 May 09:14 Sputniknews 967333869348173079.html
France Bans Use of Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for COVID-19 Patients - Reports

On Tuesday, the French High Council for Public Health (HCSP) and the Agency for the Safety of Health Products (ANSM) had suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine as a...

27 May 09:41 Sputniknews 967333869376204987.html
Queen Allows Boris Johnson to Jog in Buckingham Palace Grounds After Coronavirus Battle

The British Prime Minister, a regular jogger, has been exercising in the gardens of the royal palace after security concerns ruled out the use of public places to...

27 May 09:59 Sputniknews 967333869457997317.html
To Mask or Not to Mask? CNN Host Clashes With New Jersey Pastor Over PPE During Unsanctioned Service

The dilemma about whether to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) remains a hotly-debated topic in the US that has even recently provoked a new skirmish between...

27 May 09:43 Sputniknews 967333869507773384.html
Government backtracks on Matt Hancock's promise to review lockdown fines

A senior minister said there would be no formal review into parents who may have been fined for making childcare related travel.

27 May 09:47 Metro 970161747680332258.html
Cruise ship testing reveals a lot more people had coronavirus without symptoms

104 out of 128 people who tested positive were asymptomatic.

27 May 09:34 Metro 970161747748940752.html
Sex workers reveal best positions they think may limit the spread of coronavirus

They also say sex workers should wear mouth and nose coverings at all times.

27 May 09:22 Metro 970161748455209817.html
What date can salons open and are mobile hairdressers allowed to work now?

Could you finally get that haircut?

27 May 09:55 Metro 970161748589497811.html
Whole towns could be put in lockdown 'from tomorrow'

Metro.co.uk: News, Sport, Showbiz, Celebrities from Metro

27 May 09:31 Metro 970161748802313331.html
Woman who left carer in tears at B&M is ICU nurse and 'would do it again'

Marina Kendrick, 53, told friends that she had been enforcing the ‘nursing code’ and could not believe the backlash against her.

27 May 09:57 Metro 970161748834359101.html
Gayle King visibly shaken on-air as she says it's 'open season' on black men

The journalist discussed the Amy Cooper Central Park incident and the death of George Floyd.

27 May 09:04 Metro 970161749002547275.html
By saving Dominic Cummings, the Government is putting us all at risk

How can we expect people to co-operate with this system if they think it is one rule for them and another for those in power?

27 May 09:11 Metro 970161749021724558.html
Protests, police crackdowns return to Hong Kong as Beijing tightens grip

"This is the future of Hong Kong under National Security Law: No freedom of assembly and speech."

27 May 09:25 Global Voices 982940568370525015.html
Austerity following pandemic spending 'unacceptable'

Official austerity following massive Government spending during the coronavirus pandemic would be unacceptable, workers in Northern Ireland said.

27 May 09:07 The Irish News 993065297161049.html
Covid-19 ‘has been taken off the streets' in Republic

Covid-19 has been moved off the streets of Ireland and is mainly being spread among households, the chief clinical officer has said.

27 May 09:59 The Irish News 993065579723162.html
Antrim and Newtownabbey residents 'extremely sensitive' over grass cutting

“Complaints have already been received in relation to the lack of grass cutting, despite awareness of the restrictions due to the virus.”

27 May 09:56 The Irish News 993066056569239.html
Meat Seller’s Family Party Is A COVID-19 Super-Spreader

HYDERABAD: A family get-together organized by a meat seller of the city in utter disregard for COVID-19 preventive measures has ended up as a super-spreader for the dreaded virus on Tuesday. As many

27 May 10:36 Sakshi Post 1016059426577023033.html
Korean prosecutors question Samsung heir in succession-related probe

Prosec­utors have been invest­igatin­g suspec­ted accoun­ting fraud at drug compan­y Samsun­g Biolog­ics

27 May 10:24 The Express Tribune 1105816787669954327.html
Delhi High Court directs Centre, AAP to present steps taken to tackle COVID-19 cases

The bench observed that a person, whose family or friend is found COVID-19 positive, they should be able to call the helplines to not only report such occurrence, but to also seek medical guidance and assistance, if hospitalisation is necessary keeping in view of the condition of the patient.

27 May 10:44 The Statesman 1191309781823196040.html
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest

Beijing - A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.

27 May 10:20 The Peninsula 1202843881773731525.html
South Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19

SEOUL - Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.

27 May 10:36 The Peninsula 1202843882677123715.html
No one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar Prasad amid rising tension in east Ladakh

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded from the government a statement on the stand-off at the border in Ladakh and Sikkim and relations with Nepal.

27 May 10:16 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192075753724.html
Boris Johnson vows not to hike income tax, VAT or national insurance and says triple lock on pensions will STAY despite coronavirus bailouts devastating public finances - with 8.4MILLION jobs now furloughed

Standing by Tory tax and pensions pledges today, Boris Johnson told senior MPs: 'We are going to meet all of our manifesto commitments.'

27 May 10:23 Mail Online 124328110968034366.html
NHS nurse who was clapped out of the hospital after spending 12 days in ICU with coronavirus reveals she tested negative for virus TWICE before being admitted

Critical care nurse Sue Snelson, 64, from Lincolnshire, spent 12 days in the ICU at Scunthorpe General Hospital and told on GMB she tested negative for coronavirus twice.

27 May 10:23 Mail Online 124328112072052885.html
Young girl’s name scratched into wall of one of Pompeii’s largest villas suggests it was owned by descendants of general Lucius Mummius who conquered Greece in 146BC

The word 'Mummia' is etched into a wall of the villa. It was an ancient Roman custom to give daughters the female version of the surname as a first name.

27 May 10:51 Mail Online 124328112323820452.html
Bihar Board class 10th result: Farmer’s son from Rohtas village tops matric exam, aspires to get into IIT

Himanshu scored 96.20 per cent and said the key to cracking any exam is consistency. He said that most students start preparing for exams only in the last few months. He suggested students to be consistent in efforts to be clear about concepts.

27 May 10:45 The Financial Express 1288289579726192692.html
Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test

The Centre for Wildlife Health in Bhubaneswar was contacted to facilitate the process, she said adding that efforts are on to ascertain how the pangolin found its way into the quarantine centre.

27 May 10:46 The Financial Express 1288289579843950661.html
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

The last time astronauts launched from Florida was on NASA's final space shuttle flight in July 2011. Hurley was the pilot of that mission.

27 May 10:58 The Financial Express 1288289580445253346.html
Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray on shaky ground as murmurs of rift within MVA grow, Sharad Pawar takes centrestage

The MVA government continues to face a relentless attack from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party over poor handling of the COVID situation.

27 May 10:46 The Financial Express 1288289581458980164.html
As the death toll of Covid-19 reaches 100,000 in the US: these lives lost, and missed

Loved ones pay tribute to those they have lost to the coronavirus pandemic, from a grandmother of seven to a 16-year-old

27 May 10:01 the Guardian 1491978796401841595.html
How South Africa’s action on Covid-19 contrasts sharply with its response to Aids

Country’s swift response is distinct from the handling of the HIV crisis 20 years ago. Have lessons been learnt?

27 May 10:00 the Guardian 1491978796456840282.html
The right's 'rule of law' hypocrisy

The same right-wing movement that cheers President Trump's draconian immigration crackdowns in the name of enforcing the "rule of law" is now in full defiance mode against the lockdowns in the name of freedom

27 May 10:00 The Week 149215354919729236.html
Covid-19 tests not mandatory for maternal, newborn: Health Ministry

The ministry also said that mother and newborn should be nursed together and breastfeeding must be initiated within 1 hour of delivery, irrespective of Covid-19 status

27 May 10:14 Business-Standard 1502508924956514027.html
Locust swarms headed towards Delhi; crops threatened in many states

Higher than normal temperatures have helped locusts spread more rapidly in different parts of the states

27 May 10:55 Business-Standard 1502508926070364800.html
Covid-19 to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed: Health experts

In an interaction with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, health experts Professor Ashish Jha and Professor Johan Giesecke talked about the Covid-19 pandemic

27 May 10:20 Business-Standard 1502508926295220306.html
DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools

Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.

27 May 10:28 Courthouse News Service 1799505149417194196.html
Woman airlifted to hospital after SUV slams into back of stopped transport truck on Hwy. 401

Two people were rushed to hospital, including one in life-threatening condition, after their SUV slammed into the back of a immobilized transport truck on Highway 401 near Ajax.

27 May 10:11 CP24 1887544295629909247.html
Barbers arrested in Bahrain for violating rules

Expatriates held after visiting customers at home

27 May 10:31 Gulf News 2086521543629334773.html
Kuwait MP set to grill finance minister over fund corruption

The corruption case involves a Malaysian Fund and a Chinese company

27 May 10:48 Gulf News 2086521543959544677.html
This is also time to nurse economies back to health

GCC showed a level of sophistication in combating COVID-19, but much still needs doing

27 May 10:05 Gulf News 2086521544060978400.html
Coronavirus: Sharjah cracks down on erring salons

Those found to be violating precautionary measures asked to close

27 May 10:29 Gulf News 2086521544115056050.html
COVID-19: Oman reports 38 deaths of coronavirus today

Newly diagnosed cases include 166 Omanis, 89 foreign residents

27 May 10:59 Gulf News 2086521544507420058.html
COVID-19: Australia records youngest coronavirus victim with death of 30-year-old

Latest case brings to 103 the number of deaths recorded in Australia

27 May 10:47 Gulf News 2086521545209985165.html
How my pregnant sister was killed by her husband – Man narrates

A Nigerian man has alleged that his pregnant sister who died immediately after child birth was killed by her husband after he abused her while she was heavily pregnant. The man identified as Prince Iyase Kelvin

27 May 10:35 LailasNews.com 2090029849978048796.html
Police officer tells Black man to lick his own urine (Video)

The moment a police officer asked an Illinois black man to lick his own urine was captured on camera and the video has since gone viral on the internet. The man who was a federal safety

27 May 10:14 LailasNews.com 2090029850445804468.html
Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of unarmed black man

The death comes amid outrage over the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a black man shot by a white father and son while jogging

27 May 10:12 The Asian Age 2126266545026658343.html
Doctor and nurse who cancelled wedding due to Covid-19 get married in the hospital where they work

A nurse and doctor who had to cancel their wedding because of the Covid-19 pandemic have tied the knot in the hospital where they both work.

27 May 10:38 ITV News 2184971257448185120.html
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor

The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.

27 May 10:43 Brisbane Times 2314609338824039851.html
Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints

The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.

27 May 10:09 Brisbane Times 2314609339897998091.html
U.N. calls meeting to boost pandemic support for developing countries

WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - U.N. officials said they will meet on Thursday with over a dozen world leaders to discuss shoring up financial support for emerging economies, hit hard by the pandemic's economic fallout.

27 May 10:10 Daily Maverick 2373996787249686993.html
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June

ZURICH, May 26 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday promised a swift review of data on hydroxychloroquine, probably by mid-June, after safety concerns prompted the group to suspend the malaria drug's use in a large trial on COVID-19 patients.

27 May 10:07 Daily Maverick 2373996788099944557.html
'Disturbing' Ont. long-term care home report doesn't come as surprise to families

When a bombshell report from the Canadian Armed Forces outlining a litany of problems at five long-term care homes released on Tuesday, family members say they're not surprised.

27 May 10:34 CTVNews 2422791597224803274.html
JUST IN: NBC fines three stations for infractions

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned three broadcast station for their reports on COVID-19 considered inappropriate...

27 May 10:50 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900360085298.html
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...

27 May 10:19 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901000571230.html
COVID-19: Chloroquine trial to continue in Nigeria - The Nation Nigeria

Nigeria will continue with the solidarity trial of chloroquine for COVID-19 treatment, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration ...

27 May 10:00 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901602316347.html
Man Killed For Stealing From Prophet Bushiri In South Africa

Man killed for stealing from prophet Bushiri in South Africa. Another was rushed to hospital where he is currentlyu receiving medical treatment.

27 May 10:30 iHarare News 2755902708416274114.html
Bru resettlement in North Tripura hits roadblock as civil societies threaten bandh

As per the resettlement agreement signed by the central government in January this year, 32,000 Bru migrants living in Tripura since 1997 would be permanently settled in the state.

27 May 10:35 The Indian Express 2885715103823475937.html
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has been flooded with tens of thousands of social media comments criticising it and the Chinese government for the small number of flight options to bring home the people stranded overseas.

27 May 10:18 The Indian Express 2885715103977782443.html
Jayalalithaa’s niece, nephew to inherit assets worth over Rs 900 crore

The judgment comes in the wake of an ordinance passed by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit for the state government to temporarily take possession of former Tamil Nadu chief minister’s residence and other movable items

27 May 10:36 The Indian Express 2885715105416600715.html
Hungarian cyclist quarantined in Bihar for ‘over 55 days’, Tejashwi Yadav offers help

“You brought a healthy man into a hospital. Can you imagine being in a hospital for 55 days in a healthy condition? I must be free now,” the Hungarian is heard saying in a video that has gone viral on social media.

27 May 10:23 The Indian Express 2885715105599272989.html
Amid tensions at LAC, China says situation at India border ‘stable and controllable’

"We are committed to safeguarding our territorial sovereignty and security, and safeguarding peace and stability in the border areas. We are capable of resolving the issues properly though dialogue and consultation," China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

27 May 10:17 The Indian Express 2885715105833748496.html
New Finas chairman pledges to strengthen creative industry

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas), Zakaria Abd Hamid, will meet stakeholders of the arts industry soon to discuss its direction and ways to strengthen development of the local creative industry. Zakaria said he is committed to...

27 May 10:48 Malaymail 302165935296340075.html
Two former athletes diagnosed with Covid-19 have recovered, says National Athletes Welfare Foundation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Two former national athletes previously found to be positive for Covid-19, have fully recovered from the virus, said National Athletes Welfare Foundation (Yakeb) chairman Datuk Noorul Ariffin Abdul Majeed. He confirmed that the two, namely Ani Nios, a former track and field...

27 May 10:19 Malaymail 302165935541093187.html
MTUC calls for tripartite meeting to solve foreign workers issues

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has called for a tripartite meeting of government, employers and employees’ representatives to be held soon to address foreign workers’ housing issues to prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases. MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon said...

27 May 10:53 Malaymail 302165935739252799.html
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis

MADRID, May 27 — Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered. Jacqueline Alvarez, 42, is picking up basic foodstuffs in the working-class...

27 May 10:56 Malaymail 302165935986862701.html
Dr Noor Hisham: No other Covid-19 case yet from post-Cabinet meeting that led to PM being quarantined

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government officer, who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a recent post-Cabinet meeting, is recovering well and still shows no other symptoms of the disease, aside from lethargy, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He reiterated that...

27 May 10:57 Malaymail 302165936005729035.html
Covid-19: Cuepacs wants depot staff welfare to be prioritised

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the government to provide sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) to all Immigration Detention Depot (DTI) personnel to prevent the risk of Covid-19 infection. Cuepacs president...

27 May 10:27 Malaymail 302165936199886290.html
The Instagrammer Stabbed and Robbed After Posting His Lavish Life Online

Kieran Hamilton was the victim of a growing type of crime: burglars targeting people who have uploaded photos of their designer clothes, luxury holidays and sparkly watches.

27 May 10:43 Vice 3037582866857603985.html
38 Suspected Online Grooming Paedophiles Arrested in London

Police seized dozens of laptops, tablets, and phones from suspected online grooming paedophiles in London, arresting 38.

27 May 10:12 Breitbart 3148363491492373222.html
Israel Rejects Chinese Bid to Build World's Largest Desalination Plant

Under U.S. pressure, Israel has appointed a local company to construct Sorek 2, a desalination plant that is set to become...

27 May 10:12 Breitbart 3148363492453991201.html
Court Declines To Continue Holding Tecra’s Boyfriend Omar Lali For Another Week

A Lamu court has declined to have the police continue holding Omar Lali, the boyfriend of Tecra Muigai - the late daughter of Keroche Breweries proprietors Tabitha and Joseph Karanja.Mr Lali has b

27 May 10:17 KahawaTungu 3304128543274344937.html
400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The number of Hawaii National Guard troops on federal active duty for the coronavirus pandemic will drop early next week to 800 from 1,200 as part of a Pentagon “right-sizing” ahead of a “hard stop” set for June 24 for the deployment of almost 46,000 citizen soldiers nationwide, officials said.

27 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335387984774511.html
Kokua Line: Satellite city halls stay closed for now; most services available online or by mail | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Question: That’s great they’re opening the DMVs on a limited basis 808ne.ws/523sty), but what about the satellite city halls?

27 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335388528892003.html
Off the News: Don’t let your virus guard down | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The COVID-19 infections in Hawaii were seemingly squashed, so why not go out to the beach?

27 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335388571394514.html
Promoter, alcohol vendor under investigation after large, illegal beach parties broken up on Oahu | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Honolulu Liquor Commission and law enforcement agencies are investigating two businesses that may have organized and profited from massive parties that violated COVID-19 emergency rules and liquor and permitting laws over Memorial Day weekend at Waimea Bay Beach Park and Kaena Point State Park.

27 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335388855078799.html
More than 50 inmates out of 300 released are rearrested | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

With the number of rearrested inmates growing, the Honolulu Police Department said it is a “threat to public safety” to release them early to stop the spread of COVID-19.

27 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335388896360497.html
Editorial: Get money where it’s needed, ASAP | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Legislature is in another recess for the next few weeks, but it had better be a working recess. One in which the work is going to be pretty hard, because there are so many problems to solve, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.

27 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335389049686704.html
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the governor’s approval to allow personal services — such as hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors — to resume Friday.

27 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335389179059104.html
State issues strict new child care facility requirements to cope with COVID-19 threat | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

State officials released strict new guidelines Tuesday for Hawaii child care facilities that are operating now or plan to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also announced $11.9 million grant funding to try to stabilize and support child care operators.

27 May 10:05 Star-Advertiser 3439335389432141911.html
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month

The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.

27 May 10:02 Shropshire Star 3480199991783968062.html
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait

The waterway separates Denmark from Sweden, Greta’s home country.

27 May 10:32 Shropshire Star 3480199991931152053.html
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.

27 May 10:50 Shropshire Star 3480199992121726756.html
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits

For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.

27 May 10:07 Shropshire Star 3480199992142166371.html
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011

Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.

27 May 10:18 Shropshire Star 3480199992226759819.html
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15

The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.

27 May 10:14 Shropshire Star 3480199992721321673.html
Lockdown reveals success of efforts to help rare field crickets

The RSPB said that with no new releases of the insect at two nature reserves this year, the sound of singing crickets shows previous releases worked.

27 May 10:42 Shropshire Star 3480199993064603003.html
Amnesty demands release of journalist who criticised Lai Mohammed

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Rights group, Amnesty International, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to immediately release broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, who has spent three weeks in cus...

27 May 10:13 Punch Newspapers 3524240994155197116.html
Nigerian military condones sexual abuse of children in custody – Amnesty

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Global rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the treatment of children arrested for allegedly engaging in terrorism. Amnesty said the children were locked...

27 May 10:43 Punch Newspapers 3524240995672746904.html
The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Major space launch today; Trump feuds with Twitter

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27 May 10:37 TheHill 355432918335008307.html
The Memo: Trump tweets cross into new territory

President Trump’s critics are sounding the alarm as his public comments and tweets cross new lines with the 2020 election less than six months away. 

27 May 10:00 TheHill 355432918505992737.html
Mail ballot surge places Postal Service under spotlight

The coronavirus pandemic has pushed millions of voters to request their ballots by mail, a rapid increase that is likely to change the shape of the 2020 electorate and put incredible strain on an

27 May 10:00 TheHill 355432918688713245.html
How lawmaker ties helped shape Fed chairman's COVID-19 response

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's deep ties with lawmakers are paying off as the central bank deploys trillions of dollars in financial support for the economy with the blessing of Congress.

27 May 10:00 TheHill 355432919055890997.html
House leaders take vote-counting operations online

The coronavirus pandemic has forced House leadership in both parties to get creative in how they go about whipping votes as lawmakers largely work remotely during the crisis.

27 May 10:00 TheHill 355432919537372840.html
Democratic unity starts to crack in coronavirus liability reform fight

A group of moderate Senate Democrats say they are open to considering liability protection for businesses in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, a crack in Democratic unity that gives

27 May 10:00 TheHill 355432919772657287.html
Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan in court after laughing at President Magufuli

A Tanzanian comedian, Idris Sultan, has been arraigned before a magistrate's court in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, eight days after he was arrested.

27 May 10:13 Pulse Live 3606876836377174369.html
WATCH | Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial

If passed into law by Hong Kong's legislature, the bill will make 'disrespect' of the Chinese national anthem a crime.

27 May 10:31 News24 3752801376871458152.html
Snow shuts down major roads in Eastern Cape

Dangerous driving conditions due to consistent snowfall in the Eastern Cape has forced provincial transport authorities to close parts of major roads in the province.

27 May 10:26 News24 3752801377447577922.html
Heartwarming moment police and pedestrian help a group of ducks cross the road

A video has emerged on social in which a group of ducks could be seen crossing the road with the help of police and pedestrians. The video generated reactions.

27 May 10:13 Legit 3764253649841948231.html
Buhari will be showcased as COVID-19 hero in Africa, says Garba Shehu

The senior special assistant to the president, Mallam Garba Shehu, has predicted that Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will be showcased as a COVID-19 hero.

27 May 10:58 Legit 3764253651077294747.html
UPDATED: Presidency denies Buhari is probing late Kyari's office, appointments

The Nigerian Presidency has denied reports claiming that the country's leader Muhammadu Buhari is probing the office of his late chief of staff, Abba Kyari.

27 May 10:59 Legit 3764253651106529678.html
Ramatu Aliyu: FCT state minister donates salary for inmates release

Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajia Ramatu Aliyu, has channelled her May salary towards the release of five inmates from Kuje prison.

27 May 10:10 Legit 3764253651207575157.html
Louise Smith: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager

The body of 16-year-old Louise Smith was found in woodland in Havant on Thursday.

27 May 10:50 BBC News 3883826128647918658.html
Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.

27 May 10:57 BBC News 3883826129086383263.html
Hong Kong Police Overwhelm Protesters Now Crying ‘Independence’

In the first major test of Hong Kong’s protest movement in 2020, it became clear that demonstrators face a more formidable challenge in reigniting the street power that humbled China last year -- and that Beijing’s moves could inspire a shift toward more radical views.

27 May 10:54 Bloomberg.com 4032480121002192594.html
Keeping Jurors Six Feet Apart Is a Challenge for Courts to Reopen

As the world’s courthouses prepare to reopen, many are installing Plexiglass “sneeze barriers” and instituting face-mask requirements for litigants and court staff. But one especially vexing problem remains: how to bring back the jury and where to put them.

27 May 10:00 Bloomberg.com 4032480122176487447.html
Mangled Ferrari 488 GTB Destroyed After Crashing Into London Bus

A quiet Sunday in London turned into a spectacle that would bring a tear to any gearhead's eyes. Yes, a Fer...

27 May 10:10 CarBuzz 4034462235825195961.html
Lexington bar under fire after video surfaces showing large crowd inside

A Lexington bar is under fire, after a video surfaced showing large crowds gathering inside.

27 May 10:44 WVLT 4089046910390024058.html
GRAPHIC: Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man

The Minneapolis police chief said the department would conduct a full internal investigation, and prosecutors will decide whether to file criminal charges against the officers involved.

27 May 10:11 WVLT 4089046911895243603.html
Suspect arrested after security officer fatally gunned down

Another security was shot at by the suspects a few metres away from where the guard was shot and killed.

27 May 10:43 The Citizen 410802302010885634.html
Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map

Kathmandu: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's House of Representatives was scheduled...

27 May 10:48 www.thehawk.in 4118436624666048077.html
NDDC Probe: Leave me out of your battles with NASS, Agbamuche tells Ojuogboh, NDDC

A High Chief from Odozi-Ani of Akwukwu Igbo Kingdom of Delta State, Nelson Agbamuche has dissociated himself from the brewing...

27 May 10:38 Vanguard News 4125100340825575318.html
May 27: 17 New Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria - Total Reached 2460

The National Operations Headquarters provided up-to-date data on the situation with the coronavirus in the country during the regular morning briefing. 17 new positive probes have been identified.

27 May 10:09 novinite.com 4235039570856655650.html
Halfords to fully reopen to customers in Dundee – but don’t handle the products

Halfords in Dundee is preparing to reopen to customers after a successful trial of physical-distancing measures on its shop floors.

27 May 10:03 The Courier 4275302767110463747.html
Toddler tries to awaken dead mother at Bihar station, viral video brings out migrants tragedy

In the video, the child tries to awaken his mother who has passed away at a railway station. Her body is covered in a sheet of cloth. Unaware that his mother has died, the child tries to wake her up by lifting the cloth repeatedly

27 May 10:43 India Today 4286117813346659105.html
GBP/USD: Sterling has room to rise on Brexit hopes

Brexit hopes, the scandal around Dominic Cummings, and Sino-American relations are in the mix. Yohay Elam, an analyst at FXStreet, thinks the cable ha

27 May 10:11 FXStreet 4480975639901484056.html
Anjana Harish’s Suicide Shows Why India Must End Practice of ‘Conversion Therapy’

India: Following the Anajana Harish case in Kerala, a ban must be issued on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQIA folks, say IACP & other mental health experts.

27 May 10:34 The Better India 450426084394685154.html
As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated

(CNN) — As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask has...

27 May 10:56 WSVN 7News 4504855329826354388.html
French power couple lose money laundering appeal

A French political power couple lost their appeal Wednesday against a money laundering conviction, capping a fall from grace spurred by accusations they illegally pocketed millions of euros in public funds while in office.

27 May 10:00 Digital Journal 4566489171594251139.html
Twitter is 'Interfering' in US Election, 'Stifling' Free Speech, Alleges Trump

US President Donald Trump has alleged that Twitter is "interfering" in the US election and 'completely stifling' free speech, after the social media

27 May 10:08 Greater Kashmir 4662909091299461560.html
Over 6,500 new coronavirus cases in India, death toll climbs to 4,167

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,167 in the country, while the number of cases climbed to 1,45,380, registering an increase of 146 deaths and

27 May 10:05 Greater Kashmir 4662909091334726293.html
12 Injured After Mob Resorts to Stone Pelting in Odisha; Fed Up With Lockdown Measures

At least 12 police personnel and a journalist were injured when a mob indulged in stone-pelting in the steel city of Rourkela on Tuesday, demanding

27 May 10:32 Greater Kashmir 4662909092867139529.html
Chinese in Canada a target of increased hate during pandemic

Vancouver resident Trixie Ling recalls her disgust and anger after a passing stranger taunted her with racial and sexual slurs in early May. Then he spat on her face.

27 May 10:15 manilastandard.net 4715274784464865796.html
'Stop partying', LA police warn Hollywood Hills neighborhood

Authorities in Los Angeles have warned residents of the city's Hollywood Hills neighborhood to tone down their house parties which have become a major problem during the global coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 10:30 manilastandard.net 4715274784628055328.html
Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio: media

Japanese police on Wednesday formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in the city of Kyoto last year that killed 36 people, local media reported.

27 May 10:45 manilastandard.net 4715274784839856795.html
Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with MVA alliance partners

The discussion on the ongoing lockdown and the decision of lifting it in some areas are on the agenda list of this meeting.

27 May 10:09 The New Indian Express 4718288653905250226.html
Madras HC puts brakes on state government's plan to convert Jayalalitha's house into memorial 

The court said that the former CM's niece J Deepa and nephew J Deepa are her class II legal heirs and only a portion of the property can be converted to a memorial if required.

27 May 10:29 The New Indian Express 4718288653999066375.html
Quarter-of-a-mile queue forms at tip on first day of reopening

Keynsham Recycling Centre opened today at 8am

27 May 10:51 BristolLive 4740742017012382785.html
Busy link between two Bristol commuter routes is closed

Wraxall Hill has been closed for vital tree trimming work to be carried out along the route

27 May 10:54 BristolLive 4740742017994545577.html
President Donal Trump to attend launch of NASA astronauts for the first time in nine years, from America

Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are scheduled to blast off on Thursday, 2.00 am IST from launch pad 39A from the Kennedy Space Centre.

27 May 10:03 Tech2 4760741712083497160.html
Nizamuddin Markaz case: Delhi Police to file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreigners who attended Tablighi Jamaat meet

Delhi Police will file 15 chargesheets against 294 foreign nationals in the Saket court today in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat congregation at Markaz in Delhi's Nizamuddin area

27 May 10:17 Firstpost 4760741712342942803.html
Karnataka to open temples, mosques, churches after 31 May; awaiting Centre’s guidelines on opening malls, theatres, says BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that his government will re-open temples, mosques and churches in the state after 31 May

27 May 10:17 Firstpost 4760741712751385269.html
Swarms Of Locusts Unleash Havoc In Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh And Other States

This year’s locust attack has been termed the worst in two decades, with Rajasthan having suffered the harshest blow.

27 May 10:39 Swarajya 4977622828644060692.html
Nokia Temporarily Shuts Down Its Manufacturing Unit Near Chennai After 18 Employees Test Positive For Covid-19

Nokia Temporarily Shuts Down Its Manufacturing Unit Near Chennai After 18 Employees Test Positive For Covid-19

27 May 10:50 Swarajya 4977622830312405646.html
BS Yediyurappa Following PM By Not Fulfilling COVID-19 Package Promise: Siddaramaiah

Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday hit out at Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government for allegedly "betraying" the people by not fulfilling its Rs 1,610 crore COVID-19 package promise.

27 May 10:12 NDTV.com 5090057681249953247.html
In Top Court Petition, Congress Seeks Nationwide Plan For Migrants

A nationwide list should be prepared on urgent basis "to identity and accurately tally the total number of migrant labourers who continue to be stranded" amid coronavirus lockdown, the Congress said today in a petition filed in the Supreme Court.

27 May 10:17 NDTV.com 5090057682245742516.html
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 10:03 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757399464821.html
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The owner of Backwater Jack's bar at Lake of the Ozarks responded to criticism of his pool party, saying social distancing isn't enforceable.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 10:27 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757499321897.html
Petition calls for councillor's dismissal after caravan 'parked outside neighbour's front door'

It has gathered more than 1,000 signatures

27 May 10:07 NottinghamshireLive 5149776702533261007.html
Man in 'serious condition' after crash in Nottingham city centre

The road has since reopened

27 May 10:17 NottinghamshireLive 5149776703107232160.html
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia announces reopening of mosques

The Saudi Press Agency published a statement

27 May 10:51 Times of Oman 5168079155292595903.html
NZF Foundation spent $130k on company run by Winston Peters' lawyer

Tens of thousands in donor's funds given to the New Zealand First Foundation were spent paying expenses, wages and bills for people closely associated with the New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

27 May 10:14 SCOOP 5315658998828731622.html
Search For Missing Trampers Resumes

The search for missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor resumed at first light this morning.

27 May 10:23 SCOOP 5315658999292778499.html
Hundreds demonstrate in Tel-Aviv against the Supreme Court: 'The people are the Sovereign' - Inside Israel

Demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv to protest Israeli Supreme Court's rulings against terrorist home demolition, infiltrator deportations.

27 May 10:37 Israel National News 5374683668741418894.html
New York City: Woman fired for lying to police about African-American man - US & Canada

Woman tells police that African-American man threatened her life after he requested she leash her dog, is fired by employer.

27 May 10:58 Israel National News 5374683670224747667.html
The Problem with Trump’s “Bloodlines”

President Trump’s recent remark about Henry Ford’s “good bloodlines” has aroused curiosity and controversy.

27 May 10:00 Breaking Israel News 540123162013126383.html
Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time

The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.

27 May 10:59 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299561904911.html
Harare man jailed for conning a Singaporean investor

A 38-year-old Harare man has been jailed an effective 7 years for conning a Singaporean investor in a USD$500 000 business venture.Fradreck Utsiwegota appeared ...

27 May 10:13 Bulawayo24 News 5565663538935781526.html
Kindiki affirms loyalty to President, appeals for compensation for region

Kindiki also pleaded with the national government to complete stalled projects in the region.

27 May 10:21 The Standard 5587226196093136404.html
Brazil leads daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped ...

27 May 10:15 CNA 5644198862709355539.html
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

MINNEAPOLIS: Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday (May 27) over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face ...

27 May 10:13 CNA 5644198863002127205.html
Cabby jailed for posting fake COVID-19 'intel' on food outlet closures, urging panic buying

SINGAPORE: A taxi driver was jailed four months on Wednesday (May 27) for posting a fake message on Facebook about supposed food outlet closures ...

27 May 10:20 CNA 5644198863513193108.html
China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: Reports

HONG KONG: Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, Hong Kong media ...

27 May 10:59 CNA 5644198863735810080.html
Explainer: Hong Kong's China national anthem Bill aims to legislate 'respect'

Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.

27 May 10:44 CNA 5644198864115046809.html
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 ...

27 May 10:25 CNA 5644198864253973511.html
Queensland man aged 30 dies from coronavirus

A 30-year-old man from central Queensland is believed to be Australia's 103rd coronavirus fatality. His partner is in hospital with symptoms of the virus.

27 May 10:14 The New Daily 5848147785849280187.html
‘I can’t breathe’ – Here’s what we know about George Floyd’s death in the hands of Minneapolis police

George Floyd, an African-American man, died after a white Minneapolis cop who arrested him knelt on his neck despite pleading that he could not breathe.

27 May 10:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198131112567539.html
COVID-19: Moscow Offers Free Antibody Tests; Georgia Reopening Public Transport

Here's a roundup of COVID-19 developments in RFE/RL's broadcast regions.

27 May 10:02 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163052608071.html
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011

With the weather looking up, SpaceX and Nasa officials say crew safety is the top priority for the nation’s first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.

27 May 10:15 independent 5894610846071637725.html
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait

Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg lashed out at the Danish capital because Copenhagen has for the last six years pumped large amounts of wastewater into the strait separating Sweden and Denmark.

27 May 10:30 independent 5894610846102603167.html
Mercury hits 50 degrees in Rajasthan’s Churu, says India Meteorological Department

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said severe heatwave conditions will prevail in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana today.

27 May 10:47 newsx.com 5974563061312205839.html
Delhi High Court asks Centre, Delhi govt to file status report on arrangements and helplines to deal with COVID-19 patients

High Court has also asked the two governments to assess the adequacy of the helpline capacity and state whether the same is sufficient to deal with the present call traffic.

27 May 10:11 newsx.com 5974563061505355936.html
Lockdown 4.0: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh junks rumours, says there will be no Army in Mumbai, Pune

Some rumour are doing round the Internet that CM Uddhav Thackeray might be releasing control and the city is going to be under Army. Now, the rumors have been scraped by Maharashtra Home Minister.

27 May 10:25 newsx.com 5974563062396581534.html
'Mr. Trump is debasing his office': The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy theory

President Donald Trump has been pushing a debunked theory that the "Morning Joe" cohost was involved in the 2001 death of a congressional aide.

27 May 10:03 Business Insider 6060062401168223093.html
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn't the law and that it checked everyone's temperature

The owner of Backwater Jack's bar at Lake of the Ozarks responded to criticism of his pool party, saying social distancing isn't enforceable.

27 May 10:27 Business Insider 6060062401268080169.html
Lockdown: Toddler's failed attempt to wake up dead mother leaves internet, conscience shaken

India News: A toddler's vain attempt to wake up his dead mother from eternal sleep on a railway platform in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Wednesday presented the most po

27 May 10:14 The Times of India 6060938663445171401.html
Exclusive! ‘Akshay Kumar has promised more funds if the crisis deepens,’ reveals Amit Behl, Sr. Joint Secretary of CINTAA

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is leaving no stone unturned in helping the frontline warriors and people who are affected due to the coronavirus pandemi

27 May 10:01 The Times of India 6060938664043495394.html
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to cooperate as parliament opens

Middle East News: TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranian lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech on Wednesday during the inaugural session of t.

27 May 10:14 The Times of India 6060938664156734790.html
BCCI confident ICC won't commit harakiri by taking away 2021 T20 World Cup

Cricket News: The ICC has in fact threatened that they can take away the 2021 T20 World Cup if the board fails to provide the exemption. But BCCI officials believe

27 May 10:43 The Times of India 6060938664160599557.html
Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map

India News: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's Ho

27 May 10:59 The Times of India 6060938664442336172.html
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month

The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.

27 May 10:04 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773865549118.html
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait

The waterway separates Denmark from Sweden, Greta’s home country.

27 May 10:34 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774012733109.html
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.

27 May 10:52 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774203307812.html
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits

For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.

27 May 10:07 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774223747427.html
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15

The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.

27 May 10:16 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774802902729.html
Working at the pace of change

Following the launch of tech firm TSG’s online portal to help Jersey’s care organisations order desperately needed PPE equipment quickly and easily, Ian Heath spoke to Andy Delaney about his team’s effort in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic

27 May 10:30 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774831651932.html
Maimed turtle will live

A painted turtle that was seriously injured after being smashed with rocks is going to live.

27 May 10:25 Castanet 616068601670402305.html
People out, rats move in

Vancouver business owners might be in for a squeaky surprise when they return to the workplace.

27 May 10:18 Castanet 616068601945443641.html
Some towns opening arms

As municipalities struggle with whether to welcome travellers and tourists, Banff has decided to open its arms and welcome visitors again.

27 May 10:10 Castanet 616068603263597393.html
Anti-Porn Filters Stop Dominic Cummings Trending On Twitter

The Guardian reports that Twitter's anti-porn filters have blocked Dominic Cummings' name from trending on the platform, despite Boris Johnson's chief adviser dominating British political news for almost a week. From the report: As a result of the filtering, trending topics over the past five days ...

27 May 10:10 news.slashdot.org 626091441161778712.html
Nine people rescued from beach at Whitsand Bay

Off-duty lifeguards and members of the public saved them from the sea at Tregonhawke on Bank Holiday Monday

27 May 10:11 PlymouthLive 6373569607284212172.html
Argyle Community Trust have swapped balls and bibs for food and medicine supplies

Trust staff have been out and about in the community during the COVID-19 crisis

27 May 10:06 PlymouthLive 6373569609099810953.html
161 PDLs, 33 prison execs positive for COVID

SOME 161 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and 33 prison officials have tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 in Bureau of Corrections penal facilities as of May 25.

27 May 10:53 Journal Online 6375127391804719706.html
2 Chinese operators of illegal COVID-19 clinic in Clark hunted

THE National Bureau of Investigation is now hunting down two Chinese who allegedly operated a clandestine medical facility treating COVID-19 patients mostly foreigners inside a leisure park in Clark, Pampanga.

27 May 10:51 Journal Online 6375127392001593533.html
4 more COVID-19 carriers recorded in Quezon

LUCENA CITY -- Three more carriers of the deadly coronavirus desease (CIVID-19) were recorded in Quezon province bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighty nine (89).

27 May 10:19 Journal Online 6375127392237685955.html
BI ready for ‘new normal’ operations

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its offices are prepared to resume full operations amid a new set of guidelines and protocols that its employees and stakeholders are bound to follow and observe under a “new normal” environment, after the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) is lifted in Metro Manila and other areas of the country.

27 May 10:56 Journal Online 6375127392299347237.html
Illegal Chinese COVID-19 clinic raided in Makati

AUTHORITIES raided a medical clinic being used as treatment facility for Chinese nationals with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and arrested two Chinese doctors Tuesday afternoon in Makati city.

27 May 10:04 Journal Online 6375127392397643488.html
Need for immunization program to prevent future outbreaks cited

THE chairperson of the House committee on health on Wednesday reaffirmed her stand on mandatory immunization amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to prevent future outbreaks from happening.

27 May 10:11 Journal Online 6375127392630267404.html
2 men jailed for rape of 2 girls in Bulacan

TWO men accused of raping two young girls in Bulacan were hauled to jail by the local police in separate anti-crime operations on Wednesday, Bulacan Police Provincial Office director, Colonel Lawrence B. Cajipe said yesterday.

27 May 10:36 Journal Online 6375127393201705203.html
M'sians Who Defied CMCO To Balik Kampung Could Lose Jobs If They Fail To Return To Work

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri now challenges those who managed to slip past interstate borders to return home before their employers fire them if they do not report to work after two consecutive days.

27 May 10:12 SAYS 6412808305787724883.html
Woman who threatened to call police on black birdwatcher in New York's Central Park loses job

A clip posted on Twitter showing the incident has been viewed millions of times.

27 May 10:30 TheJournal.ie 6446904418578299012.html
Behind the scenes with RNLI photographer Nigel Millard

Professional photographer turned RNLI volunteer Nigel Millard has travelled all over the UK and Ireland to capture some of the most dramatic RNLI images. To tie-in with the RNLI's volunteers Week (1st-7th June) he reveals why he volunteers for the institution

27 May 10:36 Amateur Photographer 6530456250031021425.html
Cops hunt lockdown flouting yobs who brandished weapons and bricks during Johnstone disturbances

COPS are hunting yobs who were brandishing weapons and bricks in Johnstone during a number of disturbances as they flouted lockdown rules. Police say the thugs were spotted with the dangerous items…

27 May 10:16 The Scottish Sun 6609127672857098023.html
Rouhani urges cooperation as newly elected Parliament convenes

Iran has held the opening session of its new Parliament under strict health protocols, more than three months after an election in February was swept by conservative candidates.

27 May 10:29 Aljazeera 6642629762350107941.html
US TV host Jimmy Fallon apologises for past blackface skit

US talk show host Jimmy Fallon has said he is "very sorry" for wearing blackface in a resurfaced skit from 20 years ago.

27 May 10:10 Aljazeera 6642629763322431401.html
Coronavirus: Gujarat HC Judges Will Check On Ahmedabad Hospital Through Surprise Visit

The court said there is a lack of “proper team work and coordination” at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where nearly 400 Covid-19 patients have died so far.

27 May 10:39 HUFFPOST 6665507016892941042.html
Supreme Court seeks response of PCI, Centre on plea against media communalising Tablighi Jamaat incident

It asks them what action can be taken against media channels

27 May 10:20 The Hindu 6679535024321155546.html
Rahul weakening country’s resolve to fight pandemic: BJP

Even his party Chief Ministers are acting contrary to his statements on lockdowns, it says

27 May 10:48 The Hindu 6679535024857173893.html
1,600 migrant workers leave Mumbai for Tamil Nadu in spl train

The workers started their journey for Tirunelveli on Tuesday evening.

27 May 10:49 The Hindu 6679535025141909143.html
Tokens for free June rations to be distributed from May 29

In a an official release on Wednesday, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami said the tokens would bear the specific date and time of when consumers could go to their ration shops and get their supplies from June 1

27 May 10:04 The Hindu 6679535025207452666.html
Chennai taxi driver ferries healthcare workers during lockdown

V Ramesh, an UberMedic driver, is on his feet during lockdown, ferrying doctors and people who are unwell from home to hospital and back

27 May 10:02 The Hindu 6679535025262082065.html
Allow street vending to resume, Minister urged

The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) on Wednesday demanded that the Centre issue instructions allowing street vending to resume as States and municipalities were citing the lack

27 May 10:49 The Hindu 6679535025295637275.html
Man under treatment for COVID-19 in Chennai, ends life

The 57-year-old’s body was found in a bathroom of the Government Medical College Hospital, Omandurar Estate, early on Wednesday

27 May 10:45 The Hindu 6679535025684706833.html
Appeal to State govt.

The Hassan district administration, on Wednesday, appealed to the State government to allow doctors and support staff stay put in hotels during the duty week and quarantine period. Hassan Deputy Commi

27 May 10:24 The Hindu 6679535025714643911.html
Heroes on wheels

Every morning at 7.30 am when K Bharanidharan leaves for work, his mother goes over the whole rigmarole of social distancing while his father reminds him not to remove his mask and gloves during picku

27 May 10:31 The Hindu 6679535025869036631.html
Coronavirus: States to clear operation of international flights

Stranded passengers told to register with Indian missions, download Aarogya Setu App

27 May 10:59 The Hindu 6679535026170744876.html
Flying high: How young pilot Aswini helped transport essentials during lockdown

The 27-year-old recalls how challenging the last couple of months have been

27 May 10:44 The Hindu 6679535026267904153.html
Gabrielle Union Reflects On ‘AGT’ Drama: Jay Leno’s ‘Wildly Racist’ Comment, Simon Cowell, Terry Crews & More

Gabrielle Union is speaking at length about her experiences on the set of "America's Got Talent". Union famously parted ways with the show over allegations of racism in production. The story blew up, leading to an investigation from parent network NBC and involving fellow "AGT" personalities like Terry Crews. Union told Variety about guest judge…

27 May 10:41 ET Canada 6735490619658618396.html
All the Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to quit or be sacked over lockdown flouting

Boris Johnson has swung behind his chief aide - but Tory backbenchers have broken cover and one junior minister has resigned

27 May 10:23 mirror 675785259816913405.html
McDonald's shares exact date every drive-thru in UK and Ireland will reopen

EXCLUSIVE: The restaurant chain has revealed when hundreds more stores across the UK will reopen to the public - including many branches up north as coronavirus measures are slowly relaxed

27 May 10:08 mirror 675785260721223298.html
UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings

Dominic Cummings said he had acted reasonably and not broken the lockdown rules. (FILE) London: A British minister said on … UK Minister Says Move On From Rage Over Lockdown Trip Of Boris Johnson’s Aide Dominic Cummings Read More »

27 May 10:25 ISSCNC 6824315490752360299.html
Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News

NEW DELHI: The health ministry has come out with a detailed guidance note on provision of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, … Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News Read More »

27 May 10:58 ISSCNC 6824315491046080458.html
Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus

File photo of US President Donald Trump. (Image: AP) Trump in April said that because of the coronavirus, the event … Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus Read More »

27 May 10:33 ISSCNC 6824315491703508517.html
SBI goes to museum to serve summons on Poroshenko for questioning

It says its agents acted under the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine.

27 May 10:00 UNIAN 6863008971286431679.html
Donbas warlord's official residence address in Russia revealed – media

Journalists found new evidence of Pushilin's strong ties with Russia, this time – through real estate paperwork.

27 May 10:20 UNIAN 6863008972046332411.html
Situation at Sino-India boundary ‘stable and controllable’, says China

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China was following the “important consensus” reached by the two leaders of India and China and was “…strictly observing the agreements between the two countries”.

27 May 10:48 Hindustan Times 696565557151431459.html
Poor Venezuelans protest as shortages stoke anger at Maduro

Lack of water and electricity adds to misery in slums caused by coronavirus

27 May 10:00 Ft 707176889488244538.html
Iran, US prisoners held by two sides

Tehran (AFP) - Iran and the United States have long been sworn enemies, and despite rare prisoner swaps in recent years, they still hold a number of each other's nationals behind bars.

27 May 10:58 Yahoo 7097669637223606005.html
China's 'bat woman' defends Wuhan lab at centre of conspiracy theory

The Chinese virologist whose work on coronaviruses found in bats led to her being dubbed 'Bat Woman' has appeared on state television to defend her work. “The unknown viruses we have discovered are actually just the tip of the iceberg,” said Shi Zhengli. “If we want to prevent humans suffering

27 May 10:55 Yahoo 7097669637309843125.html
Judge who told woman to ‘close your legs’ to prevent assault is removed from bench

A New Jersey judge who said closing your legs could prevent sexual assault has been barred from presiding over a courtroom and dismissed from the State Supreme Court bench.The unanimous decision on Tuesday cited “repeated and serious acts of misconduct” by state superior court judge John Russo Jr.

27 May 10:00 Yahoo 7097669637499059198.html
Woman fired from job after calling 911 on black man in park

"There's an African-American, he's recording me and threatening me and my dog," she claimed.

27 May 10:25 Yahoo 7097669637868805619.html
Editorial: Your web browsing says a lot about you. The government should have to get a warrant to look at it

In reauthorizing a surveillance law, Congress must protect the privacy of the internet

27 May 10:00 Yahoo 7097669638096132425.html
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors

Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. "There will be some 20-25 countries whose nationals

27 May 10:02 Yahoo 7097669638283076682.html
Walkers found after 19 days in the New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds were winched from a clearing after a helicopter spotted smoke from their fire.

27 May 10:57 Yahoo 7097669638335007939.html
Republicans sense rich pickings in Biden archive – but will it be made public?

A treasure trove is being curated at the University of Delaware, and the 2020 candidate is well aware of its explosive potentialRichard Nixon had tapes. Hillary Clinton had emails. Joe Biden has an archive spanning 36 years in the US Senate. It’s a record of his thinking, on everything from criminal

27 May 10:00 Yahoo 7097669638357280698.html
Trump on Twitter mocks Biden for wearing a face mask

"I thought it was very unusual he had one on," the president said when asked about his tweet.

27 May 10:22 Yahoo 7097669638476392222.html
The shade of a giant tree provided an escape from the heat for some Delhi residents

India is wilting under a heatwave, with temperatures in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades. Scorching weather is a growing menace in the world's second-most populous nation, and the United Nations warned

27 May 10:05 Yahoo 7097669638555109863.html
Op-Ed: You're white and don't care about wearing a mask? Asian Americans don't have that privilege

Asian Americans were attacked for wearing masks early on in the coronavirus outbreak. Now we're attacked if we don't.

27 May 10:00 Yahoo 7097669638983347700.html
Despite Testing Negative For Covid-19, Odisha Man Forced to Quarantine in Car Because of Stigma

Patra who has been staying inside his car since May 21 will complete the quarantine today.

27 May 10:51 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083342560736.html
Karnataka News: Mosques, Churches, With Temples to Open For Public From June 1, Says CM Yediyurappa

The Karnataka CM said that his government was awaiting the Centre's permission regarding the same and that he had also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reopening of hotels in the state.

27 May 10:16 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084346753877.html
IDF Rounds Up Suspects in PA Again as Gen. Kochavi Prepares for July Sovereignty

The IDF chief—probably the best man at that helm in decades—is preparing to give the prime minister the security cover he would require to carry out the partial annexation.

27 May 10:36 The Jewish Press 7246030800918565660.html
Social distance fines in Northern Ireland drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month

The PSNI issued 30 penalties in May compared with 374 between the end of March and April 24.

27 May 10:03 Express & Star 7324224459330145598.html
Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.

27 May 10:51 Express & Star 7324224459667904292.html
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits

For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.

27 May 10:07 Express & Star 7324224459688343907.html
Police chiefs thank communities for adhering to lockdown rules

Police chiefs have thanked communities for their continued adherence to lockdown rules following the bank holiday weekend.

27 May 10:51 Express & Star 7324224459710041896.html
Nasa puts SpaceX in control for first Cape Canaveral astronaut launch since 2011

Weather conditions look favourable as SpaceX looks set to become the first private company to put humans in orbit.

27 May 10:19 Express & Star 7324224459772937355.html
John Lewis reveals first stores to reopen doors on June 15

The retailer said it will reopen two stores on Monday June 15, followed by a further 11 sites on Thursday June 18.

27 May 10:15 Express & Star 7324224460267499209.html
Time-lapse Video: Fog blankets the Chrysler Building in NYC

There is proof of just how much fog rolled into the New York area on Wednesday morning.

27 May 10:54 ABC7 New York 7327811147930092321.html
Jeremy Clarkson cracks a cheeky joke about Piers Morgan on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – and son Spencer laughs

PIERS Morgan's son Spencer was left chuckling on Tuesday night after Jeremy Clarkson made a gag about his dad on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?. Piers and Jeremy famously feuded for more than 10 years and even had a punch up.

27 May 10:39 The Sun 7379604593316695943.html
IEBC scam: Oswago put on his defence

Defence lawyers to file submissions before trial date is set.

27 May 10:50 Daily Nation 7421817124936907743.html
Absence of EFCC lawyer stalls Oyo-Ita ‘N570m fraud’ case

The trial of Winifred Oyo-Ita, former head of service, was stalled by the absence of Mohammed Abubakar, counsel to the Economic and Financial...

27 May 10:23 TheCable 7513571674219988927.html
IN DETAIL: Executive order on financial autonomy for state judiciary, legislature 

Last Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari signed an executive order granting financial autonomy to the judiciary and legislature in the 36 states of Nigeria.  The president is empowered by section 5

27 May 10:01 TheCable 7513571675919646566.html
Kolkata Knight Riders extend support to help government battle aftermath of cyclone Amphan

Extending a helping hand to the victims of Super Cyclone Amphan, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged support to the West Bengal Chief Ministers Relief Fund among other initiatives.

27 May 10:25 DNA India 7533428661740833485.html
Companies Act amended to make PM CARES Fund eligible for CSR contributions

Until now, only the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund was eligible to receive CSR funding.

27 May 10:55 DNA India 7533428661977974552.html
Canada court decision could end ‘Huawei Princess’ extradition saga

A Canadian judge will deliver a key decision Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that could set her free and help repair Canada-China relations.

27 May 10:15 The Guardian 7580308504158441070.html
Police rescue 2 abducted siblings in Ebonyi

The Police Command in Ebonyi has rescued two siblings, aged five and 10, who were abducted from their home in Abakaliki at gunpoint.The Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Loveth Odah disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abakaliki.

27 May 10:42 The Guardian 7580308505676776679.html
Johnson says it is time 'to move on' from Cummings row

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it was time for Britain to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser Dominic Cummings was accused of violating the coronavirus lockdown rules.

27 May 10:22 RTE.ie 7595237278017249862.html
Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health ministry

In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.

27 May 10:45 The Economic Times 7653256037331766874.html
Official employment survey may capture migration

The ministry of statistics and programme implementation is examining changes that may need to be carried out to assess the extent of unemployment post the reverse-migration in the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The idea is to get a better sense of employment as migration from cities, post-Covid pandemic and lockdown, has been in large numbers.

27 May 10:19 The Economic Times 7653256038509353229.html
India captures pigeon on suspicion of spying for Pakistan

A suspected Pakistani spy pigeon has ruffled the feathers of Indian authorities, who accused the pink-painted bird of carrying a “coded message,” according to reports. Villagers in Manyari turned

27 May 10:50 New York Post 7654946769150121533.html
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June

South Africa's churches and other places of worship can reopen their doors from June, but will be limited to 50 people, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday as coronavirus lockdown rules are further eased.

27 May 10:00 The Jakarta Post 7678601102321661059.html
WHO says the Americas are new COVID-19 epicenter as deaths surge in Latin America

The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a Tuesday briefing, as a US study forecast deaths surging in Brazil and other Latin American countries through August.

27 May 10:15 The Jakarta Post 7678601102760798131.html
WHO expects hydroxychloroquine safety findings by mid-June

"A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed," the body said. "It is expected by mid-June."

27 May 10:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601104171702945.html
Trump says Twitter is "stifling free speech" after it labels his tweets with fact-check warning

Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and signed. A follow-up Tweet claimed that anyone living in the state of California would get a ballot, and professionals would tell them how to vote, and for…

27 May 10:20 TechSpot 7732733960695161059.html
Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers in Telangana

Returning workers are sent to home quarantine but the stigma of having been in Mumbai sticks to them

27 May 10:04 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363020380634.html
Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after RaGa remarks

Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.

27 May 10:39 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363342833156.html
Andhra Pradesh natives happy to return home

The first domestic flight landed at Vijayawada airport from Chennai with 79 passengers

27 May 10:39 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363501195899.html
Andhra High Court initiates contempt against YSRC MP, ex-MLA and 47 others

The two cases pertain to some people posting messages in social media threatening a judge

27 May 10:25 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363712133151.html
WATCH | 'I can't breath': Four Minnesota cops fired after death of unarmed George Floyd

Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday, a day after a bystander's cellphone video captured one of them kneeling on the neck of an unarmed black man who later died in a hospital.

27 May 10:06 TimesLIVE 7950036620475437290.html
Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor

The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.

27 May 10:43 The Age 7967730561804967339.html
Ethics committee to govern councillor inappropriate conduct complaints

The new ethics committee will be bipartisan with both LNP and Labor councillors sitting on it.

27 May 10:09 The Age 7967730562878925579.html
Amy Cooper's Former Dog-Walkers First Identified Her: 'We've Seen So Many Videos of People Being Shot or Killed for Less'

Lindsey Cork, 31, and Kyle Stover, 30, told the New York Daily News on Tuesday night that they felt compelled to identify Cooper after witnessing her calling the cops on Christian Cooper, 57, in a wooded area of Central Park known as “the Ramble.”

27 May 10:38 Law & Crime 7990899036960935399.html
Bangladesh orders all hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients in separate units

The government has ordered all public and private hospitals in Bangladesh to provide treatment to COVID-19 and other patients in separate units.

27 May 10:00 Bdnews24 8119004130227017018.html
EU proposing €750bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis

Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.

27 May 10:59 Irishexaminer 8196011180079631851.html
House to begin proxy voting; GOP sues to block historic change

May 27 (UPI) -- The House is set to begin a historic new proxy voting resolution on Wednesday that will let lawmakers cast votes for absent lawmakers, a prospect opposed by Republicans in the lower chamber.

27 May 10:36 UPI 8257973865252625856.html
‘Mr. Trump is debasing his office’: The famously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the president for pushing a Joe Scarborough murder conspiracy

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has come out against President Trump for pushing a conspiracy theory about MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough.

27 May 10:03 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883983895413.html
A Lake of the Ozarks bar defended hosting a packed pool party, saying that social distancing isn’t the law and that it checked everyone’s temperature

The owner of a bar at Lake of the Ozarks has defended his decision to host a crowded pool party over the Memorial Day weekend, despite an intense social media backlash.

27 May 10:27 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884083752489.html
China to increase international flights if virus under control: regulator

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media China News reported on Wednesday, citing the agency’s deputy director, Li Jian.

27 May 10:36 Reuters 8334514179819871276.html
Greece to welcome Germans, Cypriots, Israelis in first wave of visitors

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will allow travellers from around two dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus and Israel to visit from mid-June without having to be quarantined, government officials said, part of a gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

27 May 10:19 Reuters 8334514179822490525.html
Poland's PM is confident presidential vote will be held in June

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland’s presidential election will be held in June, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Wednesday, amid speculation that a spat over legislation on the way the vote will be conducted may push the ballot date back well beyond next month.

27 May 10:20 Reuters 8334514180370618277.html
Disney, SeaWorld announce proposed reopen dates, guidelines

After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are ready to reopen.

27 May 10:35 Fox 4 8372747776982149957.html
Mark Wright hailed a hero as James Argent reveals he rescued him from deadly cocaine addiction

Mark stepped in to arrange Arg's rehab stay

27 May 10:26 Entertainment Daily 8392972516713652580.html
Father Ready to Die for Infant as KNH Bill Surpasses Ksh530K [VIDEO]

The father disclosed that the hospital's decision to raise the cost of the treatment was a painful pill to swallow as...

27 May 10:58 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154328678680.html
Dr Patrick Amoth's Powerful Father Who Sired Siaya Governor

Unknown to many, Health DG Patrick Amoth and Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga were raised by...

27 May 10:02 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154697046417.html
Covid-19: Congress’ Randeep Surjewala seeks to intervene in SC’s migrants crisis case

Surjewala said he and the Congress were unable to raise the issue of migrant labourers in Parliament as no sessions have been held since March.

27 May 10:34 Scroll.in 8669301693391554024.html
Covid-19: Identify private hospitals for free or minimum cost treatment of patients, SC tells Centre

Chief Justice of India SA Bobde asked why the private hospitals, who have been given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat patients for free.

27 May 10:00 Scroll.in 8669301694239659152.html
‘I’d rather face the virus than let the people die of hunger’: NTT governor to reopen tourist destinations on June 15

The governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) says he would rather face the coronavirus rather than letting his citizens die of hunger, as his administration announces that tourist destinations in the province will begin reopening on June 15  “As...

27 May 10:14 Coconuts 8871564983243766932.html
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 after it began fact-checking his tweets. From a report: In a pair of tweets issued Wednesday morning from his iPhone, Trump said that social media sites are trying to silence cons...

27 May 10:41 politics.slashdot.org 8920919028391136783.html
Heartbreaking: Twitterati shocked by video of baby trying to wake up dead mother

In a heartbreaking video, a baby who was seen trying to wake up his dead mother with a shroud covering the body at a railway station in Bihar.

27 May 10:08 Free Press Journal 9080771786942870783.html
Data shows men travel 48% more than women in face of COVID-19

According to the findings, since the lockdown began on 23 March, men have largely travelled further from home than women. Both men and women started to become more...

27 May 10:02 New Vision 9103146372659371624.html
US Policy Harms Int'l Covid Strategy as Collaboration Urged In 'Hyper-Connected World' - Scientist

Following the Trump Administration's threats to stop funding the World Health Organisation (WHO) and push to develop therapeutics and future vaccines for the ongoing...

27 May 10:49 Sputniknews 967333867773189909.html
Righting the Wrong: Jordanian Parliamentarians Back Their King, Call to End Peace with Israel

Jordanian parliamentarians say all options are on the table, including the cancellation of the historic pact, if Israel goes ahead with its decision to extend its...

27 May 10:12 Sputniknews 967333867845132637.html
Bible Verse Speaking Against Wearing 'Religious Mask' Gets Attention After Pope's Public Mass

On Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a mass blessing for the first time in three months; the move that was both supported and criticised by many in relation to existing...

27 May 10:39 Sputniknews 967333868346756806.html
WHO Chief Thanks UK’s Johnson for Support After ‘Very Good’ Phone Call

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday thanked UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for support for the global...

27 May 10:02 Sputniknews 967333868928605190.html
Despite COVID-19 Crisis Britain Has Not Let Its Guard Down To Terrorist Threat, Says Expert

The British state, including the security forces, have been focusing on the threat from COVID-19 since it arrived in February. So does that mean the police are letting...

27 May 10:38 Sputniknews 967333869029212405.html
Third Iranian Tanker Arrives in Venezuela Under Escort of Bolivarian Navy – Photos

The tanker is one of five Venezuela-bound Iranian vessels making their way to the Latin American nation to ease a gasoline shortage caused by crippling US sanctions.

27 May 10:14 Sputniknews 967333869269435390.html
Prince Andrew 'was seen grinding with topless girl on Jeffrey Epstein's island'

The Prince has adamantly denied any claims against him.

27 May 10:13 Metro 970161747960253719.html
Investment banker fired over racist video of her shouting at black man

Amy Cooper was sacked from her investment banking job after telling police 'there's an African American man threatening me'.

27 May 10:56 Metro 970161748207605358.html
Jenrick is latest minister to give 'car crash' interview defending Cummings

The housing secretary said it is time for the country to 'move on' from the scandal.

27 May 10:17 Metro 970161748427700153.html
Israel’s Choice, Between Shame and Pride

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

27 May 11:00 The Atlantic 100708437395061674.html
290 groups so far in Tipperary are preparing for annual Spring Clean

They will take to the hi-ways and bi-ways of the county to make the countrysides more beautiful

27 May 11:30 TipperaryLive 1097599579134050651.html
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

27 May 11:23 The Express Tribune 1105816787282307973.html
Jaipur residents urge state government to do ‘surgical strike’ on locusts as insects swathe city

"I have been unable to sleep since Monday when I saw lakhs of these insects creating havoc in my house on Monday and Tuesday."

27 May 11:58 The Statesman 1191309781065280068.html
Severe lockdown will ruin Indian economy: Health expert Johan Giesecke to Rahul Gandhi

Claiming that a severe lockdown may disrupt the economic growth, Giesecke told Rahul Gandhi, "India has to ease restrictions one by one.

27 May 11:51 The Statesman 1191309781860230138.html
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.

27 May 11:16 The Statesman 1191309782086685929.html
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.

27 May 11:48 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191887218100.html
Netflix Faces Libel Suit for Linking I.C.E. Contractor to Miserable Immigration Detention Facilities

GEO Group says its state-of-the-art facilities provide "safe, secure, and humane environments," not what's portrayed in the fictional series 'Messiah.'

27 May 11:36 The Hollywood Reporter 121801344222341787.html
COVID-19: Travellers take note! Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC

The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing inside a plane between two passengers or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.

27 May 11:08 The Financial Express 1288289579764395111.html
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.

27 May 11:25 The Financial Express 1288289579813821421.html
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.

27 May 11:56 The Financial Express 1288289579959036787.html
Donald Trump ‘displeased’ with China’s new security law for Hong Kong: White House

The bill which is set to be approved by the National People's Congress, regarded as the rubber-stamp parliament for its routine approval of proposals by the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), comes in the backdrop of relentless agitation by the local Hong Kong people/

27 May 11:43 The Financial Express 1288289581431398669.html
Israeli president tells Australian PM: alleged abuser Malka Leifer will not ‘evade justice’

Vow comes after Jerusalem court ruled ex-teacher is mentally fit to stand trial and be extradited over 74 sexual assault charges

27 May 11:50 the Guardian 1491978794499154352.html
Working mothers interrupted more often than fathers in lockdown - study

Mothers are more likely to have lost jobs and are doing more childcare and housework

27 May 11:18 the Guardian 1491978794601526381.html
A history of resistance: key dates in Hong Kong's battle with China

Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest

27 May 11:53 the Guardian 1491978795215242410.html
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

27 May 11:00 the Guardian 1491978795735707206.html
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

27 May 11:00 the Guardian 1491978795738846639.html
BCCI confident ICC won't commit harakiri by taking away 2021 T20 World Cup

The BCCI was needed to throw light on the tax exemption issue 18 months before the 2021 T20 World Cup which meant the deadline was April

27 May 11:11 Business-Standard 1502508924907025778.html
Heatwave may continue in several parts of India during next 24 hours: IMD

On Tuesday, Delhi recorded a maximum of 47.6 degrees Celsius in the Palam area

27 May 11:16 Business-Standard 1502508925299665833.html
Trust ICMR call on HCQ in Covid treatment: CSIR's Shekhar Mande

Indian researchers have not found any major side-effects of HCQ and its use should be continued in preventive treatment for Covid-19, ICMR said

27 May 11:13 Business-Standard 1502508926109520397.html
Actor Kiran Kumar tests negative for Covid-19, says family in isolation

The actor said his third coronavirus test has come negative, but his family members continue to be in isolation as a precautionary measure.

27 May 11:44 Business-Standard 1502508926495244382.html
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

27 May 11:49 Rappler 1882105641975348894.html
India wilts as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, 'with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets'

27 May 11:42 Rappler 1882105642040311497.html
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

27 May 11:12 Rappler 1882105643596817250.html
Head of Site Integrity & Election Security at Twitter Thinks There Are “Actual Nazis in the White House”

But you can trust him to be impartial.

27 May 11:32 Infowars 1950426315491788723.html
Big Pharmacy Chains Also Fed the Opioid Epidemic, Court Filing Says

New details emerge in a lawsuit asserting that chains including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens sold millions of pills in small towns but rarely flagged suspicious orders to authorities.

27 May 11:08 NY Times 1961078288742066719.html
Oli fails to drum up support: Nepal’s new map put on hold

Sources familiar with the development tell OneIndia that Oil had failed to build a consensus. May felt that this was an effort on Oli's part to whip up ultra-nationalistic sentiments against India.

27 May 11:32 Oneindia 2023829371567645714.html
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

27 May 11:41 Deccan Herald 2027555796633250206.html
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

27 May 11:31 Deccan Herald 2027555797417624635.html
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

27 May 11:41 Gulf News 2086521543707202533.html
COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait

New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country

27 May 11:25 Gulf News 2086521545333558976.html
Coronavirus: What's it like for an Abu Dhabi doctor who lives at a hotel away from his family as he treats COVID-19 patients?

Anaesthesia specialist, Dr Pulak Puneet, works closely with COVID-19 patients at an ICU

27 May 11:25 Gulf News 2086521545733849453.html
FG to hand over Madagascar Covid-19 cure to Health Ministry today

The Federal government of Nigeria will today hand over the Madagascar covid-19 cure to the Ministry of Health. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire during a programme on Channels

27 May 11:27 LailasNews.com 2090029849554115664.html
Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

27 May 11:04 The Asian Age 2126266544478989937.html
Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

JOHANNESBURG, May 27 (Reuters) - Administrators at South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the state-owned airline was not preparing to resume domestic flights, rejecting a company statement from a day earlier and underlining conflicting visions of its future.

27 May 11:49 Daily Maverick 2373996788150450026.html
Hong Kong police arrest 300 as thousands protest over security laws

HONG KONG, May 27 (Reuters) - Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.

27 May 11:53 Daily Maverick 2373996789145885511.html
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

27 May 11:27 CTVNews 2422791597177340541.html
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.

27 May 11:30 CTVNews 2422791598147111237.html
U.K. lawmakers set to quiz Johnson amid pressure to fire aide

Senior British lawmakers are set to question Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday amid growing pressure to fire his closest adviser for allegedly flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules.

27 May 11:15 Coronavirus 2422791598548499797.html
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.

27 May 11:49 Coronavirus 2422791598861594924.html
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says U.K. quarantine plans 'idiotic and unimplementable'

The CEO of Europe's largest airline has slammed the U.K. government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and described plans to impose a 14-day quarantine on international visitors as 'idiotic and unimplementable.'

27 May 11:54 Coronavirus 2422791599134589603.html
'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..

27 May 11:20 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900127496632.html
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)...

27 May 11:12 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900128630050.html
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...

27 May 11:35 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900837247847.html
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...

27 May 11:44 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901080944565.html
South Africa marks milestone for emergency power procurement

DMRE has confirmed that South Africa's energy regulator is in agreement with a Ministerial determination for the procurement of 2,000MW of emergency power.

27 May 11:19 ESI-Africa.com 2679729877537981416.html
COVID-19: Taj trust distributed more than 1.6 million meals to doctors, migrant workers

For the meals, the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust has partnered with chef Sanjeev Kapoor.

27 May 11:11 The Indian Express 2885715103771527280.html
Why can’t private hospitals awarded free land treat Covid-19 patients for free, asks SC

Seeking a reply from Centre on the matter in a week, the apex court said hospitals which can treat such patients for free or at a nominal cost must be identified.

27 May 11:11 The Indian Express 2885715104799534085.html
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.

27 May 11:29 The Indian Express 2885715104952386438.html
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."

27 May 11:49 The Indian Express 2885715105786511375.html
NSDMA predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall

Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in the state over the following week, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has predicted and said that several other weather conditions were also likely during that period along with hefty showers. 

27 May 11:12 Nagalandpost 3019528211690548714.html
Need to have more BS labs in state: Gov

Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi, Tuesday emphasised the need for more Bio-Safety Level (BSL) laboratories in the state besides rigorous contact tracing.

27 May 11:10 Nagalandpost 3019528212193420111.html
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.”

27 May 11:12 Nagalandpost 3019528212322687093.html
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.

27 May 11:12 Nagalandpost 3019528212885671842.html
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...

27 May 11:10 Malaymail 302165934682847595.html
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...

27 May 11:59 Malaymail 302165934689364403.html
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...

27 May 11:30 Malaymail 302165935228441699.html
Boris Calls for Inquiry into Coronavirus Origins Following China’s Cover Up

Boris Johnson has called for an independent investigation into the origins of coronavirus after reports China orchestrated a cover up.

27 May 11:49 Breitbart 3148363492809032910.html
Cobhams Asuquo named UNICEF national ambassador — first in last 15 years

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Cobhams Asuquo, Nigeran-born songwriter, as its national ambassador.

27 May 11:27 TheCable Lifestyle 3194590663451188487.html
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

27 May 11:48 Shropshire Star 3480199991581255717.html
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week

The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.

27 May 11:37 Shropshire Star 3480199992903026534.html
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.

27 May 11:45 Shropshire Star 3480199992992881374.html
UPDATED: Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims. Twitter ...

27 May 11:49 Punch Newspapers 3524240995577181630.html
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

27 May 11:41 TheHill 355432918469976467.html
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.

27 May 11:03 News24 3752801378433471400.html
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.

27 May 11:10 Legit 3764253649559456506.html
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.

27 May 11:23 Legit 3764253650416882083.html
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.

27 May 11:25 Legit 3764253650521073064.html
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.

27 May 11:25 Legit 3764253650969861828.html
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.

27 May 11:06 BBC News 3883826128261712888.html
Masks on for earnings conference calls, COVID-19 style

Sneeze shields, contactless drop-offs, and now cloth masks for all employees. The pandemic has changed practices for businesses such as lab giant ALS.

27 May 11:00 Australian Financial Review 3974284488405404498.html
Prison Reform Matters Now More Than Ever

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

27 May 11:30 Bloomberg 4032480121269700192.html
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.

27 May 11:37 Bloomberg.com 4032480121391692685.html
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.

27 May 11:22 WVLT 4089046910157584133.html
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

27 May 11:54 Vanguard News 4125100338791499623.html
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

27 May 11:20 Vanguard News 4125100338855130844.html
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds.

27 May 11:34 Vanguard News 4125100339624589885.html
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

27 May 11:11 Vanguard News 4125100339754613285.html
[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

27 May 11:33 Vanguard News 4125100340537881398.html
Bulgaria: Newly Employed Persons Higher than Registered Unemployed in May

For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis in Bulgaria, the number of newly employed persons is higher than those newly registered at the employment offices. In the week of May 18-24, a total of 8,028 people found jobs, while the newly unemployed persons numbered 7,225, the National Statistical Institute reported.

27 May 11:48 novinite.com 4235039570250514804.html
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.

27 May 11:26 The Courier 4275302768070336219.html
Exclusive: Latest images show China's war threat may not be rhetoric

Fresh images from the European Space Agency show signs of movement in the Aksai Chin region as late as the third week of this month.

27 May 11:33 India Today 4286117813413382829.html
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. 

27 May 11:38 India Today 4286117813579500559.html
Twitter labels Trump tweets as 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Trump's tweets contended without evidence that mail-in voting would lead to fraud and a "Rigged Election".

27 May 11:15 DAWN.COM 4500271766747050910.html
Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

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

27 May 11:10 Digital Journal 4566489171919934029.html
Trump Accuses Twitter Of ‘Interfering’ In Election For Fact Checking His False Claim About Mail-In Voting

President Donald Trump flew into a rage on Tuesday night after Twitter used its new fact checking feature to correct...

27 May 11:45 Talking Points Memo 4598529365522921352.html
Trump’s silver lining — economic numbers could be surging by Election Day

There is one possible silver lining for President Trump in the dismal economic numbers that have followed the coronavirus lockdowns and jeopardized his reelection: There is nowhere to go but up.

27 May 11:00 Washington Examiner 4625792333802343523.html
After months of lockdown, Estonian workers flock home from Finland

When Finland locked its borders in March during the coronavirus crisis, tens of thousands of migrant workers from Estonia had an excruciating choice to make: stay put, or go home to see family -- and risk losing their jobs.

27 May 11:45 manilastandard.net 4715274784862935040.html
Police swarm Hong Kong ahead of flashpoint anthem debate

Hong Kong riot police ringed the city's legislature on Wednesday to stifle any protests ahead of a debate over a law that bans insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub.

27 May 11:00 manilastandard.net 4715274785435442772.html
Under-fire Nicaragua reports significant rise in COVID-19 cases

Nicaragua, criticized by its Central American neighbors for doing little to halt the spread of the coronavirus, on Tuesday reported a significant rise in COVID-19 deaths and infections. 

27 May 11:30 manilastandard.net 4715274786244394910.html
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).

27 May 11:11 The New Indian Express 4718288654037123875.html
Karnataka keen on opening worship places from June 1, awaits nod from Centre

The temples would be reopened keeping in mind cleanliness where soap and water or sanitizers and also social distancing would be compulsory. 

27 May 11:31 The New Indian Express 4718288654948842424.html
'Highly irresponsible': Shocking footage shows man risking his life to climb iconic Bristol tower

Warning: Do not attempt this

27 May 11:48 BristolLive 4740742018006006826.html
UPJEE Polytechnic 2020: Admit card for joint entrance test to be available from 8 July at jeecup.nic.in

The UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2020 for Group A will be held on 19 July from 9 am to noon.

27 May 11:51 Firstpost 4760741711954000403.html
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.

27 May 11:42 Swarajya 4977622828515152349.html
Agra: With Over 87 Per Cent Of Recovery Rate From COVID-19, Virus Spread In Taj City Slows Down Significantly

While 761 patients had recovered and returned home, the number of active cases was 76.

27 May 11:49 Swarajya 4977622828732662443.html
UP: Private Lab Wrongly Diagnoses 6 People As Coronavirus Positive In Meerut; Later Test Negative

Meerut DM Anil Dhingra has recommended cancellation of the licence of Modern Lab and Diagnostic Centre.

27 May 11:27 Swarajya 4977622829139456489.html
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.

27 May 11:10 Swarajya 4977622829628225364.html
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.

27 May 11:16 NDTV.com 5090057681423872077.html
Coronavirus Test Not Mandatory For Newborn, Maternal Services: Health Ministry

Essential services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health should be continued in a restricted manner in areas defined as containment and buffer zones, the Union Health Ministry said, underlining that COVID testing is not mandatory for providing such services.

27 May 11:24 NDTV.com 5090057682389086193.html
Mike Tyson said he was 'drinking, gorging on food, and f------ women' when he was 'out of control' before filing for bankruptcy in 2003, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "[Having] orgies; I was crazy. I bought a lot of cars for girls," Tyson said. "You can't have bitches around when you're young. they f--- up money.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 11:12 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755735672672.html
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 11:06 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755901849574.html
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

27 May 11:28 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756254790077.html
Ontario extends all emergency orders for another 10 days

Ontario has extended all emergency orders, including restrictions on social gatherings, for another 10 days.

27 May 11:30 Toronto 5211060990212941971.html
Recess Guardians seek to engage students with Active 8 program

As Recess Guardians have created boxes full of fun for the whole family

27 May 11:30 KitchenerToday.com 52741010430151967.html
Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9

TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.

27 May 11:52 KitchenerToday.com 52741010676667218.html
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 ...

27 May 11:54 KitchenerToday.com 52741010791561676.html
Water use should be even to both Telugu States, says Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has made a case for fair share of water resources for the Telugu States of Andhra Pradesh and Telanagana.He said unless water is drawn at 800 feet fr

27 May 11:29 BusinessLine 5283601449023649.html
Ardern And Peters Both Untrustworthy On Level 1, Kiwis Paying The Price

“Neither the Prime Minister nor the Deputy Prime Minister can be trusted on the issue of Alert Level 1 and Kiwis are paying the price,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.

27 May 11:04 SCOOP 5315658999567506126.html
Call For Support For Women With Post-Abortion Grief

Family First NZ today called on politicians in a select committee to amend a private members bill which allows for bereavement leave for a miscarriage to be extended to allow support for women with post-abortion grief.

27 May 11:08 SCOOP 5315658999663386152.html
Ford heats police cars to 133 degrees to break down coronavirus

The heat is on.

27 May 11:00 Mashable 5336625363094212908.html
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

27 May 11:28 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299728965266.html
World Bank provides $346 million to strengthen resilience, livelihoods in Lake Chad region

It explained that overall, the Lake Chad region suffered from poor development and economic indicators compared to the averages in the four countries.

27 May 11:06 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300677886610.html
West Africa at risk of desert locusts' invasion - FAO

New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has warned..

27 May 11:35 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300918852362.html
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

27 May 11:19 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301212449250.html
Wishaw McDonald's drive-thru will open back up from next week

The store will open next week, after being closed for months.

27 May 11:07 dailyrecord 552235479579803125.html
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…

27 May 11:21 France 24 5635134570586013156.html
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 ...

27 May 11:26 CNA 5644198862256961344.html
Primary 1 registration for 2021 moves online, MOE introduces cap on intake of PR children

SINGAPORE: Registration for next year’s Primary 1 admissions will move fully online, and will introduce a cap on the intake of children who are ...

27 May 11:30 CNA 5644198862413647009.html
Coronavirus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics

Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they ...

27 May 11:54 CNA 5644198863201753983.html
Sindh govt demands removal of CEO PIA, CAA head

Sindh govt demand removal of CEO PIA, CAA head

27 May 11:25 Dunya News 5863268918593164574.html
'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.

27 May 11:48 independent 5894610844751078857.html
A captain for our planet

Throughout her academic career — from Princeton University to University of Cambridge, and finally Harvard — Christina Chang, Ph.D. '20, has worked toward a more sustainable world one invention at a time.

27 May 11:00 Harvard Gazette 5954216208493897693.html
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules

Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.

27 May 11:06 Business Insider 6060062399670607846.html
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.

27 May 11:11 Business Insider 6060062400023215463.html
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.

27 May 11:41 Business Insider 6060062400823998497.html
The DoJ has dropped its probe into 3 US senators who dumped stock work millions shortly before the coronavirus market crash

Senators Loeffler, Inhofe, and Feinstein sold stock earlier this year — but said the move was made by money managers without their direct involvement.

27 May 11:11 Business Insider 6060062401178619619.html
'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

27 May 11:43 The Times of India 6060938663682579923.html
KKR extend support in aftermath of cyclone Amphan

Cricket News: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged to extend support to West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund a

27 May 11:03 The Times of India 6060938663790265466.html
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

27 May 11:49 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773662836773.html
EU proposing £670bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis

Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.

27 May 11:01 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773796942522.html
McDonald’s to reopen more than 1,000 restaurants by next week

The chain said it closed some drive-thru lanes last week after soaring demand impacted local communities or staff and customer safety.

27 May 11:46 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774123589421.html
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.

27 May 11:31 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774252224858.html
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week

The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.

27 May 11:37 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774984607590.html
The Wedge gets creative

Developers of a unique, six-storey downtown office building have come up with a creative way to solve their parking issue.

27 May 11:11 Castanet 616068601818424614.html
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.

27 May 11:50 Castanet 616068602286913791.html
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.

27 May 11:15 Castanet 616068603257604703.html
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.

27 May 11:14 Castanet 616068603290771996.html
Sotto: Gov’t needs to rebuild economy

SENATE President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday said government needs to put a premium in rebuilding the economy once it relaxes current strict community quarantines that have been imposed to minimize the health impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

27 May 11:05 Journal Online 6375127393471574484.html
[VIDEO] Guy Overcomes Fear To Save Biawak While On His Way To Celebrate Raya

"While I was watching this, I was saying in my heart, 'Please don't let the biawak bite and chase him'."

27 May 11:08 SAYS 6412808304451993525.html
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.

27 May 11:50 Vox 6416095789288180020.html
'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.

27 May 11:20 TheJournal.ie 6446904417145495012.html
Fall in air pollution from traffic since Covid-19 restrictions

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped in tandem with the sharp fall in car use over the past months.

27 May 11:11 TheJournal.ie 6446904417420537312.html
Ireland suspends beef exports to China after atypical BSE case confirmed

There are no public health risks associated with this case.

27 May 11:47 TheJournal.ie 6446904418466468418.html
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…

27 May 11:26 The Scottish Sun 6609127674047556740.html
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

27 May 11:51 Livemint 6614605818456940438.html
Kolkata Metro Railway to start trial run of trains for maintenance purpose

All the rakes will be run as part of the trial beginning Thursday.The Metro Railway had earlier said that strict social distancing norms would be maintained at every point from entry to travelling by the trains after recommencement of services

27 May 11:54 Livemint 6614605818890125293.html
Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers

Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67

27 May 11:07 Livemint 6614605818935535674.html
Kerala launches BevQ app to sell liquor

Kerala, which has the highest per capita alcohol consumption in India, rolled out the app to deliver e-tokens for liquor purchase.The app is the state's exit-strategy to open alcohol shops closed due to the lockdown in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic

27 May 11:56 Livemint 6614605819384414471.html
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

27 May 11:06 Pakistan Today 6621510369107189390.html
KP reimposes restrictions relaxed for Eidul Fitr

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday announced the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions which were relaxed last week for Eidul Fitr.In a media talk, Adviser to KP Chief Minister

27 May 11:29 Pakistan Today 6621510370136932086.html
AfDB board bows to US pressure to probe its president

Africa’s largest multilateral lender decided on the inquiry after several governments backed U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s criticism of a bank-led examination into the allegations, the

27 May 11:43 Africanews 6630243979435756188.html
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.

27 May 11:23 Aljazeera 6642629762417180526.html
Hundreds held as HK police use pepper pellets to disperse protest

Hong Kong police have fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters as hundreds of people gathered in the centre of the financial hub to oppose a controversial bill on China's national anthem and a planned move by Beijing to impose a national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.

27 May 11:23 Aljazeera 6642629762472465116.html
Footballers join calls against domestic violence amid lockdowns

Football players have added their voice to growing calls against the increase in domestic violence towards women and children that came in the wake of lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

27 May 11:52 Aljazeera 6642629762765898615.html
North India sizzles as temperature touches 50C

India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly 20 years.

27 May 11:29 Aljazeera 6642629763490079110.html
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.

27 May 11:20 The Hindu 6679535024394740764.html
Extensive focussed testing aids Theni keep COVID-19 numbers controlled, says Collector

Theni district ranks second in the State in terms of tests per million population

27 May 11:07 The Hindu 6679535024460854605.html
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.

27 May 11:29 The Hindu 6679535024613571745.html
Stalin demands new TN budget for 2020-21 in view of pandemic

DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to present a new budget for 2020-21 in view of the crisis caused to the financial health of the state by the COVID-1

27 May 11:11 The Hindu 6679535024965474354.html
Lukewarm turnout at liquor shops not a cause for comfort

KARAIKAL Though there was no overcrowding in front of the IMFL, arrack and toddy shops in Karaikal on Monday and Tuesday, purportedly due to the price hike, social activists express apprehensions that

27 May 11:53 The Hindu 6679535025243910678.html
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

27 May 11:08 The Hindu 6679535025941705350.html
Stolen car abandoned after crashing into tree in Bolton

It has since been recovered for forensic analysis

27 May 11:38 men 6694993427752653706.html
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'

27 May 11:45 mirror 675785259773898239.html
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

27 May 11:35 mirror 675785260135695999.html
Who are the NASA SpaceX astronauts in tonight's historic rocket launch

The NASA astronauts crewing the SpaceX rocket launch, Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, hail from humble roots but will shoot for the stars tonight as they prepare for an historic lift-off in the Falcon 9

27 May 11:25 mirror 675785261043295394.html
Halfords to open 53 'Retail Lite' stores as it welcomes shoppers after 10 week lockdown

A number of Halfords stores have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic, however it's now stepping up services for those who need to physically pick up items

27 May 11:47 mirror 675785261048488527.html
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

27 May 11:19 mirror 675785261362119303.html
Four family-owned Ipswich shops to reopen this June

The Childs/Manning family, who have several businesses on St Peter’s Street say they are looking forward to welcoming customers back

27 May 11:21 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151587904301.html
Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News

File photo MUMBAI: Against the backdrop of the recent political activities in Maharashtra and with just a few remaining for … Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with key Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders | India News Read More »

27 May 11:57 ISSCNC 6824315490247084405.html
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of the novel … New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June Read More »

27 May 11:15 ISSCNC 6824315491312990176.html
France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment

Under the new French rules, hydroxychloroquine can be used only in clinical trials. Paris: The French government on Wednesday banned … France Bans Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Treatment Read More »

27 May 11:23 ISSCNC 6824315491415304751.html
Kerala launches BevQ app to sell liquor

ERNAKULAM: A man trekked through the rolling hills of Kerala’s Wayanad some days ago to buy alcohol in a border … Kerala launches BevQ app to sell liquor Read More »

27 May 11:59 ISSCNC 6824315491464081003.html
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

27 May 11:56 The Globe and Mail 68426410646312571.html
Wednesday’s coronavirus news roundup: Toronto releases map showing neighbourhoods hardest hit by COVID-19

Plus: Restaurants, bars, community centres to reopen in Manitoba next week; New Brunswick reports third new case of COVID-19 in Campbellton area;

27 May 11:19 The Globe and Mail 68426410772183549.html
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.

27 May 11:40 UNIAN 6863008971458476589.html
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

27 May 11:07 Yahoo 7097669637441655510.html
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.

27 May 11:26 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386082915265139.html
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.

27 May 11:47 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083138330744.html
Preparations in Full Swing as West Bengal to Resume Domestic Flight Operations From Tomorrow

Starting from May 28, the Kolkata and Bagdogra airports will each handle 10 arrivals and 10 departures per day.

27 May 11:16 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084255365930.html
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.

27 May 11:26 The Jewish Press 7246030800545886468.html
Mkhize confirms whole country will move to level-3 lockdown

Health minister Zweli Mkhize has blamed an outdated slide in a presentation on Wednesday for creating fear that some parts of South Africa would remain on level-4 lockdown on 1 June.

27 May 11:03 TechCentral 724913820241258686.html
‘You learn to love each other more as time goes on’

“You Had Me at Hello’’ highlights married couples and the love that binds them. If you would like to be considered for a future “Hello’’ column, or know someone, please send nominations to Erica Wright ewright@birminghamtimes.com. Include the couple’s name, contact number(s) and what makes their love story unique.

27 May 11:50 The Birmingham Times 7307868692002642139.html
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

27 May 11:48 Express & Star 7324224459127433253.html
McDonald’s to reopen more than 1,000 restaurants by next week

The chain said it closed some drive-thru lanes last week after soaring demand impacted local communities or staff and customer safety.

27 May 11:46 Express & Star 7324224459588185901.html
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.

27 May 11:30 Express & Star 7324224459716821338.html
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.

27 May 11:34 Express & Star 7324224459782757232.html
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland down for fourth consecutive week

The number of people who died with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 was 3,779 as of May 24.

27 May 11:37 Express & Star 7324224460449204070.html
Trump warns social media giants that feds can ‘regulate’ or ‘close them down’ amid fight with Twitter

President Trump warned social media giants Wednesday that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices,” amid a flaring battle with Twitter after the platform fact-checked one of his tweets for the first time this week.

27 May 11:42 Fox News 7362823821079407392.html
Emotional moment Ruth and Eamonn clap nine-year-old with cerebral palsy who is walking a marathon for charity

A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy with cerebral palsy has been praised by This Morning viewers over his charity challenge to raise money for the NHS. After being inspired by Captain Tom Moore, Tobias has started…

27 May 11:03 The Sun 7379604592137937578.html
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…

27 May 11:29 The Sun 7379604592790386443.html
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.

27 May 11:46 TheCable 7513571674897587022.html
Trump threatens to shut down social media

US President Donald Trump has threatened to shut down social media after Twitter put a fact-check label on some of his tweets.  There has been criticism against social media platforms

27 May 11:57 TheCable 7513571675366018980.html
Report: AfDB succumbs to US’ demand, agrees to independent probe of Adesina

This comes after US treasury secretary rejected the report of the bank's ethics board which absolved Adesina of allegations of favouritism.

27 May 11:17 TheCable 7513571675836592306.html
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.

27 May 11:45 The Guardian 7580308505425894951.html
Export of Irish beef to China temporarily suspended

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the export of Irish beef to China has been suspended temporarily after a 14-year-old cow tested positive for 'Atypical BSE'.

27 May 11:35 RTE.ie 7595237278427560583.html
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.

27 May 11:05 The Economic Times 7653256037522985142.html
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.

27 May 11:57 The Economic Times 7653256038020090036.html
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

27 May 11:00 New York Post 7654946767564425099.html
Novavax launches its first coronavirus vaccine test on humans

US biotech company Novavax Inc has joined the race to test coronavirus vaccine candidates on humans and said it was targeting production of over a billion doses of its vaccine candidate next year.

27 May 11:00 The Jakarta Post 7678601102798004777.html
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.

27 May 11:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601102972690008.html
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.

27 May 11:15 The Jakarta Post 7678601103380199615.html
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.

27 May 11:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601103664633966.html
COVID-19 presents new challenges in forest fire control

 Symptoms of COVID-19 and ISPA are similar, said the Health Ministry.  

27 May 11:37 The Jakarta Post 7678601104093895159.html
Coronavirus outbreak at S. Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-shuttered logistics facility.

27 May 11:46 The Jakarta Post 7678601104393249323.html
'Eyesore' Newport community centre to be knocked down and replaced

The current Ridgeway Hill centre will be replaced by something larger

27 May 11:53 Wales Online 7686550516558609582.html
Mums are 'taking on more housework than dads' during lockdown

Mums are also more likely to have quit or lost their job, or to have been furloughed, since the start of the lockdown, it is suggested

27 May 11:45 Wales Online 7686550517386710784.html
Greggs is reopening branches next month after successful trials

Greggs fans will once again be able to get their breakfast or pasty fix

27 May 11:03 Liverpool Echo 7727211172879363615.html
Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by cyclist

The cyclist also suffered minor injuries during the incident

27 May 11:20 Liverpool Echo 7727211173303033821.html
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.

27 May 11:55 Deccan Chronicle 7881006362590087714.html
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

27 May 11:41 Deccan Chronicle 7881006362753765072.html
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.

27 May 11:48 Law & Crime 7990899036906412523.html
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.

27 May 11:01 Bdnews24 8119004128399761972.html
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.

27 May 11:05 Bdnews24 8119004129751550084.html
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.

27 May 11:59 The Hans India 817019414536020677.html
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.

27 May 11:27 UPI 8257973864677044671.html
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.

27 May 11:11 UPI 8257973865290794962.html
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

27 May 11:46 birminghammail 8288260685151946136.html
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather

Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning on Wednesday.

27 May 11:18 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010441205534853.html
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules

The British public is quickly turning on Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister refuses to sack chief adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking the coronavirus lockdown during a 260-mile trip from London to Durham.

27 May 11:06 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882486280166.html
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.

27 May 11:41 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883639670817.html
The DOJ has dropped its probe into 3 US senators who dumped stock work millions shortly before the coronavirus market crash

The Department of Justice is dropping its investigation into three US senators accused of insider trading over stock sales made after they received closed-door briefings on the novel coronavirus.

27 May 11:11 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883994291939.html
Climate-friendly almond farmers coax life from drying Spanish soil

ZUJAR, Spain (Reuters) - In one of the driest corners of Europe, Manuel Barnes has watched the soil become healthier since he started growing almonds using techniques aimed at bringing new life to the land.

27 May 11:16 Reuters 8334514179928596611.html
Kenya rolls out testing in Nairobi slums, but some fear stigma

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is rolling out voluntary public testing for the novel coronavirus in its biggest slum, where some residents say being declared virus-free boosts their chances of getting a job.

27 May 11:51 Reuters 8334514180929662445.html
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

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

27 May 11:37 Reuters 8334514181232783906.html
Poland to scrap compulsory outdoor masks, reopen cinemas as coronavirus abates

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poles will be allowed to go outside without protective masks from May 30 and cinemas, theatres and gyms will reopen on June 6, the government said on Wednesday, part of a steady lifting of restrictions imposed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.

27 May 11:44 Reuters 8334514181741795766.html
Disney World hopes to open some parks on July 11, says it will require masks and temperature checks

The theme park will require employees and guests to wear masks and get temperature checks at park entrances.

27 May 11:11 Fox 4 8372747778401554464.html
Education, Medical Unions Issue Elaborate Conditions For School Reopening

Education and Medical unions have issued elaborate conditions for the reopening of schools...

27 May 11:59 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154683797655.html
Las Vegas casino reopening ‘major milestone’ for city, industry

While not all properties in the state will take advantage of the initial opening date, several operators said they’re excited to open their doors to guests.

27 May 11:58 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837069542785.html
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.

27 May 11:38 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837630394897.html
Coronavirus: Kerala criticises Centre for sending trains without prior information

State’s finance minister Thomas Isaac alleged that the railways ‘want to be the super spreader’ of the Covid-19 infection in the state.

27 May 11:57 Scroll.in 8669301692139372304.html
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.

27 May 11:28 Scroll.in 8669301693604510126.html
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.

27 May 11:52 Scroll.in 8669301693991165018.html
792 Corona Cases reported in Delhi in 24 hours, Death toll Crosses 300 figure -

There has been a tremendous jump in the speed of corona virus cases in the country’s capital Delhi. In the

27 May 11:30 News Hunt Media 8859517517437159500.html
Cops distribute flowers among medical fraternity in Srinagar

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 11:41 Rising Kashmir 9025326237792756354.html
Two women injured in Budgam road mishap, one critical

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 11:27 Rising Kashmir 9025326237813946851.html
Two juveniles arrested on burglary charges in Ouachita Parish

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

27 May 11:34 KNOE 8 News 9048639191804559320.html
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.

27 May 11:19 KNOE 8 News 9048639192128674341.html
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.

27 May 11:08 New Vision 9103146371753317127.html
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs

Trump is increasingly making Beijing's handling of the outbreak a major issue for his November re-election campaign.

27 May 11:15 New Vision 9103146372293434176.html
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.

27 May 11:45 ABC15 Arizona 911680909682190834.html
Zipline will use its drones to deliver PPE to US healthcare workers

Drones will be used to deliver PPE to healthcare workers in North Carolina.

27 May 11:01 Engadget 96641516483614224.html
Locust Invasion: Indian Farmers Cry For Relief As Country Hit By Second Plague

New Delhi (Sputnik): Struggling to contain the pandemic, India is now facing an additional challenge to deal with the worst locust attack in decades. This second wave...

27 May 11:30 Sputniknews 967333868083408761.html
Israeli Biotech Institute Issues Fraud Notice as Fake Coronavirus ‘Vaccine’ Pops Up in South America

Israel’s state-supported Galilee Research Institute (Migal) is known to be working on a cutting edge COVID-19 treatment, but human testing of the vaccine is only...

27 May 11:07 Sputniknews 967333869257523196.html
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...

27 May 11:33 Sputniknews 967333869357131244.html
India Operationalises Fully Loaded Tejas Squadron to Counter Assertive Enemy in Indian Ocean Region

New Delhi (Sputnik): With the rise in presence of Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region, India has been developing its southern air base as most modern base, equipped...

27 May 11:03 Sputniknews 967333869561070984.html
Pictures show life almost back to normal in the city where the pandemic began

Pictures of bustling night markets in Wuhan show life in the Chinese city starting to return to as it was before.

27 May 11:09 Metro 970161747424185463.html
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.

27 May 11:38 Metro 970161747662730201.html
Major bacon shortages expected as a result of 'unstoppable' African swine fever

The pandemic is expected to kill millions more pigs in 2020.

27 May 11:34 Metro 970161747880999622.html
More parts of the UK banning sky lanterns and helium balloons

North East Derbyshire District Council has introduced a charter to ban the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons on its land.

27 May 11:02 Metro 970161748276754030.html
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.

27 May 11:20 Metro 970161748355983675.html
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.

27 May 11:06 Metro 970161748851866853.html
When can you see friends and family inside your house?

Will the restrictions be lifted?

27 May 11:09 Metro 970161748934274471.html
This is what theatres could look like when they reopen after lockdown

A picture of a German theatre shows a 'new reality' amid the coronavirus crisis.

27 May 11:10 Metro 970161749011811033.html
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.

27 May 11:57 Metro 970161749026066695.html
Viral Video: UP Farmer Plays DJ Music To Scare Away Locusts!

LUCKNOW: At least five states in India including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are currently facing threat of crop destruction due to massive locust attack. As the

27 May 12:21 Sakshi Post 1016059426400920363.html
Notable decrease in Covid-19 cases across mental health facilities

Data gathered by the Mental Health Commission has shown a notable decrease in the total number of suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the 181 mental health services it has been monitoring...

27 May 12:00 TipperaryLive 1097599577669839943.html
Capacity could be reduced by 87% in pubs due to 2m social distancing rule

The typical bar or restaurant in Ireland could face an 87% reduction in capacity if the 2m social distancing advice remains in place when they re-open. Capacities in pubs and bar/restaurants will drop...

27 May 12:05 TipperaryLive 1097599578899917893.html
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

Trump, withou­t offeri­ng any eviden­ce, reiter­ated his accusa­tions of politi­cal bias by techno­logy platfo­rms

27 May 12:35 The Express Tribune 1105816787336621695.html
'Over 800 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Sindh'

Wahab cautio­ns people, says still not too late to be carefu­l

27 May 12:43 The Express Tribune 1105816787687822730.html
US willing to ‘mediate or arbitrate raging border dispute’: Donald Trump on India-China standoff at LAC

Indian and Chinese troops have remained engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball situation in several areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

27 May 12:39 The Statesman 1191309780630811025.html
Amid global pressure, China takes U-turn, says COVID-19 virus has ‘multiple origins’

In March, a draft proposal to the UNSC prepared by Estonia highlighted “growing concern about the unprecedented extent of the COVID-19 outbreak".

27 May 12:12 The Statesman 1191309781308233480.html
California eases pandemic restrictions; New York Stock Exchange opens

SACRAMENTO, Calif.,  - California, the most populous U.S. state, took another step  toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, allowing barber shops and hair salons in most counties to operate for the first time in more than two months.

27 May 12:58 The Peninsula 1202843881087255457.html
Twitter calls Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for the first time

San Francisco - Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

27 May 12:43 The Peninsula 1202843881442590165.html
Man in India who sold his goats for airline tickets will finally fly home

IndiGo, India’s biggest airline, has agreed to help a migrant laborer and two others fly home from Mumbai after an earlier flight he paid for by selling family livestock was canceled.

27 May 12:03 The Peninsula 1202843881542488947.html
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment

Paris - The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively.

27 May 12:24 The Peninsula 1202843882610442607.html
Donald Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.

27 May 12:30 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192911986561.html
After Twitter erupts with disgust, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments, takes down 'insensitive' advertisement

After it received massive backlash for an advertisement portraying domestic helps as infection carriers, Kent RO Systems on Wednesday said that it has taken down its controversial and insensitive 'Atta & Bread Maker' ad.

27 May 12:17 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193382538115.html
Two Russian fighter jets 'buzz' a US reconnaissance plane and come within FEET over the Mediterranean provoking Navy fury at 'unsafe' manuever

The Su-35 fighters surrounded a P-8A US plane as it flew over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, the US Navy revealed in a statement.

27 May 12:31 Mail Online 124328111550214235.html
Donald Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate or close' social media for trying to 'silence conservative voices' after Twitter fact-checks two of his 'misleading' tweets

Donald Trump demanded social media platforms 'clean up your act' as he warned his administration will begin to regulate such websites after Twitter, for the first time ever, fact-checked his tweets.

27 May 12:54 Mail Online 124328112541280795.html
COVID-19 lockdown: Tourism ministry extends validity of approval, classification of hotels till June end

Due to the postponement of inspection work and application scrutiny during the lockdown period, it has decided to allow six months' relaxation or extension to all categories of tour operators.

27 May 12:47 The Financial Express 1288289580048765492.html
Pakistan plane crash: Airbus experts from France begin probe

The Express Tribune in its report stated that the bodies are identified through DNA testing and so far, 41 bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.

27 May 12:30 The Financial Express 1288289580169269541.html
COVID-19: Trump thinks in-person G7 summit would be great example of reopening, says White House

Originally, Trump wanted to hold the G7 at his club in the Miami area, as announced by then-acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney in a press conference last fall, but it was subsequently moved to Camp David in June amid public pressure.

27 May 12:16 The Financial Express 1288289580288899772.html
The Flying Bullets, 18 Squadron, resurrected: Why Air Forces need to number plate Squadrons?

Number 18 Squadron with their motto of “Teevra aur Nirbhaya”, “Swift and Fearless” when translated to English, is the only IAF unit to be awarded the highest military award for bravery.

27 May 12:09 The Financial Express 1288289580720593574.html
Biocon gets DCGI nod for emergency use of CytoSorb to treat critical COVID-19 patients

CytoSorb is plug-and-play compatible with the most commonly used blood purification machines or pumps in the ICU used to treat COVID-19 patients, including hemoperfusion, hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines, Biocon said.

27 May 12:39 The Financial Express 1288289581271923498.html
Prayagraj: Man booked for sedition for objectionable remarks in Facebook post against Yogi Adityanath

Prayagraj Police, Prayagraj latest news: The man, slapped with sedition and other charges, has been identified as Anup Singh. He is a resident of Prayagraj. He had made comments disrespecting CM Yogi Adityanath on Facebook.

27 May 12:45 The Financial Express 1288289581587254527.html
ICMR asks states to revise cost of Covid-19 test; material cost may reduce

India has reported a total number of 1,51,767 cases of coronavirus, of which 64,425 have been cured/discharged while 4,337 have lost their lives

27 May 12:47 Business-Standard 1502508924609909134.html
Kolkata Metro Railway to start trial run of trains for maintenance

Preparations have begun for restarting metro services in the city with stress on maintaining social distancing at stations and inside the trains

27 May 12:25 Business-Standard 1502508924825089491.html
UP eyeing post-covid investment from US, Japan, Korea: Industry minister

Admits labour migration posing a challenge to industrial revival; no special approval needed to start operations for new MSME units for next 3 years

27 May 12:10 Business-Standard 1502508925360896100.html
UP to bring industry chambers on board for providing jobs to migrants

So far, the state has evacuated more than 2.5 mn stranded workers

27 May 12:58 Business-Standard 1502508925952823489.html
Passenger on Alliance Air's Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests Covid-19 positive

According to the spokesperson, there were 36 passengers and five crew members in the flight.

27 May 12:02 Business-Standard 1502508926204885712.html
PM Modi pays tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary

Remembering his great grandfather, Gandhi tweeted, "Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Ji was a brave freedom fighter, the architect of modern India and our first Prime Minister'

27 May 12:43 Business-Standard 1502508926452680172.html
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day

A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

27 May 12:25 NewsChannel 10 1537185524567142313.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

27 May 12:49 NewsChannel 10 1537185525955444349.html
Donald Trump Threatens To ‘Strongly Regulate’ Or Close Down Social Media Platforms

Donald Trump escalated his feud with social media on Wednesday morning when he threatened to “strongly regulate” or shut down platforms he feels are showing a bias against conservative ...

27 May 12:46 The Inquisitr 1745625231438313033.html
France Bars Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 Treatment

The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat Covid-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a potentially harmful drug being promoted by President Donald Trump.

27 May 12:41 Courthouse News Service 1799505149043953880.html
Trump’s Convention Demand Comes Despite Charlotte Virus Surge

President Trump's demand for a full-capacity Republican convention in August is putting pressure on North Carolina health officials — and local Republicans — as coronavirus cases surge in the host county and statewide.

27 May 12:38 Courthouse News Service 1799505149154903651.html
Bong Go regularly given airtime in state media broadcasts on coronavirus

The longtime Duterte aide, criticized for being 'epal,' is featured in almost every episode of Laging Handa PH, a public briefing supposed to be dedicated to COVID-19

27 May 12:23 Rappler 1882105643739927775.html
Byford, Ex-Subway Chief in New York, Will Be London Transport Commissioner

Andy Byford, who quit after clashing repeatedly with New York’s governor, was credited with helping revive the subway.

27 May 12:39 NY Times 1961078288775530721.html
Mamata Banerjee seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains to WB

The state's infrastructure is 'stretched to its limit' following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan, she said, adding that West Bengal can receive very few trains carrying migrant workers on a daily basis as of now. The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big pr

27 May 12:25 Oneindia 2023829370716530559.html
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China border dispute

Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues. '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

27 May 12:05 Oneindia 2023829372494537972.html
Fake tweet portrays Rahul Gandhi suggesting odd-even method to reopen schools

A screenshot of a tweet supposedly put out by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is doing the rounds on social media. “Schools and colleges should reopen from 1st June on odd/even basis. Odd days teachers will

27 May 12:48 Deccan Herald 2027555795898768123.html
3 more COVID-19 deaths, 280 cases in Rajasthan

The novel coronavirus toll in Rajasthan rose to 173 on Wednesday with three more fatalities, while 280 new cases took the tally to 7,816, the Health Department said. The three more deaths were in

27 May 12:19 Deccan Herald 2027555796222753899.html
China's survey team summits Mt Everest to measure its height

 A Chinese survey team on Wednesday reached Mount Everest through Tibet to remeasure the exact height of the world’s tallest mountain. According to China’s measurement the height of Mount Everest is

27 May 12:52 Deccan Herald 2027555796448737472.html
Severe lockdown will ruin India's economy: Swedish expert tells Rahul Gandhi

"I think for India, you will ruin your economy very quickly if you have a severe lockdown. It is better, skip the lockdown, take care of the old and the frail...," Prof Giesecke noted.

27 May 12:43 Deccan Herald 2027555796838816127.html
Video of toddler trying to wake up dead mother at railway station in Bihar goes viral

Yet another heart-wrenching incident of a migrant dying on train comes to light in India

27 May 12:11 Gulf News 2086521543879686598.html
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Sunday

As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually

27 May 12:50 Gulf News 2086521544249066262.html
Oman to lift lockdown on Muscat from Friday

As per the new decisions, public sector employees will resume work gradually

27 May 12:50 Gulf News 2086521544894451170.html
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,815 new cases, 14 deaths

This brings total number of coronavirus infections in the country to 78,541

27 May 12:48 Gulf News 2086521545110161190.html
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck

Minneapolis mayor: Being black in America should not be a death sentence

27 May 12:14 Gulf News 2086521545490611018.html
COVID-19 repatriation: 800 Indian pregnant women, 850 patients fly from UAE

A total of 6,500 Indians have flown back home so far

27 May 12:58 Gulf News 2086521545507909728.html
Chaos at airports continue as flights resume

Around 630 flights were cancelled on Monday while on Tuesday 80 flights were cancelled at Delhi alone.

27 May 12:57 The Asian Age 2126266544386045700.html
India won't budge on Ladakh in face of China threat

India’s military will match the deployment and mobilisation of the People’s Liberation Army at the LAC

27 May 12:11 The Asian Age 2126266544883301681.html
Life: Working, pivoting and surviving under lockdown in SA

South Africans have endured two months of lockdown. These are challenging times and even more uncertain times lie ahead. How are people going about their daily lives? How are people surviving? Here are some snapshots from Cape Town.

27 May 12:01 Daily Maverick 2373996787535327567.html
Minimising health risks under Covid – is easing the ban on alcohol the right move?

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa (SAAPA SA) would have preferred to see the ban on both liquor and tobacco continue under Level 3. Second best would have been for the ban on liquor to remain and that on tobacco to be lifted. 

27 May 12:34 Daily Maverick 2373996788882728645.html
Trump threatens to 'strongly regulate' social media platforms after Twitter labels his tweets

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.

27 May 12:45 CTVNews 2422791597314644842.html
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to 'strongly regulate' or even shut down social media platforms after Twitter applied a fact-check to two of his tweets this week.

27 May 12:45 CTVNews 2422791598710130438.html
Woman loses job and gives up pet after calling police on black man who asked her to leash dog

A white woman who told New York police that a black man who asked for her dog to be leashed was “threatening” her, has since apologised after video went viral.  Amy Cooper admitted on Monday night

27 May 12:40 The Independent 2511519171503414668.html
China hits back at call in Belgian parliament for COVID-19 inquiry

Chinese ambassador to Belgium, Cao Zhongming, hit back at attempts to ‘stigmatize’ China over the outbreak.

27 May 12:43 POLITICO 2584151346794385270.html
France bans hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 amid safety concerns

The French government on Wednesday cancelled a decree allowing hospital doctors to administer hydroxychloroquine as a treatment to patients..

27 May 12:34 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900135243357.html
JUST IN: Road crash claims five lives in Kano - The Nation Nigeria

Five passengers lost their lives on Wednesday morning in a fatal road crash atRimin Gata, Ungoggo Local Government area of Kano State...

27 May 12:41 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901279214445.html
Senator denies link with alleged N1bn monthly payout to firm by NDDC

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, on Wednesday, denied any link to a firm that is allegedly...

27 May 12:59 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901354245172.html
Disney, CBS, and Criminal Minds Execs Sued for ‘Unchecked’ Sexual Harassment on Set

Disney, CBS, and several ‘Criminal Minds’ executives have been sued by California authorities for sexual harassment and discrimination regarding alleged misconduct by the show’s former director of photography, Gregory St. Johns.

27 May 12:25 VULTURE 2718750545550541056.html
Over 1,000 people caught drink or drug driving during coronavirus lockdown

The shocking figures show over 1,000 people were found to be driving under the influence during lockdown

27 May 12:55 Irish Mirror 2875825628377403553.html
China reports 28 new asymptomatic covid-19 cases, mostly in Wuhan

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in China now stands at 82,993. The deadly virus has claimed 4,634 lives in the country so far.

27 May 12:23 The Indian Express 2885715103822308005.html
Students can appear for CBSE board exams from city they are in: HRD Minister

To enable this, students will have to give the details of their current status. By the first week of June, students will be informed about their exam centre, he had added. The minister also congratulated students and wished them luck for their board exams.

27 May 12:44 The Indian Express 2885715104197223456.html
KKR to plant trees, aid in relief work in Cyclone Amphan aftermath

Kolkata Knight Riders announced to plant 5000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.

27 May 12:03 The Indian Express 2885715105072558132.html
Bollywood news on May 27: Amitabh compares Amar Akbar Anthony success with Baahubali 2 and more

Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna and Rishi Kapoor-starrer Amar Akbar Anthony completes 43 years today.

27 May 12:20 The Indian Express 2885715105489975458.html
Watch: Two alligators engage in intense fight at US golf course

"Did anyone else watch this on loop for three minutes and think they were still fighting," read one of the many comments on the viral clip. 

27 May 12:28 The Indian Express 2885715105612078819.html
In Hyderabad, 328 cases, 18 deaths in a week; new areas in spotlight

Fresh cases are being reported from areas of Hyderabad where none were reported previously, away from the existing containment zones, indicating a community spread after the lockdown rules were relaxed.

27 May 12:06 The Indian Express 2885715105779378196.html
Americas will be hardest hit by Covid-19 job losses, says ILO

GENEVA, May 27 — The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the Covid-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said today. The outbreak also risks creating a “lockdown generation” of young people...

27 May 12:11 Malaymail 302165934603271250.html
Singaporean gets four months jail for Covid-19 Facebook post

SINGAPORE, May 27 — A taxi driver was jailed for four months in Singapore today over a Facebook post in which he falsely claimed food outlets would close and urged people to stock up due to impending Covid-19 restrictions, local media reported. Kenneth Lai Yong Hui, 40, deleted the message sent...

27 May 12:48 Malaymail 302165934855979984.html
Fire Dept says to coordinate with MOH, Immigration Dept for disinfection ops at detention centres

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is waiting for coordination from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Immigration Department to conduct public sanitation and disinfection at Immigration detention centres which recorded Covid-19 positive cases. Its director-general...

27 May 12:50 Malaymail 302165935170137530.html
Govt must step up and stamp out online sexual harassment in Malaysia now, say Pakatan reps

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Three Pakatan Harapan (PH) representatives have called on the government to not ignore online sexual harassment and immediately act against such threats. In a joint statement today, Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei and...

27 May 12:08 Malaymail 302165935429262078.html
PM takes Brexit decisions, Cummings does not give instructions, says UK negotiator

LONDON, May 27 — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes the main decisions on Brexit policy and his senior advisor Dominic Cummings does not give instructions on negotiations with the European Union, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said today. “The Brexit policy is set by the Prime...

27 May 12:50 Malaymail 302165935625618888.html
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president’s claims. Trump, without offering any evidence,...

27 May 12:51 Malaymail 302165935705942884.html
Tawau Health Office seeking foreign worker for Covid-19 test

TAWAU, May 27 — The Tawau Health Office is in the midst of tracking down a foreigner believed to be working at an oil palm plantation here for a Covid-19 screening test. According to sources, the man, who did not possess valid documentation, had allegedly entered the country from Indonesia...

27 May 12:56 Malaymail 302165936323845719.html
Homeless Deaths Rise in San Francisco During Lockdown, But Not Due to Coronavirus

Deaths have soared among the homeless population in San Francisco during the coronavirus, but not due to the virus directly.

27 May 12:08 Breitbart 3148363490936967997.html
8 Lies by Joe Biden and the Left that Twitter Didn't 'Fact Check'

Twitter added a "fact check" label to President Donald Trump's tweets raising widely-held concerns with mail-in voting fraud earlier today, but it has failed to apply a similar standard to repeated falsehoods by elected Democrats, the mainstream media, and Joe Biden.

27 May 12:45 Breitbart 3148363490954919372.html
Philippines: 260% Spike in Online Sex Abuse of Children amid Lockdown

In the Philippines, cases of online sexual abuse of children have risen by 260 percent during the country's coronavirus lockdown.

27 May 12:53 Breitbart 3148363491656309678.html
Italy: 96% of Coronavirus Fatalities Had Other Chronic Illnesses

The overwhelming majority of deaths with coronavirus in Italy have occurred in the presence of two or more serious chronic illnesses.

27 May 12:21 Breitbart 3148363492006594297.html
Irish PM Denies Breaking Lockdown After Having Topless BBQ in Park

The lockdown has received scant media coverage in comparison to the scandal surrounding Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings.

27 May 12:26 Breitbart 3148363492228521036.html
KNUT Boss Sossion Piles Pressure On Magoha To Postpone KCSE, KCPE Exams To 2021

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion now wants the Ministry of Education to consider postponing national exams to next year over the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pa

27 May 12:05 KahawaTungu 3304128541676061985.html
Alarm As Mathare Accounts For 33 Of 123 New Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kenya

Kenya has confirmed 123 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours raising the national tally to 1,471.Addressing the nation during the daily Covid-19 update from Afya Hous

27 May 12:24 KahawaTungu 3304128542651262232.html
Safeguarding the source of three of Asia's great rivers

It is official. Everything is on track for the establishment of the Three-Rivers-Source National Park (TRSNP) in China, which—as its name suggests—protects the source of three of Asia's greatest rivers: ...

27 May 12:20 phys.org 3476726124129006292.html
Individualists are less likely to obey hurricane evacuation orders

Hurricanes may take erratic paths, but the response by those in harm's way often follows a predictable pattern. Even in the face of repeated warnings and many people evacuating, some residents of high-risk ...

27 May 12:04 phys.org 3476726124174779417.html
Researchers conduct research to better understand why young adults choose to move to rural Montana

It's common to hear about young adults choosing not to live in rural Montana, but what often goes undiscussed are the reasons young adults do choose to move to rural parts of the state, according to Montana ...

27 May 12:12 phys.org 3476726124623059106.html
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

27 May 12:48 Shropshire Star 3480199991518090763.html
Open University lessons for teachers as school moves to cyberspace

Teachers have been accessing their own online lessons to help them teach Powys youngsters in cyberspace.

27 May 12:48 Shropshire Star 3480199991526976241.html
Two applications for conversion of council offices

Two planning applications have been submitted for the multi-million pound conversion of the Grade II listed Neuadd Maldwyn in Welshpool.

27 May 12:57 Shropshire Star 3480199991918959178.html
Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge

Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.

27 May 12:40 Shropshire Star 3480199992094587204.html
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows

The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.

27 May 12:18 Shropshire Star 3480199992125396285.html
Shropshire hospital services 'beginning to return to normal'

Regular services are starting to return to normal at Shropshire’s main hospitals now the coronavirus pandemic has “stabilised”, the trust’s chief executive has said.

27 May 12:14 Shropshire Star 3480199992283197093.html
EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier

The bloc’s chief negotiator said it had always remained open to any extension.

27 May 12:28 Shropshire Star 3480199992319004446.html
Shrewsbury Food Hub benefits from college donations

Boxes of surplus food and toiletries from the empty bedrooms of a Shropshire college have been distributed to Shrewsbury Food Hub.

27 May 12:20 Shropshire Star 3480199992492273198.html
China to loosen flight restrictions

China will loosen a cap on flights into the country that was imposed to block coronavirus infections from abroad, authorities said Wednesday, after fierce criticism from citizens stranded abroad. ...

27 May 12:09 Punch Newspapers 3524240994267650373.html
Edo 2020: APC faction picks Ize-Iyamu as consensus aspirant

Sola Shittu, Benin Former Secretary to Edo State Government and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2016 governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has emerged the...

27 May 12:28 Punch Newspapers 3524240995286462745.html
France stops hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment

The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US Presid...

27 May 12:26 Punch Newspapers 3524240995582161877.html
Trump threatens social media outlets with regulation, closure after fact check added to tweet

President Trump on Wednesday morning ratcheted up his feud with social media platforms, threatening to "close them down" a day after Twitter fact-checked a pair of the president's tweets on mail-in

27 May 12:45 TheHill 355432918203333010.html
Hannity scolds Ozarks partygoers: 'Could be a disaster' for vulnerable Americans

Fox News's Sean Hannity ripped partygoers who flaunted social distancing guidelines at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend, stating that "if they get the virus and then are in

27 May 12:57 TheHill 355432919274042564.html
123 new cases of coronavirus confirmed

Coronavirus cases hike to 1471 after 123 test positive

27 May 12:18 Pulse Live 3606876836500368957.html
We did not coerce government into allowing places of worship to open - SACC

The South African Council of Churches has rubbished claims that it coerced the government into allowing places of worship to reopen under Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown.

27 May 12:50 News24 3752801376901700733.html
President Donald Trump, Twitter at war over free speech

President Donal Trump of the United States (US) on Wednesday, May 27, threatened to close down the micro-blogging site, Twitter, including all social media.

27 May 12:22 Legit 3764253649949807880.html
Ex-TTC CEO Byford to be London Transport Commissioner

Andy Byford, the Briton lionized as New York City’s “Train Daddy,” is to be London’s new Transport Commissioner, taking up the role in June.

27 May 12:56 BNN 3833521687760842839.html
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact check

The US President claims he will "regulate" or shut down social media companies after Twitter added a fact-check warning to his tweets which spread falsehoods.

27 May 12:16 Australian Financial Review 3974284488366972729.html
Fauci: Data is "Really Quite Evident" Against Hydroxychloroquine For Coronavirus

Anthony Fauci told CNN Wednesday that the scientific data "is really quite evident now about the lack of efficacy" of hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment. From a report: The comments came in response to news that France on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat the virus, ...

27 May 12:49 science.slashdot.org 3975130315691143810.html
Tropical Storm Lands in South Carolina Ahead of Atlantic Season

The Atlantic’s second storm of 2020 made landfall just east of Charleston, South Carolina, with the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season still almost a week away.

27 May 12:42 Bloomberg.com 4032480121205792687.html
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

27 May 12:44 WVLT 4089046910566474612.html
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Shinji Aoba is accused of storming into Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio on July 18 last year, setting it on fire and killing 36 people, and injuring more than 30 others.

27 May 12:15 WVLT 4089046911833277258.html
Senate President celebrates Nigerian children on Children’s Day

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children's Day.

27 May 12:07 Vanguard News 4125100339821818404.html
Angus gamekeeper finds Aberdeen man missing in hills for three days

An Angus gamekeeper carried a missing north east man to safety on his quad bike after finding him in the hills on the border with Aberdeenshire.

27 May 12:32 The Courier 4275302766836080472.html
Michel Barnier tells SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford European Union ‘open’ to Brexit delay

The European Union is "open" to a two-year Brexit delay, chief negotiator Michel Barnier has revealed amid continued deadlock.

27 May 12:58 The Courier 4275302767334908582.html
More than 450 deaths across Tayside and Fife now linked to coronavirus

More than 450 Tayside and Fife deaths have now been linked to coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic.

27 May 12:17 The Courier 4275302767965188108.html
Amphan has gone but why Mamata Banerjee is still nervous

It was on Wednesday last week that Amphan hit West Bengal leaving a trail of devastation. People are hitting street protesting against Mamata Banerjee government. She has to face election next year.

27 May 12:06 India Today 4286117812769021218.html
Exclusive: How China used deception to mobilise troops at border with India in Ladakh

India Today TV has exclusive details of how China used subterfuge to up its presence and stun the Indian side on the Indo-China border in Ladakh.

27 May 12:47 India Today 4286117813153003642.html
Overall stable and controllable: China on situation at India border

China on Wednesday reiterated that its stance on the border issues with India is consistent and clear, stressing that the situation in the China-India border area is "overall stable and controllable."

27 May 12:08 India Today 4286117813253498042.html
Hard Rock Stadium's drive-in theater allows cars on the field (sorta)

Without the Miami Dolphins playing, the Hard Rock Stadium in in Miami Gardens, Florida, will open for drive-in movies.

27 May 12:34 Autoblog 4372976973302722391.html
Vic Education IT manager misused position, directed $14m to own company

Corruption watchdog finds.

27 May 12:44 iTnews 4425008561212690583.html
12-YO Boy Sleeps in Delhi Park for 45 Days, Reunited With Parents by Twitter!

A boy living in Delhi park, two social media users, two IPS officers & parents in Bihar. How internet weaved a heartwarming tale amidst nationwide lockdown

27 May 12:24 The Better India 450426083785991435.html
GOP Gov. DeWine Urges People To Wear Masks: ‘This Is About Loving Your Fellow Human Being’

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) pointed out on Tuesday night that wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic is a...

27 May 12:34 Talking Points Memo 4598529367220893481.html
A touring Bolivian orchestra is stranded in a German castle surrounded by 23 packs of wolves

Earlier this spring, more than 20 members of Orquesta Experimental de Instrumentos Nativos pan flute orchestra left their homes in Bolivia and embarked on a European tour. They arrived in Germany o…

27 May 12:00 Boing Boing 4601305169346663060.html
Wall Street Journal: Trump 'smear' about Scarborough staffer death is 'same sort of trash' as Steele dossier

The Wall Street Journal compared President Trump's accusations that Joe Scarborough committed murder to the Steele dossier.

27 May 12:24 Washington Examiner 4625792332502885525.html
Knox County, Nashville enter phase 2 of reopening

Knox County and the city of Nashville, which is consolidated with Davidson County, entered phase two of reopening this week: Nashville on Monday and Knox County on Tuesday.

27 May 12:00 Washington Examiner 4625792332656310477.html
'Close them down': Trump threatens to regulate or shutter social media platforms after Twitter fact-check

President Trump threatened to close social media companies following Twitter's decision to place a fact-checking alert below a few of his tweets.

27 May 12:04 Washington Examiner 4625792332873917507.html
Saluting corona warriors: Cops offer roses to doctors, other frontline workers in Srinagar

After facing criticism for allegedly harassing doctors and medical workers over the past few days, cops on Wednesday offered roses to the doctors as a

27 May 12:03 Greater Kashmir 4662909092444385929.html
Covid-19 Here to Stay Till 2021, Aggressive Testing Needed to Curb Its Spread: Health Experts

Global health experts on Wednesday said novel coronavirus is here to stay for more than a year and called for aggressive testing to prevent its spread. In

27 May 12:27 Greater Kashmir 4662909093132055675.html
Peru reports record daily surge in virus cases 

Peru on Tuesday recorded nearly 5,800 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest 24-hour surge, bringing the number of people infected in the country to almost 130,000, the health ministry said.

27 May 12:30 manilastandard.net 4715274784182325854.html
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day

Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.

27 May 12:15 manilastandard.net 4715274784449562205.html
Cyclone Amphan: Kolkata Knight Riders commit to plant 5,000 trees, donate to West Bengal CM's Relief Fund

Two-time Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders announced their plan to plant 5,000 trees and also committed to contribute to the West Bengal Chief Minister's Relief Fund in the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan.

27 May 12:20 FirstCricket 4760741712219917478.html
Locusts attack, a cyclone, forest fires and heatwave add to India's miseries in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic

Locusts, a global pandemic, ravaging cyclone, a deadly heatwave and raging forest fires have all but crushed India's efforts to get back on track at a time when it is dealing with its worst economic crisis since Independence.

27 May 12:11 Firstpost 4760741712534858089.html
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: AIFF says venues for mega event will be ready in time despite COVID-19 pandemic

Footballing activities in India is currently suspended due to the health crisis but Das said preparatory camp for the U-17 probables would start soon.

27 May 12:10 Firstpost 4760741713043094854.html
SAI allows elite athletes including Neeraj Chopra, Hima Das to start outdoor training

The SAI said training, which also resumed at its Bengaluru centre, took place in strict compliance with the health guidelines of the government and the Standard Operating Procedure that was unveiled last week.

27 May 12:22 Firstpost 4760741713807219247.html
Biocon Biologics Gets DCGI Nod For Emergency Use Of CytoSorb To Treat Critical Covid-19 Patients

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) had recently approved CytoSorb for emergency use in COVID-19 patients.

27 May 12:47 Swarajya 4977622828738934819.html
Corona Relief For Hospitality Industry: Validity Of Approval, Classification Of Hotels Extended Until June-End 

This breather, however, comes with certain riders such as approvals expiring during the lockdown period, among others

27 May 12:14 Swarajya 4977622829421535564.html
Passengers On Multiple Domestic Flights Test Positive For Coronavirus After Operations Resume

Passengers of a Delhi-Ludhiana flight have been quarantined after a 50-year-old Alliance Air employee has tested positive for coronavirus.

27 May 12:00 Swarajya 4977622830192209329.html
China Is An Abrahamic Power Without A Moral Compass; It Cannot Succeed

China is pursuing power without principle. It must be shown its place.

27 May 12:14 Swarajya 4977622830265178577.html
Wuhan swabs 9 million people, tests 6.5 million for COVID-19 in 10 days

Proponents of the impressive effort say it will provide peace of mind.

27 May 12:37 Ars Technica 5028555106808271636.html
300 Arrested As Thousands Protest In Hong Kong Over China's Proposed Law

Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China, that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.

27 May 12:55 NDTV.com 5090057681383354243.html
'If it goes wrong, it's my fault': Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX's historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "I'm the chief engineer, so I'd just like to say that if it goes right, it's a credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 12:34 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755686703335.html
Luweero district council rejects proposal to spend UGX 80m on food

Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero district council has rejected a proposal to use the COVID-19 facilitation from area Members of Parliament to buy food and clear allowances for members of the COVID-19 task force. Each member of Parliament had received 20 million Shillings from the Parliamentary commission to facilitate their activities during the …

27 May 12:10 The Independent Uganda: 5099025990237823568.html
Marine police impounds 11 boats on Lake Albert

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Marine police officers have impounded 11 boats from fishermen at Sebigoro landing site in Kikuube district. It is alleged that the boat owners had defied a night-time ban on fishing activities on Lake Albert in the districts of Hoima, Kagadi, Kikuube and Buliisa. At the time of the ban, …

27 May 12:50 The Independent Uganda: 5099025990270372593.html
Gunmen abduct three, raid 40 cows from Amuru district

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unknown gunmen have abducted three people and stolen 40 heads of cattle in Amuru district. The gunmen are said to have conducted separate raids in Oforo, Kampala landing site and Atoro villages in Amuru sub county over the past week. Denis Tookema, a resident of Oforo village says that …

27 May 12:30 The Independent Uganda: 5099025990792410799.html
First Nottingham city centre Covid-19 testing hub to open near Motorpoint Arena

It is the only dedicated virus testing facility in the city centre

27 May 12:55 NottinghamshireLive 5149776701596866766.html
Ontario taking over management of five long-term care homes following scathing military report

The Ontario government is taking over the management of five additional long-term care homes following a scathing military report detailing what the premier called “gut-wrenching” conditions in the facilities.

27 May 12:33 Toronto 5211060989017168155.html
Arabian Sea to soon host twin low-pressure areas

Monsoon building in right earnest

27 May 12:04 BusinessLine 5283601762229970.html
Foreigner allegedly asks whether the Govt is considerate of the mental health of expats

Foreigner allegedly asks whether the Govt is considerate of the mental health of expats

27 May 12:00 The Independent 5308065341879309846.html
Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor

Man caught on camera after urinating at common corridor

27 May 12:10 The Independent 5308065343399220910.html
Thousands Of Illegal Firearms Still In Circulation

Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.

27 May 12:43 SCOOP 5315658998879286434.html
Funding Cut For Kaikoura Council’s Survival Project

The government has turned off the funding tap for Kaikoura District Council's financial sustainability project.

27 May 12:38 SCOOP 5315658999041939306.html
Better Protection For Seabirds

Better protection for seabirds is being put in place with a new National Plan of Action to reduce fishing-related captures, Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced today.

27 May 12:02 SCOOP 5315658999287217962.html
Why Trump’s Popularity Surge Faded So Quickly

The phenomenon demonstrates the rise and fall of dominant leaders in turbulent times

27 May 12:00 Scientific American 532798825416841832.html
Report: Emergency UN/WHO Funding For Palestinians Ends Up With Terrorist Group

Through the tangled web of bureaucracy, money for health emergencies is funding terrorist activities and anti-Israel propaganda.

27 May 12:04 Breaking Israel News 540123160850604767.html
Cambuslang hairdresser on why safety has to come first before resuming her business

Barbara Fraser fears her business could take a serious hit even after lockdown is eased

27 May 12:06 dailyrecord 552235479612533154.html
Woman who got ill after fitting kilts for Nike conference guests in Edinburgh outbreak 'was not traced' for tests

The Scottish Government was accused of failing to tell the public about the outbreak being described as 'ground zero' in the capital.

27 May 12:00 dailyrecord 552235480232423282.html
Police probing Ardrossan 'shooting' have arrested second man in connection with murder probe

The investigation into the death of Paul Cairns, 42, continues as police make second arrest in murder probe.

27 May 12:10 dailyrecord 552235480237366144.html
ZANU PF calls for arrest of more MDC officials

ZANU PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa says the party is calling for arrests of more MDC officials who were involved in the infamous Warren park demonstr...

27 May 12:17 Bulawayo24 News 5565663539188273139.html
Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a ...

27 May 12:19 CNA 5644198862784920989.html
COVID-19 outbreak at South Korea e-commerce warehouse drives spike in new cases

South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce ...

27 May 12:37 CNA 5644198862863392672.html
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be ...

27 May 12:33 CNA 5644198863022257814.html
Overseas travel inches closer to an arrival date

Australia's international travel ban could be lifted within weeks, with a draft plan for the proposed trans-Tasman bubble just days away from consideration.

27 May 12:14 The New Daily 5848147785828735554.html
French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320

French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320

27 May 12:37 Dunya News 5863268917965168620.html
Relief From Heatwave In North India Soon! Temperature Likely To Dip Down From May 29

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that there might be some relief in the heatwave conditions from May 29. Many places in North India recorded temperatures over 45 degrees celsius.

27 May 12:07 Abplive 5873643725484904285.html
EXCLUSIVE: Crime Patrol Actress Preksha Mehta Commits Suicide, Father Says She Was Worried Due To Lockdown

Preksha Mehta's suicide has left the TV industry and fans in a state of shock. Did the 'Crime Patrol' actress end her life due the pressure of marriage? Her father opens up in an exclusive interview.

27 May 12:24 Abplive 5873643726460114405.html
Refugees in East Africa facing starvation due to COVID-19

The UNHCR has warned that urban refugees in East Africa are on the precipice of catastrophe due to a worsening situation brought by the coronavirus

27 May 12:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198131377643891.html
Former Florida K-9 deputy arrested for illegally buying, possessing Oxycodone

A former Hardee County Sheriff's Office sergeant ended up in jail for allegedly buying Oxycodone pills without a prescription.

27 May 12:44 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202048160408.html
Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for arranging safe transport, eatables for migrants

Actor Sonu Sood responded stating the Governor's appreciation has inspired him to work harder in future.

27 May 12:30 newsx.com 5974563062319213658.html
Covid-19: 792 new cases detected in Delhi, total shoots to 15,257

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) reported 1,51,767 as the total number of cases in the country with 4,337 deaths.

27 May 12:10 newsx.com 5974563062524685771.html
France Bans Hydroxychloroquine To Treat COVID-19 Amid Safety Concerns

It’s the first ban by a country since the World Health Organization said it was pausing a large trial of the malaria drug due to safety concerns.

27 May 12:14 HuffPost 5982769915907452397.html
More people are dying in American prisons – here’s how they face the end of their lives

In the 10 years leading up to 2016, the rate of prisoner mortality rose by 15%. End-of-life options can be limited for inmates.

27 May 12:23 The Conversation 6012421226903677406.html
Poor and black ‘invisible cyclists’ need to be part of post-pandemic transport planning too

Low-income and minority groups are often reliant on cheaper modes of transport, but many find cycling to work problematic.

27 May 12:22 The Conversation 6012421227112055727.html
Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law

Amazon and General Motors are among companies exploring ways to test employees for COVID-19 infection, but these measures may be against the law.

27 May 12:22 The Conversation 6012421227143563846.html
Mexican workers in US are sending record money home despite coronavirus-related economic shutdowns

The migrant laborers who staff American meat plants, construction sites and delivery services are working through the pandemic – and sending more funds back home than ever.

27 May 12:22 The Conversation 6012421227185701012.html
How leadership in various countries has affected COVID-19 response effectiveness

Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.

27 May 12:21 The Conversation 6012421227692943680.html
SAI plan to get cooks from Kerala centre

More sports News: The Sports Authority of India, South Centre, home to the Indian men’s and women’s hockey squad and around a dozen elite athletes training for the Toky

27 May 12:16 The Times of India 6060938662812870296.html
Elite athletes resume sporting activities in SAI's Patiala, Bengaluru centres

More sports News: Confined to their hostel rooms for more than two months due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown, elite Indian athletes such as javelin thrower Neeraj C

27 May 12:03 The Times of India 6060938662946860294.html
Mamata petitions PM against 'whimsical' scheduling of Shramik trains

India News: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought PM Modi's intervention on Wednesday in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Sp

27 May 12:24 The Times of India 6060938663633817807.html
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

US News: WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fac.

27 May 12:20 The Times of India 6060938664051531848.html
Day 64 of coronavirus lockdown: Ground report from Indian cities

India News: NEW DELHI: With 6,387 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, India's count of Covid-19 rose to 1,51,767 on Wednesday, said the Union ministry of .

27 May 12:23 The Times of India 6060938664098114100.html
Kayleigh McEnany Responds to Chris Wallace's Criticism of Her Press Briefing: ‘Journalists Are Not Above Being Questioned’

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany pushed back on criticism she received from her press briefing Friday, including from Fox News’s Chris Wallace, after she took issue with the number of questions she received about churches being considered essential. McEnany then ran through a list of questions she believed the press should be asking.

27 May 12:40 Townhall 6083908948247880378.html
Trump Gives Gov. Cooper Deadline on GOP Convention Guarantee

President Trump gave North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper “one week” to determine whether the Republican National Convention scheduled for the end of August in Charlotte can still be held, given the state’s current lockdown status.

27 May 12:05 Townhall 6083908948634128372.html
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

27 May 12:49 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773599671819.html
Iran president calls for harsher measures to combat ‘honour’ killings

It follows the death of a 14-year-old teenager allegedly at the hands of her father.

27 May 12:40 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773799080744.html
Woman who won appeal after killing husband can inherit his estate – judge

Sally Challen’s murder conviction for the killing of Richard Challen was quashed last year.

27 May 12:40 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774176168260.html
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows

The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.

27 May 12:19 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774206977341.html
Wings Over Scotland blogger’s defamation appeal against Kezia Dugdale rejected

Stuart Campbell launched the action after an article was published by the former Scottish Labour leader.

27 May 12:16 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774542784930.html
‘Planning continues’ for 2020 T20 World Cup

The event is scheduled to take place in Australia from October 18 to November 15.

27 May 12:37 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774730007516.html
School buses may stay idle

Parents who choose to send their children back to school next week may have to find a different way to get them to and from class.

27 May 12:51 Castanet 616068601659169436.html
Unusual sight on hiking trail

UPDATE 12:14 p.m. The man who spotted the folding door spider on the Paul's Tomb Hiking trail tells Castanet he just moved to Kelowna from Langley B.C.

27 May 12:14 Castanet 616068601951362169.html
Council has Zoom fatigue

Town of Oliver council is feeling fed up with meeting over Zoom and is itching to get back to in-person meetings, and staff will be looking at ways to make that happen while still allowing public access.

27 May 12:00 Castanet 616068602558950064.html
Hot weekend on the way

Temperatures could hit the 30s this weekend in the Thompson-Okanagan.

27 May 12:00 Castanet 616068603379270479.html
Rotary grants dreams

A global pandemic is not enough to stop Kalamalka Rotary from helping the community.

27 May 12:06 Castanet 616068603410894107.html
Plymouth Tory MP Johnny Mercer remains quiet over Dominic Cummings lockdown breach saga

An email sent to people contacting Johnny Mercer says 'there may be a little delay before we can reply substantively'

27 May 12:58 PlymouthLive 6373569607381059632.html
Germany, Vietnam, and New Zealand have reopened schools. Here’s what the US can learn.

Some students are even administering coronavirus tests on themselves.

27 May 12:30 Vox 6416095789507034979.html
'Unprecedent collapse' in overseas visitors as air and sea travel fall 99% in April

Just 16,100 people arrived in Ireland last month, according to the CSO.

27 May 12:55 TheJournal.ie 6446904418354962000.html
Locust invasion warning in Odisha

Farmers residing in bordering areas of the state have been asked to remain alert and take immediate preventive steps.

27 May 12:19 Livemint 6614605817861364734.html
Balochistan registers 16pc increase in Covid-19 recovery rate: spokesperson

QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Wednesday said that the recovery rate in the province, which had decreased to 13 per cent over the last few weeks, has risen to 29 per c

27 May 12:10 Pakistan Today 6621510369258404074.html
After Pakistan, Donald Trump Says Now Ready To Mediate India-China 'Border Dispute'

Trump had said last year that US was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agreed.

27 May 12:45 HUFFPOST 6665507017223361852.html
Migrant Crisis Is Only Worsening With Diverted Shramik Special Trains

Journeys that were supposed to be a couple of days long at the most are being stretched without notice, leaving people without food and water at the peak of summer.

27 May 12:15 HUFFPOST 6665507018734360543.html
Lethal cobra bite leaves experts baffled

They are looking into various aspects of the alleged murder of a woman in Kollam

27 May 12:59 The Hindu 6679535024614526163.html
Paddy crop suffers rice leaf mite attack

THANJAVUR Summer paddy crop raised in some parts of delta districts is said to be affected by rice leaf mite, according to the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai.In a press release, the TRR

27 May 12:53 The Hindu 6679535024723666662.html
Coronavirus lockdown | CBSE students can shift exam venues

They can write the Class 10 & 12 exams in their current district, says HRD Minister

27 May 12:29 The Hindu 6679535024763483689.html
Reporting migrant crisis on bicycles

Two journalists with Asiaville news are pedalling their way from Delhi to Lucknow in search of the many stories behind the main picture

27 May 12:33 The Hindu 6679535024768038897.html
Jewellery, textile showrooms seek permission to open

TIRUCHI Faced with heavy losses due to the lockdown, owners of major textile showrooms, jewellers, utensil shops and other big commercial establishments have urged the district authorities to allow th

27 May 12:28 The Hindu 6679535024959078733.html
COVID-19: Kalaburagi sees big spike with 28 new cases in a single day

In another blow to the Kalaburagi district administration that had already been struggling hard to contain the spread of COVID-19, as many as 28 new cases of the pandemic were reported from the distri

27 May 12:50 The Hindu 6679535025577666896.html
‘Complete desilting before water release’

THANJAVURAgriculture Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, has directed the Public Works Department officials to complete the desilting works taken up und

27 May 12:00 The Hindu 6679535025971266209.html
Spurt in reverse migration of NoRKs expected after June 13

Majority of the returnees now under prioritised category

27 May 12:49 The Hindu 6679535026014658661.html
Tower FM is being shut down after broadcasting local radio to Bury and Bolton for 21 years

The local radio station for Bolton and Bury is set to be re-branded as the nationwide Greatest Hits Radio from September

27 May 12:48 men 6694993429360023189.html
Police were called to reports of a body in the River Irwell... thankfully it was a mannequin

There were large numbers of police and ambulance vehicles seen parked in Spinningfields

27 May 12:02 men 6694993429632019593.html
The government has lost the authority to govern. What comes next is death and chaos

The decision to protect "chief strategist" Cummings, and to propagate the logic of the madhouse, will cost lives

27 May 12:12 mirror 675785260164905627.html
Pay up and we will extend Brexit transition, EU tells Boris Johnson

The bloc's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said an extension could be agreed - at a price

27 May 12:41 mirror 675785261245283696.html
Schools minister can't say whether all primary pupils will be back before summer

Nick Gibb told the Education Select Committee the final decision on when pupils return will be made by the science

27 May 12:42 mirror 675785261398470377.html
Cummings was wrong – but his actions won’t get people going back to shops

Dominic Cummings is an arrogant, out-of-touch fool who should have apologised to the country and handed in his resignation to the Prime Minister by 10am on Saturday morning.

27 May 12:10 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151523330594.html
John Lewis reveals exact date for reopening of Ipswich store

Retailer John Lewis has revealed Ipswich will be one of the first locations to reopen among a handful of UK branches.

27 May 12:04 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151785658075.html
Landlords, renters have their plans frozen by pandemic

Some Ontario home buyers and sellers are discovering renters have incredible leverage over the fate of transactions, and some are willing to wield it

27 May 12:00 The Globe and Mail 68426411485955547.html
SBU presses charges against Russian GRU operative who handled senior asset in Ukrainian gov't

The asset, former chief of protocol in Ukraine's Cabinet, had earlier pleaded guilty and sentenced before being handed over to Russia in a major swap effort in September 2019.

27 May 12:00 UNIAN 6863008971168852392.html
In Wuhan, swab samples are being mixed to carry out quick group tests

The mass testing is part of China’s efforts to fortify against a potential “second wave” after a cluster of cases emerged in a residential community earlier this month.

27 May 12:14 Hindustan Times 696565557678737777.html
Pandemic creating ‘lockdown generation’ as one in six youths stop work: UN

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused surging unemployment worldwide, but has hit young workers especially hard, forcing more than one in six people aged under 29 to stop working, the UN said Wednesday.

27 May 12:50 Hindustan Times 696565557862198649.html
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal

Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July. The United Kingdom left the EU on Jan. 31 but the main terms of its membership remain in place during

27 May 12:26 Yahoo 7097669637934395157.html
US priest who founded Knights of Columbus to be beatified

The founder of the Knights of Columbus, the influential U.S.-based lay Catholic organization, is moving a step closer to possible sainthood. Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of the Rev. Michael McGivney, a Connecticut priest who died at age 38 of pneumonia in 1890 during

27 May 12:01 Yahoo 7097669638233785919.html
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts

The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration's handling of the crisis. Lombardy, Italy's richest and most populous region and the motor

27 May 12:19 Yahoo 7097669638629294977.html
European Jewish Communities and the Coronavirus Crisis

The coronavirus crisis has shaken many European Jewish communities to the core. As the EU member states try to return to normal in the aftermath of the most severe threat to the lives of their citizens since WWII, the continent’s Jewish communities struggle to come to terms with the devastating events of the past months.

27 May 12:18 The Jewish Press 7246030801041083949.html
Restaurants, Pools Open in Israel as COVID-19 Restrictions Eased

The renewed operations are subject to strict observance of physical distancing, wearing masks, observance of the rules of hygiene, the marking of places for standing in line, regulating the numbers of customers, and subject to the detailed Purple Badge standard instructions.

27 May 12:45 The Jewish Press 7246030801456002509.html
Trump threatens to shut down social media companies

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter added a warning to some of his tweets.

27 May 12:27 TechCentral 724913819136029457.html
Birmingham’s mandatory face mask ordinance ends on Friday

The City of Birmingham will not extend its mandatory face covering ordinance beyond midnight on Friday, May 29, but that doesn’t mean citizens need to become complacent, said Mayor Randall Woodfin.

27 May 12:02 The Birmingham Times 7307868691252303913.html
Every McDonald's drive-thru in Black Country and Staffordshire to be open next week

The chain said it closed some drive-thru lanes last week after soaring demand impacted local communities or staff and customer safety.

27 May 12:35 Express & Star 7324224458906075201.html
The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

27 May 12:48 Express & Star 7324224459064268299.html
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows

The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.

27 May 12:18 Express & Star 7324224459671573821.html
Wings Over Scotland blogger’s defamation appeal against Kezia Dugdale rejected

Stuart Campbell launched the action after an article was published by the former Scottish Labour leader.

27 May 12:14 Express & Star 7324224460007381410.html
West Midlands’ 111 ambulance call answering 'is best in the country'

The West Midlands’ 111 service was the only one in the country to meet a national call-answering target, performing nearly twice as well as providers in some other areas, its chief says.

27 May 12:33 Express & Star 7324224460207069279.html
‘Planning continues’ for 2020 T20 World Cup

The event is scheduled to take place in Australia from October 18 to November 15.

27 May 12:36 Express & Star 7324224460701787658.html
Bertha weakens into tropical depression hours after South Carolina landfall

A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect after Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the coast of South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center.

27 May 12:42 ABC7 New York 7327811147390616741.html
Search for men wanted in string of Queens burglaries

Police are searching for the men behind several break ins at businesses in Queens.

27 May 12:33 ABC7 New York 7327811147538095645.html
Minneapolis officers fired in death of black man George Floyd; Protests erupt across city

Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.

27 May 12:01 ABC7 New York 7327811147677849432.html
Reopen Long Island: Long Island enters phase one of reopening

Nassau and Suffolk counties are moving into phase one of reopening which includes manufacturing, construction, agriculture, wholesale trade, and retail stores, which can now offer curbside pick-up only.

27 May 12:51 ABC7 New York 7327811148412671153.html
Video captures violent purse snatching in Jamaica, Queens

Dramatic video shows the moment a man violently snatched a woman's purse and ran off.

27 May 12:43 ABC7 New York 7327811149086265278.html
Driver high on drugs fatally hits 4-year-old girl in Brentwood, police say

A 4-year-old girl was hit by a car and killed by a driver Suffolk County police say was on drugs.

27 May 12:01 ABC7 New York 7327811149208654410.html
Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on George Floyd's neck should be charged

Firings came swiftly for four Minneapolis police officers after bystander video captured the death of a black man in custody.

27 May 12:01 ABC7 New York 7327811149440907512.html
Arizona State's Bobby Hurley at odds with AD over allegations

Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley accused athletic director Ray Anderson of "disturbing" actions when dealing with harassment allegations against a prominent athletic booster in a December email.

27 May 12:52 ESPN.com 7331508221472754955.html
'Chernobyl Diaries' star Dimitri Diatchenko's cause of death revealed

Actor Dimitri Diatchenko's cause of death has been revealed.

27 May 12:44 Fox News 7362823819514534723.html
Grassley says White House ‘failed’ to explain why IGs were fired

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is calling out the White House for failing to adequately explain President Trump’s recent firings of inspectors general, claiming that the removals violated requirements to provide Congress with the reasoning for such decisions. 

27 May 12:28 Fox News 7362823819877093774.html
CNN, MSNBC staffers spotted without masks after networks preach coronavirus mask use

Mainstream media hypocrisy over coronavirus pandemic-era masks is becoming a trend, as CNN and MSNBC were both failed to practice what they preach in recent viral videos.

27 May 12:55 Fox News 7362823820645299213.html
Skipping medical care amid coronavirus a troubling pandemic byproduct

A new study found 48 percent of American adults delayed or skipped medical care amid the coronavirus crisis.

27 May 12:44 Fox News 7362823820862337947.html
Kate Middleton rumored to be 'furious' over workload after Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's exit; palace refutes

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s “Megxit” decision has reportedly put a huge strain on Kate Middleton's workload. 

27 May 12:52 Fox News 7362823821359192672.html
Italian boy, 12, encounters bear on family hike and somehow remains completely calm

The footage may be alarming, but the boy seen in the video claims he wasn’t scared at all.

27 May 12:47 Fox News 7362823821518299177.html
Kellyanne Conway slams Twitter's Trump fact-checks: They're done by 'people who attack him all day long'

In a sharp rebuke of Twitter's first-ever move to fact-check a tweet by President Trump, White House adviser to the president Kellyanne Conway insisted Wednesday that Democrats within the mainstream media cannot be relied upon. 

27 May 12:20 Fox News 7362823821560632738.html
Candidates who cannot return to school may appear for CBSE board exam in their home district: HRD Minister

There are many students who were residing in hostels and other accommodations away from home returned to their families after a nationwide lockdown was announced on March 25.

27 May 12:15 DNA India 7533428660759790836.html
Governor Udom Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to stay off activities that can ruin their future

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has sent his felicitations to the children of the State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebrations, calling on the shun tendencies that could ruin their future.

27 May 12:41 The Guardian 7580308504153825549.html
Kano faults viral video on isolation centre, says claim is misleading

Kano State government has described the viral footage on the social media on Dangote Isolation entre at Sani Abacha Stadium as misleading and unfounded. The video clip depicted an abandoned project at the site, showing empty bed space with meant for the centre littered around the premises. The voice note note on the clip also […]

27 May 12:10 The Guardian 7580308504796124206.html
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment

The French government said Wednesday that doctors can no longer treat COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug nonetheless being promoted by US President Donald Trump.

27 May 12:14 The Guardian 7580308505329228094.html
We’re yet to have any meaningful engagement with govt over strike, says ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), yesterday said it was yet to have on any meaningful engagement with Federal Government since the union embarked on an indefinite strike.

27 May 12:46 The Guardian 7580308505703115632.html
Comedian Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault

Comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a pub in Dublin city centre.

27 May 12:10 RTE.ie 7595237277692004868.html
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

Donald Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

27 May 12:10 The Economic Times 7653256036845343724.html
How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days

While other governments have struggled to provide testing for their populations on a broad scale, China has embarked on a citywide campaign to prevent a resurgence of infections at all costs. It has succeeded, according to residents and Chinese news reports, by mobilizing thousands of medical and other workers and spending hundreds of millions of dollars.

27 May 12:03 The Economic Times 7653256037285130796.html
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: International Labour Organization

The outbreak also risks creating a "lockdown generation" of young people forced to play catch-up on the labour market for at least 10 years, the Geneva-based body said.

27 May 12:18 The Economic Times 7653256037419924250.html
India, Africa favour new dimensions to multifaceted partnership in post-Covid world order

“We have common interests on international issues; UN reforms, counter terrorism, peace keeping, cyber security and energy security,” Rahul Chhabra, Indias High Commissioner to Kenya and Ambassador to Somalia, said as he highlighted multifarious collaboration between India and Africa in handling challenges thrown by the pandemic

27 May 12:57 The Economic Times 7653256038236234410.html
Ukrainian woman uses panties as face mask after she’s denied service

A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a mask after being refused service at a post office.

27 May 12:15 New York Post 7654946768020275634.html
House Republicans file lawsuit against Nancy Pelosi to end proxy voting

The lawsuit alleges that the proxy vote legislation passed by the House earlier this month is unconstitutional and sets a dangerous precedent.

27 May 12:42 New York Post 7654946768445799237.html
South Korea sees highest daily coronavirus spike in more than a month

South Korea reported its highest daily spike in new coronavirus cases in about a month-and-a-half Wednesday —  an outbreak linked to a now-closed facility run by one of the country’s

27 May 12:07 New York Post 7654946768727582038.html
Three days of rain thwart Florida reopening, cause severe flooding

South Florida residents were unable to enjoy the reopening of restaurants and beaches after two months of coronavirus lockdown, when three straight days of rain Tuesday caused severe flooding in Miami and other coastal cities.

27 May 12:15 The Jakarta Post 7678601102489656574.html
India backs hydroxychloroquine for virus prevention

India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against coronavirus, after the WHO suspended clinical trials of the drug over safety concerns.

27 May 12:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601103019353720.html
Antigraft group reports KPK’s new law enforcement deputy over ethical violation

Newly appointed KPK law enforcement deputy Karyoto violated the antigraft body's code of ethics in a recent arrest involving a university staffer, according to the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Community (MAKI).

27 May 12:36 The Jakarta Post 7678601103053693147.html
Most SOEs have completed proposed 'new normal' protocols: Minister

Eighty six percent of SOEs have compiled their post-restriction business recovery or "new normal" protocols.

27 May 12:44 The Jakarta Post 7678601103096378374.html
In Mideast, religion looms large in corona 'infodemic'

"At times of inexplicable crisis and conflict, people revert to their cultural myths and convictions to make sense of what is going on." 

27 May 12:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601103156503153.html
National airlines need government aid to survive

 National airlines will largely depend on domestic flights to grow because international flights are expected to remain severely restricted until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.

27 May 12:32 The Jakarta Post 7678601104035088694.html
Apprentice contestant company's adverts banned over coronavirus cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by former Apprentice contestant Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority

27 May 12:39 Wales Online 7686550517463263095.html
'Suspicious men' seen approaching women at park

Concerned beauty spot visitors urged to report information to the police

27 May 12:15 Liverpool Echo 7727211173548395728.html
Suspect named after emergency worker is attacked in house

He was also charged with criminal damage and racially aggravated public order

27 May 12:06 Liverpool Echo 7727211174365634153.html
Mistakes happen, not good to amplify small negative points: Ambassador of Zambia to China

Zambia's Ambassador to China dismissed the reports by some Western media outlets about Africans being discriminated against because of the novel coronavirus.

27 May 12:33 Global Times 7829414521146445351.html
Bangladesh reports 22 new virus deaths, caseload tops 38,000

Bangladesh has registered 22 new fatalities from the novel coronavirus in a daily count, bringing the death toll to 544.

27 May 12:48 Bdnews24 8119004128921004855.html
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday, as new national security laws proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

27 May 12:37 Bdnews24 8119004129691188652.html
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day

A tropical storm warning has been issued for South Carolina's coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

27 May 12:25 Hawaii News Now 8225790205466144681.html
Audi A6 driver smashed into oncoming car in police chase

One arrested after collision and pursuit in Wolverhampton on Bank Holdiay Monday

27 May 12:00 birminghammail 8288260686404755011.html
‘If it goes wrong, it’s my fault’: Elon Musk is feeling nervous hours before SpaceX’s historic mission to launch its first astronauts into space

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has opened up about his nerves ahead of SpaceX’s first-ever launch of people into orbit on Wednesday – and said the blame lies with him if anything goes wrong.

27 May 12:27 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882271133927.html
UK government hopeful to get go-ahead for schools reopening: PM's spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s government hopes it will get the go-ahead from scientists to proceed with the return of some pupils to schools on June 1 and be able to work on ways to increase social contact, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said.

27 May 12:02 Reuters 8334514179735344448.html
Germany can't confirm Merkel will attend G7 in person: spokeswoman

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel cannot confirm her physical presence at an envisaged summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in the United States yet, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday, adding that this would depend on how the coronavirus pandemic develops.

27 May 12:12 Reuters 8334514180108180736.html
Head of Italy's Lombardy region given police escort as COVID anger mounts

MILAN (Reuters) - The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy’s coronavirus outbreak, said on Wednesday that he had been given a police escort after growing criticism of his administration’s handling of the crisis.

27 May 12:19 Reuters 8334514180179258367.html
Nigerian military unlawfully detain children at rehabilitation centre for militants: Amnesty

ABUJA (Reuters) - The Nigerian military are unlawfully detaining boys and men at a rehabilitation centre for alleged members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday.

27 May 12:37 Reuters 8334514180265020543.html
Motorsport UK aims to get back on track from July 4

LONDON (Reuters) - The governing body for motorsport in Britain aims to resume racing activities without spectators from July 4, it said on Wednesday.

27 May 12:14 Reuters 8334514181308121887.html
PM takes Brexit decisions, Cummings does not give instructions: UK negotiator

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes the main decisions on Brexit policy and his senior advisor Dominic Cummings does not give instructions on negotiations with the European Union, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said on Wednesday.

27 May 12:45 Reuters 8334514181350900555.html
Donald Trump Threatens To Close Down Social Media Platforms on a Social Media Platform

US President, Donald Trump, has today threatened to close down social media platforms over the fear that they “silence” conservative voice. In a spirited rant on his favourite social network, Twitter, he said that the ruling party will “strongly regulate” or “close them down” over this issue. “Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence […]

27 May 12:33 Techweez 8371727320369009460.html
Two Jamaican nationals living in Collier County charged with lottery scam

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men in connection to a lottery scam that involved victims throughout the United States.

27 May 12:06 Fox 4 8372747777178748932.html
Donald Trump suggests social media could be shut down due to bias against conservatives

After Twitter labeled some of Donald Trump's recent tweets as misinformation, the U.S. President has suggested that social media could be shut down over fears that they silence conservative opinions.

27 May 12:44 Neowin 8633418615257484796.html
Aisha Jumwa Among 7 Nasa MPs to Be Expelled From House Committees

House Minority Whip Junet Mohamed said that the legislators would be 'isolated and quarantined for six months' following which the...

27 May 12:42 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153417097753.html
KDF Soldier & Police Officer Feared Dead After Friendly Fire at Midnight

The police officer was allegedly returning from a visit to a female friend at 2.15 a.m. when he spotted 

27 May 12:38 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153768071249.html
123 Test Positive for Covid-19, Cases Rise to 1,471 [VIDEO]

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe confirmed that 123 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours...

27 May 12:27 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154660684557.html
US: Four Minneapolis policemen fired after the death of black man pinned down by white officer

Video captured by the bystanders on Monday showed George Floyd shouting ‘I cannot breathe’ as a police officer knelt on his neck.

27 May 12:48 Scroll.in 8669301693886427950.html
Death Toll in America Crosses One Lakh figure -

The corona virus has affected almost the whole world, whereas South Korea reported the highest number of infected on Wednesday

27 May 12:14 News Hunt Media 8859517517862720861.html
75 More Policemen in Maharashtra found Corona Positive in 24 Hours -

In Maharashtra, which is facing the highest impact of the Corona crisis in India, this deadly virus is rapidly catching

27 May 12:01 News Hunt Media 8859517518254736833.html
Budgam road mishap: Injured woman succumbs

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 12:55 Rising Kashmir 9025326238712050787.html
People advised to use technology to seek medical advice

“GOGP+ is a Telemedicine application which enables video to video chat remotely connecting those in need of medical assistance with qualified doctors, in a trusted,...

27 May 12:43 New Vision 9103146372986434620.html
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck

Your knee in my neck. I can't breathe... Mama. Mama, Floyd pleaded.

27 May 12:10 New Vision 9103146373523211789.html
PD: Bicyclist hit, killed near 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road

Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a bicyclist in Phoenix.

27 May 12:09 ABC15 Arizona 911680910323643854.html
Drone service launches in US to deliver medical supplies by air

Drone start up Zipline has collaborated with a health network in North Carolina to deliver much-needed medical supplies to medical centres.

27 May 12:04 Design Week 9211635614292974027.html
Twitter’s first fact-check of Trump was a gutless one

On Tuesday afternoon, Twitter did something new: It fact-checked the president. The company added “get the facts” links to two of Donald Trump’s tweets that claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread election fraud.

27 May 12:00 Engadget 96641515434400336.html
Trump Threatens to Regulate, Close Down Twitter Amid Spat Over Flagged Tweets

The president accused the social media giant of “completely stifling FREE speech” late Tuesday, warning that he would not allow this to continue after the microblogging...

27 May 12:02 Sputniknews 967333867605942096.html
Conspiracist-in-Chief? Donald Trump's Most Outlandish Online Theories Revisited

One of the world's biggest news-making Twitter accounts - the one run by Donald Trump - has been fitted with a fact-checking warning after spreading what the platform...

27 May 12:31 Sputniknews 967333869070662124.html
Oxford to Resume Face-to-Face Classes as Leading Universities Move online.

The UK's leading universities are looking at ways to continue their daily responsibilities as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country. While...

27 May 12:50 Sputniknews 967333869305639946.html
Netizens Identify China's 2nd Carrier Leaving Port From Online Images

A series of photos and videos uploaded on China's social media platforms have set Chinese internet abuzz as they were identified by Chinese military enthusiasts and...

27 May 12:53 Sputniknews 967333869529331313.html
John Lewis unveils plans to reopen department stores from June 15

It is part of a phased reopening - but some stores are expected to remain shut.

27 May 12:58 Metro 970161747090536394.html
Love Island's Anna Vakili claims she's being threatened after Hyde Park brawl

The reality star has denied starting the fight.

27 May 12:30 Metro 970161747183187743.html
Donald Trump threatens to shut down social media as Twitter fact-checks him

President Trump hit out hours after Twitter added a 'misleading information' tag to his tweets to flag up inaccuracies

27 May 12:45 Metro 970161747604065328.html
Did Bill Clinton visit Jeffrey Epstein's island after new Netflix doc claims?

The former president has always adamantly denied the claims.

27 May 12:38 Metro 970161747680356958.html
When are department stores reopening and will you be able to try on clothes?

Retailers are poised to open their doors again.

27 May 12:45 Metro 970161747743279730.html
Some children 'may be at increased risk of online harm' during pandemic

Isolated children may be at more risk of online harm during the pandemic, a leading support charity in Northern Ireland has warned.

27 May 12:54 The Irish News 993065698955173.html
Coronavirus fines in north drop from almost 400 to 30 in a month

The number of fines issued by the PSNI over social distancing rules dropped from nearly 400 to 30 in a month, it can be revealed.

27 May 12:00 The Irish News 993066474224995.html
Lithuanian man (34) in court over murder of man in north Belfast

A Lithuanian man has been charged with the murder of another man whose body was found in a house in Belfast.

27 May 12:36 The Irish News 993066958263634.html
Death toll from Covid-19 rises to 30 as 1740 more cases and 1439 recoveries reported in Qatar on May 27

Ministry of Public Health today reported 1,740 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), and 1,439 new recovered patients in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recovered cases in Qatar to 13,283. The Ministry also announced 2 deaths due to the virus

27 May 13:48 The Peninsula 1202843882298001089.html
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as outbreaks accelerate in Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

27 May 13:50 The Peninsula 1202843882688210984.html
Shashank Manohar declines extension, BCCI says an Indian could contest for ICC chairman post - Cricket news

Shashank Manohar has declared he will not seek another term as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and also declined an offer of an extension.

27 May 13:33 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193002178265.html
Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for arranging transportation for migrant labourers

Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Wednesday lauded actor Sonu Sood for helping stranded migrant labourers to return to their native places.

27 May 13:56 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193107790333.html
UK announces 412 more Covid-19 deaths - taking official number of victims 37,460 as NHS figures show nearly a THIRD of hospital trusts in England have reported no new fatalities in the last 48 hours

Department of Health figures show the daily number of fatalities is 13.5 per cent higher than the figure announced last Wednesday (363) - and is three times higher than yesterday's (134).

27 May 13:17 Mail Online 124328111147642267.html
BBC backs its political editor Laura Kuenssberg and says she did NOT tweet 'in defence' of Dominic Cummings after a 'significant' number of complaints

Laura Kuenssberg had responded directly to Daily Mirror political editor Pippa Crerar who first revealed Dominic Cummings's 260-mile journey from London to County Durham with his family.

27 May 13:29 Mail Online 124328111286005120.html
Coronavirus has created a 'lockdown generation', with one in six young people forced to stop working, UN warns

The body's International Labour Organisation said the COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected young people and could impact upon their work opportunities and career options for decades.

27 May 13:58 Mail Online 124328112495977856.html
Maternity Deaths at MCH Anantnag

If the district administration is really concerned about the health care system of district then they should take concrete steps to overhaul the health sector of Anantnag and priority should be given to the maternity and child care

27 May 13:21 Kashmir Observer 1268422869272488289.html
COVID-19 here to stay till 2021, aggressive testing needed to curb its spread: Health experts

While Jha exuded confidence that a vaccine will be available in a year's time, Prof Giesecke said India should practice a lockdown that is as 'soft' as possible, as a severe lockdown will ruin its economy very quickly.

27 May 13:02 The Financial Express 1288289579698136565.html
COVID-19 testing not mandatory for services related to maternal, newborn: Health ministry

According to the guidance note, practices of physical distancing, hand washing, and respiratory hygiene need to be maintained at all service areas by all beneficiaries and service providers and facilities should follow a staggered approach.

27 May 13:18 The Financial Express 1288289579796843293.html
Yogi Adityanath makes a U-turn: States need no permission to hire workers from Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath had said any state that wants migrant workers back from Uttar Pradesh will have to seek permission from his government. He also announced that the government will set up a Migration Commission.

27 May 13:46 The Financial Express 1288289580782232735.html
Video Shows George Floyd Moments Before His Death, Wasn't Resisting Arrest

New surveillance footage shows the moments before a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck as he repeatedly told them he couldn'...

27 May 13:07 VLADTV 1404406305899213058.html
With an ally in control of the party machine, Keir Starmer’s victory is complete

David Evans is not a compromise appointment for general secretary. But will he improve the party culture?, says LabourList editor Sienna Rodgers

27 May 13:46 the Guardian 1491978794542484304.html
Physical distancing makes life harder for blind people – just ask my friend Dave

He certainly doesn’t need the pity or prayers strangers offer him – but he does occasionally need a hand or elbow to help him cross a road, writes Adrian Chiles

27 May 13:10 the Guardian 1491978796047313506.html
Boris Johnson has faced down Tory rebellions before, but this one is different

The Dominic Cummings furore can’t be dismissed as Westminster bubble story. And No 10 has made it clear whose side they’re on, says Katy Balls, the Spectator’s deputy political editor

27 May 13:38 the Guardian 1491978796418140871.html
Trump threatens social media after Twitter puts warning on his false claims

President vows to ‘strongly regulate’ or shutter platforms that ‘silence conservative voices’ a day after Twitter added warning label on falsehoods

27 May 13:01 the Guardian 1491978796451436550.html
Does UP govt want to scrap labourers' constitutional rights, asks Priyanka

CM Adityanath had on May 25 said that the state government will provide social security and insurance to labourers

27 May 13:33 Business-Standard 1502508924747570094.html
Rahul spreading false news; no one can threaten Modi's India: Ravi Shankar

Amidst the rising tension in east Ladakh along the Sino-India border, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that no one can threaten Narendra Modi's India

27 May 13:57 Business-Standard 1502508925074687219.html
Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped

Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...

27 May 13:10 Star of Mysore 1698039376630162387.html
Government mulling on online teaching for PUC

Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move in taking online education to all levels of higher education, the State Government on Tuesday resolved to continue with the system as a new normal in higher education. Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa at a review meeting of the Higher Education Department at Bengaluru yesterday directed officials to extend the current online...

27 May 13:08 Star of Mysore 1698039376791095055.html
Government issues fresh rules for inter-State travel

14-day quarantine mandatory for all travellers including Defence, Railway, ISRO and medical professionals In Mysuru, six hotels with 266 rooms reserved for facility quarantine; free accommodation at Morarji School Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has tightened restrictions to those who are coming from high-risk States. At the same time, it has decided to allow commercial activities...

27 May 13:15 Star of Mysore 1698039376798656856.html
Rain effect: Sewage water enters houses

Mysore/Mysuru: Heavy rains accompanied with gusty winds continued to lash city yesterday too. The rain, accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong wind, which began at about 7.30 pm, uprooted a tree at Vidyaranyapuram and brought down branches on Chamaraja Double Road, near Kurimandi in Kesare and other places across the city. The Mysuru City Corporation’s...

27 May 13:11 Star of Mysore 1698039376886875294.html
Karnataka to re-open Temples from June 1

To take final decision after Centre’s guidelines Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government yesterday said Temples in the State could be re-opened from June 1. The final decision, however, will be taken after the Centre releases its guidelines once the fourth phase of the lockdown is over on May 31. Temples in Karnataka have been closed for...

27 May 13:14 Star of Mysore 1698039376979492713.html
New District Hospital turns out to be a boon for COVID-19 patients

Mysore/Mysuru: The New District Hospital on KRS road, Metagalli, has turned out to be a boon for COVID-19 affected patients of Mysuru district. Following the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus pandemic in the district in March, the District authorities had turned Jayadeva Cardiology Hospital block in K.R. Hospital premises which was vacant after it...

27 May 13:12 Star of Mysore 1698039377160823531.html
Schools in State likely to re-open on July 1

Mysore/Mysuru: After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21). Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital...

27 May 13:07 Star of Mysore 1698039377961759385.html
European Stimulus Plan Gives Markets More Momentum

Rising tensions with China did not dull the effects of a new fiscal stimulus proposal in Europe on markets, which

27 May 13:57 Courthouse News Service 1799505150044051345.html
Maci Bookout Defends Herself For Putting Son Bentley, 11, On ‘Very Strict Diet’ To Achieve Wrestling Dream

Maci Bookout took to Twitter to respond to backlash over the diet she has put her son on to help achieve his wrestling ambitions.

27 May 13:15 Hollywood Life 1852895045220859608.html
IN PHOTOS: Makati police raid illegal COVID-19 clinic, arrest 2 fake doctors

Cops say there were 4 patients in the illicit infirmary

27 May 13:27 Rappler 1882105642326140198.html
Taiwan leader vows 'action plan' for Hong Kong protesters

'The cabinet will come up with a Hong Kong humanitarian assistance action plan...to provide complete planning for Hong Kong people's residency, accommodation and care,' says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen

27 May 13:43 Rappler 1882105642734567639.html
Thai parliament urged to pass record $60-billion virus stimulus bill

'To get the country back on track...we urgently need the budget of 1.9 trillion baht,' says Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

27 May 13:15 Rappler 1882105642898999295.html
China to loosen flight restrictions after outcry from stranded citizens

Starting June 2020, the number of permitted flights in China will nearly triple to 407 per week

27 May 13:45 Rappler 1882105643232876550.html
Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout

Air France pledges to halve its carbon emissions from domestic flights by 2024 as part of the conditions for receiving state aid

27 May 13:30 Rappler 1882105643869094599.html
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen next week.

27 May 13:23 CP24 1887544295989536057.html
The Chinese Communist Party puts on a brave face

The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China meets every year at the end of  March. The NPC is the highest legislative and representative body of China and it has the power to make and implement

27 May 13:52 Deccan Herald 2027555797185045066.html
Disney World Aims to Reopen on July 11

Disney is taking a more cautious approach to reopening than its rival theme parks.

27 May 13:30 Paste Magazine 2077921860916443235.html
After row over paid quarantine, Kerala mulls changes

Chief minister Vijayan under fire for making Keralites pay for 7-day quarantine

27 May 13:04 Gulf News 2086521544059330469.html
Kolkata Knight Riders pledge support in aftermath of cyclone Amphan

IPL franchise co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan to plant trees, offer financial help

27 May 13:03 Gulf News 2086521544320878166.html
Six people killed in shooting in Saudi Arabia's Asir province

The deceased are in their 30s and 40s. The wounded were taken to the nearest hospital.

27 May 13:38 Gulf News 2086521544614512063.html
Coronavirus: Odisha man shunned by villagers, forced to live in his car despite testing negative for COVID-19

India: Rise in cases of social boycott due to fear of coronavirus

27 May 13:57 Gulf News 2086521544632208872.html
Dubai government offices to resume work with 100 per cent employees from June 14

From Sunday, May 31, government offices will start work with 50% staff

27 May 13:07 Gulf News 2086521545168885677.html
Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout

French government has made any bailout contingent on profitability improvements

27 May 13:15 Gulf News 2086521545629263179.html
Ghanaian Landlord allegedly kills tenant for refusing to vacate his house (Video)

A Ghanaian landlord identified as Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, has been arrested for allegedly killing his tenant who refused to vacate his house after he ordered him to. A Facebook user, Blessing Naana Ansah-Senkyire, who

27 May 13:35 LailasNews.com 2090029851086014679.html
Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers

Villagers are scared that guest workers returned from places with high number of corona positives will spread the virus

27 May 13:28 The Asian Age 2126266543955202826.html
Lapses in handling human crisis: Supreme Court to Centre on miseries of migrants

The court also issued notice to all the states and UTs, directing them to submit their response by Thursday.

27 May 13:46 The Asian Age 2126266545553052144.html
Whole country to move to Level 3 on 1 June, but further detail delayed, again

A highly anticipated media briefing on the Level 3 regulations has once again been postponed. Meanwhile, Health Minister Zweli Mkhizi clarified on Wednesday that Covid-19 hotspots will move to Level 3 along with the rest of the country on 1 June.

27 May 13:07 Daily Maverick 2373996787918004811.html
South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 26 May 2020

This is a summary of the trending, highest impact, and most active themes and their narratives related to social cohesion and division in South African public-domain social media conversations on 26 May 2020.

27 May 13:02 Daily Maverick 2373996787963175394.html
California sues over alleged sex misconduct on set of TV show 'Criminal Minds'

The state of California filed a lawsuit Tuesday against CBS, Disney and producers of the long-running series 'Criminal Minds,' alleging that the show's cinematographer engaged in rampant sexual misconduct against crew members for years.

27 May 13:46 CTVNews 2422791598863649254.html
It looks like Amy Cooper, the white woman in the viral Central Park video, is a liberal. That's important

On Monday around 8am, a white woman named Amy Cooper was walking her dog unleashed in a protected area of New York City’s Central Park, a wooded space called The Ramble.

27 May 13:56 The Independent 2511519171980831220.html
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies over alleged election interference

Trump’s warning represented an escalation of his previous rhetoric targeting the tech giants over purported bias against conservative expression.

27 May 13:05 POLITICO 2584151345475591172.html
UPDATED: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field

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

27 May 13:50 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901524814664.html
Government Rubbishes Rumors That Schools Will Open On 1 June

Government Rubbishes Schools Opening On 1 June Rumor. The government  has denied claims that schools will be opened on the the 1st of June. 

27 May 13:47 iHarare News 2755902708212775354.html
Irish adults walking and exercising more than ever before during lockdown

The numbers of adults walking for recreation have increased throughout the crisis

27 May 13:07 Irish Mirror 2875825629921564451.html
Nandita Das’ short film on domestic violence implores us to listen

The idea to stay at home in light of a pandemic stems from the belief that home is the safest space. And yet, Das shows how for women, the outside and inside are spaces they need to constantly negotiate to earn their safety and to be heard.

27 May 13:26 The Indian Express 2885715104255732157.html
Dahod youth jumps into well to evade arrest, dies: Cops

The deceased, Ajay Valvai (22) who had also managed to escape, had accidentally jumped into a well, the police said.

27 May 13:28 The Indian Express 2885715105131905652.html
Terengganu food poisoning victims climb to 99

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 27 — The Terengganu State Health Department (JKNT) has recorded an additional 25 new victims of food poisoning as of noon today. Terengganu Health director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said this took the total number of food poisoning victims — believed to have been caused by eating...

27 May 13:35 Malaymail 302165934953403833.html
Trump offers to mediate in India-China frontier showdown

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump offered today to mediate in what he called a “raging” border showdown between India and China in the Himalayas. Trump’s offer came after Indian defence sources said hundreds of Chinese troops had moved into a disputed zone along their 3,500...

27 May 13:58 Malaymail 302165935479338343.html
Cop among 25 people booked for CMCO violation in Samarahan

KUCHING, May 27 — A policeman from the Samarahan district police headquarters was among 25 people who were issued compounds for violating the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures in Local Infection Areas) Regulations yesterday. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar...

27 May 13:52 Malaymail 302165935798922724.html
Poland scraps mandatory masks despite many infections

WARSAW, May 27 — Poles will no longer have to wear masks outside starting this weekend as long as they abide by social distancing rules, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said today. The move came as the government further eased the EU member’s anti-virus measures. Morawiecki told...

27 May 13:57 Malaymail 302165936034843539.html
Teen stopped for stunt driving had 14 previous traffic charges in 2020: Ottawa Police

Ottawa Police say a 17 year-old driver with 14 previous traffic charges in the first five months of 2020 was stopped for speeding again.

27 May 13:56 Ottawa 3145807762311151009.html
Donald Trump Continues Pressing 'Psycho Joe Scarborough' About 'Cold Case'

President Donald Trump continued tweeting about the conspiracy theory surrounding Joe Scarborough and the death of one of his interns.

27 May 13:56 Breitbart 3148363491006335315.html
Hong Kong Police Arrest 300 in Anti-China Protests

Thousands of fully armed riot police took the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to crack down on multiple peaceful protests.

27 May 13:38 Breitbart 3148363492001034766.html
Donald Trump: 'OBAMAGATE MAKES WATERGATE LOOK LIKE SMALL POTATOES!'

President Donald Trump continued to raise questions about former President Barack Obama spying on his campaign during the 2016 election.

27 May 13:03 Breitbart 3148363492718726536.html
Ice Cube: How Many Cops Have to Kill Black Americans 'Before We Strike Back?'

In the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, veteran rapper and actor Ice Cube asked how much more "crime" must police officers commit against black Americans "before we strike back?"  

27 May 13:09 Breitbart 3148363492775951308.html
Tecra Muigai’s Lover Omar Lali Released On Sh300,000 Bond

A Lamu court has released suspect in Tecra Muigai's death, Omar Lali.Lali, 50, was set free on a Sh300,000 bond after spending 21 days behind bars.On Tuesday, Lamu Principal Magistrate Allan T

27 May 13:59 KahawaTungu 3304128541572474580.html
Nyali School Management Accused Of Embezzling Funds As School Runs Bankrupt

The Nyali School is now allegedly bankrupt and forcing parents to pay second term fees in full a year after buying school buses at an exaggerated prices, Kahawa Tungu can reveal.Sources in the sch

27 May 13:42 KahawaTungu 3304128542919569890.html
KDF Soldiers, Police Officer Shoot At Each Other In Mistaken Identity Case

Two Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers and a police officer collided in a mistaken identity case, shot each other incurring serious injuries in Bura, Garissa county.K24 reports that the two gro

27 May 13:07 KahawaTungu 3304128543157670725.html
Cyclone Amphan reinforces urgent need for climate adaptation planning

Last week, super cyclone Amphan (alluding to the Thai word for "sky") developed in the Bay of Bengal as the strongest cyclone ever to be recorded in the region, comparable to a Category 5 hurricane. On ...

27 May 13:09 phys.org 3476726123003866760.html
Rare penny struck in Northern Ireland breaks auction records

The 17th century coin from Carrickfergus sold for £6,200.

27 May 13:20 Shropshire Star 3480199991523515828.html
Campaign groups call for chicken farms moratorium

An open letter asking for a pause to chicken farm planning applications has been sent to to Powys County Council’s leader and chief executive.

27 May 13:06 Shropshire Star 3480199991829263104.html
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat

Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.

27 May 13:42 Shropshire Star 3480199992362235404.html
NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena

The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.

27 May 13:47 Shropshire Star 3480199992968627038.html
Children’s Day: Girl-child education must be sustained – Aisha Buhari 

Kayode Oyero Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged children in the country to take online learning seriously. She stated this on Wednesday whi...

27 May 13:21 Punch Newspapers 3524240994047077067.html
Judge in top DR Congo corruption trial dies

The judge in a high-profile graft trial involving a key ally of DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi died suddenly overnight of a heart attack, police said Wednesday. Judge Raphael Yanyi "fell il...

27 May 13:22 Punch Newspapers 3524240995415987788.html
Omar condemns use of rubber bullets, tear gas on crowds at George Floyd protest

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Wednesday condemned law enforcement for the use of rubber bullets and tear gas on crowds in Minneapolis that were protesting the death of George Floyd on Tuesday evening.

27 May 13:48 TheHill 355432918437153917.html
Trump again tweets about Scarborough conspiracy, despite heavy criticism

President Trump on Wednesday yet again raised a conspiracy theory about the death of an aide to former Rep.

27 May 13:41 TheHill 355432918937206019.html
McCarthy urges Democrats to pull surveillance bill

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday asked Democratic leadership to hold off on a vote on the reauthorization of three expired surveillance programs.

27 May 13:02 TheHill 355432919316561220.html
Bossie, Lewandowski warned Trump he was in trouble in 2020: report

Two top advisers to President Trump’s 2016 campaign warned him about his shaky standing in several key battlegrounds in the 2020 race, provoking the White House to fly in state directors from Arizona

27 May 13:28 TheHill 355432919502397898.html
Nevada governor to allow casinos to reopen next week

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) on Tuesday announced that the state’s casinos will begin reopening next week, a move that could provide a big economic boost amid the coronavirus’s burgeoning economic

27 May 13:38 TheHill 355432919507897305.html
Blow for Ruto as 3 Mt Kenya MPs announce defection from Tanga Tanga

A bad month for the DP just got worse

27 May 13:35 Pulse Live 3606876835309701289.html
ANALYSIS | Communications confusion: Is govt’s lockdown policy, planning coming apart at the seams?

Over the past 48 hours it seems as if government’s policy and planning strategy in easing the lockdown has started coming apart. It's difficult to see, much less understand, what actually is happening, and why, writes Pieter du Toit.

27 May 13:01 News24 3752801377377336010.html
Lesotho’s new leader faces enormous hurdles ensuring peace and political stability

Majoro’s installation as Prime Minister is welcome. But it does not guarantee much needed political stability in an era of complex coalition politics in which none of Lesotho’s parties has a clear majority.

27 May 13:29 News24 3752801377417170422.html
Limpopo launches Covid-19 response plan after cases surge in mining towns

The Limpopo government has launched a Covid-19 surge plan as the number of cases continue to rise, especially in mining areas.

27 May 13:39 News24 3752801377900207487.html
Paul Orajiaka: The story of Nigerian businessman who started from scratch

The story of Paul Orajiaka is a good example that Nigerian youths have great entrepreneurial spirits that could turn the least sought-after into an empire.

27 May 13:45 Legit 3764253649425273801.html
Pandemic Aftermath: Masks, Plastic Dividers, And Temperature Scans To Welcome Las Vegas Casinos' Guests In The New Normal

Las Vegas casinos will not be the same when the new normal starts after the pandemic. Masks, plastic dividers, and temperature scanners will welcome you.

27 May 13:00 Tech Times 4011848568277840746.html
Missing woman found safe, Knoxville police say

Knoxville police said a woman has been found safe after her vehicle was found at Victor Ashe Park Tuesday evening.

27 May 13:56 WVLT 4089046911721777307.html
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

The launch puts Elon Musk's SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit.

27 May 13:42 WVLT 4089046911887815166.html
Auto crash claims 5 lives, 5 injured in Kano

Five people were confirmed dead, while five others sustained varying degrees of injury in an accident that occured on Wednesday on

27 May 13:23 Vanguard News 4125100340677889497.html
More than half of Scotland’s coronavirus deaths last week were in care homes, new figures show

More than half of coronavirus deaths in Scotland last week occurred in care homes, latest figures have shown.

27 May 13:16 The Courier 4275302768649680937.html
Uttarakhand NOT burning: Forest fires way less, fake news being spread on social media says CM Trivendra Rawat

Incidents of forest fires in Uttarakhand are way less this year and false panic is being spread on social media using old and unrelated photos, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said on Wednesday. Rawat's comments followed social media getting flooded with frightening images apparently of forest fires in Uttarakhand

27 May 13:22 India Today 4286117812717077170.html
Delhi farmer buys flight tickets worth Rs 68,000 to send 10 workers back home

Pappan Singh, a mushroom farmer in Delhi's Tigipur village, who is helping rewrite the migrant narrative. He has booked tickets worth Rs 68,000 for 10 of his workers to return to Bihar.

27 May 13:54 India Today 4286117812934203846.html
Mitsubishi recalls 141,000 Lancers, Outlanders, and Outlander Sports

Mitsubishi has recalled 2008-2010 Lancers, 2010 Lancer Sportbacks, 2008-2013 Outlanders, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sports due to suspension corrosion.

27 May 13:04 Autoblog 4372976972003916621.html
Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown

Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.

27 May 13:09 South Coast Sun 4417269127490928323.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

Follows years of permissive content policies.

27 May 13:06 iTnews 4425008560847923905.html
China can't remain oblivious to India's illegal constructions in Ladakh: FM Qureshi

Foreign minister says New Delhi's "aggressive policy against its neighbours is putting regional peace and stability at stake".

27 May 13:37 DAWN.COM 4500271767175855309.html
South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days

3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.

27 May 13:04 DAWN.COM 4500271768355797283.html
US troop pullout from Afghanistan ahead of schedule

The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is considerably ahead of schedule, an official told AFP on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Pentagon to bring troops home.

27 May 13:30 Digital Journal 4566489171692616683.html
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories.

27 May 13:00 Digital Journal 4566489172536241202.html
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus

Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said Wednesday, with concern mounting about imported infections just as the nation eases its lockdown.

27 May 13:30 Digital Journal 4566489173180959157.html
DeSantis To Appeal Ruling Striking Down Florida’s So-Called Felon ‘Poll Tax’ Law

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said Tuesday that he’ll appeal a federal judge’s decision striking down a Florida GOP law that...

27 May 13:37 Talking Points Memo 4598529366235719634.html
The Billionaire Governor Who’s Been Sued Dozens of Times for Millions in Unpaid Bills

This story first appeared at ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter...

27 May 13:51 Talking Points Memo 4598529366430779641.html
Twitter labels Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated' for first time

Twitter labelled two of Donald Trump's tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US President over truth-defying posts.

27 May 13:00 manilastandard.net 4715274785239966498.html
29 of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

Minister of Environment Jonathan Wilkinson says 29 of the 48 national parks will open for day use, and there will be access to washrooms.

27 May 13:28 Calgary 4726856560689731353.html
RNLI boss urges Government to restrict access to beaches until lifeguards return

Local RNLI crews were called out several times over the Bank Holiday weekend to rescue people in trouble along North Somerset coast

27 May 13:27 BristolLive 4740742017538849181.html
US ready and willing to mediate in 'raging border dispute' between India and China, says Donald Trump

Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently

27 May 13:10 Firstpost 4760741713423345087.html
Report On ‘Doctored Audio’ Of Saad: Now, Press Council Asks Indian Express Why Action Should Not Be Taken Against It

Indian Express had earlier said that it stood by its report. 

27 May 13:13 Swarajya 4977622828500756450.html
The Silent Killer: As Heat Wave Engulfs Northern India, Here’s Why It’s Deadly And How To Minimise The Damage

In India, heatwaves are the third biggest natural cause of deaths, having killed over 6,000 people since 2010

27 May 13:10 Swarajya 4977622828533614772.html
UP’s Industrial Units Seek To Employ 5 Lakh Returnee Migrant Workers From Yogi Govt’s Skill Mapping Data Bank

An official spokesperson said that the Yogi govt was determined to ensure employment for all migrant workers.

27 May 13:56 Swarajya 4977622828543285883.html
Noida Man Rapes Teen For A Year, Friend Recorded Act For Blackmail: Police

A man was arrested in Noida on Wednesday for allegedly raping a teenager for a year and then circulating the videos on WhatsApp that were recorded by his friend, who too has been caught, police said.

27 May 13:58 NDTV.com 5090057680965531057.html
Revenue Service Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide At Delhi Home, Note Found

An Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling fan at his residence in Bapu Dham on Wednesday, police said.

27 May 13:04 NDTV.com 5090057681020863002.html
Woman Delivers Baby Onboard UP-Bound Shramik Train In Madhya Pradesh

A 28-year-old woman gave birth to a baby boy inside a Shramik special train at Ratlam railway station in Madhya Pradesh today while she was travelling to her native place in Uttar Pradesh from Gujarat, an official said.

27 May 13:57 NDTV.com 5090057681459853594.html
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 13:55 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756365710402.html
Despite lockdown orders, murder rates are rising in cities across America, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Homicides in Nashville have spiked 233% during the pandemic. Houston, New York, and other cities have reported sizeable increases, as well.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 13:33 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756437197865.html
Investigation after tree fell on woman in park and broke her leg

Her children screamed for help

27 May 13:36 NottinghamshireLive 5149776701217650029.html
Country should ‘move on’ from Dominic Cummings row, Newark MP Robert Jenrick says

He also insisted the special adviser should not resign

27 May 13:29 NottinghamshireLive 5149776702083550074.html
Toronto rapper Houdini identified as victim of deadly downtown shooting

Police have identified the victim of a "very brazen" daylight shooting in the city's downtown core as 21-year-old Toronto rapper Houdini.

27 May 13:51 Toronto 5211060988961295716.html
Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; 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 ... --- Key decision in Meng Wanzhou case...

27 May 13:17 KitchenerToday.com 52741009090337477.html
Heat warning remains in place for a third straight day

A cold front is expected to move in on Friday

27 May 13:45 KitchenerToday.com 52741009550501220.html
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.

27 May 13:00 KitchenerToday.com 52741010384910359.html
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found

ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. — The search for a fisherman missing since Monday evening is continuing off the south coast of Newfoundland today after the bodies of three others from the lost vessel were recovered.

27 May 13:20 KitchenerToday.com 52741010590124431.html
Labour Boasts Illegal Roadblocks Were "Well Supported By Government"

Two Labour Members of Parliament have confirmed the claim by Democracy Action that the Government and Police condone illegal iwi roadblocks on public roads. Tamati Coffey (Labour – Waiariki) and Kiri Allan (Labour – List MP living in the East Coast) have stated that these roadblocks were “well supported” by the Government and that police “helped with the checkpoints”.

27 May 13:42 SCOOP 5315658998479079319.html
Avoid The After School Rush

Bus, trains and ferries in Auckland are having to cope with increased demand particularly at the end of the school day while still operating on reduced capacity.

27 May 13:46 SCOOP 5315658998625691696.html
National Won’t Support Rushing APEC Bill

In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

27 May 13:05 SCOOP 5315659000143361933.html
Does Abbas realize his speech gave Israel responsibility for Judea and Samaria? - Opeds

A close reading of Abbas' latest diatribe has him turning over of the rule of Judea and Samaria to Israel. Is he aware of that gaffe? Op-ed.

27 May 13:36 Israel National News 5374683669058184393.html
Report: US demanding Israel drop claims to areas beyond sovereignty plan - Inside Israel

Israeli officials say US is pushing Israel to accept sovereignty plan as final border, drop claims to rest of Judea & Samaria

27 May 13:52 Israel National News 5374683669376210160.html
FG to inaugurate 200,000 capacity yam storage facility in Benue

The federal government will, on June 9, inaugurate the 200, 000 capacity yam storage facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

27 May 13:48 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299532948955.html
Edo 2020: Whether it's direct or indirect primaries, I will win, Obaseki says

The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his indifference to the method of primaries adopted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)

27 May 13:09 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300239623825.html
May 27: Senate President celebrates the Nigerian child

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children’s Day...........

27 May 13:20 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301419064826.html
Hero ferry captain dives into the River Clyde to rescue woman who drove car into water

No one hurt but services have been delayed.

27 May 13:46 dailyrecord 552235479225626384.html
BREAKING: Abducted MDC ladies atteds court at Parktown Hospital

Three MDC activists who were arrested for staging an illegal demonstration in Warren Park have appeared before a magistrate at a court session that was held at ...

27 May 13:20 Bulawayo24 News 5565663540130541837.html
AIHRC Spotlights Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan's North

The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on Wednesday expressed deep concerns over reports of an increase in the number of civilian casualties in the northern parts of the cou

27 May 13:49 TOLO news 5578851437887001760.html
Released Taliban Prisoners Say the War Should End

Some released Taliban prisoners claimed they would choose peace and stability "at least for now," as 328 of them were released from the Pul-e-Charkhi prison on Tuesday.

27 May 13:59 TOLO news 5578851438188676015.html
Twenty-six arrested in France and Belgium over Vietnam migrant lorry deaths

Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain l…

27 May 13:14 France 24 5635134571260485992.html
Arsonist suspected in deadly Kyoto blaze finally charged

A man has been arrested over the deadly fire at Kyoto Animation studio in July 2019, which killed 36 people and injured another 33.

27 May 13:05 The New Daily 5848147785436303979.html
AFP will not lay charges against Annika Smethurst over publishing of classified intelligence documents

No charges will be laid against Annika Smethurst after Australian Federal Police investigated her use of leaked documents in an article.

27 May 13:03 The New Daily 5848147787100389978.html
Pilot of the crashed plane did not open landing gear: ATC

Air traffic controller and approach tower controller have submitted their written statements

27 May 13:43 Dunya News 5863268917645179961.html
Sold drugs, declared dead 3 times and homeless; this rapper just bagged a master’s degree

Rapper Kirk Williams was lucky in avoiding being one of many African American felons in the United States. At the age of 14, Williams had been a drug dealer

27 May 13:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198130486536265.html
Heavy Storms Kill Two People In Siberia, Damage Houses, Infrastructure

Heavy storms and rains in Russia's Siberian region of Kemerovo have left two people dead and damaged dozens of houses and social infrastructure.

27 May 13:34 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163916829964.html
Trump Threatens Twitter After Presidential Tweets Get Fact Check

The president claimed that tech giants “silence conservative voices,” and threatened to regulate them, despite not being able to.

27 May 13:31 HuffPost 5982769914413886924.html
Heroines Staying Away from Kissing & Hugging?

We are speculating that heroines would be refraining from hugging and kissing scenes.

27 May 13:03 MIRCHI9 6041804859798874988.html
Why HC issued Notices to 49 YSRCP Social Media Activists?

There is a discussion about how and why this case is so serious. YSR Congress supporters are defending their friends by quoting a judgment of the Supreme Court which says criticizing judgment

27 May 13:37 MIRCHI9 6041804860100669356.html
Five arrested after bungled assassination in war for control of European drug trade that has led to 41 deaths

The CCTV footage shows two men soaking a stolen SMART car with liquid before the flames unexpectedly engulf both men, leaving at least one alight.

27 May 13:24 Business Insider 6060062400949347392.html
China has made great progress in Covid-19 vaccine research: Chinese Ambassador

China News: Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said that China has made "great progress" in vaccine research and development in the fight agains

27 May 13:39 The Times of India 6060938663544500707.html
'I was determined', says girl who cycled injured dad across India

More sports News: A 15-year-old girl who won praise for carrying her injured father hundreds of miles across India by bike said on Wednesday she never thought of giving

27 May 13:10 The Times of India 6060938664021159520.html
Sonu Sood’s humble response is winning the internet after a fan compares him to Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is leaving no stone unturned to help the migrant workers who are stranded away from their homes and without jobs amid the na

27 May 13:51 The Times of India 6060938664218943504.html
Progressives Show How Shallow the #MeToo Movement Is

When it comes to sexual assault accusations against Republicans, as we saw with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats insisted we believe all women. But now that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is being accused by former staffer Tara Reade of sexually assaulting her in the early 90s, the attitude appears to be quite different.

27 May 13:50 Townhall 6083908946834394437.html
Thousands of illegal firearms still in circulation - Hudson

Despite the Government claiming to make New Zealand safer with its firearms reforms and gun buyback, according to the Auditor-General we still don’t know how many now illegal firearms are in the country, National’s Police spokesperson Brett Hudson says.

27 May 13:47 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314777141174.html
Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car

The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.

27 May 13:37 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773438390827.html
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat

Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.

27 May 13:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774443816460.html
NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena

The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.

27 May 13:49 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774522972147.html
IH advice on school safety

Students haven't physically been in classrooms since spring break, but now the B.C. Restart Plan is in motion, in-class learning will resume next week.

27 May 13:21 Castanet 616068601955722030.html
Worry of repercussions

The boss of one of the two Canadians imprisoned in China says he doesn't want the People's Republic to subject them to repercussions because today's court ruling went against its wishes.

27 May 13:31 Castanet 616068602289239055.html
House catches fire 2nd time

An early morning structure fire on Penticton Indian Band left nobody injured, according to Penticton Fire deputy chief Chris Forster.

27 May 13:20 Castanet 616068602703793403.html
Plane from Liverpool seen flying over the skies of Plymouth

Small plane is carrying out a mapping survey today

27 May 13:27 PlymouthLive 6373569609255237541.html
Rock Hill mother, boyfriend charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth

A 4-year-old child was dead in Rock Hill late Tuesday morning, prompting a death investigation and leading to the arrest of the child’s mother and the mother’s boyfriend.

27 May 13:22 WBTV 6439870258951629388.html
Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?

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27 May 13:06 Extremetech 653399568733167057.html
Woman rescued from River Clyde after car crashed into water at Renfrew ferry terminal

A WOMAN has been rescued after her car crashed into the River Clyde. The incident at the Renfrew ferry terminal just after 1pm prompted an emergency response with police, ambulance and fire crews i…

27 May 13:45 The Scottish Sun 6609127674717401071.html
Pound Sterling "Blown Off Course by Frosty Brexit Talks", Dips 0.5% against Euro and Dollar

The British Pound has suffered an abrupt shift in fortunes as it fell from top of the leaderboard amidst a fresh injection of nerves concerning the status of ongoing Brexit talks

27 May 13:43 The Pound Sterling Live 6614579507548817621.html
Over 3,500 Shramik special trains ferried more than 48 lakh workers: Railways

Nearly 80% of total Shramik trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said Ministry of Railways.IRCTC has distributed over 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants so far

27 May 13:34 Livemint 6614605818679697944.html
With record 817 fresh cases, Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count crosses 18,000-mark

The death toll in the state increased to 133 after six more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.Of the new cases reported, 138 patients were returnees from Maharashtra followed by one from Telangana and other states who were tested positive in the state

27 May 13:12 Livemint 6614605818754521154.html
Unique West Kootenay all-season resort proposal breaks from tradition

First steps in the development of a unique mountain resort that blends the convenience of a typical winter mountain resort with accessibility to undeveloped

27 May 13:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244134891638.html
Long-term care home report and sale of Torstar; 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 Ma

27 May 13:17 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244166026493.html
Rodents compound woes of traders

Their population has seen manifold increase in closed showrooms

27 May 13:51 The Hindu 6679535024303029343.html
Coronavirus lockdown | Mamata Banerjee apprehensive of return of migrants to West Bengal

The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big problem for public health, says Mamata Banerjee

27 May 13:49 The Hindu 6679535024303406686.html
Coronavirus | Nagaland groups spar over returnees

Tribe-based organisations pan plea against quarantining returnees from other districts in Kohima

27 May 13:07 The Hindu 6679535024615659083.html
Twin lows brewing over Arabian Sea

Eight southern and central districts can expect isolated heavy rainfall today

27 May 13:22 The Hindu 6679535024618525023.html
Sand mining racket busted, kingpin held

Veeravanallur police busted a sand mining racket in Ambasamudram and Kallidaikurichi and arrested the kingpin on Wednesday.Police sources said a patrol team led by Inspector Samson raided areas near V

27 May 13:56 The Hindu 6679535024794051103.html
Brothers choke to death in well

Two brothers who stepped into a well to rescue a calf died of suffocation at Kumbala in Kasaragod district on Wednesday. According to the police, the deceased were identified as 45-year-old Narayanan

27 May 13:19 The Hindu 6679535024803065332.html
15 smart kiosks to be set up for COVID-19 testing

The State government in collaboration with Wipro GE Healthcare will set up 15 ‘smart kiosks’ across the State in the next few days for random population-based screening for COVID-19. The company’s ini

27 May 13:19 The Hindu 6679535024934588218.html
Top news of the day: Students allowed to appear for CBSE exams from current location; Trump offers to ‘mediate or arbitrate’ between India and China, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

27 May 13:42 The Hindu 6679535025307596189.html
Labourer makes hats from coconut fronds

He picked up the skill from the Internet.

27 May 13:01 The Hindu 6679535025342417541.html
Chinese students from Mysuru to fly back to their homeland

University of Mysore to hold examination for the 90-plus students pursuing MS courses in June to facilitate their emigration in special flights

27 May 13:26 The Hindu 6679535025381854251.html
Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins

Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic

27 May 13:59 The Hindu 6679535025650105725.html
Rice cultivation: Revoke ban or face agitation, Congress tells Haryana govt.

Desist from experiments with farming and farmers during pandemic, it says

27 May 13:09 The Hindu 6679535025855263811.html
Police hunt man who exposed himself to woman in rural Stockport

The man was about 50 and was wearing striped clothing

27 May 13:17 men 6694993427647595158.html
Family rescue pet rats dumped in soaking wet cage - then name them after Disney characters

The animals were left behind a row of houses in Wigan last week

27 May 13:30 men 6694993427976372494.html
Land at the centre of planning row in south Manchester shut while investigation work into potential asbestos contamination carried out

'We have acted at the earliest opportunity to put protection measures in place and conduct a detailed inspection'

27 May 13:46 men 6694993428594959772.html
The challenges we face in getting our children back to school

Qaisra Shahraz, of WeStandTogether, says parents face an anxious time as schools start to reopen

27 May 13:27 men 6694993429081179515.html
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before summer holidays

It was previously announced that all primary school pupils in England should be able to go back to school for a month before the summer break began in July and August

27 May 13:16 men 6694993429208412375.html
Grandma in tears as she sees her children for the first time since lockdown began

There were emotional scenes as 90-year-old Margaret was able to see her son John Yeoman, 62, and his 63-year-old wife Denise during a visit at Eothen care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside

27 May 13:10 mirror 675785260118634072.html
UK will be 'virtually back to normal by August or sooner,' ex-WHO expert predicts

Professor Sikora said we should still prepare for the worst but hope for the best and said we have to safely get out of lockdown to get back to what is important

27 May 13:02 mirror 675785260577683530.html
Police commissioner says lockdown breakers are using Dominic Cummings as an excuse

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson says it's 'almost impossible' for officers to do their job

27 May 13:40 mirror 675785260745465892.html
'Startling steps' tourist bridge in China closed after girl falls and breaks spine

The child and her family were visiting Tangli Happy Play Valley in Dalian, in north-eastern China's Liaoning Province, when her safety harness failed to protect her

27 May 13:40 mirror 675785260883986164.html
Young hikers missing for 19 days in New Zealand found injured but alive in bush

Missing backpackers Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds have been found with "smiles and relief" after getting lost after entering the Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, on the South Island

27 May 13:13 mirror 675785260893953749.html
Two policemen 'forced woman to wear gas mask then raped and tortured her'

Police officers Nikolay Kuziv, 35, and Sergey Sulima, 29, are being held in custody as part of an investigation into claims they raped and tortured a crime witness in Ukraine

27 May 13:35 mirror 675785261102584566.html
Coronavirus UK hospital death toll increases by 209 in last 24 hours

The number of Covid-19 hospital deaths in England has increased by 183 on yesterday, bringing the total to 26,049, with Scotland reporting 13 new deaths, while Wales recorded 11

27 May 13:18 mirror 675785261704165601.html
ALL McDonald’s drive-thrus in Suffolk to reopen next week

More than 1,000 McDonald’s drive-thru restaurants, including all sites in Suffolk, will be reopened to the public from next week.

27 May 13:05 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151658845459.html
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather

The launch puts Elon Musk’s SpaceX on the cusp of becoming the first private company to put astronauts in orbit, something achieved by just three countries – Russia, the U.S. and China

27 May 13:01 The Globe and Mail 68426410057780572.html
Ukraine's FM Kuleba plans to visit Hungary in late May

Relations between the two countries slid to a chill after the Ukrainian parliament in 2017 passed a new education law, which Hungary says treads on minority rights – the claim Ukraine has been steadily refuting.

27 May 13:20 UNIAN 6863008971889326985.html
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after Twitter fact check

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

27 May 13:19 Hindustan Times 696565557299919705.html
Protesters gather in Hong Kong over national anthem debate

Pro-Democracy protesters gathered in their thousands in Hong Kong today as senators debated a bill making abusing the Chinese national anthem a criminal act

27 May 13:16 Buzz.ie 7092425146959764702.html
Russian Jets Blocked US Plane in Unsafe Maneuvers Over Mediterranean, Navy Says

It was the third time in two months that Russian aircraft have intercepted Navy aircraft in the Sixth Fleet of operations.

27 May 13:47 Yahoo 7097669637130287153.html
Virus Outbreak New York

Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus Wednesday as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening process. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said efforts to fight the virus have left the

27 May 13:00 Yahoo 7097669637152489512.html
Three European air forces approve performance benchmarks for next-gen fighter jet

The criteria will be used to whittle down the number of design options as the Future Combat Air System program proceeds through the next stages of development.

27 May 13:21 Yahoo 7097669637664402321.html
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps

The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals. Germany has stepped up efforts to counter far-right groups in recent months, especially after a gunman in the city of Halle

27 May 13:28 Yahoo 7097669638329797556.html
Search for UConn student wanted in 2 deaths in 6th day; stolen car eyed

Connecticut State Police urged Peter Manfredonia, 23, to surrender, saying, "We know this is not who you are," while Pennsylvania officers probed whether a car theft Sunday was connected.

27 May 13:58 Yahoo 7097669638422587069.html
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic

Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.

27 May 13:55 Yahoo 7097669638912481086.html
'No Massive Forest Fires in Uttarakhand': Forest Department Clarifies Fake News

As it reportedly 'rained in some parts of the state' on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Forest Department calls out fake news and 'old and wrong visuals' about forest fires being shared on social media

27 May 13:35 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083778235118.html
Hundreds Question High Court’s Integrity in ‘The People Are The Sovereign’ Rally

The court commits abhorrent violations of the sacred principle of the separation of powers that guides Western democracies.

27 May 13:26 The Jewish Press 7246030801389586159.html
Hong Kong protests over law to ban ridicule of China's national anthem

Demonstrators gathered at Hysan Place shopping mall on May 27.

27 May 13:00 euronews 7318238122153916341.html
Police find £1m cash in suspect’s home after stopping his car

The search was carried out by officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Venice.

27 May 13:35 Express & Star 7324224458902987307.html
Rare penny struck in Northern Ireland breaks auction records

The 17th century coin from Carrickfergus sold for £6,200.

27 May 13:20 Express & Star 7324224459069693364.html
Public telling police 'if it's OK for Cummings it's OK for us' says PCC

People breaching lockdown rules in the West Midlands have told police they are not following them because Dominic Cummings didn't.

27 May 13:20 Express & Star 7324224459299087405.html
New photos issued in search for missing diplomat

Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley on May 6 to go jogging and has not been seen since.

27 May 13:43 Express & Star 7324224459908412940.html
NHS breaks Prince’s record for longest residency at London’s O2 Arena

The venue was converted into an NHS training facility in April.

27 May 13:47 Express & Star 7324224460514804574.html
'Firing them is not enough' | George Floyd's sister wants justice after brother dies in police custody

Anger has bubbled after Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night. Video taken from someone at a scene showed an officer with a knee clamped down on Floyd's neck while he laid face-down in the street while handcuffed.

27 May 13:27 ABC7 New York 7327811147519905011.html
Ford pilots new heated sanitation software that can help neutralize the coronavirus in police vehicles

Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles can now employ a heated sanitation software to help disinfect and neutralize the coronavirus.

27 May 13:54 ABC7 New York 7327811148893497372.html
Florida man shoots, kills home intruder who was attacking his wife, police say

A Florida man in his 70s fatally shot a home intruder who busted through the glass front door and began attacking his wife on Tuesday, investigators said.

27 May 13:32 Fox News 7362823819547620821.html
Nearly half of New Yorkers critical of Cuomo’s handling of nursing home crisis: poll

A new survey indicates that a slight plurality of New Yorkers give Gov. Andrew Cuomo a thumbs down on how he’s been dealing with elder care facilities in his state amid the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 13:42 Fox News 7362823819878574574.html
Muslim father in Uganda burns daughter for reportedly converting to Christianity: watchdog group

A 24-year-old woman in Uganda, unable to travel due to coronavirus restrictions, was burned by her Muslim father for purportedly converting to Christianity, according to a persecution watchdog group.

27 May 13:59 Fox News 7362823820081924989.html
NJ high school swimmers petition governor to reopen pools: We need an answer 'as soon as possible'

Two New Jersey high school swimmers reacted on “Fox & Friends” to the fact that the petition they created asking Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen pools for competitive swimmers garnered thousands of signatures, saying they are “amazed” and “so thankful.”

27 May 13:53 Fox News 7362823820082418961.html
Cuomo granted immunity to nursing home executives, after big-money campaign donation: report

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed legislation granting hospital and nursing home executives immunity from lawsuits related to the novel coronavirus last month, previously received a big-money boost from a powerful health care industry group, according to a new report.

27 May 13:25 Fox News 7362823821004682579.html
How primary schools will look from June 1 as teachers section off classrooms and corridors – and kids will queue in pens

A PRIMARY school has revealed how classrooms will look from June 1 with children being dropped off into pens and sent home if they refuse to social distance. Pupils at Kingsholm church of England s…

27 May 13:53 The Sun 7379604591899987534.html
Kayaker’s heartbreaking ‘final plea for help’ in Facebook Live video hours before rescuers found his body at sea

HAUNTING footage shows the final moments of a kayaker stranded off the Aussie coast hours before he was found dead in the water. The body of Jeremy Worthy, 43, was found floating dead near Batemans…

27 May 13:33 The Sun 7379604592596013443.html
Jeffrey Epstein threatened to CURSE pregnant journalist’s unborn baby and warned ‘I know every doctor in New York’

A JOURNALIST claims that Jeffrey Epstein told her he would curse her unborn children and knew every doctor in New York after she pushed to print an article on the sexual abuse he carried out. Forme…

27 May 13:39 The Sun 7379604593139115494.html
Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China amid face-off at LAC

In a tweet on Wednesday, Trump said he has offered to "mediate or arbitrate" the "raging border dispute" between the two countries.

27 May 13:07 DNA India 7533428661695034700.html
LAC Face-off: In a conciliatory note, China says Dragon and Elephant can dance together

Amidst the India China face-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, Bejing has taken a conciliatory approach, saying that the two countries working together is the only right choice. 

27 May 13:30 DNA India 7533428662144270539.html
After Guardian report, Kano to hasten distribution of FG palliatives already beaten by rain

Kano State Government has finalized arrangement to distribute the Federal government palliatives to less privilege. The state government action came few hours after The Guardian reported how the same food items were abandoned in an open space and being hit by rain and sun. A statement issued by Commissioner for Information, Malam Garba, explained that […]

27 May 13:16 The Guardian 7580308503991575115.html
Irregularities in N-Power prompts FG to reform program for greater efficiency

Some irregularities in the N-Power program has prompted the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to streamline the programme for greater efficiency to provide opportunities for more Nigerian youths.

27 May 13:17 The Guardian 7580308504025331659.html
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.

27 May 13:43 The Guardian 7580308505443147751.html
Here’s Why Esha Gupta Refrained From Shaking Hands With People Even Before The COVID-19 Outbreak

Amid the ongoing lockdown in the wake of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, actress Esha Gupta has quarantined herself in her house without any house help. However, the actress said that even though it has its own disadvantages, it’s been a blessing in disguise for her.

27 May 13:05 https://www.filmibeat.com 7601703243690207664.html
Government amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure

The PM CARES Fund would be utilised to deal with any emergency or distress situation such as coronavirus outbreak.

27 May 13:40 The Economic Times 7653256037346176886.html
Rabi crops not impacted by locusts; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops

Locusts -- the oldest migratory pest in the world -- entered India after travelling from Africa through Yemen, Iran and Pakistan. After massive devastation in Pakistan, the swarms of locusts have entered the country through Rajasthan and Gujarat.

27 May 13:19 The Economic Times 7653256037802080674.html
Queens thief throws 61-year-old woman into street, steals purse

A Queens crook threw a 61-year-old woman to the ground and took off with her purse, disturbing new video shows. Surveillance footage released by cops early Wednesday shows the suspect approaching the

27 May 13:59 New York Post 7654946767461248324.html
Nude man allegedly spent ‘entire day’ destroying Florida school

A naked man broke into a shuttered Florida high school and trashed the building, leaving $100,000 in damages in a 22-hour vandalism spree.

27 May 13:53 New York Post 7654946767757037835.html
Some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit after coronavirus

With flights grounded and borders closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, several countries are offering to pay tourists to visit once the crisis is over, according to a report. In Italy, travelers to

27 May 13:13 New York Post 7654946767916852976.html
Central Park birdwatcher says Amy Cooper death threats must ‘stop immediately’

The black birdwatcher who filmed white dog owner Amy Cooper calling the cops on him in Central Park says she’s received death threats — which he urged must “stop

27 May 13:52 New York Post 7654946768267945767.html
Borough Park businesses are flouting coronavirus shutdown restrictions

A slew of businesses that have reopened in Brooklyn’s Borough Park — some in apparent violation of shutdown orders — are allowing customers to pack their stores as if the coronavirus

27 May 13:01 New York Post 7654946768961656765.html
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalize disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over perceived threats to the city's freedoms.

27 May 13:00 The Jakarta Post 7678601102268259776.html
Samarinda flood victims turn to social media for help

Heavy rain that hit Samarinda over the weekend left numerous areas of East Kalimantan's capital flooded.

27 May 13:32 The Jakarta Post 7678601102724237811.html
That's made up: Anies refutes business group's claim about reopening of malls

The third phase of restriction implementation in Jakarta could be extended. 

27 May 13:39 The Jakarta Post 7678601103959870422.html
Eleven more coronavirus deaths announced in Wales to bring total to 1,293

Public Health Wales' updated figures show 1,293 people in Wales have died after testing positive for coronavirus

27 May 13:24 Wales Online 7686550516917438651.html
Former footballer leading fight against Parkinson's in Liverpool

John Roche, 58, spent seven seasons at Marine but was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012

27 May 13:39 Liverpool Echo 7727211173468337849.html
New Wetherspoons pub plan approved for Merseyside

The plan represents a £2.2m investment in the town

27 May 13:19 Liverpool Echo 7727211173500618245.html
Scrambler bikers flee into woods after crashing into car

A black Volvo and a scrambler bike were seized by police

27 May 13:24 Liverpool Echo 7727211174711695273.html
Chhattisgarh: Naxals release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from jawans

The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.

27 May 13:09 Deccan Chronicle 7881006362985045485.html
Powerhouse Museum reopening left a mystery

Critics say the people of NSW deserve a chance to farewell the Ultimo institution.

27 May 13:45 The Age 7967730562042460654.html
Rebel groups kill at least 40 in attacks in eastern Congo

BENI, Congo — Rebels have killed at least 40 people in several attacks in Congo’s eastern Irumu territory, a local civil rights group says.

27 May 13:54 680News 8014034334298711939.html
Ex-NY subway boss named to head London transit system

LONDON — Former New York subway boss Andy Byford has been named London’s new transit commissioner, overseeing Transport for London’s vast network of Tubes, trams, trains and buses.

27 May 13:55 680News 8014034334830573338.html
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3

Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset Wednesday.

27 May 13:37 Atlantic 8060955781756652628.html
Search continues for missing N.L. fisherman Wednesday after three bodies found

The search for a young fisherman missing since Monday evening continued off the south coast of Newfoundland Wednesday as the community mourned the loss of three men from the same family whose bodies were recovered.

27 May 13:37 Atlantic 8060955781918225966.html
France bans hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

May 27 (UPI) -- The French government on Wednesday barred the use of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19.

27 May 13:17 UPI 8257973865820755912.html
Peter Manfredonia was 'on a mission' to find young neighborhood woman, victim's wife says

"He was clearly walking to her home with a mission, with a machete in his backpack."

27 May 13:24 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010439985997768.html
Swiss aim to restore free movement within Schengen zone by July 6

ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government wants to restore free movement of people with other Schengen zone member countries by July 6, it said on Wednesday, further easing restrictions on public life as the novel coronavirus outbreak shows signs of ebbing.

27 May 13:06 Reuters 8334514180311658837.html
Niger lost $120 million in arms deals over three years: government audit

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Almost 40% of the $312 million Niger spent on defence procurement contracts over the last three years was lost through inflated costs or materiel that was not delivered, according to a government audit of military contracts seen by Reuters.

27 May 13:41 Reuters 8334514180717016319.html
Death of 'Mr Big' stirs memories of Singapore's gangland past

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Early one October morning in 1969, Singapore police found the body of a man dumped in a storm drain. He had been stabbed to death, police said, in what became one of the country’s most notorious gang killings.

27 May 13:39 Reuters 8334514180943272012.html
Roche, Novartis highlight intensifying rivalry in eye disease, MS

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmakers Roche and Novartis underscored how their portfolios are increasingly clashing on the commercial battlefield, announcing on Wednesday new data on drugs aimed at capturing market share from each other.

27 May 13:10 Reuters 8334514180955851783.html
Croatia welcomes tourists braving coronavirus crisis

KRILO-JESENICE, Croatia (Reuters) - A few intrepid European tourists have returned to Croatia’s picturesque Adriatic coast, where the owners of yachts and campsites are hoping their relative isolation will bring the numbers up over the next six weeks.

27 May 13:29 Reuters 8334514181393002757.html
Fort Myers Police locate suspect who broke into a Publix in Lehigh Acres

FMPD responded to an alarm at a Publix on Lee Boulevard. They noticed someone had tried to break in. Citizens notified police about a possible suspect. They were able to apprehend the man.

27 May 13:08 Fox 4 8372747777390132756.html
Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets

A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.

27 May 13:16 Fox 4 8372747778476462327.html
The full list of shops, restaurants and businesses the government has banned from reopening on June 15

Lockdown is easing, but not for everyone…

27 May 13:37 Entertainment Daily 8392972517324536052.html
This Morning viewers slam 'selfish' caller for 'crying' over missing a party during lockdown

Some thought the caller should speak to grieving families

27 May 13:33 Entertainment Daily 8392972517456147868.html
2 astronauts to be first launched from US soil in nearly a decade

Liftoff is set for 1:33 p.m. PDT from the same spot at Kennedy Space Center where men flew to the moon and the last space shuttle blasted off in 2011.

27 May 13:44 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837474056583.html
Las Vegas police seek help identifying 4 from business robbery

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying four people who carried out a robbery at a business in the Las Vegas valley on May 11.

27 May 13:19 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837816923048.html
Gujarat: Three booked for flogging 17-year-old girl who allegedly eloped

The police in Chhota Udepur said that the girl’s relatives thrashed her with a stick in public view on May 21.

27 May 13:37 Scroll.in 8669301692106174342.html
Provide details on facilities for Covid-19 patients: HC tells Delhi government, Centre

The court took note of a viral video accusing both governments of lapses in arrangements for Covid-19 patients.

27 May 13:15 Scroll.in 8669301692375315263.html
Covid-19: CBSE students who moved amid lockdown can take Class 10, Class 12 exams from new location

HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the students should contact their schools to inform them about where they wish to take the exams.

27 May 13:58 Scroll.in 8669301693842533393.html
Covid-19: India is relying on flimsy evidence to expand use of HCQ despite concerns about dangers

Not a single study has shown any evidence of the anti-malarial drug working for prophylaxis.

27 May 13:33 Scroll.in 8669301694181622977.html
Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds

The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.

27 May 13:26 Montreal 8735609774465616993.html
Consumer Protection Act can Provide Relief to the Victims of Chaos in Labor Special Trains -

Laborers and students traveling by Shramik Special trains are facing many difficulties in traveling. In the train ran to Gorakhpur

27 May 13:34 News Hunt Media 8859517519051760679.html
People Coming in Goa are not Required to be Quarantined: CM Pramod Sawant -

The Goa government has changed its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for people entering the state. People entering the state through

27 May 13:03 News Hunt Media 8859517519160016013.html
Chrungoo meets J&K LG, presented memorandum

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 13:46 Rising Kashmir 9025326238563853140.html
Confident that COVID-19 vaccine will be available by next year, says Harvard Professor

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 13:00 Rising Kashmir 9025326238665981184.html
Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available

Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

27 May 13:32 ABC15 Arizona 911680911214628139.html
Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week?

A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about...

27 May 13:16 The Seattle Times 9121942837985934157.html
Local Lockdowns to be Introduced in UK for Future Coronavirus ‘Flare Ups’

Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed stricter social distancing measures could be introduced in certain areas in the future as part of the NHS "test and trace" system...

27 May 13:02 Sputniknews 967333867804090244.html
Israeli Media Reveals Shopping List of Supplies Procured by Mossad Amid Coronavirus Crunch

The Israeli intelligence service has received flak over its clandestine operations to procure medical equipment to fight the pandemic amid speculation that its...

27 May 13:17 Sputniknews 967333868262194785.html
UK Care Homes 'Were Left Brutally Exposed' To COVID-19 By The State, Social Care Provider Says

Many care providers are still not seeing 'any financial support to help them survive', a care sector representative tells Sputnik. This is despite the fact that local...

27 May 13:54 Sputniknews 967333868315001374.html
UK Refuses to See Fisheries as Bargaining Chip After EU Signals Concessions in Brexit Talk

The EU has indicated its willingness to ease its stance on fisheries in the Brexit talks and reach a compromise, Reuters reported on Tuesday, quoting sources within the...

27 May 13:14 Sputniknews 967333868955765676.html
Roadside Bomb Explodes on Syria's M4 Highway in Idlib, Leaving Casualties

Earlier this year, Russia and Turkey agreed to carry out joint patrols on the M-4 highway in Idlib.

27 May 13:47 Sputniknews 967333869427045345.html
Wife says Cummings was in bed for 10 days while he 'picked up son from hospital'

Holes are being blown in the couple's stories.

27 May 13:18 Metro 970161747140143948.html
Alastair Campbell breaks social distancing rules for selfie with 'Speedo Mick'

The former Labour spin doctor held his 'hands up' and said he apologised unreservedly for breaching the two metre rule.

27 May 13:36 Metro 970161747437956416.html
Bickering firefighters ordered to 'hold hands until they make up' by captain

The two men, both in their 20s, are filmed facing the wall in shame with their hands swaying awkwardly by their side.

27 May 13:05 Metro 970161747839297968.html
Saira Khan and Janet Street Porter in furious row over Domininc Cummgs

Dominic Cummings was still a hot topic on Loose Women.

27 May 13:47 Metro 970161748124544090.html
Girl, 14, died from suspected ecstasy overdose after lockdown party

Heartbroken friends have pleaded with other teenagers not to make the same mistake.

27 May 13:05 Metro 970161748511577154.html
Corrie star warns Geoff will take desperate measures to get rid of Alya

Geoff will do whatever it takes in order to keep his reputation intact, which means Alya is in trouble.

27 May 13:00 Metro 970161748870365219.html
When will driving lessons start again and what safety precautions will be taken?

Will you be able to get back behind the wheel?

27 May 13:49 Metro 970161748955269266.html
Bullies branded man Batman villain and 'burns victim' because he has birth mark

James Shelby, 31, has bright port wine stain birthmarks that cover at least 30% of his body and led to him being teased by cruel bullies because of the way he looks.

27 May 13:48 Metro 970161748982474278.html
Freight companies 'on their knees and will fail' due to coronavirus pandemic

Some hauliers are on their knees and will fail following the coronavirus lock down, an industry spokesman in Northern Ireland predicted.

27 May 13:03 The Irish News 993066122202388.html
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian spy drone along LoC

Quadco­pter had intrud­ed 650 metres inside Pakist­an’s territ­ory, says ISPR DG

27 May 14:00 The Express Tribune 1105816786161315704.html
US lawmaker introduces bill to recognise Tibet as independent nation

The US Representative Scott Perry has also introduced a similar bill for Hong Kong

27 May 14:04 Business Today 1145527431693628777.html
Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe

LOS ANGELES - Along with hair stylists, camera operators and the hundreds of others who make magic happen for TV and film, Hollywood is counting on a new supporting member for future productions: COVID-19 consultants.

27 May 14:18 The Peninsula 1202843882677978295.html
Tamil Nadu reports 817 new positive COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 133

Six more COVID-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu took the death toll on Wednesday to 133.

27 May 14:15 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192943476155.html
7,376 calls handed by UWI COVID-19 call centre

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...

27 May 14:40 The Gleaner 1215260528310471095.html
7,376 calls handled by UWI COVID-19 call centre

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI) handled a total of 7,376 calls during its first month of operations from April 6 to May 6. Of the total calls,...

27 May 14:40 The Gleaner 1215260528619780052.html
JTA head hits back at ‘bitter’ Pembroke Hall principal

Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Owen Speid has fired back at a public rebuke from Principal of Pembroke Hall High, Reverend Claude Ellis, saying the school leader is ‘bitter’ and should focus on fixing problems at...

27 May 14:59 The Gleaner 1215260528724966432.html
Bizarre moment bungling burglar almost falls through workshop roof sending debris crashing down onto couple making facemasks for NHS workers

James McConville and his girlfriend were working in Aintree when the roof began to fall in. Debris just missed Mr McConville partner's head and she was left badly shaken.

27 May 14:20 Mail Online 124328110773670376.html
Gravity-defying glass observation deck jutting out from China's 'horizontal skyscraper' at 820ft high will welcome visitors (but would you dare to stand on it?)

The vertigo-inducing platform is part of an impressive corridor which spans across the top of four towers and is billed as a 'horizontal skyscraper'. It will welcome visitors on Saturday.

27 May 14:36 Mail Online 124328111118643862.html
Moment pervert, 35, is caught after sending sex messages to '12-year-old girl' then claims HE was just trying to become a paedophile hunter

Gary Horn, 35, of Stanley, Country Durham, thought he was chatting to a child online but he was talking to a group of paedophile hunters.

27 May 14:01 Mail Online 124328111784643574.html
Government quietly mothballs another FOUR NHS Nightingales after putting 4,000-bed hospital at London's ExCel centre on 'standby' - as flights are set to restart at City Airport by end of June

EXCLUSIVE: The flagship Nightingale location in London was already mothballed earlier this month, while sites in Birmingham, Bristol, Harrogate and Tyne and Wear are also closed.

27 May 14:04 Mail Online 124328112269597359.html
Covid-19 deaths could top 18,000 in India, says public health expert

In India, 50 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths have been among those older than 60 years. The proportion of population aged 60-plus in India is 9.9 per cent compared to 22.4 per cent in the US.

27 May 14:50 The Financial Express 1288289579496013008.html
Locust swarms head for India ahead of planting season

As many as 700 tractors, 75 fire engines and almost 50 other vehicles are engaged in spraying pesticides to kill the locusts, Trilochan Mohapatra, director general of the state-run Indian Council of Agricultural Research in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

27 May 14:47 The Financial Express 1288289579525050847.html
Coronavirus expands grip in many areas, as US nears 100,000 deaths

Europe has recorded about 170,000 deaths, while the US has reported more than 98,900 in a span of less than four months, more than the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.

27 May 14:59 The Financial Express 1288289580060236803.html
No respite from scorching summers! Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours, says IMD

On the progress of the southwest monsoon, the national weather forecasting centre of the IMD said it has further advanced into some more parts of south Bay of Bengal.

27 May 14:33 The Financial Express 1288289580141646290.html
Coronavirus in Delhi: COVID-19 death toll in national mounts to 303; highest spike of 792 cases

This is the first time in Delhi that over 700 COVID-19 cases have been reported in a day.

27 May 14:15 The Financial Express 1288289580681775292.html
‘Congress-ruled states did it first’: BJP’s no holds barred attack after Rahul Gandhi says lockdown failed

Lockdown in India: Rahul Gandhi has said that the purpose of lockdown has failed in India as he referred to the spike in Coronavirus cases in the last few days.

27 May 14:52 The Financial Express 1288289580878240416.html
Big day for IAF! Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria flies solo LCA and “Flying Bullets” is resurrected

Bhadauria has been always been pushing and supporting indigenisation of various programmes in the IAF and he has always supported the LCA.

27 May 14:08 The Financial Express 1288289580975008061.html
Edo poll: No man can stop me from returning as governor – Obaseki

Obaseki said this on Wednesday when he appeared on a Channels Television programme: “Sunrise Daily.”

27 May 14:41 The Eagle Online 1463511649595063952.html
Text message tells vulnerable people they are dropped from shielding list

Outcry after some in England told they would lose government support without doctors being able to talk to them first

27 May 14:46 the Guardian 1491978796354986508.html
SBI extends term loan EMI moratorium by 3 months as coronavirus 'respite''

The state-owner lender said it had contacted loan customers to obtain their consent to stop their Standing Instructions

27 May 14:56 Business-Standard 1502508924578255217.html
SC asks Centre to identify private hospitals for free Covid-19 treatment

Three-judge bench led by CJI says there are private hospitals that have been given land either free of cost or at nominal rates, so they should treat coronavirus-infected patients for free

27 May 14:05 Business-Standard 1502508924771962849.html
States tighten locust control measures as pest gives Delhi a miss for now

Govt asserts desert locusts have not impacted rabi crops and efforts are on to eliminate the insects before monsoon in order to save kharif

27 May 14:58 Business-Standard 1502508925008599519.html
Greek PM and seven other country leaders discuss efforts to restart the economy

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday took part in the third video conference between the leaders of countries that addressed the first wave of the

27 May 14:50 Greek City Times 1506177377550483635.html
Pandemic creating 'lockdown generation' as 1 in 6 youths stop work – U.N.

Young people are facing a 'triple shock' from the coronavirus crisis, which is not only destroying their employment but also disrupting education and training

27 May 14:05 Rappler 1882105643344473408.html
Teenager still in hospital after freak parachute accident in Washington over weekend

A 17-year-old is still in hospital after being airlifted from the scene of the accident on Saturday

27 May 14:48 ChronicleLive 1984146902636341106.html
Riot police shield Hong Kong legislature as protests gather against anthem bill

Hong Kong deployed riot police around the Legislative Council on Wednesday as activists called for protests against a bill to criminalise disrespect of the Chinese anthem, amid soaring tensions over

27 May 14:09 Deccan Herald 2027555797589821559.html
Beyond coronavirus: Dubai residents welcome the new normal as businesses reopen

A relieved lot, they say vigilance and caution will have to continue

27 May 14:46 Gulf News 2086521543971536023.html
2 Corps members who met during NYSC in Plateau state, set to wed this Saturday (photos)

Two Corps members who met at the NYSC orientation camp in Plateau state sre set to wed this Saturday, May 30. In a statement announcing the wedding of the two corps members, Felicia Haruna from Kaduna

27 May 14:35 LailasNews.com 2090029849345247063.html
George Floyd Death: Protesters clash with Police in Minneapolis (Video)

Protests erupt in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, chanting "I can't breathe" on Tuesday night. Thousands of protesters were demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis

27 May 14:50 LailasNews.com 2090029850487151107.html
Congress cannot pass the buck in Maharashtra: Fadnavis after Rahul Gandhi's remarks

Fadnavis said that speculative statements like the Opposition trying to destabilise the Sena-led government are wrong.

27 May 14:32 The Asian Age 2126266544091839346.html
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection

Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.

27 May 14:00 Brisbane Times 2314609338190683121.html
Industrial reform will be PM's Everest – it won't resemble Hawke's Accord

The trade-offs that Bob Hawke could offer Australian workers are not available to Scott Morrison. He is right to attempt industrial reform, but it is a courageous and challenging path.

27 May 14:00 Brisbane Times 2314609340175955764.html
PM wants employers to re-hire, cites 'enormous financial pressure' being felt

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, noting that while the COVID-19 pandemic turned lives 'upside down,' seeing as many Canadians back to work as possible will be key to Canada's economic recovery.

27 May 14:18 Coronavirus 2422791597644278463.html
PM implores employers to re-hire staff, says 45,000 job postings now up for young people

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in mid-March to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, and encouraged young people to look into the 45,000 job postings available to those looking for work this summer.

27 May 14:18 Coronavirus 2422791597813002452.html
PM Trudeau says jobs available for young people, implores employers to re-hire

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his 65th morning press conference to implore Canadian businesses to re-hire their employees, noting that while the COVID-19 pandemic turned lives 'upside down,' seeing as many Canadians back to work as possible will be key to Canada's economic recovery.

27 May 14:18 Coronavirus 2422791598310140713.html
Nail-biting video shows brown bear following child on family hike

An Italian family's mountain hike took a hair-raising turn after a brown bear followed a child down a mountain path during a day out.

27 May 14:27 CTVNews 2422791599206487197.html
Buhari extols Amaechi at 55 - The Nation Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the unique qualities of the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, as he turned 55 years of age...

27 May 14:31 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900342679085.html
Pay us compensation before demolishing our property, landlords tell Akeredolu

Owners of over 30 buildings marked for demolition in parts of Akure, the Ondo state capital have called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu...

27 May 14:25 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901114135614.html
Kano workers threaten seven days warning strike over salary deduction

Kolade Adeyemi, Kano The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on seven days warning strike in Kano over the State...

27 May 14:00 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901927642524.html
Bishop Demands Compensation For Lost Revenue From Tithes And Offerings During Lockdown

A South African bishop has demanded compensation from the government for revenue lost during the national lockdown when people were prohibited

27 May 14:50 iHarare News 2755902708082010526.html
Grimsby midfielder Elliott Whitehouse banned for calling Irish player Alan McCormack 'a p***y'

Whitehouse received a six-game ban and a fine for his abuse of the Dubliner

27 May 14:54 Irish Mirror 2875825629986767694.html
Horse racing chiefs secure PPE packs for jockeys and trainers so meetings can resume

CHB Medical is supplying a pack which includes face masks, gloves and hand sanitiser to the British Horseracing Authority, with fixtures planned from June 1

27 May 14:20 Irish Mirror 2875825630115675545.html
Row over naming Bengaluru city’s flyover after Veer Savarkar

Congress said naming of the bridge after Savarkar was taken, despite opposition, and questioned Savarkar's contribution to Karnataka and Bengaluru. The Congress and other opposition parties had earlier vehemently opposed the move to confer Bharat Ratna on Savarkar, posthumously.

27 May 14:14 The Indian Express 2885715104006727885.html
Special KLM flight brings home 276 Indians from Netherlands

On June 8, another batch of stranded Indians will be sent home by a special Air India flight from Amsterdam to New Delhi as part of the second leg of the 'Vande Bharat Mission'.

27 May 14:13 The Indian Express 2885715104545822383.html
A week on, no arrest yet in rape of 4-yr-old girl in Kutch

On Tuesday, Ibrahim Halepotra, the president of Akhil Kutch Sunni Muslim Hit Rakhsak Committee, wrote a letter to the district collector demanding police action against the accused and alleged inefficiency in policing.

27 May 14:33 The Indian Express 2885715104569961505.html
How Railways, Metro services plan to gather steam post-lockdown 4.0

Railways, Metro services plan: While Railways is set for the graded resumption of passenger train services from June 1, the Centre is yet to give the go-ahead for metro rail operations.

27 May 14:39 The Indian Express 2885715104574670098.html
‘Portal or Narnia’: Netizens ask after cat disappears into priest’s robes during live sermon

People on social media commented how calmly the priest handled the situation, with many commenting that it must have happened before numerous times.

27 May 14:48 The Indian Express 2885715104955914130.html
Peru town mayor flouts lockdown to ‘drink with friends’, plays dead to avoid arrest

Jaime Rolando Urbina Torres climbed into an open casket and lay still, while wearing a face mask.

27 May 14:15 The Indian Express 2885715105049476794.html
US ready, willing to mediate: Trump on ‘raging’ India-China border dispute

China earlier in the day, said the situation at the border with India was “overall stable and controllable”.

27 May 14:36 The Indian Express 2885715105116512146.html
Citing cyclone relief work, Mamata asks PM Modi to intervene on Shramik trains being sent to state

"As per the government assessment, 8.13 lakh people were evacuated while 2 lakh are still in shelters. About 4.5 lakh electric poles and 10.5 lakh agricultural land have been damaged. Besides, 317 km of urban road and 4,410 km rural road have been damaged," Mamata said.

27 May 14:10 The Indian Express 2885715105288262515.html
Delhi: In last 24 hrs, 792 Covid-19 cases reported; total tally rises to 15,257

The recovery rate of the city is 47.67 per cent, higher than the national average of around 42 per cent.

27 May 14:56 The Indian Express 2885715105593747665.html
Sonu Sood’s reply to man who sought his help to meet girlfriend wins the internet

People have been lauding the Simmba actor for everything he has done to help stranded migrants reach home. But Sonu Sood has also been receiving some unusual requests for which he had witty replies.

27 May 14:16 The Indian Express 2885715105735434087.html
Activists raise alarms over virus litter along French coast

A French environmental group is finding this virus-era detritus littering the Mediterranean floor near the French Riviera resort of Antibes and is trying to raise awareness and clean it up.

27 May 14:11 The Indian Express 2885715105855360631.html
Bosnia and Croatia arrest eight suspected migrant smugglers

SARAJEVO, May 27 — Police from Bosnia, Croatia and regional agency Europol caught eight suspected traffickers today and blocked the smuggling of 45 migrants into the European Union (EU), Bosnian authorities said. During a search of several locations in northwestern Bosnia, police seized mobile...

27 May 14:56 Malaymail 302165934901012153.html
Apec senior officials discuss possible platform for info sharing on Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) today discussed on how to formulate a possible coordinated approach to collecting and sharing information on policies and measures regarding Covid-19 and its economic effects. In his welcoming...

27 May 14:34 Malaymail 302165935156769162.html
No need to attend pre-marriage course during CMCO in Kedah, says MB

ALOR SETAR, May 27 — Muslim couples who intend to tie the knot during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period in Kedah need not attend a pre-marriage course as required previously. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said a couple would normally be required to attend a pre-marriage...

27 May 14:55 Malaymail 302165935317185045.html
Lufthansa says currently ‘unable to approve’ state rescue over EU conditions

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, May 27 — Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa said today its supervisory board was “unable to approve” a nine-billion-euro (US$9.9 billion) German state rescue over fears of over-harsh conditions from Brussels. “Conditions currently indicated by the EU...

27 May 14:58 Malaymail 302165935792463406.html
Opening of Road To Tokyo training camp in Bukit Jalil pushed a week forward

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Road To Tokyo (RTT) 2020 central training camp scheduled to commence at the Kuala Lumpur Sports City in Bukit Jalil, on June 1, has now been pushed forward to June 8. National Sports Council (MSN) director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said the postponement would...

27 May 14:24 Malaymail 302165935899947623.html
France: Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid

PARIS, May 27 — The French government said today that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump. The move came after two French advisory bodies and...

27 May 14:57 Malaymail 302165936003396416.html
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8 -PM

TBILISI, May 27— Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said today. Gakharia told the government that public transport, including the metro, would resume on May 29,...

27 May 14:54 Malaymail 302165936157280757.html
State Health Dept denies ordering Johor Baru shopping mall patrons to undergo Covid-19 screening

JOHOR BARU, May 27 — The Johor State Health Department (JKNJ) has denied allegations that it ordered visitors to a shopping mall here to undergo Covid-19 screening, said its director Dr Aman Rabu. Instead, he said, JKNJ only directed the mall to be closed for not complying with the standard...

27 May 14:15 Malaymail 302165936302240024.html
Actor detained in Ampang for allegedly enticing married woman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A male actor was detained at the Ampang District Police Headquarters yesterday after he came forward to provide a statement in relation to a case of enticing a married woman and having an illicit relationship with her. Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Noor Azmi Yusoff...

27 May 14:46 Malaymail 302165936307207367.html
Twitter's Trump 'Fact Check' Does Not Disclose Company Partnered with Groups Pushing Mail-In Ballots

Twitter for the first time put a fact-check label on tweets from President Trump, using the controversial tactic on messages that...

27 May 14:11 Breitbart 3148363491071841777.html
McCarthy: Congressional Proxy Voting 'Endangering the Constitution to Ensure Pelosi Has More Power

As the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has proceeded with a change to House rules that will allow for so-called proxy voting by members, a move opposed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). | Clips

27 May 14:23 Breitbart 3148363491779426206.html
Report: NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Broke Lockdown to Buy Jewelry

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham bought jewelry from a non-essential business which was closed by her lockdown order, according to a report. 

27 May 14:48 Breitbart 3148363491956563101.html
Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WELLINGTON, New Zealand >> Two hikers rescued in the New Zealand wilderness Wednesday got lost in fog and exhausted their food but survived 18 days with only minor injuries, police said.

27 May 14:35 Star-Advertiser 3439335387704637694.html
Two more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Shropshire hospitals

Two more coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in Shropshire's hospitals, taking the county's death toll to at least 271.

27 May 14:05 Shropshire Star 3480199991244055204.html
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe

Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.

27 May 14:48 Shropshire Star 3480199991419409404.html
Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river

The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.

27 May 14:06 Shropshire Star 3480199991940467341.html
Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.

27 May 14:30 Shropshire Star 3480199992613087380.html
34 coronavirus concerns raised by staff at Shropshire's main hospitals

Staff at Shropshire's main hospital trust raised concerns over coronavirus 34 times in two months, a new report says.

27 May 14:29 Shropshire Star 3480199993030375271.html
Open airports, Rep tells FG

Kayode Oyero A member of the House of Representatives, Akinola Alabi, has urged the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to open the country

27 May 14:45 Punch Newspapers 3524240994922349269.html
Justice says it will recommend Trump veto FISA bill

The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it opposes House-proposed changes to surveillance reform legislation and will urge President Trump to veto the bill if it reaches his desk.

27 May 14:16 TheHill 355432917855940034.html
Poll: Biden leads Trump by 11 points nationally

Former Vice President Joe Biden has opened up an 11-point lead over President Trump in the race for the White House, according to a new national survey.

27 May 14:00 TheHill 355432918532909958.html
Fauci: Nominating conventions may be able to go on as planned

Anthony Fauci, a top member of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, said Wednesday that it’s possible the party nominating conventions will be able to go on as planned in August if the

27 May 14:15 TheHill 355432918613557368.html
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel DC's July 4 event: 'Impossible to put on safely'

A group of lawmakers representing the National Capital Region is calling for the Trump administration to drop plans to hold a second "Salute to America" Fourth of July celebration in Washington, D.C.

27 May 14:07 TheHill 355432918629402777.html
CNBC's Kernen, Sorkin clash over coronavirus, Trump: 'You used and abused your position'

CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen had a heated confrontation on the Wednesday edition of "Squawk Box," with Kernen accusing Sorkin of panicking over the coronavirus's impact on the

27 May 14:58 TheHill 355432919422439150.html
Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu's family confirms remains found in river are his

The family of murdered teen Andile "Bobo" Mbuthu, who was allegedly kidnapped and dumped in a river near Tongaat, north of Durban, has confirmed that the remains found in the river are indeed his.

27 May 14:17 News24 3752801377387042153.html
'There is nowhere to run to' - Covid-19 pandemic leaves immigrants desperate for assistance

"There is nowhere to run to … Life in my country is worse. People in my country are suffering more than us here who are in lockdown," a Cameroonian asylum seeker in Cape Town says.

27 May 14:50 News24 3752801377421485813.html
INFOGRAPHICS | Sharp drop in Covid-19 testing due to kit, reagent shortages

As an expected spike in Covid-19 cases looms, South African laboratories are facing a critical shortage of test kits and reagents needed to conduct coronavirus testing.

27 May 14:43 News24 3752801377868858139.html
Sassa applicants camped outside Mdantsane office

A group of child support grant applicants, wrapped in large blankets and huddled together to keep warm, spend the night outside the South African Social Security Agency offices in Mdantsane, East London.

27 May 14:51 News24 3752801378648081864.html
Covid-19: Indian couple name their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser

A couple in Meerut part of India have called their newborn twins Quarantine and Sanitiser as a way to archive the present-day challenges caused by the Covid-19.

27 May 14:35 Legit 3764253649194981864.html
‘Zimbabwe working on COVID-19 herbal remedies’ – Minister

Health minister Obadiah Moyo yesterday said the country was carrying out a research on COVID-19 cure which includes herbal remedies.

27 May 14:20 Nehanda Radio 3802011523376347036.html
Court upholds suspension of EcoCash agents

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) acted within its mandate when it suspended EcoCash mobile money agents from conducting financial transactions to curb abuse, the High Court has ruled, and so there can be no interdict stopping it from doing so.

27 May 14:16 Nehanda Radio 3802011523767162017.html
Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening

Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.

27 May 14:19 Nehanda Radio 3802011524290442746.html
Labor flags super pledge for work deal

The ACTU faces pressure from the broader labour movement to safeguard the legislated 12 per cent superannuation guarantee.

27 May 14:01 Australian Financial Review 3974284487227877472.html
Carnegie struggles with being a virus refugee

Venture capitalist Mark Carnegie loves his new New Zealand property but needs to get back to Australia to see the kids.

27 May 14:00 Australian Financial Review 3974284487312316853.html
Trumps's re-election strategy is unmasked

President Trump is remaining maskless in the hope that voters will soon side with him over COVID-19 restrictions.

27 May 14:00 Australian Financial Review 3974284487492854693.html
Lawsuit seeking billions in damages filed against EasyJet

British law firm PGMBM announced Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against EasyJet in connection with a breach that exposed data on aprroximately 9 million people.

27 May 14:28 CyberScoop 4040234470623205403.html
3 employees positive for COVID-19 at Cedar Bluff Kroger

Three Kroger associates at the Cedar Bluff location have tested positive for COVID-19, according to to an official statement from a company spokesperson.

27 May 14:05 WVLT 4089046911768735337.html
Unicef seeks menstrual support for adolescent women, girls

THE United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, has solicited support from the government, organizations, parents and other

27 May 14:34 Vanguard News 4125100338829482271.html
COVID-19 task force members not campaign officials – Anambra govt

APGA, controlled by Anambra State government insisted Wednesday that the COVID-19 task forces set up in the 21 local government areas

27 May 14:04 Vanguard News 4125100339596239991.html
TCN MD removal threatens power reforms, $1.66bn foreign funding – Forum

The Nigerian Power Consumers Forum, NPCF, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately direct a reversal of removal

27 May 14:52 Vanguard News 4125100339908503162.html
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus

Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said.

27 May 14:57 Vanguard News 4125100339947096044.html
WHO Temporarily Suspends Hydroxychloroquine Tests for COVID-19, Nigeria Goes On with the Trial

Testing of the malaria drug as a possible treatment for coronavirus has been halted because of safety fears, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Trials in several countries are being "temporarily" suspended as a precaution, the agency said on Monday.

27 May 14:50 novinite.com 4235039571492602831.html
Record breaking heatwave continues to scorch Delhi

A sweltering heatwave continued to sweep Delhi at most places.

27 May 14:46 India Today 4286117812310302959.html
Shashank Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term

The International Cricket Council in a statement on Wednesday confirmed that current chairman Shashank Manohar is not seeking an extension of his term which is due to expire later this year.

27 May 14:32 India Today 4286117813061873791.html
Exclusive: Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali confident new map will pass parliament test, India keeps a close eye

Nepal's parliament could not vote today on the new map released by its government recently. In an exclusive chat, Nepal Foreign Minister Gyawali told India Today's Geeta Mohan that parliament will pass the bill soon.

27 May 14:01 India Today 4286117813069561605.html
Spy pigeon mystery solved? Pak villager says bird his pet, urges PM Modi to ensure safe return

Habibullah, a resident of Bagga-Shakargarh village in Pakistan, said he was the owner of the pigeon with the pink-patch and 'coded message' that was caught by Indian security forces from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua.

27 May 14:50 India Today 4286117813945105875.html
Polis explains new restaurant dine-in guidelines

Restaurants in Colorado can begin offering limited sit-in dining starting Thursday under new guidelines approved by Gov. Jared Polis.

27 May 14:00 Washington Examiner 4625792332905450614.html
Nevada governor amends church restrictions after DOJ criticism

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak late Tuesday night amended his restrictions on church reopenings, a day after a letter from the Justice Department criticized him for treating them "unequally."

27 May 14:25 Washington Examiner 4625792332932487373.html
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era

No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house, and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era.

27 May 14:30 manilastandard.net 4715274785111971081.html
Identify private hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients for free or at nominal cost: SC to Centre

The bench was hearing an application filed in a plea which has sought a direction for regulating the cost of treatment of COVID-19 at private hospitals across the country.

27 May 14:46 The New Indian Express 4718288652952569182.html
BCCI confident ICC won't commit harakiri by taking away 2021 T20 World Cup

The BCCI was needed to throw light on the tax exemption issue 18 months before the 2021 T20 World Cup which meant the deadline was April.

27 May 14:45 The New Indian Express 4718288654416094935.html
Migrants' crisis: Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar railway station

According to reports, 35-year-old Avreena Khatoon died en route to Katihar from Ahmedabad by a Shramik Special train via Muzaffarpur.

27 May 14:24 The New Indian Express 4718288654757312404.html
What John Lewis has said about Bristol store as some branches set to reopen

There will be a number of strict social distancing measures in place

27 May 14:05 BristolLive 4740742016274566671.html
Pregnant woman rushed to hospital after M32 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward

27 May 14:04 BristolLive 4740742016845659460.html
MP Board 12th Exam 2020: MPBSE releases revised timetable for pending papers, issues health guidelines in view of COVID-19

Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the revised time table for the pending MP Board Class 12 exams 2020

27 May 14:24 Firstpost 4760741712717335064.html
Motorsport UK aims to resume racing activities from 4 July without spectators

Motorsport UK suspended all its events throughout the country from March to the end of June due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 14:39 Firstpost 4760741713041056520.html
CBSE students can give Class 10 and Class 12 board exams from home district, says HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal

HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Wednesday said students who have moved back to their hometowns due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown can appear for their remaining CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2020 from their home districts

27 May 14:35 Firstpost 4760741713445667036.html
20 Lawyers Including Kapil Sibal, Prashant Bhushan, Chidambaram Wrote Late-Night Letter To SC On Migrant Workers

Twenty eminent lawyers including Kapil Sibal, P Chidambaram, Prashant Bhushan and Indira Jaisingh wrote a late-night letter to the Chief Justice of India over the issue of migrant workers in the country, Times of India has reported.

27 May 14:07 Swarajya 4977622828907602705.html
India’s Famed Doklam Team Which Stood Up To China In 2017 Now Leading Nation’s Charge In Ladakh Standoff

The famed Doklam Team which stood up to China during the 2017 Doklam standoff between the two countries is again back in action amid the latest border standoff between the two countries in Ladakh, Hindustan Times has reported.

27 May 14:59 Swarajya 4977622829470529579.html
Himachal BJP Chief Resigns Amid Health Corruption Scandal

Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal today resigned from his post "on the basis of moral grounds," a week after a senior state health official was arrested on corruption allegations.

27 May 14:00 NDTV.com 5090057681174762814.html
No Respite From Heatwave In Delhi, Mercury Passes 47 Degrees

The national capital reeled under a scorching heatwave on Wednesday with the mercury settling six notches above normal in most areas, the weather department said.

27 May 14:58 NDTV.com 5090057681467236306.html
Congress Asks Government To "Take Nation Into Confidence" On Situation In Ladakh

The Congress on Wednesday said the standoff between the armies of India and China is a matter of serious national concern and urged the government to take the country into confidence and address the concerns of people.

27 May 14:22 NDTV.com 5090057681822439064.html
India, China Shouldn't Let Differences Shadow Overall Ties: Chinese Envoy

China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation between armies of the two countries in several sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

27 May 14:57 NDTV.com 5090057682373460714.html
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 14:37 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755605003526.html
I'm white. My sons are black. The Central Park incident confirmed that my kids won't be safe anywhere., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - I thought moving my family to a more diverse city would protect my black children from racism. I was wrong.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 14:50 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755623950868.html
China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - China wants to pass a new security law that could further punish protesters and intensify Chinese actions like tracking, torture, and detainment.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 14:59 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756277942152.html
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 'badass' astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - SpaceX's first mission with people will be piloted by NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug "Chunky" Hurley aboard the company's Crew Dragon spaceship.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 14:24 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756302062845.html
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX's history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Elon Musk's rocket company is close to making history for itself and NASA, but weather forecasters gave the planned launch attempt a 50-50 chance.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 14:29 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756838627634.html
Supreme Committee directs employers to develop employee-friendly policies

The Supreme Committee, dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, has decided to lift the lockdown in the Governorate of Muscat.

27 May 14:35 Times of Oman 5168079154589506952.html
Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario falls below 300 for second day in a row

For the second day in a row, Ontario has recorded less than 300 new cases of COVID-19.

27 May 14:30 Toronto 5211060989175595080.html
Swift firings for Minneapolis officers in death of black man

MINNEAPOLIS — To the general public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a black man prone on the street, crying out for help until he finally stopped moving, was horrifying.

27 May 14:04 KitchenerToday.com 52741009032317017.html
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

TOKYO — Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.

27 May 14:13 KitchenerToday.com 52741009597942464.html
SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade. Liftoff is set for 4:33 p.m.

27 May 14:04 KitchenerToday.com 52741010604959954.html
Singh wants Ottawa to send military allegations of nursing home neglect to RCMP

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to see the RCMP investigate conditions in long-term care homes in Ontario following allegations in a report of neglect and abuse in five homes being helped by the military.

27 May 14:15 KitchenerToday.com 52741010824968795.html
Locusts threaten cotton crop in the North

CAI writes to Centre seeking quick control measures

27 May 14:53 BusinessLine 5283600080054689.html
Medical masks, gloves, PPE makers pitch for resumption of exports

Exporters want to attract buyers from US, Europe who are moving away from China

27 May 14:52 BusinessLine 5283600408939870.html
BMS to seek Opposition MPs’ help against Centre’s move on labour laws

Five key points including plight of migrant workers, unfair labour laws to be brought up

27 May 14:52 BusinessLine 5283601701681827.html
Man Arrested Following Firearms Incident, Kawerau

A man has been taken into custody following a firearms incident in Kawerau.

27 May 14:55 SCOOP 5315658998400415867.html
Govt’s Seabird Plan Of Action Panders To Fishing Industry, Says Greenpeace

The National Plan of Action for Seabirds, released by the Government today, puts the fate of threatened species firmly in the hands of the fishing industry, says Greenpeace.

27 May 14:03 SCOOP 5315658999222883631.html
New Goal Of Zero Seabird Deaths On Fishing Boats

The new National Action Plan for protecting seabirds from commercial fishing hooks and nets has made a big leap forward, with a new goal of reducing seabird deaths to zero. However, Forest & Bird is warning that without cameras on boats the plan will not succeed.

27 May 14:50 SCOOP 5315658999756341086.html
This is how the Yamina party has divided its roles - Inside Israel

'We intend to continue fighting for our values and ideology, we'll fight to advance sovereignty,' MK Ayelet Shaked says.

27 May 14:35 Israel National News 5374683670147941365.html
After-Effects of Intense Heat Wave: Agricultural Losses and Record Electricity Usage

Consistent with Israel's character of extremes, temperatures dropped to below average after the heatwave ended.

27 May 14:19 Breaking Israel News 540123160467048688.html
CSOs reject controversial infectious diseases bill - Premium Times Nigeria

More civil society organisations have risen against the controversial Infectious Diseases Bill pending before the National Assembly...

27 May 14:08 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300114139014.html
COVID -19: NBC fines three radio stations - Premium Times Nigeria

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined three stations over broadcast of invariable content on COVID-19 and also sanctioned 28 others...

27 May 14:17 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300558027571.html
Airdrie MP raises furlough scheme concerns with Prime Minister

Virtual contribution to PMQs highlights problems being faced by Neil Gray's constituents

27 May 14:00 dailyrecord 552235480185528040.html
Online booze orders flying in ahead of move to lockdown level 3

South Africans rush to place alcohol orders online

27 May 14:35 SowetanLIVE 5541808689585257924.html
Trump on Afghanistan: Bring Back Troops, But Closely Watch

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated that he wanted to bring American troops back from Afghanistan, saying the US is acting as a police force and it is time for Afghans to police

27 May 14:03 TOLO news 5578851437653869623.html
Trump on Afghanistan: Bring Back Troops, But Closely Watch

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated that he wanted to bring American troops back from Afghanistan, saying the US is acting as a police force and it is time for Afghans to police

27 May 14:03 TOLO news 5578851438221320393.html
Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

South African Airways (SAA) aims to resume domestic flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June as lockdown restrictions aimed at ...

27 May 14:25 CNA 5644198862742675614.html
Hong Kong police fire pepper ball rounds at protesters, arrest 300 people

HONG KONG: Hong Kong riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial centre on Wednesday (May 27) and ...

27 May 14:00 CNA 5644198862994853549.html
School campus upgrades, new primary school in Tampines North delayed by COVID-19

SINGAPORE: Infrastructure projects at some schools have been delayed by safe distancing measures designed to contain the spread of COVID-19, the ...

27 May 14:26 CNA 5644198864169779138.html
The real reason Prince Seeiso of Lesotho was the only foreign royal at Harry and Meghan’s wedding

Prince Seeiso ofLesotho became the only guest outside of the couple’s immediate family to have made the cut for the special occasion.

27 May 14:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198130365303851.html
The Indispensable Mr. Kadyrov? Questions About Chechen Leader's Health Prompt New Questions About Region's Future

He’s been Chechnya’s strongman ruler more than 13 years. Reports that he was hospitalized with COVID-19 have prompted a new round of questions: What happens when he’s gone?

27 May 14:53 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794162793052059.html
SpaceX Ready To Launch NASA Astronauts, Back On Home Turf

It's set to be the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.

27 May 14:25 HuffPost 5982769915283279323.html
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic

The exchange between the CNBC hosts lasted around a minute as they lobbed accusations at each other.

27 May 14:02 Business Insider 6060062399373761798.html
China is set to pass a draconian new law in Hong Kong that would effectively stifle all dissent. Here's what could happen to people in the city.

China wants to pass a new security law that could further punish protesters and intensify Chinese actions like tracking, torture, and detainment.

27 May 14:59 Business Insider 6060062400046700424.html
As Trump offers to mediate between India and China, Beijing counsels restraint

India News: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to "mediate" the border dispute between India and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to eas

27 May 14:05 The Times of India 6060938662993939079.html
BJP to hold six virtual rallies on completion of one year of Modi government

India News: With Corona pandemic hitting political activities, the BJP has decided to conduct six virtual rallies to mark the first year of completion of Modi gov

27 May 14:24 The Times of India 6060938664734514215.html
Telangana: Three-year-old falls into 120ft open borewell in Medak, rescue operations on

A three-year-old boy fell into an open borewell in Podchanpally village of Papannapet mandal in Medak district. The boy Harshavardhan who was playing

27 May 14:19 The Times of India 6060938664817104245.html
Surprise: Another Research Study Tries to Tie Fox News to Coronavirus Deaths

The National Bureau of Economic Research has completed a new academic study which concluded that watching Fox News during the coronavirus pandemic just might kill you, or at least put you in danger. Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Chicago concluded that Fox News convinced an alarming number of viewers to ignore social distancing guidelines.

27 May 14:45 Townhall 6083908947800516552.html
Analysis: Trump's Conspiratorial Cruelty and Impulsive Feuding is One of Joe Biden's Greatest 2020 Assets

Reality Check.

27 May 14:25 Townhall 6083908948619332202.html
National won't support rushing APEC Bill - Brownlee

In what we hope will be a post-Covid world, New Zealand is set to host APEC in 2021, National’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee says.

27 May 14:03 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314199089972.html
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe

Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.

27 May 14:49 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773500990460.html
Donald Trump offers to calm tensions between India and China

The countries are in a bitter stand-off in the remote Ladakh region.

27 May 14:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773912397739.html
Woman rescued by ferry skipper after driving car into river

The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon on the River Clyde at the crossing for the Renfrew Ferry.

27 May 14:07 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774022048397.html
Rising rivers force closures

Peak levels on the Thompson Rivers are still coming.

27 May 14:35 Castanet 616068603235598535.html
Man caught after trying to rob store, stealing car, and running from police

A Rowan County man was apprehended by police in Salisbury after an unsuccessful attempt to rob a convenience store, and unsuccessful attempt to steal a truck, successfully stealing a car, then getting caught trying to run away from police.

27 May 14:39 WBTV 6439870257512458053.html
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread

India's covid-19 fatality rate is 2.86%, as against the world average of 6.36 per cent, the ministry said..The country has been registering new cases in excess of 6,000 daily since the past six days

27 May 14:35 Livemint 6614605818404014875.html
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

27 May 14:17 Aljazeera 6642629761949079617.html
Entrepreneur working to bring a drive-in theatre to Grand Forks

The COVID-19 pandemic is making some old things new again, as a Grand Forks entrepreneur hopes to open a drive-in theatre in the community.Chuck Varabioff i

27 May 14:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244972856032.html
Kudimaramathu works inspected

NAGAPATTINAMThe ‘Kudimaramathu’ works for strengthening of waterbodies undertaken by the Public Works Department in Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai and Sirkazhi panchayat unions a cost of ₹ 87 lakh were insp

27 May 14:33 The Hindu 6679535024537707979.html
Public should be alerted, says monsoon preparedness document

Protocol to be followed for six small dams in State

27 May 14:40 The Hindu 6679535024579940108.html
State may take liberal stance on quarantine cost of NoRKs

This may put to rest the political row triggered by the Opposition over COVID-19 containment

27 May 14:42 The Hindu 6679535024772956198.html
ED begins probe into 20 drug trafficking cases in Punjab

The Enforcement Directorate has registered 20 money-laundering cases in connection with seizures of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The probe findings may be incorporated in the repor

27 May 14:13 The Hindu 6679535024964885575.html
16 test positive in central region

TIRUCHI Sixteen patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Wednesday. Of them, five each hailed from Ariyalur and Tiruvarur districts while three tested positive in Tiruchi, and on

27 May 14:35 The Hindu 6679535025190068150.html
Relief distributed to airport workers

TIRUCHI About 100 labourers, including trolley retrievers, canteen and other contract employees, working at the Tiruchi International Airport were given essential commodities worth ₹1,000 each in view

27 May 14:03 The Hindu 6679535025195969370.html
Not a flight of fancy | Delhi farmer buys plane tickets to send 10 migrant workers to Bihar

He would also drop all the workers in his vehicles at the IGI Airport early on May 28, while following social-distancing norms.

27 May 14:35 The Hindu 6679535025825092584.html
BBMP prepared to handle monsoon, claims civic chief

Civic body is monitoring places that have a history of flooding and water-logging

27 May 14:02 The Hindu 6679535025863928256.html
Property tax hike issue to betaken up in Cabinet meeting

Minister in-charge of Dharwad district Jagadish Shettar has promised to take up the property tax hike issue in the next Cabinet meeting and discuss the matter with the Urban Development Minister. Addr

27 May 14:31 The Hindu 6679535026081941356.html
Vishwas Mehta is new Chief Secretary

The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to appoint Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Viswas Mehta as Chief Secretary when incumbent Tom Jose retires on May 31.Mr. Mehta, an IAS officer of the 1987 batch, sta

27 May 14:18 The Hindu 6679535026112130306.html
Govt. offices to function with 50% staff

Guidelines issued on mode of working, no exemption for offices in hotspots

27 May 14:13 The Hindu 6679535026168897500.html
Use ICWF to bring back poorly paid Indians: HC

Centre told to consider pleas of wives of four Keralites

27 May 14:29 The Hindu 6679535026363166240.html
Wigan to lose local radio station Wish FM with jobs 'at risk' in rebrand to Greatest Hits Radio

The station which was first broadcast out of Billinge 23 years ago, is currently based at Orrell Lodge

27 May 14:01 men 6694993428576897147.html
Teenage boy stabbed in the street - a man has been arrested

Police have arrested a 'male' after the 16-year-old was knifed in Prestwich

27 May 14:33 men 6694993428630847918.html
Emotional support line for black and ethnic minority communities affected by COVID-19 launched

Those from BAME communities have experienced proportionately higher death rates due to COVID-19

27 May 14:09 men 6694993428961686985.html
Rochdale council boss says 'big questions' remain over track and trace plans

Chief executive Steve Rumbelow has concerns over how local and national government systems will link up

27 May 14:55 men 6694993429238192838.html
SpaceX NASA launch: Weather forecast for best viewing spots across UK tonight

Weather conditions for SpaceX and NASA rocket viewing tonight look promising for much of the UK, and especially in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - but Scotland may miss out

27 May 14:01 mirror 675785259914576286.html
Horse racing chiefs secure PPE packs for jockeys and trainers so meetings can resume

CHB Medical is supplying a pack which includes face masks, gloves and hand sanitiser to the British Horseracing Authority, with fixtures planned from June 1

27 May 14:20 mirror 675785260374135187.html
Girl, 14, dies of 'ecstasy overdose' at lockdown party as police warn about drug

Police urged people who had bought MDMA recently not to take the drug after Jessica Hannah passed away following a lockdown party in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

27 May 14:35 mirror 675785260648937695.html
Desperate single dads form long queue outside food bank so they can feed their kids

Shocking footage shows the men inside Elephant and Castle shopping centre in a long line leading up to the office of the Dad's House food bank in south east London

27 May 14:13 mirror 675785261289796397.html
Yes, this roadsign declaring the rules don't apply to Dominic Cummings is real

The sign appeared underneath an official sign urging people to follow government guidance

27 May 14:05 mirror 675785261548306221.html
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection

Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.

27 May 14:00 WAtoday 6806590898636872689.html
How passenger numbers collapsed at Stansted Airport in lockdown

Passenger numbers at Stansted Airport collapsed by more than 99 per cent in the first full month of the lockdown, new figures reveal.

27 May 14:41 East Anglian Daily Times 681138150836013598.html
EDF asked to delay Sizewell C final plans consultation

Energy giant EDF is being asked to delay the formal consultation on its plans for a new £14billion nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast until after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifted.

27 May 14:17 East Anglian Daily Times 681138152150592689.html
Former police officer praises NHS staff in West Suffolk

A retired police officer now working as a non-executive director at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) has praised the efforts of staff during the coronavirus crisis.

27 May 14:00 East Anglian Daily Times 681138152455403853.html
Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga denounces charges against him as ‘lies’

Kabuga has been indicted by UN prosecutors for genocide and incitement to commit genocide, among other charges

27 May 14:52 The Globe and Mail 68426410116604863.html
11 years for man for drugging and sexually assaulting two boys

A 29-year-old man has been handed a jail sentence of 11 years after drugging and sexually assaulting two boys. The judge said that the child rapist had used

27 May 14:56 Buzz.ie 7092425148199517133.html
Sil Fox cleared of sexual assault on woman in Dublin bar

Legendary comedian Sylvester "Sil" Fox has been cleared of sexually assaulting a woman in a bar in Dublin.Mr Fox pleaded not guilty in December 2018 to a se

27 May 14:14 Buzz.ie 7092425148524920589.html
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning

It is the first time the social media giant has said one of Donald Trump's tweets could be misleading.

27 May 14:56 Yahoo 7097669638424661857.html
Justice Department clears 3 senators in stock sales investigation, but Burr's case appears ongoing

Investigations into Sens. Feinstein, Loeffler and Inhofe have been dropped. Sen. Richard Burr appears to still be under investigation.

27 May 14:46 Yahoo 7097669638861511556.html
CNBC Anchor Explodes at Pro-Trump Colleague Over Coronavirus: ‘You Abused Your Position!’

Fireworks sparked Wednesday morning on the Squawk Box set as CNBC anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin blasted his own colleague Joe Kernen for dismissing the severity of the coronavirus pandemic that has now killed 100,000 Americans. At one point, Sorkin accused Kernen of trying to help his “friend” President

27 May 14:39 Yahoo 7097669638976804534.html
Education Ministry to Offer 18-Day Summer Camp Program, July 14 – August 6

This will significantly reduce the financial burden of their parents and reduce gaps in Israeli society.

27 May 14:13 The Jewish Press 7246030799634917352.html
8 Haredim Arrested in Buenos Aires Wedding

The groom and bride, their parents and the rabbi who conducted the chupah – all Haredi Jews – were arrested.

27 May 14:04 The Jewish Press 7246030801258350759.html
Israeli Elderly Emerge from Isolation in ‘Nature Tuesday’ Program

The Nature Tuesday initiative has been reactivated as part of the struggle against loneliness.

27 May 14:39 The Jewish Press 7246030801453755155.html
Varadkar defends picnic with friends at Phoenix Park

The Taoiseach's department said Varadkar was acting “in line with public health guidance” while enjoying the sun on Sunday in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Varadkar and his partner have been staying at Stewards Lodge on the nearby Farmleigh Estate, the Irish government’s official guesthouse...

27 May 14:06 IrishCentral 7319968744462180737.html
Lorry deaths: 26 arrested in Europe human trafficking probe

Those detained are suspected of being part of a criminal organisation trafficking Vietnamese nationals through Belgium and France to the UK.

27 May 14:48 Express & Star 7324224458965586940.html
Cyclist killed in Brewood tractor crash named as local psychologist

A cyclist who died after being involved in a crash with a tractor in Staffordshire has been named.

27 May 14:51 Express & Star 7324224458998913342.html
Public telling police ‘If it’s OK for Cummings, it’s OK for us’ – commissioner

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said force intelligence reports show ‘push-back’ from the public.

27 May 14:30 Express & Star 7324224460159264916.html
US COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000: What does a number mean?

America's official coronavirus death toll has almost reached 100,000, according to the John Hopkins University tally.

27 May 14:30 ABC7 New York 7327811147650665344.html
NYC investigating Central Park dog dispute involving white woman and black birdwatcher

New York City's Commission on Human Rights has launched an investigation into the verbal dispute between a white woman with an unleashed dog and a black man bird watching in Central Park.

27 May 14:19 ABC7 New York 7327811148394225574.html
CNBC host accuses colleague of abusing position to appease Trump

CNBC’s “Squawk Box” got uncomfortable on Wednesday during an on-air spat when co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin accused colleague Joe Kernen of abusing his position to appease President Trump. 

27 May 14:14 Fox News 7362823819709607750.html
Kevin McCarthy: Pelosi is endangering Constitution to ensure she has more power

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is endangering the Constitution to ensure that she has more power by maintaining a system of proxy voting in Congress put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., accused Wednesday. 

27 May 14:23 Fox News 7362823819908940224.html
Homeschool organization says public schools are blocking parents from withdrawing kids

Parents in several states across the country are "shocked" at being told they can't withdraw their children from public school, the largest legal organization for homeschool families in the United States told Fox News.

27 May 14:26 Fox News 7362823820351940357.html
Oakland McDonald's employees strike, claim management told them to use dog diapers, coffee filters as masks

The McDonald's location owner has denied the allegations.

27 May 14:18 Fox News 7362823821495628541.html
James Carafano: China's coronavirus bullying – US must keep pushing back. Here's how

Oddly, the Chinese regime seems to think the best way out of their image nightmare is to make it worse.

27 May 14:44 Fox News 7362823821532539959.html
Tributes to ‘sweet’ girl, 17, who drowned when inflatable boat capsized in Bank Holiday horror

A ‘SWEET’ 17-year-old girl who died in a boating accident on Bank Holiday Monday has been named locally as Gillian Davey. Tributes have poured in for the teenager, who was rushed to hos…

27 May 14:36 The Sun 7379604592506130228.html
Girl, 13, beheaded in her sleep with a sickle by her father in Iran ‘honour killing’ after she hoped to marry older man

A TEENAGE girl was reportedly brutally beheaded by her own father in an “honour killing”. Romina Ashrafi, 13, was killed by her dad after eloping with a 35-year-old man in Hovigh, Tales…

27 May 14:40 The Sun 7379604593126923031.html
Pigeon arrested by Indian police on suspicion of being a SPY for Pakistan

A PIGEON has been detained by police on the India-Pakistan border after being accused of being a spy. The alleged operative was found on the Indian side having been painted pink and was carrying ar…

27 May 14:38 The Sun 7379604593755333995.html
No man can stop me, says Obaseki

Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says irrespective of the mode of primary used by the All Progressives Congress (APC), he would clinch the party’s ticket for the forthcoming governorship election.

27 May 14:03 TheCable 7513571675446603636.html
South Africa to reopen places of worship June 1 — despite recording highest COVID-19 cases on the continent

Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, says places of worship will reopen as from June 1, but under stern restrictions to prevent the further spread of

27 May 14:39 TheCable 7513571675819357094.html
26 arrests made in connection with Essex lorry deaths

Twenty six suspected members of a major smuggling gang have been arrested in Belgium and France as part of the investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in a lorry trailer in England last year.

27 May 14:51 RTE.ie 7595237278082945208.html
Provincial court to resume some in-person proceedings next month

The Provincial Court of British Columbia will resume in-person proceedings to hear priority matters starting next month.On June 8, two courtrooms will be opened in each of six locations: Victoria, . . .

27 May 14:55 Times Colonist 7617512061127616300.html
'No end in sight': B.C.'s state of emergency extended by another two weeks

Premier John Horgan extended the province’s state of emergency by two weeks on Wednesday, the longest period that emergency orders have been in place in B.C.’s history.“People will . . .

27 May 14:34 Times Colonist 7617512061711079493.html
Maharashtra govt to expedite Dharavi, other slum rehab projects post Covid-19

Awhad has already urged Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take steps to move ahead with the redevelopment of Dharavi spread over nearly 600 acres in the heart of the countrys financial capital.

27 May 14:35 The Economic Times 7653256036575572440.html
Jayalalithaa's niece and nephew to inherit assets; HC says no to making Poes Garden house a memorial

This comes a few days after Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit promulgated an ordinance to take temporary possession of the former chief minister's residence for facilitating its conversion into a memorial.

27 May 14:49 The Economic Times 7653256036595274419.html
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy

The Chinese Ambassador's comments came in the midst of aggressive posturing by both Chinese and Indians troops in several areas in eastern Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie.

27 May 14:17 The Economic Times 7653256036753362637.html
Activists raise alarms over coronavirus litter along French coast

PARIS — Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves. A French environmental group is finding this

27 May 14:56 New York Post 7654946768182764836.html
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained

27 May 14:42 New York Post 7654946768490356405.html
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the coast of South Carolina

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Bertha formed Wednesday morning off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. A

27 May 14:21 New York Post 7654946768527324038.html
Cops bust homeless man who stole from Texas doctor fighting coronavirus

A homeless man was busted for swiping $11,000 worth of personal items from the Brooklyn hotel room of a Texas doctor in town to help with the battle against the coronavirus, police said. Ronaldo

27 May 14:10 New York Post 7654946768917649785.html
Who is Christian Cooper, the birdwatcher accused of threatening Amy Cooper?

Viral video shows Christian Cooper — the black man accused of “threatening” a white dog-walker for simply asking her to leash her pup in Central Park — geeking out over his

27 May 14:48 New York Post 7654946769112888685.html
NTB sees highest daily increase with 49 new COVID-19 cases, including 1-month-old baby

Of the 49 cases, 11 were children, including three babies and five toddlers.

27 May 14:03 The Jakarta Post 7678601102395788920.html
Canada army reports horrific conditions in nursing homes hit by COVID-19

Conditions at Ontario nursing homes hard-hit by COVID-19 outbreaks, as described by Canadian soldiers helping out there, are "deeply disturbing," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.

27 May 14:00 The Jakarta Post 7678601102991306114.html
Australian police drop probe of reporter, whistleblowera

Australian police on Wednesday dropped the investigation of a prominent journalist and government whistleblower over leaked government secrets, ending a case which sparked wide-ranging debate over press freedom in the country.

27 May 14:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601103078274276.html
Cyclist, 41, dies after Bridgend crash

A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

27 May 14:29 Wales Online 7686550516328784750.html
Boots reveals how stores will change from June to prevent second wave of coronavirus

Dedicated social distancing wardens will patrol stores at all time

27 May 14:52 Wales Online 7686550516437576096.html
Liverpool ONE reopening with one-way walking lanes & reduced hours

There will be strict limits on the number of customers allowed in stores at one time too

27 May 14:00 Liverpool Echo 7727211174292398453.html
HK’s foreign judges should be barred from national security trials: NPC deputy

Citizens write down their signatures in a street campaign in support of the national security legislation in Hong Kong, May 22, 2020. Photo: Xinhua

27 May 14:18 Global Times 7829414521552151803.html
As coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate

Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.

27 May 14:38 Deccan Chronicle 7881006362531860752.html
Online booze orders flying in ahead of move to lockdown level 3

South Africans rush to place alcohol orders online

27 May 14:24 TimesLIVE 7950036619554651588.html
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection

Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.

27 May 14:00 The Age 7967730561171610609.html
The JobMaker policy: It is time to develop workplace reform

Readers discuss the government's plans for industrial reform, job creation and vocational training.

27 May 14:00 The Age 7967730563155392252.html
Industrial reform will be PM's Everest – it won't resemble Hawke's Accord

The trade-offs that Bob Hawke could offer Australian workers are not available to Scott Morrison. He is right to attempt industrial reform, but it is a courageous and challenging path.

27 May 14:00 The Age 7967730563156883252.html
Police Discuss Possible Sighting of Alleged Double-Murderer Peter Manfredonia Nearly a Week After Search Began

Where is Peter Manfredonia? The Connecticut man remains in the wind days after he allegedly killed two men, injured a third, committed a home invasion, and kidnapped a woman in a bid to cross state lines. Here's what to know about the ongoing case.

27 May 14:27 Law & Crime 7990899036975159604.html
Mark Your Calendars: Rod Rosenstein Will Testify Before Senate on Origins of ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Investigation

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary announced on Wednesday that former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is scheduled to testify before the panel on June 3 regarding the origins of “Crossfire Hurricane," the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into whether members of the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

27 May 14:42 Law & Crime 7990899037296395032.html
Suspension rust problem forces Mitsubishi to recall vehicles

DETROIT — Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 223,000 vehicles in Canada and cold-weather U.S. states because parts of the suspension can rust, detach and cause drivers to lose control.

27 May 14:21 680News 8014034333218607183.html
Denmark residents sue over laws for dismantling 'ghettos'

STOCKHOLM — A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighbourhoods designated as “ghettos,” arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.

27 May 14:20 680News 8014034334948264025.html
14 die in northern Bangladesh after consuming ‘alcoholic drinks’

At least 14 people died in three days after consuming bootleg liquor in the neighbouring districts of Dinajpur and Rangpur during the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.   

27 May 14:39 Bdnews24 8119004128987316702.html
Goodman company gets €19m judgment against Blackrock Clinic founder

Judge dismisses range of claims from Dr Joseph Sheehan

27 May 14:47 The Irish Times 8204772967740079669.html
Forecast: Breezy trade winds to hold through the weekend

Trade winds will strengthen to moderate to locally breezy levels Wednesday and Thursday then hold into next week.

27 May 14:26 Hawaii News Now 8225790206747714844.html
Anti-Semitic crimes in Germany at highest level since 2001

May 27 (UPI) -- Anti-Semitic crimes targeting members of the Jewish faith in Germany reached their highest level in almost two decades in 2019, according to new government figures Wednesday.

27 May 14:42 UPI 8257973864065048788.html
Khamenei urges Iran's new Parliament to concentrate on 'culture and economy'

May 27 (UPI) -- Iran's Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told the country's newly elected Parliament on Wednesday the economy and culture should be their highest priority.

27 May 14:27 UPI 8257973864305838603.html
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 milestone

That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.

27 May 14:30 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010440026851743.html
‘You didn’t panic about anything!’: CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic

CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen fiercely clashed on Wednesday morning over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 14:37 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882189434118.html
Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 ‘badass’ astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world

The ways in which NASA’s astronaut office picks a crew from the members of its esteemed corps is something of a mystery.

27 May 14:24 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882886493437.html
A tropical storm may scrub SpaceX’s history-making rocket launch of 2 astronauts on Wednesday

SpaceX is on the cusp of making spaceflight history for both itself and NASA – that is, if the weather cooperates.

27 May 14:29 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883423058226.html
As coronavirus 'storm cloud' gathers, black church in Missouri braces for mourning

(Reuters) - When Traci Blackmon, the senior pastor for a predominantly black church in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, is finally able to open the doors for service again, one of her main concerns is the collective sorrow her congregation will experience.

27 May 14:01 Reuters 8334514180091958866.html
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.

27 May 14:41 Reuters 8334514180321808249.html
Twitter fact-checks Trump tweet for the first time

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers.

27 May 14:56 Reuters 8334514180417395763.html
South African mines record 320 COVID-19 cases ahead of lockdown easing

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa’s mining industry has so far recorded 320 cases of the new coronavirus, the Minerals Council said on Wednesday as underground mines prepare to ramp up output when Africa’s most industrialised economy eases lockdown measures next week.

27 May 14:22 Reuters 8334514180562531670.html
Bosnia and Croatia arrest eight suspected migrant smugglers

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Police from Bosnia, Croatia and regional agency Europol caught eight suspected traffickers on Wednesday and blocked the smuggling of 45 migrants into the European Union (EU), Bosnian authorities said.

27 May 14:13 Reuters 8334514180644688961.html
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday over the death of an unarmed black man seen in a video lying face down in the street, gasping for air and groaning, “I can’t breathe,” while a white officer knelt on his neck for several minutes.

27 May 14:27 Reuters 8334514181180846104.html
EU keeps defence fund alive with 8 billion euro proposal

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday spending 8 billion euros ($8.81 billion) of its next budget on a new European Union defence fund, keeping alive a Franco-German plan to deepen military cooperation despite the economic impact of COVID-19.

27 May 14:32 Reuters 8334514181553037868.html
Irish coronavirus reproduction rate falls

DUBLIN (Reuters) - The average number of people in Ireland infected by someone who has tested positive for the new coronavirus has fallen to 0.4 to 0.5 in the first set of data taking account of a gradual easing of restrictions, Health Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday.

27 May 14:44 Reuters 8334514181562525761.html
Georgia to reopen all shops, cafes, resume public transport before June 8: PM

TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia will restart public transport and reopen shops, shopping malls and cafes and restaurants before June 8, the ex-Soviet country’s Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said on Wednesday.

27 May 14:28 Reuters 8334514181805337708.html
Britain could be out of lockdown and 'back to normal' by August, expert suggests

We certainly hope he's right…

27 May 14:47 Entertainment Daily 8392972516554669341.html
Ex-KRA Manager Facing Prison Sentence Over Multi-million Scam 

This led to a sting operation carried out by Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives, looking to catch the taxman red-handed...

27 May 14:12 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838153860097988.html
Businessman Begs DP Ruto to Repay Ksh1.4M Unpaid Bill [VIDEO]

He disclosed that he supplied marine boards and wood to the DP's hotel but had not been paid since...

27 May 14:23 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154212324115.html
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, quickly hits S. Carolina coast

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlanti...

27 May 14:28 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835786579301.html
US virus deaths near 100K: What does a number mean?

This is the week when America’s official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.

27 May 14:47 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837809804721.html
ACT venue limits: Pubs, bars relieved but uncertain about new limits

Pub and club operators wondering if they can divide up big rooms to get more diners in within the rules

27 May 14:00 The Canberra Times 8662394328641507475.html
Coronavirus: Health authorities warn against returning to offices too soon

The ACT deputy chief health officer says people should still work from home where possible

27 May 14:30 The Canberra Times 8662394328645836888.html
Braddon Northbourne Flats site on the market again, a year after failed sale

The 15,607-square-metre site of the former Northbourne Flats public housing in Braddon will be auctioned next month.

27 May 14:00 The Canberra Times 8662394329096386728.html
India and China should not let differences overshadow bilateral ties, says Chinese envoy

Sun Weidong said Beijing and New Delhi should gradually seek understanding through communication and resolve differences.

27 May 14:57 Scroll.in 8669301692827796687.html
Railway Ministry is ‘evacuating Maharashtra, spreading coronavirus to Bengal’, says Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal chief minister claimed the ministry was sending shramik special trains full of migrants to her state without intimation.

27 May 14:35 Scroll.in 8669301692901546636.html
Senior Congress Leader PL Punia -

Congress, a constant attacker on the UP government, has called the statement of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath a conspiracy against

27 May 14:10 News Hunt Media 8859517518936582240.html
Trump threatens to ‘close down’ social media after tweets tagged

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to shutter social media platforms after Twitter for the first time acted against his false tweets, prompting the enraged Republican to double down on unsubstantiated claims and conspiracy theories. Twitter tagged just two of Trump's tweets in which he'd claimed that more mail-in voting would lead to what he called a

27 May 14:34 Arab News 8912634263354171462.html
Dubai government employees to start returning to work on Sunday

DUBAI: Half of Dubai’s government employees can return to their offices on Sunday, and the rest will be able to go back on June 14, the emirate’s government announced Wednesday. The return to work will, however, be made with “intensified precautionary measures,” to protect workers, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said. 

27 May 14:51 Arab News 8912634263448261982.html
This is when McDonald’s will reopen in Burton, Swadlincote and Uttoxeter, says the boss

It will initially be drive-thru only

27 May 14:31 Derbyshire Live 9061707931987247111.html
Building collapses, injures one

According to the victim Collins Ainembabazi, he was standing under the shade of the building and out of the blue, the shade collapsed on him.

27 May 14:37 New Vision 9103146372161770416.html
Arizona leaders write letter to care facilities asking for COVID-19 info

Four Arizona representatives sent letters to nursing facilities Tuesday, asking them to independently provide coronavirus case information.

27 May 14:36 ABC15 Arizona 911680911268321511.html
Alaska man released from prison accused of quarantine breach

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Prosecutors have accused an Alaska man of violating a federal judge's order and breaking his quarantine after securing early release from prison amid the coronavirus pandemic....

27 May 14:18 The Seattle Times 9121942837348048228.html
Report: Hurley accused Arizona State AD in booster scandal

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley sent an email to Ray Anderson last season alleging the Arizona State athletic director minimized sexual harassment allegations by...

27 May 14:55 The Seattle Times 9121942837734764161.html
US Troops, Kurdish Militia Injured Following Ambush, Firefight in Northeast Syria - Reports

The reported incident comes just over a month after a similar ambush which led to the loss of a vehicle carrying US troops and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia...

27 May 14:24 Sputniknews 967333867708427272.html
Alleged Video Showing Moment of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syrian Idlib Emerges Online

An explosive detonated on a highway in the Idlib region of Syria earlier in the day wounding soldiers from a Turkish military convoy, leaving some in critical condition.

27 May 14:08 Sputniknews 967333868609460760.html
David Walliams shares Little Britain clip in response to Dominic Cummings

Everybody was thinking of this, right?

27 May 14:09 Metro 970161747254907973.html
Man called Bernard Castle has been having fun on Twitter

'Thinking about retraining as an optician.'

27 May 14:58 Metro 970161747689444871.html
Visits to domestic abuse website increase by nearly 1,000% in lockdown

Charity Refuge wants victims to know 'you are not alone' and help is available 24/7.

27 May 14:38 Metro 970161747806615925.html
Moment dying man wobbled suitcase 'after lover zipped him inside to suffocate'

Jorge Torres wobbled the case and begged Sarah Boone to free him, only for her to laugh and swear, court papers allege

27 May 14:41 Metro 970161747865524666.html
81% of parents wouldn't travel for emergency childcare in lockdown, survey finds

Almost a quarter of parents surveyed found themselves in the same situation as Dominic Cummings - but had chosen to stay at home.

27 May 14:34 Metro 970161748447261117.html
Hundreds of Muslims gather in Ikea car park to mark Eid with social distancing

Around 800 Muslims prayed in the large outdoor space to celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan.

27 May 14:44 Metro 970161748475085969.html
Another 209 dead from coronavirus across the UK

NHS England today recorded 183 more deaths in hospitals. Across all settings, Scotland announced 13 more deaths, Wales had 11 and Northern Ireland had two.

27 May 14:08 Metro 970161748791602089.html
Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Roberts-Guiffre vows to 'name and shame' abusers

The victim wants more names to be revealed after Epstein's death.

27 May 14:41 Metro 970161748987072376.html
Coronavirus: Two more Covid-19 deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

A further two people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.

27 May 14:25 The Irish News 993065711873088.html
Trump Is a Problem That Twitter Cannot Fix

When a duly elected president is bent on spreading misinformation, tech companies can rein him in only so much.

27 May 15:40 The Atlantic 100708436170010546.html
Medak Borewell Sucks 3-Year-Old Boy

MEDAK:A three-year-old boy accidentally fell into a newly drilled 120-feet borewell at Podchanapally village of Papannapet mandal in Medak district on Wednesday. Police and rescue teams along with

27 May 15:11 Sakshi Post 1016059426987529997.html
Patients of Nenagh’s Injury Unit applaud treatment

The Injury Unit at Nenagh Hospital, along with its sister units in St John’s Hospital Limerick and Ennis Hospital, is proving its worth as a reliable and safe care provider for patients with min...

27 May 15:23 TipperaryLive 1097599577412045091.html
NYT outlines Modi's failure in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic

Starke­st failur­e of Indian govt's strate­gy has been the devast­ation it impose­d on countr­y’s worker­s, reads the...

27 May 15:53 The Express Tribune 1105816787030480270.html
Kerala launches BevQ app ahead of reopening liquor sales

The liquor stores in Kerala will remain open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; bookings on the BevQ app have been allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

27 May 15:28 Business Today 1145527431269756864.html
Social media creates wild fire in hills, Uttarakhand govt launches campaign

Photographs of forest fire turning wild in Uttarakhand took the attention of netizens and they began making a post on social media.

27 May 15:20 The Statesman 1191309781619126849.html
Urgent medical aid shipment from Qatar arrives in Ukraine

QNA In implementation of the directives of the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a cargo plane loaded with urgent medical aid provided by Qatar through Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) has arrived in Ukraine, in support of the efforts of Ukraine to address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

27 May 15:00 The Peninsula 1202843880920309061.html
Three-year-old boy slips into borewell in Telangana village as rescue efforts continue

A three-year- old boy fell into a just made 150-feet-deep borewell in Medak district of Telangana on Wednesday evening. Efforts are on to rescue the child.

27 May 15:13 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193303744567.html
CMU failed to disclose bank accounts during AGD audit

Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were told yesterday that the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) did not furnish information on all the bank accounts it had during a special audit by the Pamela Monroe Ellis-led Auditor General’...

27 May 15:19 The Gleaner 1215260529019654184.html
Donald Trump has built just THREE MILES of entirely new border wall where no barrier existed before, Department of Homeland Security reveals

President Trump has built just three miles of primary wall on the U.S.- Mexico border where no barrier existed before, a new report from Customs and Border Protection said.

27 May 15:39 Mail Online 124328111006684560.html
EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein had surveillance cameras hidden throughout his properties worldwide in a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, victims tell new Netflix doc about the pedophile

Jeffrey Epstein's surveillance cameras were a 'blackmail scheme' to extort his powerful friends, new Netflix documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich claims.

27 May 15:05 Mail Online 124328111116775427.html
Luvvie vicar who waded into Dominic Cummings row is married father-of-two and ex-marketing consultant with past-life acting on shows from The Bill to starring alongside Michael Elphick and Neil Morrissey in Boon

Reverend Martin Poole, the vicar of St Luke's Prestonville in Brighton, raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference in a question to Matt Hancock.

27 May 15:14 Mail Online 124328111150178410.html
'The very definition of a toxic work environment': Gabrielle Union, 47, opens up on getting axed from America's Got Talent after complaining about creator Simon Cowell's smoking on set and Jay Leno's racist joke

Gabrielle Union, 47, opened up about how she was axed from America's Got Talent in November 2019 after she spoke up about racist incidents and a toxic workspace in a new interview with Variety.

27 May 15:30 Mail Online 124328111910085393.html
Wife whose husband won 'more than £250K' on a scratch card reveals his brother and sister want the money to be split three ways - and is branded 'greedy' when she says they plan to keep the money for themselves

Posting anonymously on the British parenting site Mumsnet , the woman explained the dispute over the scratchcard had caused a rift within the family.

27 May 15:32 Mail Online 124328111955430554.html
Spain proposes allowing direct travel between EU cities with low rates of coronavirus infections, rather than opening national borders, to boost tourism

Spain wants to create a 'green zone travel network' between European regions where coronavirus is low, rather than opening national borders in the hope it will allow tourism to restart quicker.

27 May 15:37 Mail Online 124328112151667215.html
Man, 22, dies after falling from jet ski in Devon in third seaside fatality this week

Emergency services were called out to the seaside town of Teignmouth, Devon, on Tuesday following a 999 call reporting a man in the water after falling off a jet ski.

27 May 15:06 Mail Online 124328112375491889.html
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered

Soon after the plane crash, the departments concerned were directed to recover the bodies with the help of residents of the area within 24 hours.

27 May 15:14 The Financial Express 1288289580062491247.html
Indian Railways to use 50% of isolation coaches converted for COVID-19 patients to run Shramik Special trains

Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said that so far, 5,000 such coaches have been converted and 80,000 beds are available. These converted train coaches can be deployed wherever the states desire.

27 May 15:10 The Financial Express 1288289580108189583.html
Reconsider decision to convert Jayalalithaa’s residence Veda Nilayam into memorial, High Court tells Tamil Nadu govt

On May 22, Tamil Nadu Governor had promulgated an ordinance to temporarily take possession of Jayalalithaa's residence Veda Nilayam and convert it into a memorial.

27 May 15:38 The Financial Express 1288289580253470091.html
Karnataka considers opening places of worship from June 1, awaits final nod from centre

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as many as 101 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Karnataka during the last 24 hours.

27 May 15:37 The Financial Express 1288289580441289041.html
Lucknow-Mumbai flight passengers face delay in opening of aircraft door

There were around 40 passengers on the first flight to Mumbai after resumption of domestic flight services on May 25.

27 May 15:20 The Financial Express 1288289580927292006.html
Nizamuddin Markaz: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners

The charge sheets will be filed in Saket court against the 294 foreigners belonging to 14 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and several African nations, police said.

27 May 15:07 The Financial Express 1288289581549598847.html
'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watch

27 May 15:13 the Guardian 1491978795130317863.html
Hong Kong crisis: at least 360 arrested as China protests grow

Riot police flood city as pro-democracy groups protest against law criminalising ‘ridicule’ of Chinese anthem

27 May 15:30 the Guardian 1491978795362207376.html
Mamata seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains

The state's infrastructure is "stretched to its limit" following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan

27 May 15:30 Business-Standard 1502508924925614568.html
Kent RO withdraws ad, apologises for depicting helps as Covid-19 carriers

The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media

27 May 15:10 Business-Standard 1502508925959458916.html
Govt to use five hubs to bring back Indians on Vande Bharat flights

Over 275 Indians stranded in Mexico, Peru, Portugal and Netherlands returned via Amsterdam in first such flight on Wednesday

27 May 15:55 Business-Standard 1502508926050416265.html
Heat wave likely to recede in Central India from May 29 onwards: IMD

The IMD predicted that maximum temepratures in North India likely to recede from May 28

27 May 15:04 Business-Standard 1502508926170546654.html
Scandal-Plagued Ex-Governor Sues Putin Over Sacking

MOSCOW (AFP) — A former governor of a Russian region is challenging his dismissal by President Vladimir Putin at the

27 May 15:47 Courthouse News Service 1799505149560161443.html
Activists Raise Alarms Over Virus Litter Along French Coast

Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves.

27 May 15:49 Courthouse News Service 1799505149683789716.html
Denmark Residents Sue Over Laws for Dismantling ‘Ghettos’

A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighborhoods designated as "ghettos," arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.

27 May 15:52 Courthouse News Service 1799505149773724641.html
26 held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain

The arrests target the ring of smugglers suspected of organizing the migrants' journey

27 May 15:25 Rappler 1882105642321580758.html
Rouhani urges Iran MPs to 'cooperate' as parliament opens

Many MPs are ultra-conservatives who oppose Hassan Rouhani on almost all issues, from running the sanctions-hit economy and combating the coronavirus outbreak to managing relations with the United States

27 May 15:07 Rappler 1882105642387490708.html
Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan

If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.

27 May 15:40 Rappler 1882105642776347488.html
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations

'I maintain my innocence with regard to trumped-up allegations that unjustly seek to impugn my honor and integrity, as well as the reputation of the African Development Bank,' says Akinwumi Adesina

27 May 15:15 Rappler 1882105643013048826.html
New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama

Lufthansa says its supervisory board is currently 'unable to approve' the aid package from Germany, as conditions must be 'analyzed intensively'

27 May 15:55 Rappler 1882105643200455310.html
U.N. chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus

Conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere

27 May 15:45 Rappler 1882105643423476572.html
'I think we owe it to the public:' Peel residents could soon have access to neighbourhood-specific COVID-19 data

Peel Region residents could soon have access to geographic data that will show which neighbourhoods have become the biggest hotspots for COVID-19.

27 May 15:19 CP24 1887544296124532390.html
Grenell Declassifies Flynn-Kislyak Calls On Last Day as Acting DNI

New DNI Ratcliffe to determine if transcripts released to public

27 May 15:28 Infowars 1950426315109177908.html
WTO disputes explained as report puts Newcastle United takeover in further doubt

The World Trade Organisation's confirmation of a dispute against Saudi Arabia could provide another obstacle to a buy-out of the Magpies

27 May 15:18 ChronicleLive 1984146901996883704.html
India conducts over 1.16 lakh COVID-19 tests in 24 hours; Highest in a single day

A number of 1,16,041 lakh COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country which is highest in a single day so far.Whereas, the total number of 32,42,160 samples have been tested in India for coronavirus.

27 May 15:37 Oneindia 2023829371484477290.html
Coronavirus: Delhi Police to file 15 more charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending Nizamuddin event

The Delhi Police will file 15 fresh charge sheets against 294 foreigners for attending a religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz here in violation of visa conditions and indulging in missionary

27 May 15:41 Deccan Herald 2027555796967001593.html
Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered

The cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Pakistani airplane is yet to be recovered, six days after the aircraft plunged into a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport, killing 97

27 May 15:27 Deccan Herald 2027555796979980286.html
Pakistan registers 1,446 new coronavirus cases; total count crosses 59,000-mark

Pakistan registered 1,446 new coronavirus infections during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 59,151, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The death

27 May 15:06 Deccan Herald 2027555797091824430.html
Officers sacked in US after black man dies as policeman kneels on neck

Four police officers in Minneapolis were sacked Tuesday as a video showing one of them kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man who later died sparked street protests in the midwestern US city.

27 May 15:01 Deccan Herald 2027555797111595219.html
Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderbans' 'tiger widows' struggle to survive

Manjula Sardar (45) carrying a bowl of puffed rice and jaggery, her first proper meal in the last two days, wistfully stares at a flooded pond full of saline water. Cyclone Amphan, which hit West

27 May 15:26 Deccan Herald 2027555797443124948.html
SC asks Tamil Nadu govt to use 4 floors of private hospital for COVID-19 patients

The Supreme Court Wednesday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to use top four floors of a Chennai-based private hospital for treating COVID-19 patients. The top court asked the Tamil Nadu government

27 May 15:19 Deccan Herald 2027555798031673166.html
No new COVID-19 patient in New Zealand for five days

Prime Minister Ardern expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

27 May 15:44 Gulf News 2086521544617982181.html
Pakistan: Kasur policeman held for killing teen boy who resisted rape

The incident occurred on Eid Al Fitr, when the victim, Sami-ur-Rehman was going for prayer

27 May 15:26 Gulf News 2086521544858018979.html
800,000 medicines delivered to patients homes in Dubai during COVID-19

34,000 perscriptions and 270,000 types of medication delivered

27 May 15:35 Gulf News 2086521545625794526.html
Niagara County announces four new Covid-19 deaths

Niagara County on Wednesday announced four additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The county, which surpassed 1,000 cases over the Mem...

27 May 15:56 The Buffalo News 2088823987435581392.html
Ize-Iyamu picked by Oshiomole faction as Edo APC consensus governorship candidate

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has been picked by the the Oshiomole-led faction of the APC in Edo state as their consensus governorship candidate, as the state party crisis continues to linger. Ize-Iyamu was named the consensus candidate

27 May 15:25 LailasNews.com 2090029849623072552.html
Houdini Death: Canadian rapper gunned down in Toronto shooting

Canadian rapper Houdini has died after the 21-year-old was gunned down outside a hotel in the downtown area of Toronto. The fast rising rapper was one of three people - a woman, 27, and a 15-year-old

27 May 15:52 LailasNews.com 2090029851107012365.html
Infighting within Trinamul 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.

27 May 15:45 The Asian Age 2126266544229391914.html
Mumbai's GSB Ganesh mandal postpones celebrations due to corona pandemic

if the situation remains the same during next year, the mandal will take a decision again, said the chairman of the mandal.

27 May 15:01 The Asian Age 2126266544635344924.html
Why is China pushing the Hong Kong security law?

The protests in Hong Kong and the reaction in Beijing illustrate a fundamental divide that has once again bubbled to the surface

27 May 15:54 The Asian Age 2126266545336258311.html
UK coronavirus death toll increases by 412, bringing the total to 37,460

A further 412 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 37,460. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Wednesday, 117,013 Covid-19 tests were carried out or dispatched.

27 May 15:38 ITV News 2184971257097116599.html
Police arrest 26 people in U.K. truck deaths of 39 Vietnamese

Police in Belgium and France on Wednesday announced the arrests of 26 people suspected of human trafficking in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants who were found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.

27 May 15:54 CTVNews 2422791597296592957.html
Lead singer of Christian rock band reveals he no longer believes in God

Jonathan Steingard, frontman for the Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, has gone public with some personal news. In a recent lengthy post on his Instagram account, the singer shared that he no longer believes in God.

27 May 15:17 CTVNews 2422791597413356364.html
So-called honour killing of teen girl brings outcry in Iran

The so-called honour killing of a 14-year-old Iranian girl by her father, who reportedly used a farming sickle to behead her as she slept, has prompted a nationwide outcry.

27 May 15:52 CTVNews 2422791598850019909.html
Germany’s Scholz sees recovery fund as more than money

German finance minister talks to POLITICO about the need to look beyond national economies to make an EU that can work for decades to come.

27 May 15:20 POLITICO 2584151346596385407.html
Sebastian Kurz cautious on Commission’s €750B recovery blueprint

Austrian chancellor, a leader of EU’s frugal faction, tells POLITICO he sees some positives in proposal.

27 May 15:59 POLITICO 2584151347230119826.html
Obaseki celebrates Chief Edwin Clark at 93 - The Nation

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has felicitated with elder statesman, Niger Delta Leader, and former Minister of Information,..

27 May 15:05 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445899941056310.html
Edo APC guber candidate can’t emerge in Abuja – Obaseki’s aide

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has dismissed reports that the Edo State...

27 May 15:25 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900204667339.html
Gani Adams welcomes twins - The Nation

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Tuesday, welcomes a set of twins in a private hospital in Lagos.Adams made this known in..

27 May 15:49 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901033593338.html
Zimbabwe Holds Court Proceedings In Hospital For Tortured Opposition Activists

Court proceedings were held today at a private hospital for three abducted and tortured opposition activists. The three female

27 May 15:55 iHarare News 2755902708022306963.html
Irish firm donates hundreds of face-shields to homeless and healthcare workers

The face-coverings were given out to homeless shelters, grocery stores, healthcare workers, gardai and communities

27 May 15:51 Irish Mirror 2875825628372926350.html
Centre, states doing their best; open to suggestions: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government's efforts in controlling the pandemic were visible in the results. “The results, India in comparison to the world as far as the death toll is concerned, speaks aloud on our initiatives.”

27 May 15:05 The Indian Express 2885715103754291018.html
Donald Trump threatens to shut social media companies after Twitter fact check

There is no evidence that Donald Trump has the ability to shut down social media networks, which are run by publicly traded companies and used by billions of people all over the world.

27 May 15:31 The Indian Express 2885715103974792606.html
UP couple detained for murder of watchman in Rajkot: Police

Teams of Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Rajkot city police picked up the couple hours after the night watchman at a jute-bag godown was found dead.

27 May 15:04 The Indian Express 2885715104022783794.html
Week after cyclone Amphan, Kolkata struck by 96 kmph nor’wester

The squall, known as "Kalbaisakhi" in local parlance, uprooted several trees in some parts of the city, blocking traffic movement.

27 May 15:43 The Indian Express 2885715104034023560.html
ACP with Pune police booked for extortion in Satara

Satara district police officers said that despite being on compulsory leave, ACP Deepak Humbare had gone to Satara on May 17 in his service uniform and demanded money from a local youth promising to bail him out of an offence filed against him.

27 May 15:32 The Indian Express 2885715104287786037.html
As lockdown eases, this Hyderabad techie is on a mission to find migrant workers their livelihood

Over the last week, Daga has reached out to several manufacturing units through his friends and relatives and connected them to workers, providing urgent employment to close to 700 workers

27 May 15:32 The Indian Express 2885715104351968308.html
Sevagram Ashram chief removed over allegations of being ‘Godsewadi’, he strongly denies it

This is the first time in the Ashram's history that its president was "removed" before he could complete the five-year term. Prabhu, the president, rebutted the allegations against him and expressed his anguish at being "ill-treated, insulted, removed without giving any chance to defend myself.

27 May 15:37 The Indian Express 2885715104802447093.html
Tamil Nadu registers 817 new Covid-19 cases, 139 came from other states

Chennai alone accounted for 66 per cent of the total cases on Wednesday, reporting 559 cases. Six people fell to the virus on Wednesday as the death toll went up to 133.

27 May 15:23 The Indian Express 2885715104924299285.html
Shashank Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term

The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting on Thursday with media reports saying that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Colin Graves is favourite to fill the post.

27 May 15:45 The Indian Express 2885715104992811098.html
Numbers continue to grow, 354 domestic flights operated till 5pm today: Aviation Minister

After two months of being grounded, India resumed its domestic flight services on Monday with 428 flights functioning on day one.

27 May 15:35 The Indian Express 2885715105165792383.html
In a first, J&K quarantines horse who arrived from Red zone

The horse was brought by a 21-year-old youth from Kashmir’s Shopian area, which has been declared a red zone.

27 May 15:33 The Indian Express 2885715105406418689.html
Two arrested for ‘killing man in fight over sale of drugs in Ghatkopar’

The deceased man was beaten to death after getting into a fight with a group of four men for selling drugs near a public toilet near Ghatkopar (West) railway station.

27 May 15:28 The Indian Express 2885715105761428231.html
HC notice to Haryana on schools’ plea against restriction on fee hike

The schools in Haryana have been ordered by the government to only collect monthly tuition fee from only those who are capable of paying, and not demand other charges like building fund, maintenance fund, admission charges and computer charges in wake of the Covid-19 situation.

27 May 15:17 The Indian Express 2885715105847296281.html
Jon Jones condemns police officer involved in death of George Floyd: ‘We need justice’

Jon Jones is disgusted by the circumstances surrounding the death of George Floyd.

27 May 15:00 MMA FIGHTING 2898528043701965252.html
Kedah state govt will help out KFA, says MB Sanusi

ALOR SETAR, May 27 — The state government views seriously the issues faced by the Kedah Football Association (KFA) and will work to assist the body, especially in terms of settling salary arrears for its players. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said although KFA was not a government agency,...

27 May 15:29 Malaymail 302165935632202040.html
Cuomo to press Trump on reviving US economy with roads, bridges in White House meeting

WASHINGTON, May 27 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will press President Donald Trump to invest in the nation’s roads, bridges and rails during a White House meeting today as US states begin to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak left the economy in tatters. Cuomo’s visit to Washington...

27 May 15:39 Malaymail 302165936197107408.html
Nolte: To Protect Joe Biden the Media Just Legitimized Racism and Sexual Assault

The same media that crybaby over Donald Trump upsetting all their precious norms, just normalized sexual assault and racism.

27 May 15:00 Breitbart 3148363490743038713.html
China Drafts Sovereign Immunity Bill to Fight Global Coronavirus Lawsuits

China's National People's Congress (NPC) is seeking to pass a law allowing Chinese people to sue the United States over coronavirus.

27 May 15:31 Breitbart 3148363492375632095.html
Evidence of large groups responding more slowly to crises due to false information

A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Yale University has found that larger groups of people tend to respond slower to a crisis than smaller groups because false information can impede ...

27 May 15:50 phys.org 3476726124821469943.html
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator

David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.

27 May 15:20 Shropshire Star 3480199991250670184.html
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM

The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.

27 May 15:28 Shropshire Star 3480199992750799858.html
103-year-old woman walks hill outside her care home to raise money for charity

Joan Willet, who lives at Old Hastings House in East Sussex, aims to walk 17 miles before her 104th birthday in July.

27 May 15:36 Shropshire Star 3480199992889365884.html
FG to release guidelines on school reopening

Kayode Oyero The Federal Government has said it would roll out the course of action for the reopening of schools in the country, The PUNCH reports. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force...

27 May 15:31 Punch Newspapers 3524240993929849004.html
Children’s Day: Lawan calls for domestication of Child Rights Act

Sunday Aborisade, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children

27 May 15:04 Punch Newspapers 3524240994735298573.html
COVID-19: Cyprus to pay medical bill if tourists catch virus

Cyprus hopes to attract tourists after its coronavirus lockdown by paying the medical costs of anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while holidaying on the island, officials said Wednesday. Th...

27 May 15:05 Punch Newspapers 3524240995140712017.html
MCA man’s criticism of Santiago unwarranted

THE Association for Community and Dialogue is puzzled by MCA central committee member Chew Kok Woh’s criticism of DAP MP Charles Santiago for being a signatory, together with 200 parliamentarians and policymakers from 23 countries, to a memorandum criticising China for proposing national security laws in Hong Kong.

27 May 15:11 The Malaysian Insight 3531883211102668429.html
Fauci says second wave of coronavirus infections is 'not inevitable': 'We can prevent this'

Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious diseases, said Wednesday that a second wave of coronavirus infections is "not inevitable" if people are vigilant about proper mitigation efforts. 

27 May 15:06 TheHill 355432917842394005.html
Tenants fear mass evictions as moratoria expire

Tenants are afraid mass evictions will take place in the coming weeks as eviction moratoria across the country begin to expire. 

27 May 15:13 TheHill 355432918084730204.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous from China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said the U.S. no longer views Hong Kong as politically autonomous from China, a stark escalation in response to China’s plan to impose new security

27 May 15:57 TheHill 355432919644211579.html
A television host says he's getting hate mail for asking New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern if her hair is going gray

Last week, "The AM Show" host Ryan Bridge ended an interview with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern by asking if her hair was going gray.

27 May 15:07 Pulse Live 3606876834726144236.html
Coal India arm awaits Centre nod for mining project in Assam

PTI Guwahati Coal India arm North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) has said its mining operations in Tikak Open Cast Project (OCP), under Saleki Proposed Reserve

27 May 15:32 The Navhind Times 3656927214027572169.html
Delhi police chargesheet 376 foreigners over Tablighi event

PTI New Delhi The Delhi police have filed before a court here 35 different chargesheets against 376 foreigners  from 34 countries attending Markaz at

27 May 15:26 The Navhind Times 3656927214141804118.html
Domestic flight operations on their way to normalcy

PTI New Delhi A total of 445 domestic flights, carrying 62,641 passengers, were operated on Tuesday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on We

27 May 15:24 The Navhind Times 3656927214625023666.html
Protesters mass in Hong Kong as anthem law is debated

AP Hong Kong Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalisi

27 May 15:34 The Navhind Times 3656927215338940715.html
Poll shows only half of Americans could access coronavirus vaccine

PTI Washington Only about half of Americans say they would get a Covid-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to

27 May 15:35 The Navhind Times 3656927215710833377.html
COVID-19 slowing down railway projects - Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria's minister of transportation, has expressed worry over the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Nigeria's existing railway projects.

27 May 15:27 Legit 3764253649905752729.html
Edo 2020: Obaseki finally breaks silence, says APC's ticket not his priority

Less than one month to the governorship primaries APC in Edo, Governor Godwin Obaseki, has declared that he was not desperate about his reelection in office.

27 May 15:46 Legit 3764253650059758289.html
Edo 2020: Hours after his endorsement, Ize-Iyamu picks APC governorship form to face Obaseki

APC had granted Ize-Iyamu a waiver to enable him to participate in the primary stormed the party national secretariat in Abuja today along with his supporters.

27 May 15:27 Legit 3764253650306304676.html
PSL Speedster Out On Bail, Police Coy

Local traffic police have commented on reports that a prominent soccer player was arrested on charges of reckless driving and breaking lockdown regulations.

27 May 15:30 Soccer Laduma 3901337371758678324.html
Twitter, Facebook Win Appeal in Anticonservative-Bias Suit

A federal appeals court rejected claims that tech giants Twitter Inc., Facebook Inc., Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google conspired to suppress conservative views online.

27 May 15:19 Bloomberg.com 4032480121942251802.html
New search for student wanted in killings comes up empty

Police in Duryea, Pennsylvania, said a firefighter spotted a man who matched the description of Peter Manfredonia behind the Germania Hose Co. shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday.

27 May 15:42 WVLT 4089046910342170676.html
Good Samaritan rescues man from burning car, holds his hand as ambulance arrives

A man in Massachusetts was caught on camera pulling a crash victim away from a burning vehicle.

27 May 15:42 WVLT 4089046911020243538.html
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Police said more than 300 people were arrested, mostly on suspicion of holding an unlawful assembly. Live images showed many of those detained were teenagers.

27 May 15:18 The Citizen 410802300694315910.html
Level 3 briefing delays are due to new church regulations – Jackson Mthembu

He said the government’s National Coronavirus Command Council’s briefing would go ahead on Thursday at 2pm.

27 May 15:28 The Citizen 410802301542465945.html
Senegal to continue chloroquine virus treatment

Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite recent evidence

27 May 15:19 Vanguard News 4125100339468526717.html
READERS’ LETTERS: ‘UK Government is treating us as fools’

Sir, – I am dismayed by the behaviour of Dominic Cummings.

27 May 15:50 The Courier 4275302768387124216.html
Top chef furloughed from historic Perthshire hotel pursues dream of opening own restaurant

A top chef furloughed from an historic Perthshire hotel is using the lockdown to pursue his dream of opening his own restaurant.

27 May 15:27 The Courier 4275302768887015318.html
2 migrants found dead on Shramik Train from Mumbai to Varanasi

Two migrants were found dead when a Shramik train from Mumbai arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday. The exact cause of death has not been ascertained.

27 May 15:49 India Today 4286117814028911812.html
France bans use of hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

Announcement comes two days after WHO said it was pausing a large trial due to safety concerns.

27 May 15:55 DAWN.COM 4500271767181868769.html
What do Donald Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani imams have in common?

Authors: James M. Dorsey and Tehmina Qureshi* US President Donald J. Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani religious scholars may have more in common than either would want to admit: a belief that congregation is an essential pillar of prayer irrespective of public health concerns. Mr. Trump, however, may wish that he had the kind of less […]

27 May 15:00 Modern Diplomacy 4563921197910690163.html
Coalition against IS to meet virtually amid virus

Foreign ministers from nations fighting the Islamic State group will meet virtually next week to coordinate action as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts operations, the United States announced Wednesday.

27 May 15:50 Digital Journal 4566489171821185580.html
France bans the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19

The French government on Wednesday revoked a decree authorizing hospitals to prescribe the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients after France’s public health watchdog warned against its use to treat the disease.

27 May 15:41 Digital Journal 4566489172276987307.html
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results

Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the long-time rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of p...

27 May 15:30 Digital Journal 4566489172453471030.html
Fauci Wants To Make Masks A ‘Symbol’ Of What The Public Should Be Doing

The country’s top infectious disease expert on Wednesday urged the public to comply with mask-wearing requirements as the easing of...

27 May 15:15 Talking Points Memo 4598529365702962202.html
As Trump Smears Masks As ‘Politically Correct,’ Hannity Emphasizes Their Importance

Conservative Fox News host Sean Hannity, usually a reliable mouthpiece for President Donald Trump, took a rare stance at odds...

27 May 15:17 Talking Points Memo 4598529366066927040.html
DOJ: Barr would ask for Trump veto on FISA bill as it stands now

Attorney General William Barr would recommend a presidential veto of a bill that focuses on extending three expired surveillance tools the FBI uses to pursue terrorists and spies, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

27 May 15:25 Washington Examiner 4625792332124579457.html
Nearly half of all coronavirus deaths in US are from long-term care facilities: Report

The COVID-19 virus death rate is highest among residents of long-term care facilities.

27 May 15:02 Washington Examiner 4625792332771538536.html
Polis: Honeywell will produce 6 million N95 masks for Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced a partnership with Honeywell on Tuesday that will bring millions of N95 face masks to the state.

27 May 15:00 Washington Examiner 4625792333626624039.html
Chinese foreign minister says situation along India-China LOC 'overall stable and controllable'; claims Beijing's stand on border issue is 'clear, consistent'

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable," and both the countries have proper mechanisms

27 May 15:41 Greater Kashmir 4662909091843757773.html
South Korea sees biggest jump in virus cases in seven weeks

South Korea reported its biggest jump in coronavirus infections in seven weeks on Wednesday, driven by a fresh cluster at an e-commerce warehouse on Seoul's outskirts, as millions more pupils went back to school.

27 May 15:30 manilastandard.net 4715274785658095929.html
EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America

A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday, as badly hit Spain started 10 days of national mourning for its thousands of dead.

27 May 15:00 manilastandard.net 4715274785788545739.html
US ready to mediate Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump

Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.

27 May 15:12 The New Indian Express 4718288653339800546.html
US ready to mediate in Indo-Chinese border dispute: Donald Trump

Trump's announcement comes at a time when India has accused the Chinese military of hindering normal patrolling by its troops along the LAC in Ladakh and Sikkim.

27 May 15:12 The New Indian Express 4718288654126260675.html
Banff ready to welcome visitors once again, some streets closed to vehicle access

A two block stretch of Banff Avenue will be closed to vehicles, along with a portion of Caribou Street.

27 May 15:20 Calgary 4726856559898773327.html
ICC chairman Shashank Manohar to step down at end of term this year

The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting on Thursday with media reports saying that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Colin Graves is favourite to fill the post.

27 May 15:18 FirstCricket 4760741712687975410.html
Karnataka Likely To Open Religious Places From 1 June, Has Sought Centre’s Nod

Religious sites have been shut across the country since 24 March with the announcement of lockdown.

27 May 15:45 Swarajya 4977622830223523737.html
20 Lawyers Claim "Apparent Indifference" By Supreme Court To Migrant Crisis

A day before the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the "unfortunate and miserable" plight of migrant labourers, twenty prominent lawyers from Delhi and Mumbai had written a critical letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde and other judges saying the top court's "apparent indifference" to the humanitarian crisis.

27 May 15:00 NDTV.com 5090057682531224344.html
Police arrested a Bay Area woman who they say posted racist notes on the homes of Asian Americans, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The notes suggested that those not native to the US leave the country immediately.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 15:17 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756034128955.html
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 15:45 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756475171231.html
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Disney told a Florida task force that it plans to open the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom first, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 15:40 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756566511861.html
Dr. Pimple Popper said her 'favorite' pimples to treat are the ones with the biggest pops, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - While treating a man with a "mask" of blackheads around his eyes, temples, and forehead, Dr. Sandra Lee said she enjoys tough-yet-satisfying pimples.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 15:55 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757064489126.html
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 15:02 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757603095606.html
Public University staff withdraw labour over salary enhancement woes

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Academic staff in Public Universities have resolved to withdraw their labour citing inequalities in the distribution of the 50 billion Shillings provided by the government to enhance their salaries. In April this year, the Ministry of Education released a salary distribution schedule indicating a significant increment in the salaries …

27 May 15:50 The Independent Uganda: 5099025988888011345.html
Police warns on using essential workers’ Ssickers, RDC letters during curfew

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police has made it clear that use of essential workers’ stickers and Resident District Commissioners – RDC letters will not be allowed during curfew hours. Senior Superintendent of Police – SSP Norman Musinga, also Kampala metropolitan traffic police commander said police will not spare vehicles and drivers with …

27 May 15:10 The Independent Uganda: 5099025990138322689.html
India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest in the world: Health Ministry

India has about 0.3 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 of population which is amongst the lowest in the world, against the statistics of 4.4 deaths per 100,000 population for the world, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Tuesday

27 May 15:28 Times of Oman 5168079154890843974.html
India faces its worst locust swarm in nearly 30 years

With about 50,000 hectares of cropland destroyed by locusts, India is facing its worst food shortages since 1993

27 May 15:35 Times of Oman 5168079154956552078.html
176 Pakistani nationals return from India

The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said on Tuesday that another group of 176 Pakistanis stranded in India due to the COVID-19 lockdown will return home on Wednesday

27 May 15:46 Times of Oman 5168079155204204131.html
New York Stock Exchange partially reopens as US COVID-19 deaths near 100,000

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) partially reopened its iconic trading floor on Tuesday after a two-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 15:23 Times of Oman 5168079155268985097.html
176 Pakistani nationals return from India

The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said on Tuesday that another group of 176 Pakistanis stranded in India due to the COVID-19 lockdown will return home on Wednesday

27 May 15:46 Times of Oman 5168079155772692128.html
Military report on Quebec senior homes says conditions difficult but improving

MONTREAL — The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19 infections.

27 May 15:53 KitchenerToday.com 52741010156756350.html
Regional, municipal administrative buildings could open in mid-June

Most of the buildings have been closed since March 18

27 May 15:15 KitchenerToday.com 52741010417350546.html
Government ‘whitewash’ Hides Migration Crisis From Public

Immigration regulations newly-introduced by Government that applications from migrants trapped offshore with valid work visas need clearance through a Lead Agency (Government Dept responsible for a specific industry) are nothing but a political whitewash,” says Ms June Ranson, chair of the New Zealand Association of Migration and Investment (NZAMI).

27 May 15:38 SCOOP 5315658999239018324.html
Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor found alive, police confirm

Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor have been found alive with minor injuries after 18 days lost in the bush.

27 May 15:48 SCOOP 5315658999515048006.html
More For Some, Less For Others

The Government’s new welfare scheme is ill targeted and provides the most support to those who need it the least, National’s Social Development spokesperson Louise Upston says.

27 May 15:01 SCOOP 5315658999614569389.html
BC Ferries losing up to $1.5 million each day as pandemic tanks ridership

The company does not qualify for the wage subsidy

27 May 15:10 North Delta Reporter 5327740410530756715.html
Chilliwack school board censures trustee Barry Neufeld after controversial Facebook post

Board chair issues statement on censure but little else regarding Facebook post controversy

27 May 15:30 North Delta Reporter 5327740411851633380.html
Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites  - US & Canada

US President says conservative voices are silenced on social media after Twitter fact-checks several of his posts.

27 May 15:49 Israel National News 5374683669958656525.html
Dubai Jewish community gets first shipment of kosher meat - Jewish World

Shipment of glatt kosher meat arrives in Dubai, in time for Shavuot holiday. 'Until now we were like partisans, now everything has changed.'

27 May 15:02 Israel National News 5374683670096292514.html
Obaseki to Oshiomhole: APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the report that Osagie Ize-Iyamu has been adopted as a ‘consensus’ candidate by a faction of the APC

27 May 15:54 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299466451191.html
China donates PPE to South Ayrshire carers thanks to Provost

The area faced a shortage of protective equipment

27 May 15:07 dailyrecord 552235479468210291.html
Sports clubs gearing up for return when coronavirus lockdown is eased

A number of Stirling area sports clubs have expressed relief as it looks like they will be allowed to reopen as part of the gradual easing of lockdown.

27 May 15:44 dailyrecord 552235480152164776.html
Prestwick OAP's fury as South Ayrshire Council brand his garden's astroturf a "health and safety risk"

Officials have ordered the removal of the fake turf from outside the bungalow of Ken Gilbertson.

27 May 15:35 dailyrecord 552235480700214322.html
Jaylen Brown Calls Out Central Park ‘Karen’ For Blatant Racism (TWEET)

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) With the recent uproar involving the recent death of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the…

27 May 15:30 Total Pro Sports 5536572205582509048.html
Watchdog Questions Govt’s Anti-Corruption Policy at Customs

Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) on Wednesday strongly criticized the Afghan government’s anti-corruption policy, saying actions promised by the Afghan government to curb corruption have b

27 May 15:43 TOLO news 5578851437531254305.html
Watchdog Questions Govt’s Anti-Corruption Policy at Customs

Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) on Wednesday strongly criticized the Afghan government’s anti-corruption policy, saying actions promised by the Afghan government to curb corruption have b

27 May 15:43 TOLO news 5578851438419433612.html
Another spike in coronavirus cases as 123 test positive

The total number of cases in the country now stands at 1, 471.

27 May 15:49 The Standard 5587226194431267934.html
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong amid Chinese anthem law debate

Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autono…

27 May 15:45 France 24 5635134570007385229.html
Source of infection for Australia’s youngest virus fatality a mystery

A 30-year-old Queensland man found dead by his partner in their home is Australia's latest and youngest coronavirus fatality.

27 May 15:16 The New Daily 5848147785578437622.html
Conviction quashed in appeal case over judge’s ‘boring’ comment

Victoria's appeals court has quashed a murder conviction after a woman said a judge's comments about her "boring" lawyer caused a miscarriage of justice.

27 May 15:00 The New Daily 5848147786249782825.html
Canucks forward blasted online for filming while driving

A video of Canucks forward is circulating on social media as he films himself decked out in the team's gear.

27 May 15:40 City NEWS 1130 5858657119515419402.html
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says education is answer to poverty

The incentivizing begins with Amma Vodi where Rs 15,000 would be credited to the mother’s account for sending her children to school.

27 May 15:53 newsx.com 5974563062713431424.html
Noted Cinematographer Named in Sexual Exploitation Case

His name previously appeared in Tollywood Drug Case also.

27 May 15:54 MIRCHI9 6041804859744635904.html
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus

Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.

27 May 15:45 Business Insider 6060062400243929503.html
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required

Disney told a Florida task force that it planned to open its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks first, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

27 May 15:40 Business Insider 6060062400335270133.html
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis

Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.

27 May 15:04 Business Insider 6060062400666055425.html
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug

France reversed a March order that allowed the drug hydroxychloroquine to be used as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

27 May 15:02 Business Insider 6060062401371853878.html
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, damage crops in Nagpur; Punjab too on alert

India News: After damaging crops in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, swarms of locusts entered Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district Wednesday amid what is being described

27 May 15:27 The Times of India 6060938663207842922.html
IAF commissions second squadron of Tejas fighters with chief flying solo sortie

India News: The IAF commissioned its second squadron of the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft on Wednesday, even as the Rs 37,000 crore contract for producti

27 May 15:04 The Times of India 6060938663422930118.html
Trump vs Twitter: US President threatens to shut down social media

US News: Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to shut down social media after Twitter censured him mildly, adding a fact check notification to two of his tweet

27 May 15:35 The Times of India 6060938663428478562.html
Hong Kong police stamp out national anthem law protests

Rest of World News: HONG KONG: Hong Kong police cast a dragnet around the financial hub's legislature on Wednesday, firing pepper-ball rounds and arresting hundreds as th.

27 May 15:09 The Times of India 6060938663479174521.html
Amid Fatal Nursing Home Fiasco, Cuomo to Meet Trump at the White House

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Washington D.C. Wednesday for a meeting with President Trump at the White House. They are expected to discuss infrastructure and New York's ongoing efforts to reopen as the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic begins to slow.

27 May 15:25 Townhall 6083908946736120343.html
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.

27 May 15:19 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773331102599.html
Man who sexually touched strangers in street jailed for five years

A MAN who sexually touched four strangers in the street on Christmas Day has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison.

27 May 15:42 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774036523299.html
103-year-old woman walks hill outside her care home to raise money for charity

Joan Willet, who lives at Old Hastings House in East Sussex, aims to walk 17 miles before her 104th birthday in July.

27 May 15:37 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774970946940.html
Disney, SeaWorld to open

SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.

27 May 15:27 Castanet 616068601753867639.html
Phase 3 still weeks away

British Columbia is now in the second week of its Phase 2 of reopening businesses, but any thoughts of removing additional COVID-19 restrictions is still at least three weeks away.

27 May 15:17 Castanet 616068602710552456.html
Officers may jump to Surrey

The Vancouver Police Department is concerned about the “impending threat” of losing many of its officers and staff to the new Surrey municipal force, according to a member of the Vancouver Police Board.

27 May 15:34 Castanet 616068602790207944.html
Mix of loans and grants in Commission €750bn package

Italy and Spain, the worst-hit EU countries by the coronavirus pandemic, will get much of the new money under the European Commission's recovery plans - that mark a turning point for the bloc in moving towards joint debt.

27 May 15:46 EUobserver 625925299870759556.html
Meet the "Medicine Man" of Pune police

In an extraordinary humanitarian gesture during the lockdown period, which has crippled supplies of goods and services across the country, an officer from the Pune police rose to the occasion to deliver life saving medicines to two special children of a Solapur resident.

27 May 15:42 Pune Mirror 6353030399381201541.html
The fight over reopening churches reaches the Supreme Court

This is likely to end badly for public health.

27 May 15:50 Vox 6416095789080314728.html
Teen from High Point charged after alleged crime spree, shoot-out, and chase

A High Point teen and a juvenile have been charged after a crime spree involving break-ins to multiple vehicles and a chase with law enforcement, and a chase with one of the victims.

27 May 15:08 WBTV 6439870258125009074.html
Hamilton man, 25, in court over alleged rape of teenage girl near Bothwell Castle

A MAN has appeared in court in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl near Bothwell Castle in Lanarkshire. Craig Watson, 25, is alleged to have attacked the girl in woodlands near the b…

27 May 15:39 The Scottish Sun 6609127673575908174.html
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to amend Constitution for updating map

Oli is seeking other parties' views on the issue and called the all-party meeting to forge national consensus.The Constitution amendment proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday but it could not be done after Oli said that he wanted to hold an all-party meeting to discuss the matter

27 May 15:21 Livemint 6614605818242201766.html
Delhi Dy CM interacts with principals regarding reopening of schools

Manish Sisodia also stressed that maintaining social distancing, sanitisation among others would be of utmost priority when the reopening takes place.The national capital, with 14,465 covid-19 cases is one of the worst affected States by the infection in the country

27 May 15:07 Livemint 6614605819021339375.html
Covid-19: Maharashtra sees 2,190 fresh cases, record 105 deaths in last 24 hours

The death toll in the state increased to 1,897 after 105 more fatalities were reported in the state since Tuesday.So far, 17,918 Covid-19 positive patients have been cured in the state, said health minister Rajesh Tope

27 May 15:41 Livemint 6614605819060248489.html
Day 3 of domestic flights: Airports handle 354 departures till 5 pm, says Puri

Domestic services resumed on Monday after a gap of two months, and 428 flights were operated within the country that day.'Till 5pm on day 3 today, there have already been 354 departures & 288 arrivals with a total of 47,917 people at various airports,' said Puri

27 May 15:24 Livemint 6614605819103478269.html
Delhi reels under heatwave, Palam records high of 47.2 degrees Celsius

Dust storm and thunderstorm with winds gusting up to 60 kilometers per hour are likely over Delhi-NCR on May 29-30, said IMD.The all-time record for Safdarjung in May is 47.2 degrees Celsius. It was recorded on May 29, 1944

27 May 15:06 Livemint 6614605819423165397.html
176 stranded Pakistanis return from India

LAHORE: Another 176 Pakistani nationals stranded in India returned through the Wagah border on Wednesday.The border, which had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, was opened exclusively f

27 May 15:33 Pakistan Today 6621510369310999909.html
Zara Abid attacked online after death in plane crash

Supermodel Zara Abid, who was presumed dead in a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash last week, was attacked by online trolls who condemned her profession and lifestyle soon after her de

27 May 15:41 Pakistan Today 6621510370384280797.html
US says Russia sent advanced fighters to aid mercenaries in Libya

The US military accused Russia of deploying fighter aircraft to Libya "repainted to camouflage" their origin in support of mercenaries fighting for eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar's forces.

27 May 15:23 Aljazeera 6642629763308844267.html
More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure

More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia &

27 May 15:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245778959459.html
R. Sreelekha, the first woman IPS officer in Kerala, set to be the State’s first woman DGP

Ms. Sreelekha, belonging to the 1987 batch, is the first woman officer to be elevated as a DGP.

27 May 15:19 The Hindu 6679535024348824081.html
HSE exams resume with strict COVID-19 protocol

3,39,951 of 3,44,409 registered students turn up

27 May 15:58 The Hindu 6679535024361208143.html
Special train to Bihar departs from Tiruchi

TIRUCHI A Shramik special train with 839 passengers on board departed from the Tiruchi Railway Junction on Wednesday afternoon on a journey to Bihar. The train, arranged by the Southern Railway , woul

27 May 15:18 The Hindu 6679535024375811793.html
Isolation camps set up in colleges for returnees

With the number of returnees from other States and countries on the rise, several ‘isolation camps’ are being created in colleges in the district. The move comes following a directive from Collector S

27 May 15:34 The Hindu 6679535024387197696.html
Analysis: TTD decision to sell unused and unviable properties attains political hue in Andhra Pradesh

Subramanian Swamy comes to the rescue of YSRCP. He says the sub-committee on the issue was constituted in 29 January, 2016 when the TDP was in power and the BJP was in alliance.

27 May 15:50 The Hindu 6679535024528123394.html
Police register case against building owner and contractor after woman’s death

Tuesday’s rains claim the life of motorist who died when the branch of a tree fell on her

27 May 15:33 The Hindu 6679535024600337998.html
Coronavirus lockdown | Standing Committee on Home Affairs to meet on June 3

Lockdown and movement of migrant workers likely to be taken up for discussion

27 May 15:20 The Hindu 6679535025537628279.html
Trees the biggest casualty of pre-monsoon showers

The eight control rooms of the BBMP got the maximum complaints about tree and branch falls from Malleswaram

27 May 15:27 The Hindu 6679535026008388137.html
Greater Manchester MP says Dominic Cummings stretched lockdown rules to 'the very limit' - and will call for him to be sacked if further revelations emerge

The first Tory to represent Heywood and Middleton refuses to judge the PM's top aide for 'wanting to protect his wife and young child', but says he does not agree with all the actions he took

27 May 15:27 men 6694993428029048586.html
Number of people who have died in UK after testing positive for coronavirus hits 37,460

The death toll has increased by 412 in the last 24 hours according to the latest Department of Health figures

27 May 15:27 men 6694993428119845733.html
Developer given green light for plans to build 52 houses by brook

The plans for the new development in Bury were approved on Tuesday

27 May 15:06 men 6694993428829603145.html
Government's public health message 'weakened' by handling of Dominic Cummings controversy, says Andy Burnham

But the mayor stopped short of joining calls for the special adviser's resignation

27 May 15:54 men 6694993428878530039.html
Photos show 'huge' rave with 300 guests that ended in reported stabbing

Police in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, were called to a "rave" which attracted roughly 300 people on Monday night. Soon after people started to disperse, officers received reports of a stabbing, but have not identified a victim

27 May 15:14 mirror 675785260551469874.html
UK official coronavirus death toll jumps by 412 - almost double hospital fatalities

The tragic figure released by the Department of Health is nearly double the 209 fatalities earlier reported in UK hospitals by health authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

27 May 15:07 mirror 675785261095813124.html
Dad's heartbreak as son, 12, takes his own life after struggling during lockdown

Brad Hunstable says his son Hayden died of coronavirus "but not in the way you think" after he struggled to cope without his friends and normal routine

27 May 15:14 mirror 675785261247216395.html
BBC says Emily Maitlis speech on Cummings 'did not meet impartiality standards'

Emily Maitlis opened the Newsnight show by saying the Prime Minister's chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, had "broken the rules" and "the country can see that, and it's shocked the Government cannot"

27 May 15:49 mirror 675785261340701776.html
How will the NHS test and trace system work and who will need to isolate

The government had hoped that their app to go alongwith the other elements would be ready to go and instead the system will rely on human beings carrying out the tracing

27 May 15:36 mirror 675785261887986308.html
Philips Avent’s final swansong before factory closure

A Suffolk manufacturing plant due to shut down in July has been providing headbands for facemasks during the coronavirus lockdown as its final swansong after operating for 84 years.

27 May 15:17 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151756854612.html
More slots open for householders at Suffolk waste recycling tips

More recycling slots have opened up at Suffolk County Council tips as people take the chance to get rid of household waste they have sorted out during the lockdown.

27 May 15:03 East Anglian Daily Times 681138152257046299.html
Cherkasy mayor goes to court seeking moral damage recovery from Zelensky

Earlier, President referred to him as "gangster".

27 May 15:00 UNIAN 6863008970574198647.html
Malls, hotels to open in Kyiv on May 30, subject to certain restrictions – Mayor Klitschko

Hotel restaurants will continue to operate in take-away and room service modes.

27 May 15:20 UNIAN 6863008970806631310.html
Running of Dealgan House transferred back to service provider - Talk of the Town

Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed the running of Dealgan House Nursing Home has been transferred back to the original service provider. The RCSI Hospital Group had been running the Toberona-based nursing home since April 17th after 22 Covid-19 deaths took place at the facility. They were due to continue the operational management of Dealgan...Read More→

27 May 15:24 Talk of the Town 6988606400217530258.html
UK regulator halts antibody home tests for coronavirus

MHRA warns unvalidated samples using finger prick may lead to unreliable results.

27 May 15:34 Ft 707176889397935590.html
US President Trump asks if he should be taking insulin

US President Donald Trump asked whether he should be taking insulin - a drug that can be fatal to non-diabetic peple - on Tuesday. Trump was speaking at the

27 May 15:42 Buzz.ie 7092425148273216552.html
Police arrested a Bay Area woman who they say posted racist notes on the homes of Asian Americans

The notes suggested that those not native to the US leave the country immediately.

27 May 15:17 Yahoo 7097669637172634266.html
'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watchIt’s difficult to watch Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a four-hour Netflix series on the now-deceased convicted sex offender without a choking sense

27 May 15:13 Yahoo 7097669637644259966.html
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus

Ford worked with Ohio State and police departments to develop the tech. Ford has a longstanding relationship with law enforcement.

27 May 15:45 Yahoo 7097669638301375003.html
Britain shuts embassy in North Korea after extreme lockdown

Britain has closed its embassy in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang and ordered its staff to leave the country. The surprise closure is linked to coronavirus-related restrictions in place since earlier this year, which the Foreign Office said had left it unable to "rotate our staff and sustain

27 May 15:22 Yahoo 7097669638405420270.html
Hong Kong Protests United States China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony’s preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese

27 May 15:56 Yahoo 7097669638470426362.html
Mitt Romney calls out ‘vile’ Donald Trump murder accusations against ‘psycho’ Joe Scarborough

“Never Trumper” Mitt Romney stepped in to defend his friend and former Republican congressman Joe Scarborough on Wednesday after the president renewed his Twitter feud against the MSNBC host.The Utah senator called the accusations vile and baseless after Donald Trump escalated his campaign against “psycho

27 May 15:26 Yahoo 7097669638810435784.html
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis

Tear gas — also known as CS gas — is considered a chemical weapon and is banned in warfare by most countries, including the US.

27 May 15:04 Yahoo 7097669638813085438.html
Venezuela's Maduro vows to raise gasoline price as Iranian tanker nears

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday pledged to begin charging citizens for gasoline, as the fourth cargo of a five-tanker flotilla bringing fuel from Iran approached the South American nation's exclusive economic zone. Iran is providing the country with up to 1.53 million barrels of

27 May 15:03 Yahoo 7097669638813546047.html
Coronavirus: Punjab Govt to Decide on Lockdown Extension on May 30

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will hold a review meeting with the departments concerned on the overall coronavirus situation in the state on May 30 and then will announce the government's decision on lifting or further extending lockdown for a longer period.

27 May 15:48 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083405329352.html
West Bengal News: Week After Cyclone Amphan, Kolkata Hit by Gusty Winds, Downpour

Notably, the second storm hit the city at a speed not much less than Cyclone Amphan itself, that gusted through at a speed of 110-130 kmph in Kolkata.

27 May 15:14 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083812985502.html
Paw-fect! Karnataka Police Gears up For Admission of 50 Dogs to Strengthen The Squad

Costing Rs 2.5 crore, a squad of 50 dogs will be inducted to strengthen the Karnataka Police force

27 May 15:07 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083857833173.html
Shashank Manohar to Step Down as ICC Chairman After Current Term

An official release by the ICC also confirmed that the board has not taken a call on the process of the elections and the same will be discussed on Thursday.

27 May 15:23 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084675792675.html
Fatah Officials Fear Israel is Working to Replace Abbas

PA officials believe that since Abbas is no longer cooperating with Israel, then Israel will try to replace him.

27 May 15:46 The Jewish Press 7246030800039977443.html
Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination

Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.

27 May 15:47 The Jewish Press 7246030800974480998.html
Which European countries have opened their borders?

Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.

27 May 15:19 euronews 7318238121786624551.html
'Orange is the New Black' star Kate Mulgrew will move to Ireland if Donald Trump is re-elected

Kate Mulgrew, who has strong Irish roots on both sides of her family, has said she "will go and live in Ireland" if Donald J Trump wins the presidential election. Mulgrew, known for her role as Red in Orange Is the New Black and Captains Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager was speaking to TrekMovie.com when...

27 May 15:36 IrishCentral 7319968744198242646.html
Local lockdowns ‘a recipe for chaos,’ says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

The Health Secretary has suggested restrictions could be tightened in individual areas.

27 May 15:16 Express & Star 7324224458795699079.html
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator

David Frost insisted that Britain is taking the stance to avoid more ‘significant’ payments to the EU.

27 May 15:20 Express & Star 7324224458796847720.html
Woman charged after theft of charity box cash at hospital

A woman has been arrested and charged following the theft of money from a charity box at a Midlands hospital.

27 May 15:46 Express & Star 7324224458945857646.html
‘Move on’: Johnson rejects call for Cummings inquiry amid rising Tory anger

But Boris Johnson said he understood the ‘pain and anxiety’ people felt as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

27 May 15:34 Express & Star 7324224458951976940.html
Chamber's conversation guests

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce have announced the line-up of guests for its new In Conversation With series of events over the coming weeks.

27 May 15:35 Express & Star 7324224459617149485.html
Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM

The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.

27 May 15:28 Express & Star 7324224460296977394.html
103-year-old woman walks hill outside her care home to raise money for charity

Joan Willet, who lives at Old Hastings House in East Sussex, aims to walk 17 miles before her 104th birthday in July.

27 May 15:36 Express & Star 7324224460435543420.html
WATCH: Strut with Pride! Black Country family stage alternative parade in their street

A Black Country family have hosted their own LGBTQ Pride parade, after it was announced Birmingham Pride has been cancelled due to Covid-19.

27 May 15:10 Express & Star 7324224460757623435.html
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates

Walt Disney World presented a plan for a phased reopening of its parks. The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11, 2020, and reopening Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15, 2020.

27 May 15:32 ABC7 New York 7327811147329483040.html
Coronavirus Travel: What to Expect The Next Time You Fly

As lockdowns start easing a little, flights are resuming and may even become quite busy this summer. Airlines are sharing their new procedures to ensure everyone's safety as much as possible.

27 May 15:10 Interesting Engineering 7328942541777409651.html
House Republicans say votes taken in House under proxy plan 'cannot become law,' would be unconstitutional

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Minority Whip Steve Scalese, R-La., and Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., lambasted the proxy voting plan during a press conference, along with a handful of other members. The House Republicans announced a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Tuesday over the proxy voting system's constitutionality. 

27 May 15:18 Fox News 7362823819529090912.html
Japanese man arrested in Kyoto anime arson after 10 months hospitalized with injuries

A man who Japanese police say set fire to a Kyoto anime studio last year, killing dozens of people, was finally arrested Wednesday after spending 10 months recovering from his own severe burns.

27 May 15:07 Fox News 7362823819738695017.html
US coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone

The U.S. reached yet another harrowing milestone on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll topped 100,000.

27 May 15:59 Fox News 7362823820215721505.html
Pompeo officially declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous,’ slams China intervention

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday officially declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, days after Beijing moved to impose new national security legislation on the territory.

27 May 15:48 Fox News 7362823820256402370.html
PETA founder vows to close 'Tiger King' zoo after it reopens to the public

Ingrid Newkirk, the founder and president of PETA, is once again coming after the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.

27 May 15:18 Fox News 7362823820312829011.html
Lara Logan calls out media for ignoring 'devastating' effects of lockdowns on health care industry

Fox Nation host Lara Logan called out the media Tuesday for ignoring how economic lockdowns are causing damage to the health care industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 15:23 Fox News 7362823820377122374.html
HBO's Docuseries About The McDonalds Monopoly Fraud Has Finally Arrived In The UK

Right now, there's truly nothing I'd love more than a McDonalds. I'm not even joking; I've been checking their UK Instagram page for weeks to see when I can finally satisfy my cravings. Little did I know I would actually be able to get my fix…

27 May 15:42 Bustle 7391390688460531222.html
‘No amount of blackmail can stop us’ — senate panel vows to probe NDDC

The senate committee on Niger Delta affairs says no amount of intimidation and blackmail will stop it from probing the interim management committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

27 May 15:08 TheCable 7513571674353579854.html
FG: We’ll release guidelines for reopening of schools

The federal government says it will roll out guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, disclosed this during

27 May 15:34 TheCable 7513571674967703718.html
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal quits on 'moral grounds', denies involvement in health scam

In his resignation letter sent to BJP president JP Nadda, Bindal said he was resigning to ensure a proper investigation into an alleged corruption case.

27 May 15:17 DNA India 7533428662084852073.html
Experts calls for creative approaches to boost child learning during pandemics

Education experts have urged the government to further fund research institutes to come up with innovative approaches to increasing child learning during pandemics. She said although schools have come up with technology applications such as zoon, Google classrooms, among others, for those who do not have access technology, there is need to come up with […]

27 May 15:02 The Guardian 7580308503889697491.html
Rouhani urges Iran lawmakers to ‘cooperate’ as parliament opens

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged lawmakers to "cooperate" with his government in a speech Wednesday during the inaugural session of the new parliament following a February election swept by conservatives.

27 May 15:45 The Guardian 7580308503933545105.html
Senegal to continue chloroquine virus treatment

Senegal will continue treating COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a senior health official said on Wednesday, despite recent evidence that the anti-malarial drug is harmful.

27 May 15:37 The Guardian 7580308504408129943.html
What flying might look like under new Covid guidelines

We now have a good idea of what flying will look like this summer, after the publication of new aviation protocols by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for the Prevention for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDPC).

27 May 15:51 RTE.ie 7595237279032443093.html
RCMP looking for witnesses after truck owner hit with bear spray

Comox Valley RCMP are looking for witnesses to an assault in Courtenay involving what appears to be bear spray.The incident began when the victim noticed a man inside his truck about 8:30 p.m. . . .

27 May 15:23 Times Colonist 7617512061229030333.html
New book claims Bill Clinton had an affair with Ghislaine Maxwell

Bill Clinton had an affair with British-born socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of helping recruit underage victims for notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to a blockbuster new

27 May 15:07 New York Post 7654946767800189484.html
Pentagon draws up plans to pull US troops out of Afghanistan by election

President Trump will be briefed by senior Pentagon officials in the coming days on plans for pulling all US troops out of Afghanistan by the November election, according to multiple reports. The

27 May 15:17 New York Post 7654946768299109718.html
NYC hospitals chief caught on camera getting dressed just before briefing

Maybe he hit snooze. The city’s hospitals chief was caught on live video rushing to put a shirt on Wednesday — 20 minutes after the mayor’s daily press briefing was scheduled to begin

27 May 15:55 New York Post 7654946768902132398.html
Tulsi Gabbard drops defamation suit against Hillary Clinton

Former presidential contender Tulsi Gabbard dropped her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, saying the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 presidential election are more important than her

27 May 15:49 New York Post 7654946768920436380.html
Recent cases of persecution set back LGBT rights advocacy

At a time when members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community should be able to celebrate their existence without fear of reprisal, two recent cases of persecution have laid bare the cruel reality people in the community still face in Indonesia, rights advocates have said.

27 May 15:36 The Jakarta Post 7678601102289590140.html
S. Korea examines first suspected cases of syndrome in kids linked to COVID-19

Two children who are the first suspected cases in South Korea of a rare, life-threatening syndrome linked with the new coronavirus, are recovering following treatment, health authorities said on Wednesday.

27 May 15:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601102393635188.html
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

The hot spell is projected to scorch northern India for several more days, the Meteorological Department said late Tuesday, "with severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets".

27 May 15:25 The Jakarta Post 7678601102528333473.html
Most Indonesians dissatisfied with administration's COVID-19 response, survey finds

A public opinion poll has found that most Indonesians are dissatisfied with the way President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration is handling the COVID-19 outbreak.

27 May 15:03 The Jakarta Post 7678601103231795526.html
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest

A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.

27 May 15:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601103592229217.html
Boy, 15, arrested after Broadgreen Hospital receives email threat

The ECHO understands staff were told to stay on their wards and not leave the hospital during the incident

27 May 15:34 Liverpool Echo 7727211173679692098.html
China's top political advisory body starts closing meeting of annual session

The third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Wednesday.

27 May 15:08 Global Times 7829414521537492883.html
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Blasts Vote-by-Mail But Has Voted by Mail at Least 11 Times

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has defended President Donald Trump's increasing attacks on vote-by-mail in recent days. Over the past decade, however, McEnany has personally voted by mail in Florida at least 11 times. According to an investigation of voter records by the Tampa Bay Times, McEnany has voted by mail in every election since 2010.

27 May 15:22 Law & Crime 7990899037339662838.html
Fake Salesman Gets Decades of Prison Time for Sexually Assaulting Woman Who Had an Intellectual Disability

Benjamen Gilbert, 37, may well spend the rest of his life in prison unless he gets paroled. Gilbert was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 years behind bars after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman who had an intellectual disability.

27 May 15:35 Law & Crime 7990899038405781390.html
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests in Taiwan’s most concrete intervention since a renewal of unrest in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong.

27 May 15:12 Bdnews24 8119004128907748454.html
Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.

27 May 15:16 Bdnews24 8119004129188034711.html
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pakistan PM Khan

Khan further alleged that India had 'illegally annexed' Kashmir and dubbed it as 'a war crime'.

27 May 15:11 The Hans India 817019415680107084.html
Examinership case hears of 14 'credible' expressions of interest in firm behind Joe.ie

An examiner has been appointed by the High Court to come up with a survival plan for a digital media company behind Joe.ie.

27 May 15:27 Irishexaminer 8196011178456631943.html
48,000 students sign up for Leaving Certificate calculated grades system

Registration for the system closes at 10pm on Thursday

27 May 15:44 Irishexaminer 8196011180257557212.html
Court hears 14 ‘credible’ expressions of interest in Joe.ie company

Examiner appointed to Maximum Media Network

27 May 15:17 The Irish Times 8204772967387645408.html
Two coronavirus-related deaths reported in North

Number of fines for breaches of social distancing guidelines drops by 90%

27 May 15:52 The Irish Times 8204772967937129630.html
South Korea 'comfort women' activist group battles to survive amid scandal

The South Korean organization that first raised the issue of "comfort women" is defending its activities as counter-protests grow.

27 May 15:00 UPI 8257973864760802630.html
Lawmakers urge Trump to cancel 'Salute to America' on July 4

May 27 (UPI) -- A group of U.S. lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to drop plans for another "Salute to America" celebration in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July this year, saying it would be impossible to stage safely.

27 May 15:38 UPI 8257973865711672141.html
Harborne woman in court after £400 charity box theft at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

West Midlands Police says it has charged Emma Andrews, of Leehurst Crescent, who will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court

27 May 15:54 birminghammail 8288260685756640657.html
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates

The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11.

27 May 15:32 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010439689416992.html
LAPD cracking down on rowdy house parties plaguing Hollywood Hills as bars, clubs remain closed

With bars and clubs closed, the Los Angeles Police Department says the Hollywood Hills have become a hotbed for noisy house parties.

27 May 15:55 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010441321297582.html
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms

Much like every other industry, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown uncertainty into the air for Britain’s universities. Students living both in the UK and abroad have raised questions about the viability of travel and study when Britain eventually returns from lockdown.

27 May 15:04 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882574670772.html
Ford made its police SUV heat itself up to more than 133 degrees to kill the coronavirus

If you’ve ever lived in a hot climate, you know what it can be like to enter a car that’s been parked for a while in the sun, and find that the steering wheel is smoldering to the touch and the cabin feels like a blast furnace.

27 May 15:45 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883059601823.html
Disney World is set to reopen on July 11 with masks and temperature checks required

Walt Disney World is set to reopen this summer – with masks and temperature checks required – after it closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 15:40 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883150942453.html
As politicians in DC condemn China for crackdowns on Hong Kong protests, US police use tear gas on demonstrators in Minneapolis

Police in Hong Kong and Minneapolis, Minnesota, had something in common this week. They both used tear gas on protesters.

27 May 15:04 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883481727745.html
France banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating the coronavirus a week after Trump said he was taking the drug

The French government on Wednesday banned the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, reversing a previous order from March that allowed the anti-malarial drug to be used as an experimental treatment for the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

27 May 15:02 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884187526198.html
Poland's ruling party sees June 28 as deadline for presidential vote

WARSAW (Reuters) - The last possible date that Poland could hold a presidential election on is June 28, the leader of the ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party said on Wednesday, amid deepening conflict surrounding the timing of the vote.

27 May 15:06 Reuters 8334514179794974787.html
Steve Bannon wins case to set up Italy political academy

ROME (Reuters) - Steve Bannon, the former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political academy.

27 May 15:07 Reuters 8334514180016546220.html
French restaurants set empty tables in appeal for lockdown help

PARIS (Reuters) - Restaurants, bars and hotels across France set empty tables and draped chef’s aprons outside on Wednesday to protest against continuing lockdown restrictions and demand more state aid.

27 May 15:40 Reuters 8334514180496941926.html
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after mastermind's assassination

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran’s push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem Soleimani, a top commander slain in a U.S. air strike.

27 May 15:20 Reuters 8334514181274421125.html
Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge

Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens says an active-duty solider at Fort Leavenworth helped stop an active shooter Wednesday on the Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River.

27 May 15:34 Fox 4 8372747776729338068.html
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.

27 May 15:20 Fox 4 8372747776922028848.html
Loose Women hosts Janet Street-Porter and Saira Khan row over Dominic Cummings scandal

It's got people "hot under the collar"

27 May 15:33 Entertainment Daily 8392972517664493674.html
Abel Mutua Quit Ksh200K Citizen TV Job After Collapsing in Toilet

His writing skills had earned him another role in an equally popular show, Mother in Law...

27 May 15:16 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154944750257.html
Red Rock Canyon to reopen Monday

Areas in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, including the Scenic Drive, will reopen Monday after a weekslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 15:38 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836619800139.html
Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra resume outdoor training at Sports Authority of India centre in Patiala

The training took place in strict compliance with the health guidelines of the government and the Standard Operating Procedure unveiled last week.

27 May 15:41 Scroll.in 8669301693983018653.html
Kejriwal is asking the People of Delhi to get Treated in Private Hospitals: Manoj Tiwari -

BJP President and MP Manoj Tiwari have accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of cheating the people of Delhi. He

27 May 15:38 News Hunt Media 8859517517995852874.html
Inquiry into Russia probe carries political consequences

Attorney General William Barr says he doesn’t expect a criminal inquiry into the origins of the Russia investigation to target former President Barack Obama or Joe Biden, President Donald Trump’s presumed Democratic opponent this summer.

27 May 15:02 KNOE 8 News 9048639192855434425.html
In pictures: Football legend Jimmy Kirunda buried

Images from the burial of legendary former Uganda Cranes captain Jimmy Kirunda at his ancestral home in Mayire, Bulesa - Kyadondo.

27 May 15:51 New Vision 9103146371858002444.html
Kadaga speaks out on return of Eddy Kenzo

Speaker Kadaga has also asked that the curfew issue be discussed by relevant authorities.

27 May 15:37 New Vision 9103146372140885403.html
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Two law enforcement officers and a suspect were shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city, police said...

27 May 15:33 The Seattle Times 9121942837081043164.html
Our state needs to improve COVID spending transparency to increase public trust

Transparency and accurate information are needed to maintain trust in states' virus response programs. Gov. Jay Inslee must proactively disclose more details of Washington's COVID-19 spending.

27 May 15:04 The Seattle Times 9121942838137884678.html
Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What’s next?

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted...

27 May 15:20 The Seattle Times 9121942838360175856.html
Safe Sex: New Rules Poised to Help End the Swiss Brothels' Covid-19 Lockdown

Along with suggesting sex positions which allow for a maximum distance between faces during intercourse, the new rules also include a 15-minute time limit on a client's...

27 May 15:23 Sputniknews 967333867884805566.html
The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson

Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...

27 May 15:19 Sputniknews 967333868290281862.html
The Man Behind the Throne: Why Dominic Cummings is so Indispensable to Boris Johnson

Dominic Cummings has refused to resign after admitting breaching the government’s own lockdown rules twice to drive 260 miles to County Durham. But why has the Prime...

27 May 15:19 Sputniknews 967333869646854028.html
Harvey Weinstein 'sexually assaulted girl in Jeffrey Epstein's apartment'

The new allegations came out in the new documentary.

27 May 15:47 Metro 970161747489912811.html
Lost hikers found alive 18 days after vanishing in foggy forest

The hikers got lost in a forest covered in fog, but were miraculously found alive 18 days later with only minor injuries.

27 May 15:32 Metro 970161747825451698.html
When will the track and trace app be ready and do you have to download it?

It's part of the easing of lockdown measures.

27 May 15:37 Metro 970161747860554440.html
'Animal abuser, 18, set kitten's face on fire with blow torch'

William Carr is said to have set the baby animal ablaze after arguing with its owner while on a house painting job

27 May 15:21 Metro 970161747924036876.html
Teen got friend to hit him with a frying pan to make car theft look real

Alex Hobbs flipped his Ford Fiesta but made a false report to police, claiming he had been assaulted and had his car stolen.

27 May 15:05 Metro 970161748388944301.html
New lockdown plans 'to be announced tomorrow'

It is likely to give the all-clear for schools to begin reopening next week.

27 May 15:30 Metro 970161748432257793.html
Has COVID-19 worsened or improved Jamaican family dynamics?

The COVID-19 restrictions in Jamaica have diminished some families' already limited economic power while heaping additional responsibilities on parents. How are different types of families coping?

27 May 15:26 Global Voices 982940568267212182.html
Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from drugs raid handed suspended sentences

A Co Down father and son charged with offences arising from a drugs raid have been handed suspended sentences.

27 May 15:32 The Irish News 993065161900255.html
Cub scout’s gift packs lifted spirits of elderly Co. Tipperary residents cocooning during Covid-19 restrictions

An 11 year-old cub scout from Ballyporeen touched the hearts of eldery residents “cocooning” in the Cahir district during the Covid-19 lockdown by sending them care pack gifts he put toget...

27 May 16:00 TipperaryLive 1097599577729596841.html
US troop strength in Afghanistan down to close to 8,600 ahead of schedule: sources

A key provis­ion of agreem­ent with Taliba­n involv­ed a US commit­ment to reduce its milita­ry footpr­int in Afghan­istan

27 May 16:51 The Express Tribune 1105816787159328896.html
Himachal BJP Chief resigns amidst alleged corruption in health department

Bindal said some people were pointing fingers at BJP indirectly after the Director, Health Services was arrested by Anti Corruption and Vigilance Bureau

27 May 16:30 The Statesman 1191309780988949744.html
Major relief for class 10 and 12 students, can appear for pending CBSE exams from home districts

Pokhriyal said that these students will not be required to travel back and the CBSE will announce the modalities of registrations for such requests.

27 May 16:41 The Statesman 1191309781508827697.html
COVID-19: Here are the highlights of May 27

Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected state in the country and the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56,948, after 2,190 patients were identified as positive on Wednesday.

27 May 16:14 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191510228359.html
43-year-old woman sanitation worker found dead in lift at St Georges Hospital

The body of a 43-year-old woman sanitation staffer at the St George's Hospital near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus was found in a lift at the hospital under mysterious circumstances on Wednesday morning.

27 May 16:00 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191778010424.html
Maharashtra COVID-19 Tracker: Maharashtra reports over 2,000 new Covid-19 cases; state tally climbs to 56,948

Maharashtra reported a spike of 2,190 COVID-19 new cases and 105 deaths on Wednesday . With this, the state has recorded 56,948 cases and 1,897 deaths so far.

27 May 16:44 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191846482409.html
Under-trial found hanging in cell at Taloja jail

An under-trial was found hanging in his prison cell at the Taloja jail early on Wednesday morning in what appears to be a suicide.

27 May 16:48 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192742565214.html
Paragliders collide at 4,757ft and plummet into trees leaving one dangling by his harness in terrifying footage

Sebastien Watier, 31, found himself hurtling towards the ground from the height of 4757ft with a tangled parachute after hitting a female paraglider above Aiguebelette Lake, Savoie, France.

27 May 16:54 Mail Online 124328110707175986.html
Girl, 11, plunges 200ft and breaks her back after falling through a gap on a glass walkway in a Chinese park

The 11-year-old dropped to the ground after her safety harness 'fell off', Chinese authorities said. The walkway comprises of dozens of see-through panes with gaps in between.

27 May 16:14 Mail Online 124328111033904862.html
Muslim father ‘burns his daughter after she converted from Islam to Christianity in Uganda', religious watchdog claims

Rahema Kyomuhendo will spend at least a month at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital amid claims her father Sheikh Hussein Byaruhanga Husain badly burned her. Pictured, her injuries.

27 May 16:16 Mail Online 124328111591173984.html
North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung did not have the ability to teleport, state media finally admits

The late Kim ruled from 1948 to 1994 and is still revered as North Korea's 'eternal president' but 'shrinking the earth' to travel in an instant was not among his skills, an article said.

27 May 16:09 Mail Online 124328111907621829.html
Barman, 23, jumped to his death from rooftop car park months before birth of his child after suffering paranoid delusions

Oliver Dinsdale was found at the bottom of a fourth floor car park in Woking. The inquest heard he'd been acting oddly in the weeks leading to his death.

27 May 16:41 Mail Online 124328112029361348.html
Best in show! Devon County Show breaks record for the longest line of knitted bunting in the world with 80,000 flags stretching NINE MILES

An army of knitters has smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest-ever line of bunting with almost 80,000 flags stretching nearly nine miles when laid out in Exeter, Devon.

27 May 16:09 Mail Online 124328112332827299.html
‘Overall Stable and Controllable’: China On LAC Situation

China on Wednesday said that the situation at the border with India is

27 May 16:23 Kashmir Observer 1268422870240554366.html
IRCTC special train tickets: Booking & cancellation of train tickets possible at post offices too!

The train ticket booking or cancellation facility for IRCTC special trains is also available at Indian Railways' computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters in railway premises or reservation centers as well as Common Service Centers (CSC).

27 May 16:20 The Financial Express 1288289579493672757.html
Free COVID-19 testing under PMJAY: NHA to empanel ICMR approved labs

COVID-19 has infected over 1.5 akh people in the country and led to unfortunate deaths of over 4000 people.

27 May 16:34 The Financial Express 1288289579953533028.html
COVID-19 crisis: IT employees union writes to CM over lay-offs

National Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) in the letter written to CM on Tuesday said several IT/ITeS/BPO/KPO companies across Maharashtra have started terminating services of their employees without any reasonable cause and withholding or deducting their salaries.

27 May 16:25 The Financial Express 1288289580868341312.html
COVID-19: ICU beds in Delhi’s private hospitals filling fast, less crunch at govt hospitals

The Delhi government recently directed 117 nursing homes and private hospitals to set aside 20 per cent of their current strength for Covid-19 patients to add to their bed size.

27 May 16:23 The Financial Express 1288289581132851256.html
Maharashtra crisis: CM Uddhav Thackeray meets allies as speculation mounts over MVA government’s stability

Maharashtra politics: The MVA government comprises Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress. It is headed by Uddhav who severed ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after 35 years following squabbles over the CM's chair last November.

27 May 16:31 The Financial Express 1288289581341095013.html
EXCLUSIVE: Benny the Butcher on Rappers Going Broke Trying to Compete with Each Other

Part #17: Benny the Butcher on His Friend Ending Up in Wheelchair After Jewelry AmbushPart #1: Benny the Butcher: I Think Shady Regrets Not Signing...

27 May 16:13 VLADTV 1404406306651986335.html
Twitter issues fact check of Trump tweets for first time

The move, which almost immediately heightened tensions between Trump and the social media giant, came in the form of a label under two of the president’s tweets, which claimed that mail-in voter ballots are subject to extreme fraud

27 May 16:18 The Eagle Online 1463511649074510174.html
Trump threatens to regulate or close down social media platforms

The threat came a day after microblogging service provider, Twitter, labelled his tweet on voting by mail as misleading

27 May 16:58 The Eagle Online 1463511649960107757.html
Walt Disney World Plans to Begin a Phased Reopening Starting in July

Orange County in Florida has approved plans of Walt Disney World Reopening in July after a presentation from the theme park's vice president.

27 May 16:30 /Film 148788830245963415.html
Tanzanian president accused of covering up Covid-19 outbreak

John Magufuli has repeatedly played down the threat from the pandemic

27 May 16:43 the Guardian 1491978794802558521.html
Why shut nurses out of decision-making?

Letter:Jane Salvage, a fellow of the Royal College of Nursing, asks why nurses have been rendered invisible in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic

27 May 16:55 the Guardian 1491978795724548432.html
How can any scientists stand by this government now?

The Cummings saga has made it plain that scientific advisers are shielding the government’s collapsing reputation on coronavirus, says Lancet editor Richard Horton

27 May 16:03 the Guardian 1491978795823474652.html
Torrent, Lanco among private gencos not paid by Madhya Pradesh Power Co

This move by MP govt comes after the union power ministry had clarified electricity generation is an essential service and no state can invoke force majeure to defer payments

27 May 16:24 Business-Standard 1502508926278642231.html
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach Jhansi, Maharashtra; Punjab on alert

According to the Union agriculture ministry, 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 in Madhya Pradesh, two in Gujarat and one in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now

27 May 16:48 Business-Standard 1502508926388325292.html
Estimated $10,000 damage to residence on North Taylor after fire Wednesday

The Amarillo Fire Department has estimated a fire caused $10,000 in damages to a home on North Taylor this afternoon.

27 May 16:46 NewsChannel 10 1537185525368577951.html
For Gen Z Muslims, Gigi and Zayn Are More than a Hollywood Power Couple

In the era of Trump and gated borders, Gigi and Zayn’s romance gives hope to a generation that has always been on the margins.

27 May 16:53 Elle 1578996228029729764.html
New Videos Of George Floyd Incident In Minneapolis Emerge & Raise More Questions

Several video clips emerged Tuesday night in relation to the deadly incident that happened in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday evening that resulted in one man dead and four police officers getting ...

27 May 16:23 The Inquisitr 1745625231288138413.html
Confusion Zone: How E-Filing Works

The language used for the electronic filing of court documents translates into an older, simpler set of terms for paper filing. Press access hangs on understanding that translation.

27 May 16:34 Courthouse News Service 1799505148950771306.html
Republicans Sue to Block Remote Voting in House

House Republicans are suing to block Democrats from relying on remote proxy voting during the Covid-19 pandemic, claiming the historic change is a power play by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

27 May 16:42 Courthouse News Service 1799505149542211535.html
Why Congressional “Oversight” of the Bureaucracy Is No Such Thing

Neither voters nor politicians watch the bureaucracy very carefully, so they respond as one might expect—advancing their own and their favorites' interests, at the expense of the public they are supposedly working for

27 May 16:08 Infowars 1950426314302095453.html
How We Might Respond to a Pandemic Were Society Not So Dominated by the State

The state currently enjoys a vastly unbalanced share of the power within a society, such an arrangement is not in any way preordained, and the assumption that it must be betrays a narrowness of vision and a lack of historical knowledge

27 May 16:20 Infowars 1950426314493032666.html
Twitter & media know this isn’t about mail-in ballots or fraud, but about who gets to define truth; Trump does too

After all, these are the same outlets that have peddled the Russiagate conspiracy theory with impunity for the past four years, and even racked up prestigious awards for the blatantly fraudulent coverage

27 May 16:37 Infowars 1950426315041183127.html
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra; Govt steps up control operations, drones to be deployed soon

About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the ministry said in a statement. It has been controlled in 47,308 hectare areas so far in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, it said.

27 May 16:55 Oneindia 2023829371036395033.html
Arrest JD(U) MLA whose kin killed RJD leader’s parents: Tejashwi Yadav

Former Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has issued an ultimatum to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to arrest the JD (U) MLA whose kin allegedly shot dead an RJD

27 May 16:47 Deccan Herald 2027555796546040677.html
Why can't private hospitals treat COVID-19 patients for free? SC asks Centre

 The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre as to why the private hospitals, given land free of cost, couldn't treat COVID-19 patients for free. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A

27 May 16:17 Deccan Herald 2027555796999319012.html
Tragedy of migrant crisis in India revealed in disturbing video of child trying to wake up dead mother at railway station in Bihar

A toddler's vain attempt to wake up his dead mother from eternal sleep on a railway platform in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Wednesday presented the most poignant picture of the massive migrant tragedy

27 May 16:21 Deccan Herald 2027555797137065138.html
30,000 weddings cancelled in Guj amid COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has severely hit the wedding industry in Gujarat, which has witnessed approximately 30,000 cancellations and postponements in the last two months. At

27 May 16:44 Deccan Herald 2027555797223484864.html
Letters: Readers write about ease in restrictions, frontline workers and living in a pandemic

People write about community issues in the UAE

27 May 16:10 Gulf News 2086521544846984120.html
Hypocrisy gone viral? Officials set bad COVID-19 examples

Leaders from the US, France, Mexico bend safety rules they drafted during the pandemic

27 May 16:17 Gulf News 2086521545292183937.html
New Zealand discharges its last coronavirus patient from the hospital

New Zealand has discharged the last case of coronavirus in the country and recorded no new cases of COVID-19 for five days consecutively, ministry of health officials announced on Wednesday. The last coronavirus (COVID-19) patient to

27 May 16:23 LailasNews.com 2090029849167413219.html
“They should be charged with murder” – George Floyd’s sister says firing officers not enough

The sister of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee onto his neck for at least eight minutes, said firing the officers involved is not enough, calling for them to

27 May 16:59 LailasNews.com 2090029851044328552.html
COVID-19: Ondo lifts ban on religious gatherings

Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has lifted the ban on religious gathering which was put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. Rotimi Akeredolu made this known at a press briefing earlier

27 May 16:30 LailasNews.com 2090029851082412634.html
Chhattisgarh: Maoists release Minpa encounter video, show weapons looted from slain jawans

The March 21 attack was one of the deadliest by Maoists on security personnel in recent times.

27 May 16:55 The Asian Age 2126266544985675627.html
Andrea Bocelli calls his Covid-19 experience a 'nightmare'

Rome – Renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli said Tuesday he had caught the novel coronavirus but was now recovered, describing the experience as “a nightmare”. Bocelli, who has been blind since age 12, raised spirits in Italy during the pandemic, which has killed...

27 May 16:50 thenewpaper 2217039561660834999.html
Lake of the Ozarks business owner defends actions after pool parties

The owner of a business that hosted crowded pool parties over the Memorial Day weekend at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks says no laws were broken and safety measures were in place to protect against the spread of the coronavirus.

27 May 16:05 Coronavirus 2422791598909104136.html
White House letter doesn't explain why Trump fired watchdogs

U.S. President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, the White House has told Congress, but the administration offered no new details about why the internal watchdogs were let go.

27 May 16:09 CTVNews 2422791599095147025.html
Pompeo: China has taken Hong Kong’s autonomy away

‘No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground,’ said the US secretary of state.

27 May 16:53 POLITICO 2584151346545928223.html
Boris Johnson announces test and trace plan for England

Local authorities will be expected to help suppress COVID-19 flare-ups.

27 May 16:30 POLITICO 2584151346600971873.html
UPDATED: Mother who 'drowned baby' remanded at LASUTH

An Igbosere Magistrates' Court in Lagos yesterday sent for psychiatric evaluation a nursing mother, Oluwafunmilayo Adisa, suspected of killing her baby.

27 May 16:47 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900220786457.html
Senate refutes allegations on padding of 2019 budget of NDDC

Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi (PDP-Delta) on Wednesday, denied the alleged padding..

27 May 16:18 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900335012189.html
Fayemi installs new Oore of Otun amidst controversy

Despite the controversy among the royal families in Otun-Ekiti, the headquarters of Moba Council Area of Ekiti State, Governor Kayode Fayemi...

27 May 16:14 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900364213381.html
COVID-19: FG to roll out policy on schools reopening

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has assured Nigerians that plans for safe reopening of...

27 May 16:32 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900657692776.html
NAF unveils locally produced emergency ventilators

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday unveiled emergency ventilators produced by its researchers to support government on the..

27 May 16:51 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901807760428.html
Edo Guber: I'm in the race to develop Edo, serve my people - Ize-Iyamu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Wednesday said his ambition to govern...

27 May 16:02 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901879450608.html
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING

Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries

27 May 16:15 iHarare News 2755902707892609022.html
For Covid patients: Ahmedabad’s VS Hospital board members seek HC help to use health facility to full strength

The hospital’s request comes at a time when several private hospitals have refused to come on board to treat Covid patients or continue to negotiate with the AMC on the treatment charges.

27 May 16:34 The Indian Express 2885715103875683272.html
Woman booked for cheating migrants on assurance of arranging train travel passes

Police said on May 22, the woman had allegedly accepted Rs. 1,000 each from five migrant workers who are all stranded in Pune but want to travel to their home state of UP and had assured to fill their forms and get them passes for travelling to UP by train.

27 May 16:10 The Indian Express 2885715104076777312.html
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread

A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.

27 May 16:41 The Indian Express 2885715104170386437.html
Why China’s proposal for national security law is fueling protests in Hong Kong

At present China can't legally introduce laws in Hong Kong as per the Basic Law, but the national security bill seeks to allow Beijing to compel Hong Kong's government to enact laws. The new law will bypass the local legislature and ensure greater Chinese control on the island.

27 May 16:25 The Indian Express 2885715104683547310.html
NSAC approves UFC on ESPN 9 and UFC 250 for UFC APEX, approves new COVID-19 protocols

The UFC has a green light to resume business in its backyard.

27 May 16:46 MMA FIGHTING 2898528045243479420.html
Romney to Trump: Stop 'Vile, Baseless' Accusations Against Scarborough

Mitt Romney urged President Donald Trump to cease pushing the conspiracy theory that Joe Scarborough murdered his one-time aide.

27 May 16:21 Breitbart 3148363491118761188.html
Newsom to Trump on Mail-in Voting: Stick to Facts, 'No Evidence Whatsoever' of Fraud

Wednesday on NBC's "Today," Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said President Donald Trump should "just stick with the facts not opinions" in regards to the safety of mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips

27 May 16:28 Breitbart 3148363491305205146.html
Watch: Ernst's Campaign Exposes Greenfield's Anti-Corporate PAC Hypocrisy

Joni Ernt's campaign released a video on Wednesday exposing Iowa Senate Democrat Theresa Greenfield's anti-corporate donation hypocrisy.

27 May 16:22 Breitbart 3148363491516135578.html
Behar on George Floyd Death: It Doesn't Help That Trump Told Police 'Don't Be Nice'

Wednesday on ABC's "The View," during a panel discussion about the death of George Floyd after a police officer knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, co-host Joy Behar pointed to President Donald Trump's past comments to law enforcement when he said, "Please, don't be too nice," to the people they are arresting. | Clips

27 May 16:49 Breitbart 3148363491673565088.html
Union Pres.: Baltimore Mayor More Upset by Trump Visit than 10 Murders

Mike Mancuso, president of the Fraternal Order of Police for Baltimore City Lodge No. 3, claims Baltimore Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young (D) was more upset over President Trump's Memorial Day visit than over the 10 individuals killed in the city over weekend.

27 May 16:46 Breitbart 3148363492453741182.html
'You didn't panic about anything!': CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen clashed on live TV over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic

CNBC hosts Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen fiercely clashed on Wednesday morning over the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, which has kill...

27 May 16:06 Business Insider 3364799148367636026.html
Tropical Storm Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

MIAMI >> Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast today morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

27 May 16:00 Star-Advertiser 3439335388997540644.html
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow

Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.

27 May 16:38 Shropshire Star 3480199991257222609.html
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon

The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.

27 May 16:28 Shropshire Star 3480199991406013962.html
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready

The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.

27 May 16:40 Shropshire Star 3480199991406489343.html
No post mortems yet after two men found dead at Bridgnorth caravan park

Two men who died following an incident at a Bridgnorth caravan park have not yet been formally identified.

27 May 16:15 Shropshire Star 3480199992558699347.html
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go

Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.

27 May 16:20 Shropshire Star 3480199992602488050.html
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.

27 May 16:20 Shropshire Star 3480199992709989683.html
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19

The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.

27 May 16:32 Shropshire Star 3480199992944695304.html
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19

Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.

27 May 16:30 Shropshire Star 3480199993223635436.html
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues

Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.

27 May 16:32 Shropshire Star 3480199993276775416.html
DSS arrests kidnapper of Kano Islamic scholar’s grandson

Tukur Muntari, Kano Operatives of the Department of State Security in Kano State have apprehended the Kidnapper of the famous Islamic Scholar, Dahiru Bauchi’s three-year-old grandson. They ha...

27 May 16:52 Punch Newspapers 3524240994506388105.html
George Floyd: Protest in US over police ‘killing’ of  black man

Thousands of protesters demanding justice for 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck, gathered at the intersection where Floyd was...

27 May 16:38 Punch Newspapers 3524240995722323645.html
School reopening: FG considers morning, afternoon classes

Kayode Oyero The Federal Government says it is thinking of sectionalising classes for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the country ahead of school reopening amid the coronavirus ...

27 May 16:32 Punch Newspapers 3524240995980512851.html
Cheney says Trump should stop tweeting Scarborough conspiracy

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (Wyo.) said Wednesday that President Trump should stop tweeting an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory about “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough.

27 May 16:36 TheHill 355432918183824412.html
Fox's Napolitano to Trump: First Amendment 'does not regulate Twitter'

Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano said Wednesday that President Trump faces an uphill battle with his threat to regulate social media platforms like Twitter.

27 May 16:57 TheHill 355432919525774760.html
Kellyanne Conway: Trump's Twitter fact checks done by 'people who attack him all day long'

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Wednesday that President Trump’s Twitter fact checks are conducted by the same “people who attack him all day long.”

27 May 16:04 TheHill 355432919538742385.html
Trump job approval falls to 2-year low in Rasmussen poll

President Trump's job approval sank toward a two-year low on Wednesday, according to a survey from the right-leaning polling firm Rasmussen.

27 May 16:48 TheHill 355432919605288553.html
How RuneScape is helping Venezuelans survive

For years, Venezuelan players have been making a living by playing RuneScape

27 May 16:00 Polygon 3721530541563466662.html
Reopening of schools: Maimane working with Mpofu on court challenge to keep schools closed

The founder of the One South Africa movement, former Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane, has announced plans to mount a legal challenge to the reopening of schools.

27 May 16:34 News24 3752801377269385251.html
Lockdown Level 3: Mthembu says briefing delays are to allow for new church regulations

Minister Jackson Mthembu has explained the resons behind the continued delays in media briefings on lockdown Level 3.

27 May 16:35 News24 3752801378426010362.html
Budget padding allegation: House of Reps accuse NDDC of deceiving Nigerians

The House of Representatives denied allegations that it is against the ongoing forensic audit of the commission, stressing that it is untrue and misleading.

27 May 16:27 Legit 3764253649924494181.html
Arunma Oteh defends Adesina over allegations of fraud at AfDB

US treasury secretary, Mr. Steven Mnuchin, rejected plans by AfDB's board to end the investigation against Akin Adesina and called for an independent probe.

27 May 16:28 Legit 3764253650011447755.html
Officers assist woman giving birth at police station

On Tuesday, a pregnant woman accompanied her husband to a police station when she suddenly went into labour. SAPS officers at the station helped her give birth.

27 May 16:40 Legit 3764253650226092200.html
Suspicions soar as FCTA introduces other phases of palliatives in Abuja

Say No campaign, through its anti-corruption structures, have been monitoring the process of distribution in the FCT, Abuja for transparency and accountability.

27 May 16:22 Legit 3764253651050927414.html
'Move on': Johnson tries to bury fracas over adviser's lockdown breach

The British PM stands by Dominic Cummings, telling MPs that sorting out the pandemic is more important than 'party political points'.

27 May 16:41 Australian Financial Review 3974284488342867679.html
Twitter Strikes Fair Balance Between Liberty and Lies

Social-media platforms shouldn’t try to be truth police, but they should (and do) hold presidents to account.

27 May 16:25 Bloomberg.com 4032480121402688360.html
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.

27 May 16:01 WVLT 4089046911326214693.html
Dis-Chem at Ballito Junction shuts down after staff member tests positive

Close contacts of the affected person were immediately identified, placed in self-isolation and were being monitored, Dis-Chem said.

27 May 16:12 The Citizen 410802300615510413.html
SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only ‘pushed and clapped’

The police investigation into Khosa's death continues, and the soldiers implicated 'have been ordered not to report for duty' until the criminal probe has been concluded.

27 May 16:03 The Citizen 410802300998552166.html
Breaking: We are working on guidelines for school reopening – FG

The secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has on Wednesday said that the Federal Government would soon list

27 May 16:34 Vanguard News 4125100338934383711.html
Salary deduction: Kano NLC gives Ganduje two weeks ultimatum or face strike action

The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has on Wednesday given a two weeks ultimatum to Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

27 May 16:06 Vanguard News 4125100338975272843.html
Adesina hits back over graft accusations, vows to continue working

The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption.

27 May 16:12 Vanguard News 4125100339305248559.html
The death of Justice Nabaruma and other matters

He was the chairman of the tribunal which ruled that INEC declaration of Dr. Chris Ngige as governor of Anambra State in 2003, was wrong.

27 May 16:48 Vanguard News 4125100339329016961.html
NMA lays foundation for secretariat, as contractor assures on quick completion

Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has performed the foundation laying ceremony for its national secretariat in Maitama, Abuja

27 May 16:27 Vanguard News 4125100340019054723.html
Ortom threatens to sanction more traditional rulers over criminal, communal crisis

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has threatened to sanction more traditional rulers in the state caught harbouring criminals in...

27 May 16:35 Vanguard News 4125100340426331668.html
Bayelsa Deputy Governor asks tribunal to dismiss NYSC certificate forgery case against him

ABUJA---The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has asked the state governorship election tribunal sitting

27 May 16:23 Vanguard News 4125100340530829704.html
Breaking: No more evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad for now — FG

Federal Government has on Wednesday said that it has stopped evacuating stranded Nigerians abroad. Giving Geoffrey Onyeama,

27 May 16:49 Vanguard News 4125100340726185973.html
Shop talk: Covid test centres could be opened on high streets to help public with accessibility

Empty shops on Scotland's high streets could be turned into coronavirus testing centres, as the nation moves into the next phase of tackling the virus.

27 May 16:32 The Courier 4275302767426793509.html
Brexit: Fishing deal now ‘very difficult’ to achieve, UK’s chief negotiator David Frost tells MPs

Britain “might not” reach agreement with the European Union on post-Brexit fishing access before the June negotiation deadline, MPs have heard.

27 May 16:19 The Courier 4275302768410500000.html
Kinghorn Lifeboat warns people against driving to Fife beaches

People have been warned against driving to Fife’s beaches as lockdown restrictions are eased.

27 May 16:32 The Courier 4275302768586484717.html
Opposition set to win Suriname election: preliminary results

Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the long-time rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of p...

27 May 16:50 Digital Journal 4566489172920949237.html
Where Things Stand: Not All Fall In Line Behind The Next Great Political Divide

If President Trump had his way, mask-wearing would play a crucial role in whatever us-versus-them narrative he attempts to spin for...

27 May 16:55 Talking Points Memo 4598529367120769119.html
Somebody appears to break wind during Joe Biden campaign stream

Joe Biden might need some Pepto-Bismol next time he goes on camera.

27 May 16:46 Washington Examiner 4625792331796839969.html
Louisiana House members advance spending bills that use federal money to avoid deep cuts

The Louisiana House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a $30-billion-plus state operating budget that uses federal pandemic relief funds to make up for most of a projected billion-dollar revenue shortfall.

27 May 16:00 Washington Examiner 4625792332542531761.html
Pompeo: 'Hong Kong does not continue to warrant' special US treatment amid China crackdown

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took a milestone step toward stripping Hong Kong of the special status that for decades has governed economic relations with the United States, citing Chinese encroachments on the territory.

27 May 16:22 Washington Examiner 4625792332839389670.html
Furor in US after black man dies as white policeman kneels on neck

A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck for more than five minutes sparked a fresh furor in the US over police treatment of African Americans Tuesday.

27 May 16:45 manilastandard.net 4715274784215218852.html
First virus-era Chinese expedition measures Everest

A group of Chinese surveyors on Wednesday became the first team this year to summit Mount Everest, where they will try to pinpoint the height of the world's tallest peak using satellite technology.

27 May 16:00 manilastandard.net 4715274785545310761.html
'Suicides, snakebites, electrocution': Chhattisgarh lists reasons for Covid-19 patients' death

The state, which sees spurt in cases for the last 5 days, says it has 'zero Covid-19 casualty'.

27 May 16:27 The New Indian Express 4718288654677542945.html
Boy, 15, acquitted of killing Tyrone Hayman with knife in Bristol

A unanimous jury acquitted the boy of both murder and manslaughter

27 May 16:25 BristolLive 4740742017210136330.html
Two Passengers Found Dead In Shramik Special Train That Reached Varanasi From Mumbai

The Government Railway Police took the bodies in its possession and sent them for autopsy to the railway hospital.

27 May 16:48 Swarajya 4977622829124710515.html
Global Covid-19 Cases Rise To Over 56 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark

The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increased to over 23 lakh.

27 May 16:48 Swarajya 4977622829792615309.html
Top Court Junks Plea Against Middle-Seat Occupancy In Air India Flights

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a pilot's plea seeking modification of its order which allowed Air India to fill the middle seats while operating its non-scheduled flights to bring back Indians stranded abroad up to June 6.

27 May 16:33 NDTV.com 5090057681631628658.html
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - captionA boy with a machine gun during celebrations marking Day of the Russian Airborne Troops, on August 2, 2019.sourceRoman PimenovTASS via Getty Images Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted…. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 16:05 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756630671793.html
Coffee quality likely to drop as farmers struggle to offload unsold harvest

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The quality of coffee from a lot of farmers will likely be compromised as many who failed to get buyers to take their produce decided to heap it in their homes. This is according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) managing director Emmanuel Ilamulemye, who spoke during an …

27 May 16:10 The Independent Uganda: 5099025989560896461.html
Eddie Kenzo petitions Parliament for evacuation from Ivory Coast

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Singer Edirisa Musuuza also known as Eddie Kenzo has petitioned Parliament seeking government’s intervention to have him evacuated from Ivory Coast. Kenzo has been held up for the last two months due to the closure of borders occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenzo left the country for business in …

27 May 16:50 The Independent Uganda: 5099025989561074506.html
Germany to extend contact restrictions untill June 29

The German federal government and the 16 states have agreed in principle to keep coronavirus contact restrictions in place until June 29, the Federal Press Office announced Tuesday night

27 May 16:05 Times of Oman 5168079155157139550.html
Three more fines issued to COVID-19 rule breakers

All were handed out at homes in Waterloo

27 May 16:01 KitchenerToday.com 52741009444820064.html
'In-person' G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first, Trudeau says

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an in-person gathering of G7 leaders would be more effective than the virtual alternative, but he wants to make sure the United States has a plan to deal with the potential COVID-19 risk first.

27 May 16:03 KitchenerToday.com 52741010611226976.html
Chan Chun Sing thanks Singaporeans for complying with circuit breaker but warns against complacency

Chan Chun Sing thanks Singaporeans for complying with circuit breaker but warns against complacency

27 May 16:20 The Independent 5308065341948805104.html
‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong

‘Although the battle against COVID-19 is uncertain, we will prevail!” – Lawrence Wong

27 May 16:00 The Independent 5308065342999534832.html
Missing Trampers Found, Tasman

Missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O’Connor have been found alive in the Anatori search area.

27 May 16:42 SCOOP 5315659000023355570.html
Public Meetings At COVID-19 Alert Level 2 - What Happens Now

At Alert Levels 4 and 3, Nelson City Council held all of its public meetings remotely, via Zoom, to comply with Government rules around gatherings of people.

27 May 16:58 SCOOP 5315659000041800829.html
OUR VIEW: Let’s hear why the Safe Surrey Coalition voted as they did

Perhaps they have sound arguments for voting to approve this expenditure right now. Too bad they didn’t bother to express them

27 May 16:37 North Delta Reporter 5327740411731705006.html
World’s chief rabbis issue joint call for Jews to set aside differences before shavuot - Jewish World

Letter signed by seven chief rabbis calls on Jews worldwide to take practical steps to overcome both personal and communal conflicts.

27 May 16:03 Israel National News 5374683668836130717.html
Conference of European Rabbis hosts Torah webinar with globally renowned spiritual leaders - Inside Israel

The Conference of European Rabbis holds a shiurim webinar series via Zoom for over 250 Rabbis from across the globe ahead of Shavuot

27 May 16:33 Israel National News 5374683670077724033.html
PA Accuses Israel of Shutting Down Cave of Patriarchs While Palestinians Defy PA by Rioting in Streets

The Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of infringing on freedom of worship following Health Ministry restrictions imposed on all faiths at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

27 May 16:51 Breaking Israel News 540123161527480230.html
Stirling's former Tory MP joins cross-party calls for Dominic Cummings to resign

Stirling’s current and former MPs have called for the resignation of Boris Johnson’s most senior advisor.

27 May 16:01 dailyrecord 552235480092618275.html
Indian government may remain silent, but US President Donald Trump just confirmed ‘raging border dispute’ between India and China

In a dramatic twist, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed the reports of 'now raging border dispute' between India and China.

27 May 16:42 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720208643226588.html
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring ...

27 May 16:20 CNA 5644198862632932139.html
11 teenagers charged over meeting each other for 'settlement talk', fight in Boon Lay

SINGAPORE: Eleven teenagers are accused of leaving their houses during the "circuit breaker" period for a "settlement talk" and an ensuing knife ...

27 May 16:32 CNA 5644198862988555288.html
Turkish Airlines may delay delivery of Airbus, Boeing planes: Report

Turkish Airlines , which halted nearly all of its passenger flights as a result of the coronavirus crisis, may delay the delivery of some Boeing ...

27 May 16:50 CNA 5644198863352665506.html
H&M set to cancel furloughs for 2,500 at Stockholm headquarters

H&M , the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said on Wednesday it expects the 2,500 furloughed staff at its headquarters in Stockholm to be ...

27 May 16:11 CNA 5644198863582437576.html
Iran reconvenes parliament under strict COVID-19 curbs

Iran's parliament reconvened on Wednesday after the Feb. 21 elections under strict health protocols and social distancing rules to ward off the ...

27 May 16:13 CNA 5644198864097401822.html
Pompeo Declares Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous From China

It now falls to Trump to decide to end some, all or none of the economic privileges Hong Kong currently enjoys.

27 May 16:52 HuffPost 5982769914939508348.html
Tropical Storm Bertha Hits South Carolina Coast

Bertha's maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph as it came ashore but it was expected to weaken to a tropical depression after moving inland.

27 May 16:27 HuffPost 5982769915155968647.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status

"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.

27 May 16:27 Business Insider 6060062399250632460.html
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth

New amendments to the education law also include a provision that would let Putin extend his rule until 2036.

27 May 16:05 Business Insider 6060062400399430065.html
CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on

The CDC says the results of these antibody tests shouldn't be used to make important decisions about re-opening.

27 May 16:25 Business Insider 6060062401205497900.html
Mercury nears 50-degree mark in Delhi, Rajasthan; IMD says no immediate respite in sight

India News: Parts of northern and western India reeled under scorching heat on Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near the 50 degree-mark in Delhi and Rajastha

27 May 16:00 The Times of India 6060938663285432107.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

US News: Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China. “

27 May 16:58 The Times of India 6060938664537593049.html
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow

Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.

27 May 16:40 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773338803665.html
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon

The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.

27 May 16:31 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773487595018.html
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready

The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.

27 May 16:40 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773488070399.html
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

At least 188 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

27 May 16:16 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774156167876.html
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go

Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.

27 May 16:22 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774684069106.html
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.

27 May 16:22 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774791570739.html
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19

Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.

27 May 16:31 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775305216492.html
IH reassures parents

Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.

27 May 16:45 Castanet 616068602390414042.html
Spike Trap: Animal Crossing and Warzone surged on social in different ways

Animal Crossing: New Horizons surpassed all other games as the leader in social engagement during March as shelter-in-place rules began.

27 May 16:50 VentureBeat 6273363635347077121.html
Groups 'of up to 30 people' spotted meeting up on Plymouth Hoe

Groups of 10 or 12 people are photographed sitting in the sunshine as the lockdown crumbles

27 May 16:12 PlymouthLive 6373569607990530635.html
Kelly Loeffler and 2 other senators are no longer being investigated for insider trading

Sen. Richard Burr remains under investigation after a search warrant was executed at his Washington, DC, residence.

27 May 16:20 Vox 6416095789739502271.html
Rowan Public Health Director concerned after five new deaths reported in one day at veteran’s facility

The Public Health Director is asking questions about the reporting practices of a local veteran’s facility after the facility reported five new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday.

27 May 16:06 WBTV 6439870258114913947.html
Delhi HC sets aside orders by MoC where it invoked bank guarantees of TSIL

The court has ordered that MoC shall provide TSIL the comments received from the concerned State Government(s) on the aspect whether the delay in achieving the milestones is attributable to TSIL

27 May 16:34 Livemint 6614605818103175761.html
Gujarat's Covid-19 count breaches 15,000-mark, Ahmedabad records over 11k cases

The death toll in the state also rose to 938 after 23 more fatalities were reported since Tuesday.The total number of recoveries in the state now stands at 7,547

27 May 16:34 Livemint 6614605818288562932.html
France, Italy, Belgium act to stop use of hydroxychloroquine for covid-19 on safety fears

France's cancellation, which effectively bans the drug for covid-19, was confirmed by the health ministry.The WHO said a safety panel would act by mid-June to evaluate the drug's use in its multi-country trial of potential covid-19 treatments

27 May 16:03 Livemint 6614605818467733305.html
Covid testing not necessary for maternal services: Govt

Critical services for women, children should be provided irrespective of their covid status.Denial of service can impact maternal and newborn mortalities, the health ministry says

27 May 16:49 Livemint 6614605818857974590.html
‘Killer highway’ in Balochistan more deadly than terrorism

KARACHI: In Balochistan, fatal highway accidents have surpassed even terrorism in deadliness as the strategic region prepares to receive $64 billion in investment as a key route of the China-Pakistan

27 May 16:13 Pakistan Today 6621510369425654599.html
NDMA activates hotline for registering complaints on locust attacks

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to facilitate complaints related to locusts, the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has activated a hotline 051-111-222-999 for registering and resolving issues pertainin

27 May 16:34 Pakistan Today 6621510369553324198.html
Pakistan investigates PIA plane crash that killed 97 in Karachi

Islamabad, Pakistan - Air crash investigation teams have begun to remove wreckage from the site of a commercial airliner crash in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi that killed 97 people last week.

27 May 16:40 Aljazeera 6642629762417810630.html
'In-person' G7 more effective, but deal with safety concerns first, Trudeau says

WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an in-person gathering of G7 leaders would be more effective than the virtual alternative, but he wants to m

27 May 16:03 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245492397046.html
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 97 south of Summerland

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on Highway 97 yesterday afternoon.An Okanagan man in his 60s was travelling northbound on Highway 97 around 3:50 p.

27 May 16:22 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245707609800.html
City springs back to life with almost all shops open

Managements are strictly following guidelines to prevent virus spread

27 May 16:59 The Hindu 6679535024892676274.html
Concern over neglect of mask

Health workers and police personnel, who have been playing a crucial role in averting the community spread of COVID-19, have raised concern about people’s neglect to wear masks.The number of people no

27 May 16:30 The Hindu 6679535025230294240.html
Over 1,300 teachers engaged in Dharmapuri and Harur

A total of 1,306 teachers and accompanying staff were engaged for the evaluation of answer scripts at four evaluation centres in Dharmapuri and Harur. In the view of COVID-19 pandemic, the number of e

27 May 16:30 The Hindu 6679535025377839335.html
2 more COVID-19 cases in Kozhikode

Two more SARS-CoV-2 cases were reported from Kozhikode district on Wednesday. District Medical Officer V. Jayasree said in a release that they were a 53-year-old from Naderi in Koyilandy and a 55-year

27 May 16:28 The Hindu 6679535025978008473.html
Evaluation under way at six camps across Erode district

In Salem district, the evaluation began at six camps

27 May 16:29 The Hindu 6679535026351388344.html
Is this what schooling will be like post-lockdown? Sale primary school plans revealed

A four-day week, classes of 15 and temperature checks on arrival are just some of the measures planned for Springfield Primary School.

27 May 16:02 men 6694993429125092381.html
Children with severe asthma advised not to return to schools when they reopen

Health charity Asthma UK has told parents not to send their children back to school on June 1 if they are shielding as they are classed as “clinically extremely vulnerable”

27 May 16:53 mirror 675785260005290854.html
Coronavirus test, track and trace to launch across England tomorrow

The government scheme will see people notified to self isolate if they've been in contact with a confirmed case

27 May 16:38 mirror 675785260317345912.html
Boris Johnson rejects calls for inquiry into Dominic Cummings

The PM's senior aide drove from London to Durham to isolate with his family during the lockdown and says he subsequently took a trip to Barnard Castle to see if he was fit enough to drive before returning to the capital

27 May 16:06 mirror 675785261796566722.html
#Gimme5 challenge launched by Suffolk Dog Day organisers after event is cancelled by coronavirus

The organisers of the much-loved Suffolk Dog Day have started a new social media challenge after the planned annual event fell victim to the coronavirus outbreak.

27 May 16:44 East Anglian Daily Times 681138150663182646.html
New bid for 27 self-build and custom-built homes in Suffolk village

Plans for up to 27 new homes in Melton have been re-submitted by developers.

27 May 16:51 East Anglian Daily Times 681138150922939268.html
Politics Briefing: Major decision in Meng case comes down today

Also: Singh calls for RCMP to investigate conditions at long-term care homes

27 May 16:48 The Globe and Mail 68426410264328947.html
Police arrest 26 people suspected of human trafficking in U.K. truck deaths

Judicial authorities said a series of early morning raids took place simultaneously in Belgium and France on Tuesday as part of two legal investigations

27 May 16:15 The Globe and Mail 68426410674326655.html
Police forces across Canada expand ballistics imaging efforts, driven by slowdown in RCMP testing

Ballistics imaging helps police determine if one gun was used in multiple shootings

27 May 16:00 The Globe and Mail 68426410995560096.html
Germany ex-chancellor's insult of Ukrainian envoy "despicable" – deputy foreign minister

Schroeder's comment is a warning to other Russia supporters in Europe: don't get involved with Russian money.

27 May 16:20 UNIAN 6863008970890973425.html
Michel Barnier says EU remains ‘open’ to transition period extension

Talks between London and Brussels stall with sides far apart on fisheries and regulatory alignment

27 May 16:17 Ft 707176888848262161.html
Around 10,000 students are yet to sign up to calculated grades

Around 10,000 Leaving Cert students have yet to sign up to receive calculated grades. The deadline for registering is Thursday May 28th at 10pm, and Ministe

27 May 16:59 Buzz.ie 7092425147833766166.html
British bodybuilder beats 1% chance of surviving Covid-19

A British bodybuilder who was given just a 1% chance of surviving coronavirus has made a miracle recovery after 50 days on a ventilator. Burly bodybuilder S

27 May 16:29 Buzz.ie 7092425148659101288.html
Photos show thousands of protesters demanding justice in Minneapolis after police killed George Floyd

Thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis on Tuesday to demand justice for the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd.

27 May 16:29 Yahoo 7097669636964904770.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, which could mean the US ends the city's special trade status

"No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said.

27 May 16:27 Yahoo 7097669637337253552.html
Bill Clinton again denies visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island as Netflix documentary reveals new claims

A second person has claimed Bill Clinton visited the late Jeffrey Epstein’s island in a new Netflix documentary, but the former president again denied these allegations.Netflix’s Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a four-part docuseries released on Wednesday, includes an interview from a longtime tech worker

27 May 16:12 Yahoo 7097669638118606001.html
Moscow in 2014 banned wholesale imports from the European Union of most types of fresh foods in response to EU sanctions over Russia's actions in Ukraine including the annexation of Crimea

Russia on Wednesday seized 40 tonnes of European cheeses smuggled into the country in breach of an embargo on EU food imports, the customs service said. The shipment included Dorblu blue cheese and Italian hard cheeses such as Grana Padano, the customs service said. This was in response to EU sanctions

27 May 16:49 Yahoo 7097669638157355689.html
US declares Hong Kong no longer enjoying autonomy

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared Wednesday that Hong Kong no longer enjoys the autonomy promised by Beijing, stripping the financial hub of its special status under US law. Hours before Beijing will hold a key vote on a controversial new security law on Hong Kong, Pompeo sent a notice to Congress

27 May 16:15 Yahoo 7097669638751893550.html
Ex-Watergate prosecutors say judge has legal duty to review facts in Flynn case

Sixteen former Watergate prosecutors on Wednesday said U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan should be allowed to review all the facts before deciding whether to grant a Justice Department request to drop the criminal case against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn

27 May 16:23 Yahoo 7097669638765522212.html
Hong Kong police arrest hundreds and fire pepper pellets amid fresh unrest

The latest clashes come as MPs debate a bill to criminalise insulting China's national anthem.

27 May 16:14 Yahoo 7097669639007958375.html
COVID-19: Maharashtra Records 105 Deaths, 2190 Cases in Last 24 Hours, Total Tally at 56948

Issuing a statement, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the current count of COVID-19 patients in Maharashtra is 56948.

27 May 16:41 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083450184376.html
Uttar Pradesh News: Two Migrants Found Dead on Mumbai-Varanasi Shramik Train

The incident was reported by the Government Railway Police at Manduadih railway station of Varanasi from Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 8:21 AM, North Eastern Railway spokesperson Ashok Kumar said.

27 May 16:54 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083996039282.html
PCB Against Rescheduling of T20 World Cup: Official

A PCB official, ahead of the International Cricket Council meetings beginning on Thursday to discuss the fate of the World T20, said that Pakistan’s stance will be to push for a wait and watch policy.

27 May 16:46 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084382278026.html
'Big Action to Follow': Donald Trump Threatens Twitter After it Adds Fact-Check Warnings to US President's Tweets

After Twitter conducted a fact check for the first time and tagged US President Donald Trump's tweets as 'potentially misleading information', latter threatens to take 'big action' against the micro-blogging site

27 May 16:17 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084551093087.html
Group Of Rabbis Declare: No Compromise On Teaching Immorality

News From Across The Pond.

27 May 16:57 The Jewish Press 7246030799864009149.html
Investigating The Trump Investigators Is Not A Distraction

Was President Obama telling those present not to end the existing probe of President-elect Donald Trump?

27 May 16:38 The Jewish Press 7246030801306196043.html
SA plans R350-billion infrastructure fund, including for broadband

South Africa plans to announce a R350-billion infrastructure programme after talks with the private sector and multilateral lenders, said Paul Mashatile, the treasurer-general of the ANC.

27 May 16:51 TechCentral 724913820178942357.html
EU pledges aid to Venezuelan refugees impacted by coronavirus pandemic

As Latin America becomes the new epicenter for the pandemic, the EU and Spain sought to raise awareness and aid to help Venezuelan refugees struggling from the migration and health crisis.

27 May 16:53 euronews 7318238120490151602.html
Heroin worth more than £8.5m found in fruit and nuts consignment at Heathrow

Two men, aged 36 and 51, were arrested near Bradford on suspicion of importing class A drugs the following day.

27 May 16:39 Express & Star 7324224458803400145.html
Stormont should ask Government for Brexit extension, says Mallon

The Infrastructure minister said the last thing Northern Ireland needed was a ‘cliff edge’ departure from the transition arrangements.

27 May 16:28 Express & Star 7324224458952191498.html
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready

The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.

27 May 16:40 Express & Star 7324224458952666879.html
The NHS and care workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic

At least 188 frontline health and care workers have died with Covid-19.

27 May 16:15 Express & Star 7324224459620764356.html
No post mortems yet after two men found dead at Bridgnorth caravan park

Two men who died following an incident at a Bridgnorth caravan park have not yet been formally identified.

27 May 16:15 Express & Star 7324224460104876883.html
Stormont infrastructure minister joins calls for Cummings to go

Nichola Mallon said the recent actions by the Prime Minister’s top adviser have ’caused great anger’.

27 May 16:21 Express & Star 7324224460148665586.html
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.

27 May 16:21 Express & Star 7324224460256167219.html
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19

The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.

27 May 16:32 Express & Star 7324224460490872840.html
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ nursing assistant who died with Covid-19

Sylvia Tideswell, 60, had worked on the elderly care wards at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2003.

27 May 16:30 Express & Star 7324224460769812972.html
Covid-hit hospital trust pays lasting tribute to lost colleagues

Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.

27 May 16:32 Express & Star 7324224460822952952.html
Tennis star Nikoloz Basilashvili arrested on domestic violence charge against ex-wife: reports

A Georgian tennis player was reportedly arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife in front of their 5-year-old son.

27 May 16:20 Fox News 7362823819992580379.html
CNN's S.E. Cupp says Trump is 'hallucinating,' 'needs help'

CNN host S.E. Cupp declared on Wednesday that President Trump is “hallucinating” and “needs help.” 

27 May 16:06 Fox News 7362823820215747134.html
Slain UNC student’s mother hopes new documentary will shed light on unsolved murder: ‘I need to keep going for her’

Connie Hedgepeth is hoping someone will finally come forward and reveal what really happened to her daughter

27 May 16:29 Fox News 7362823820347392879.html
Dr. Fauci warns 'people out there frolicking' as states reopen: Don't be 'overconfident'

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday that Americans shouldn't become "overconfident" if they don't see an immediate spike in coronavirus cases as states reopen their economies.

27 May 16:54 Fox News 7362823820408936460.html
Marco Rubio says FISA law must be fixed to prevent 'abuses' like FBI's Russia probe

With the debate about amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act underway, Sen. Marco Rubio said Wednesday that instead of changes to the process, lawmakers should focus on ways to prevent it from being abused.

27 May 16:43 Fox News 7362823820459897186.html
Missing New Zealand hikers found alive after 19 days in ‘hostile’ wilderness, rescuers say

Two hikers lost in the “hostile” wilderness of New Zealand have been found alive with only minor injuries after 19 days despite running out of food, rescuers said.

27 May 16:58 Fox News 7362823821406864409.html
Summer hosepipe ban fears after one of driest Springs ever with less than 3.5in of rain since March

FEARS of a Summer hosepipe ban are growing today after one of the driest Springs on record. The Met Office said that less than 3.5in (86mm) of rain has fallen since the start of March. Reservoir le…

27 May 16:47 The Sun 7379604593120459468.html
Organophosphate Chemical Threat Agents: Contemporary solutions to a historic threat

Here, Jonas Calsbeek, Peter Andrew, Eduardo González, and Pamela J. Lein, talk about Organophosphate Chemical Threat Agents and how to stop their use

27 May 16:25 Open Access Government 7441385494802119322.html
‘I’m innocent of trumped-up allegations’ — Akinwunmi Adesina breaks silence

Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB president, says he is innocent and will not allow allegations levelled against him bring his honour and integrity to question.

27 May 16:14 TheCable 7513571674526301504.html
DSS finally releases journalist detained for ‘defaming’ A’Ibom commissioner

Kufre Carter, a journalist with XL 106.9 FM Uyo in Akwa Ibom state who was arrested for allegedly defaming Dominic Ukpong, the state commissioner of health, has regained freedom. Inibehe

27 May 16:42 TheCable 7513571675206686102.html
NLC protests slash in workers’ salaries, gives Ganduje 14 days to make U-turn

Organised labour in Kano has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government to pay back the deduction it made to workers' salaries or they go on strike.

27 May 16:26 TheCable 7513571676074796791.html
Trump threatens Twitter with ‘big action’ for flagging his tweets

Washington, May 27: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Twitter with “big action” for tagging two of his tweets on mail-in voting with a fact-checking warning label.

27 May 16:31 Bilkul Online 7514029329039634386.html
Nigerian military encourages sexual abuse, brutality of children at rehabilitation centres – Amnesty

Global rights group, Amnesty International, has accused the Nigerian military of unlawfully detaining boys and men at a rehabilitation centre for alleged members of the Islamist militant group Boko Haram,

27 May 16:05 The Guardian 7580308503887147234.html
Covid19: Huawei ICT Academy hosts online training for students

Huawei Technologies has not relented on its efforts to ensure Nigerian students registered under its Authorized Information and Network Academy are trained in core ICT skills in the face of the Covid19 pandemic. The company moved its classes online, engaging hundreds of students across the country on their computer screens from the comfort of their […]

27 May 16:10 The Guardian 7580308504578718140.html
Buni to test landing completed Yobe cargo airport

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state; has said that ‘test landing’ of multi-billion naira Damaturu International Cargo Airport is slated for

27 May 16:30 The Guardian 7580308504897335041.html
Commercial crew astronauts accept risks of test flight

The Crew Dragon astronauts say they understand and accept the risks of a new spacecraft, which they believe can’t be boiled down to a single number.

27 May 16:51 SpaceNews 7631243599732212220.html
Himachal BJP president Rajeev Bindal resigns amid health scam row

In a resignation letter sent to BJP president J P Nadda, Bindal stated that he was tendering his resignation on high moral grounds as some people were dragging the party's name in the alleged corruption case.

27 May 16:44 The Economic Times 7653256036774657268.html
Iranian girl, 13, beheaded by father in ‘honor killing’ as she slept

Romina Ashrafi was killed Thursday by her father, Reza Ashrafi, as punishment for running away with a 34-year-old man from her hometown of Talesh.

27 May 16:08 New York Post 7654946768328227205.html
Swiss companies must help pay rent for employees working from home: court

The court made the ruling in a case brought by an employee of an accounting firm, who claimed his company was responsible for part of his rent while he was forced to work from home, Swissinfo

27 May 16:42 New York Post 7654946768467546487.html
Alabama man busted for murder of wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend

An Alabama man accused of murdering his wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend was busted by federal marshals this week following a manhunt, police said. Carson Peters, 58, of Danville, was on the lam

27 May 16:04 New York Post 7654946768537179465.html
Bobby Hurley’s private war with Arizona State after wife’s sexual harassment claim

Bobby Hurley and his athletic director are at odds, clashing over allegations of sexual harassment committed by a major Arizona State donor. In an email exchange, Hurley expressed his displeasure with

27 May 16:24 New York Post 7654946768544804350.html
Joe Biden says basement lockdown is ‘working pretty well’ for campaign

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden clapped back at President Trump and his GOP allies following weeks of being mocked for observing social distancing guidelines and remaining on lockdown in his

27 May 16:54 New York Post 7654946768742861505.html
Andy Byford, former NYC subway chief, tapped to run London transit

He’s London’s “Train Daddy” now. Andy Byford, the popular former boss of New York City’s subways and buses, will take the helm of London’s transit agency, the

27 May 16:04 New York Post 7654946768908112249.html
De Blasio doesn’t have detailed plan to reopen NYC restaurants, bars

Mayor Bill de Blasio talked at length Wednesday in response to a question about his plan to reopen the city's restaurants and bars.

27 May 16:20 New York Post 7654946769121685677.html
Fauci: Political conventions may be held if coronavirus cases are ‘very low’

But he cautioned that "we need to reserve judgment right now to see what the situation would be.”

27 May 16:19 New York Post 7654946769217527808.html
France halts hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus treatment

The French government on Wednesday banned treatment of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial and potentially harmful drug that US President Donald Trump has said he is taking preventively.

27 May 16:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601102836937875.html
Poll slump hits UK's Johnson in wake of Cummings scandal

As the prime minister prepares to be quizzed by senior MPs later Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus crisis and the scandal, a YouGov poll for The Times newspaper showed the Conservative lead over the main opposition Labour party has been cut by nine points in a week.

27 May 16:55 The Jakarta Post 7678601103038772433.html
Truth about rumours McDonald's is reopening Liverpool sites

Several posts have circulated this week suggesting that Liverpool's sites would reopen this week

27 May 16:01 Liverpool Echo 7727211173788300898.html
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 363,800 people across the state as of Wednesday.

27 May 16:53 CNBC 7787100274958033303.html
Inmates at quarantine centres have a harrowing time

Helpline Twitter handles are loaded with such complaints about the paid quarantine services

27 May 16:20 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363428024266.html
Where will Trump rant if not on Twitter? He threatens to close down social media

Ironically, the president used Twitter itself to threaten its closure after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated

27 May 16:06 Deccan Chronicle 7881006364154651147.html
Bangladesh decides against extending shutdown, offices to reopen May 31

The government has decided not to extend the ongoing shutdown over the coronavirus outbreak, allowing offices to reopen on May 31.

27 May 16:19 Bdnews24 8119004129661135694.html
Newsnight’s Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded’ of the corporation’s impartiality rules.

27 May 16:27 Irishexaminer 8196011178750283107.html
Covid-19: 17 additional deaths as figures show 90% of cases have recovered

The National Public Health Emergency Team has reported 17 more Covid-19 related deaths.

27 May 16:50 Irishexaminer 8196011179128377272.html
McDonald’s announces all Irish drive-throughs to reopen on June 4th

High levels of anticipated demand will see each location revealed on morning of opening

27 May 16:31 The Irish Times 8204772967284658453.html
Judge rules property fund to pay costs of dispute over warehouse access

Case concerned access to property on Long Mile Road

27 May 16:02 The Irish Times 8204772968733496917.html
Borders creep open across central Europe as pandemic eases

Serbia bars Montenegro Airlines after perceived snub over free movement

27 May 16:30 The Irish Times 8204772969049419963.html
At least 10,000 died in military detention in Nigeria – report

Amnesty International publishes study into detainees during Boko Haram insurgency

27 May 16:42 The Irish Times 8204772969245451077.html
Archaeologists find Roman mosaic floor beneath a row of vines in Italy

May 27 (UPI) -- Archaeologists have uncovered the remarkably well preserved mosaic floor of an Ancient Roman villa dating to the 3rd century A.D. The floor was found beneath a row of vines near Verona, a city in northern Italy.

27 May 16:22 UPI 8257973864394037522.html
Photos of crowds at Disney World’s shopping center show how difficult social distancing might be once the theme park reopens

Disney World is still temporarily closed, but that isn’t stopping die-hard fans from visiting the theme park’s recently-reopened shopping center.

27 May 16:46 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882634758248.html
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth

President Vladimir Putin is looking to change Russia’s education curriculum to include war history and patriotism, as part of his effort to militarize Russia’s youth.

27 May 16:05 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883215102385.html
CDC: Antibody test results are often wrong and should not be relied on

The CDC has released new guidance on antibody tests, warning that they can be wrong half the time and shouldn’t be used to inform important policy decisions.

27 May 16:25 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884021170220.html
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had offered to mediate a standoff between India and China at the Himalayan border, where soldiers camped out in a high-altitude region have accused each other of trespassing over the disputed border.

27 May 16:52 Reuters 8334514180022670990.html
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax virus curbs

ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe’s 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.

27 May 16:18 Reuters 8334514180192763270.html
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga denounces charges as 'lies'

PARIS (Reuters) - Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga, arrested this month after more than two decades on the run, told a French court on Wednesday that the international charges against him were lies.

27 May 16:45 Reuters 8334514180221520400.html
Trump to announce Hong Kong response this week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was working on a strong response to China’s planned national security legislation for Hong Kong and it would be announced before the end of the week.

27 May 16:23 Reuters 8334514180448900808.html
UK tells EU: break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and said an agreement on fisheries might not be ready by July.

27 May 16:34 Reuters 8334514180519178039.html
New York governor meets with Trump to push for infrastructure investment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met President Donald Trump on Wednesday to press for investment in the nation’s roads, bridges and railways as U.S. states begin to reopen after the coronavirus outbreak left the economy in tatters.

27 May 16:44 Reuters 8334514180713436326.html
Merkel insists on basics as states take bigger role in virus controls

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded more responsibility to Germany’s 16 states for tackling the coronavirus epidemic, but insisted that social distancing and mask-wearing were needed to avoid a new wave of infections.

27 May 16:25 Reuters 8334514181267028336.html
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'plan to hire private security as drone incidents leave them fearing for Archie'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to hire their own team of security professionals after a series of terrifying incidents involving drones near their LA home, an insider has said.

27 May 16:42 Entertainment Daily 8392972517038928884.html
Clark County opens cooling stations as temperatures soar

Clark County will be opening daytime cooling stations from Wednesday to Friday as temperatures are set to climb well into the triple digits.

27 May 16:25 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835743887274.html
After fact check by Twitter, Trump threatens social media

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets.

27 May 16:50 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836706224686.html
North Las Vegas woman, 19, accused of sex trafficking of minor

A North Las Vegas woman has been arrested on suspicion of trafficking a youth for the purposes of prostitution, police said.

27 May 16:18 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836868112506.html
Covid-19: France bans treatment of coronavirus patients with hydroxychloroquine

Under new rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against the coronavirus.

27 May 16:10 Scroll.in 8669301692503233863.html
Quebec reports 541 new COVID-19 cases as another 89 people die from virus

Quebec is reporting 541 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total in the province to 49,139. Another 89 people have died of COVID-19 in the province, public health is reporting, bring the death toll to 4,228.

27 May 16:15 Montreal 8735609772675752573.html
Saudi Arabia's crown prince and Putin agree to 'close coordination' on oil output

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a telephone call, agreed on further "close coordination" on oil output restrictions, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. They also both noted the importance of joint efforts aimed at reaching the agreements within the OPEC+ group in April on oil production curbs, the Kremlin said.

27 May 16:20 Arab News 8912634264278771338.html
Texas Bar Says Patrons Wearing Masks Will Not Be Allowed Inside

It is possible you could see a ' No Mask, No Service' sign at a particular business. At this place, it's 'Mask On, No Service'.

27 May 16:23 NewsTalk 1290 8990645953015550489.html
Lockdown: Toddler's failed attempt to wake up dead mother

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 16:30 Rising Kashmir 9025326237492038691.html
Heatwave likely to continue during next 24 hours: IMD

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 16:34 Rising Kashmir 9025326238873116427.html
CDC: More than 62,000 healthcare workers sickened by COVID-19, at least 291 dead

Tens of thousands of doctors and nurses have gotten sick from taking care of COVID-19 patients, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

27 May 16:31 KNOE 8 News 9048639191508384768.html
Trooper George Baker to be honored at private memorial service; procession to follow

Louisiana State Police Trooper George Baker will be laid to rest Thursday, May 28 after a private memorial service in Hammond.

27 May 16:35 KNOE 8 News 9048639192243782072.html
Indore: Doctors fear coronavirus, only 20 per cent clinics open in city

Due to the less number of clinics being operated currently, people have to travel more in the city during lockdown to reach clinics.

27 May 16:22 Free Press Journal 9080771788399146104.html
Indore: Man commits suicide after facing harassment from borrower

Due to the lockdown, Pahawa was facing some financial difficulties and he went to Rathi's place for his money on Tuesday.

27 May 16:27 Free Press Journal 9080771788966429414.html
Air Canada to resume flights to Phoenix in August

After nearly a month of closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Air Canada has resumed flights to and from the United States, with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport set to resume in August.

27 May 16:39 ABC15 Arizona 911680909960574407.html
Valley company starts production on Sheriff Joe Arpaio TV docu-series

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the subject of an upcoming TV docu-series, which will look at his life and the controversies around his 24 years as sheriff.

27 May 16:45 ABC15 Arizona 911680910855650698.html
Disney World hopes to open some parks on July 11, says it will require masks and temperature checks

The theme park will require employees and guests to wear masks and get temperature checks at park entrances.

27 May 16:11 ABC15 Arizona 911680911350747168.html
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing...

27 May 16:09 The Seattle Times 9121942837202453191.html
Ex-LA council top aide to plead guilty in $1M bribery scheme

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former top aide to Los Angeles City Council member Jose Huizar will plead guilty to a federal racketeering charge in a $1 million bribery scheme...

27 May 16:25 The Seattle Times 9121942837575511544.html
Texas woman arrested for confronting couple with hammer

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas woman accused of using a hammer to threaten a vacationing couple who she mistakenly referred to as Mexican during a profanity-laced tirade in southwest Houston...

27 May 16:53 The Seattle Times 9121942838344511995.html
Biden accuser’s credentials, expert testimony under scrutiny

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — State prosecutors in California are investigating the credentials that Tara Reade, the former Senate staffer who has accused Joe Biden of assaulting her in 1993, attested to...

27 May 16:01 The Seattle Times 9121942838531310196.html
A numbers-obsessed Trump is uncharacteristically silent on this bleak milestone

As the nation hits a bleak milestone this week — 100,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 — the president has been uncharacteristically silent. His public schedule contains no special commemoration, no...

27 May 16:28 The Seattle Times 9121942838599173583.html
Ford disinfects police cruisers by 'roasting' them

Ford's software cranks the heat in police cruisers to disinfect them and slow the spread of COVID-19.

27 May 16:40 Engadget 96641515658792375.html
Man Shoots Three People Dead Before Attempting Suicide in Western France - Reports

More than twenty gendarmes have been dispatched to the scene of the crime. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.

27 May 16:54 Sputniknews 967333869083028738.html
Lack of Protective Gear & Staff Uncovered in Quebec's Care Homes – Report

Quebec's ombudsperson has already announced the launch of an “impartial and independent” investigation into the way the COVID-19 crisis is being handled at elderly...

27 May 16:56 Sputniknews 967333869085692432.html
Pompeo Tells Congress Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China

On 28 May, the National People's Congress of China is expected to vote on the bill that suggests banning "separatist, subversive and terrorist activities" along with...

27 May 16:12 Sputniknews 967333869285211611.html
Government confident of hitting 200,000 testing target by Monday

Testing capacity was only reaching 154,120 in the 24 hours up to 9am on Tuesday.

27 May 16:04 Metro 970161747324024022.html
Boris says advice for parents with coronavirus has not changed

The prime minister was questioned by Yvette Cooper MP.

27 May 16:37 Metro 970161747423910552.html
John Boyega hits out at 'white on black racism' after George Floyd tribute

The actor spoke out after the death of George Floyd.

27 May 16:17 Metro 970161747865680999.html
British diplomat still missing after going for a jog three weeks ago

He had been due to take up the position of British High Commissioner to Fiji in July.

27 May 16:35 Metro 970161747956952150.html
Judge who told 'sex attack victim' to close her legs to avoid rape is fired

New Jersey Superior Court Judge John Russo was banned from overseeing any further hearings in a ruling issued Tuesday

27 May 16:36 Metro 970161748099003373.html
Tekashi 6ix9ine comes for Doja Cat after racism claims

He appeared to call her out online.

27 May 16:23 Metro 970161748215122781.html
Woman pictured hugging friends in lockdown says 'if people die, they die'

'We can chose to do what we want. This is bulls**t, we don't live in a jail.'

27 May 16:02 Metro 970161748508329812.html
'Husband suffocated wife because he didn't want to pay for divorce'

Prosecutors say Elledge strangled or suffocated his wife because he did not want to pay for a divorce

27 May 16:00 Metro 970161748691241414.html
Man, 22, dies after crashing jet ski he bought hours earlier

His ‘heartbroken’ girlfriend paid tribute to the emergency services who tried to save his life.

27 May 16:08 Metro 970161748774936480.html
Test, track and trace to start from tomorrow

The PM made the announcement as he faced a grilling from senior MPs over the Dominic Cummings scandal.

27 May 16:41 Metro 970161748802694029.html
Boris says 'sorry for pain and anxiety' but won't add more about Cummings

The prime minister has denied that his chief adviser's actions have had an effect on the British public sticking to lockdown rules.

27 May 16:11 Metro 970161749072294816.html
Newsnight's Dominic Cummings introduction 'did not meet impartiality standards' BBC says

The BBC has said that an introduction to last night's Newsnight which discussed the Dominic Cummings lockdown row "did not meet our standards of due impartiality".

27 May 16:51 The Irish News 993065614388457.html
Committal proceedings in Lyra McKee case could go ahead on June 15

COMMITTAL proceedings against a man charged with the murder of Lyra McKee and another accused over rioting on the night she was shot are in a position to go ahead on June 15, a court has heard.

27 May 16:13 The Irish News 993066329335600.html
Bangor man (31) caught with 60 cannabis plants spared jail

A 31-year-old Bangor man who was caught with 60 cannabis plants has been spared jail - but warned he will be imprisoned if he breaks a court order.

27 May 16:00 The Irish News 993066402170499.html
Jesus Christ Superstar singer Jeffrey Anderson pleads guilty to string of sex offences

A Co Down singer who appeared on TV talent shows has been revealed as a sex offender who secretly recorded women for his own gratification.

27 May 16:00 The Irish News 993067033896934.html
Pakistan condemns construction of temple at Babri Masjid site

Rising tide of religi­ous bigotr­y in India is well-docume­nted by intern­ationa­l human rights organi­sation­s, says FO

27 May 17:49 The Express Tribune 1105816786389658698.html
India backs hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 prevention despite WHO suspension

Indian Counci­l of Medica­l Resear­ch says it should be contin­ued becaus­e there is no harm

27 May 17:12 The Express Tribune 1105816787778122642.html
Nitish Kumar holds meeting with state Health Department, stresses on door to door screening of migrants

The CM said that keeping in view the future challenges, the health infrastructure of the state should be further strengthened and it should be expanded.

27 May 17:07 The Statesman 1191309781823352392.html
Mira Bhayandar: 36 new Covid-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday

Following a day's drop in the number of COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar witnessed another dramatic spike in the spread of the virus on Wednesday when 36 persons tested positive for the infection.

27 May 17:29 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191939330256.html
BMC issues revised guidelines for COVID-19 testing: Pregnant women likely to deliver in next 5 days to be tested

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Wednesday issues revised testing guidelines for COVID-19. According to the new guidelines, the COVID test will not be mandatory for emergency surgery.

27 May 17:01 Mumbai Mirror 1209961192791433115.html
COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise, says Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad

​​Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Wednesday assured a group of developers that he would like to implement a regime that would give all construction permissions within a period of 30 days and they would be deemed to be given thereafter.

27 May 17:12 Mumbai Mirror 1209961193064754247.html
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on South Carolina coast with 50mph winds after South Florida is inundated with three days of torrential rain and flash flooding that left cars submerged and locals stuck in knee-deep water

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina's coast at 9.30am EST with sustained winds near 50mph, less than two hours after it was officially named.

27 May 17:06 Mail Online 124328111484573374.html
Bill Clinton 'had affair with Jeffrey Epstein pimp Ghislaine Maxwell during trips on pedophile's private jet', explosive new book claims

The details of the alleged affair between the former president and the British socialite are detailed in a new book - A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein.

27 May 17:41 Mail Online 124328111498892432.html
ICU nurse slammed for yelling at crying carer for wearing her uniform in a B&M store is BACKED by Royal College of Nursing who say shopping in work clothes ‘should be avoided’

Senior ICU nurse Marina Kendrick, 53, reprimanded Kimberley Simpson in a B&M Bargain store in Burton on Trent for wearing her scrubs in public, an action she said risked spreading 'germs'.

27 May 17:10 Mail Online 124328111874211586.html
Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle's blood to drink to protect her from coronavirus in the Dominican Republic

The five-month-old girl from the Dominican Republic died after drinking turtle blood to protect her from coronavirus. Her relatives are said to be 'serious but stable.'

27 May 17:56 Mail Online 124328112332928970.html
Britain's new covid queen who will lead test and trace scheme: Baroness Dido is Tory MP's wife who was raised on a pig farm (and thinks there is too much maternity leave)

Baroness Dido Harding, 53, was raised on a Somerset pig farm and will lead the UK's test and trace scheme to tackle the coronavirus, set to launch tomorrow.

27 May 17:53 Mail Online 124328112372318448.html
KCCI Urges Govt To Evacuate Kashmiris Stranded Abroad

The KCCI on Wednesday urged government to evacuate hundreds of Kashmiris stranded in various foreign countries due to coronavirus lockdown

27 May 17:58 Kashmir Observer 1268422869745263056.html
2 More Covid-19 Deaths In Valley, J&K Toll Rises To 26

Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease in the Jammu and Kashmir to 26

27 May 17:10 Kashmir Observer 1268422869880064450.html
Pak Army Says Indian Spy Drone Shot Down

The Pakistan Army claimed on Wednesday that it shot down an Indian

27 May 17:05 Kashmir Observer 1268422870362573384.html
Annual Mela Kher Bhavani at Tulmul Cancelled

The annual Kheer Bhawani Mela and Yatra, scheduled for May 30, will not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the J&K Dharmarth Trust, here on Wednesday

27 May 17:55 Kashmir Observer 1268422870397008850.html
Rs 223 Crore Bank Fraud: HC Denies Bail To Accused Ex-Chairman

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday rejected plea of former chairman J&K State Cooperative Bank, seeking quashing of FIR against him filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the whopping 230 crore fraud case

27 May 17:02 Kashmir Observer 1268422870420214167.html
No End Term Exams For Current, Previous Semesters: KU

The Kashmir University will not conduct the end-term examinations for the current and previous semesters this year and would promote the students based on continuous internal assessment

27 May 17:04 Kashmir Observer 1268422870775533890.html
Kent RO takes down controversial ad, apologises for depicting maids in derogatory manner

The ad, featuring Hema Malini and her daughter Esha Deol as campaigners, drew heavy criticism on social media.

27 May 17:54 The Financial Express 1288289579501102720.html
‘Governor should scold those trying to destabilise Uddhav Thackeray govt’: Shiv Sena’s veiled attack on BJP

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had taken oath on November 28 last year. The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress came together to form government last year, after the Thackeray-led party and the BJP fell out over sharing the chief ministerial post.

27 May 17:50 The Financial Express 1288289580161110631.html
SpeakUp: Congress campaign to mount pressure on Modi govt to deposit Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor

SpeakUp Campaign: Congress is demanding from the Modi government to deposit Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor who are facing the brunt of the lockdown.

27 May 17:18 The Financial Express 1288289580267072343.html
Passenger on Alliance Air’s Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive for coronavirus

The flight was operated on May 25, when domestic flight services resumed after remaining grounded for two months due to the nationwide lockdown to prevent spreading of coronavirus infections.

27 May 17:17 The Financial Express 1288289580284142352.html
Tigers took away their men, Amphan their livelihood: Sunderban’s ‘tiger widows’ struggle to survive

Cyclone Amphan, which hit West Bengal a week ago, not only killed all the fish in Manjula's pond, but also snatched away her sole source of livelihood.

27 May 17:04 The Financial Express 1288289580288385967.html
Domestic flight services in India: 445 flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on May 26, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Services were resumed on Monday after a gap of two months and 428 flights were operated within the country on the same day.

27 May 17:24 The Financial Express 1288289580377287776.html
India-China standoff: US President Donald Trump says ‘willing to mediate’ to diffuse border dispute

India-China standoff: In the recent past, several areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh region and North Sikkim have witnessed a major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies.

27 May 17:49 The Financial Express 1288289581168343332.html
Sydney braces for rat ‘plague’ after Covid-19 forces hungry rodents to turn to cannibalism

Suburban rat infestations surge after city-dwelling rodents run out of food

27 May 17:30 the Guardian 1491978794459327157.html
Just half of Americans plan on getting Covid-19 vaccine, poll shows

The US could run up against another obstacle in its fight against coronavirus: vaccine refusal

27 May 17:30 the Guardian 1491978795549912598.html
SpaceX-Nasa launch scrubbed due to poor weather

The first crewed flight from US soil since 2011 was called off 16 minutes before lift off; the next opportunity is on Saturday

27 May 17:53 the Guardian 1491978796137011505.html
Lockdown violators using Cummings as excuse, say police

Police commissioner warns of public pushback over Covid-19 containment measures

27 May 17:03 the Guardian 1491978796184426690.html
Changes afoot at hard-hit Pennsylvania veterans home

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration announced a new leader Wednesday at the Southeastern Veterans’ Center, where nearly three dozen residents have died from the coronavirus and a state senator urged the replacement of its leadership.

27 May 17:29 Msn 1509165514841207505.html
Nancy Pelosi Calls Republican Efforts To Block Voting By Proxy During Pandemic A ‘Sad Stunt’

‘House Republicans must stop their dangerous obstruction and join Democrats to save lives, defeat the virus and grow the economy,’ she said. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called ...

27 May 17:02 The Inquisitr 1745625232164206230.html
'Starting point': EU's frugal members cool on recovery plan

Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden want emergency help for countries badly hit by the coronavirus to take the form of one-off loans

27 May 17:30 Rappler 1882105642039328457.html
Pompeo: “Hong Kong is No Longer Autonomous From China”

Loss of city-state's

27 May 17:11 Infowars 1950426314014953357.html
Gabbard Drops Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Over ‘Russian Asset’ Smear

'Defeating Trump more important'

27 May 17:43 Infowars 1950426314242135215.html
‘Ugly Even for Him’: Trump’s Usual Allies Recoil at His Smear of MSNBC Host

The Wall Street Journal and Washington Examiner chastised the president as a top House Republican, Liz Cheney, urged him to “stop” his attacks on Joe Scarborough.

27 May 17:06 NY Times 1961078288011060104.html
Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market

A leading Chinese virologist, whose mysterious disappearance sparked speculation about the novel coronavirus emanating from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), was for the first time interviewed on Tuesday on China's state television where she warned that such viruses are just the 'tip of the iceberg' and expressed

27 May 17:25 Oneindia 2023829370751312175.html
Toddler tries to wake up dead mother at Bihar railway station brings out hardships of migrant worker

The video appeared online Wednesday and captures one of the most poignant pictures of the massive migrant crisis unfolding across several states. It shows a toddler trying -- and failing -- to wake her mother up who lay dead on the platform, a blanket placed over the body untidily.

27 May 17:26 Oneindia 2023829370964069883.html
Telangana: 3-year-old boy falls into newly dug borewell in Medak district, rescue operations on

Oxygen was being supplied into the 120 feet open borewell and earth excavation machines have been pressed into service to dig around it, they said. An NDRF team has reached the spot tandjoin the rescue efforts, they said.

27 May 17:50 Oneindia 2023829371233082406.html
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pak PM Imran Khan

Bangladesh through Citizenship Act, border disputes with Nepal & China, & Pak threatened with false flag operation,” Khan said in a series of tweets. Several areas along the 3,500-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies

27 May 17:40 Oneindia 2023829372019173782.html
Heatwave likely to recede from today: IMD

The temperatures north and central India have soared over 47 degrees Celsius at a few places since the past four-five days. The maximum temperature in Churu, which had recorded 50 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, was 49.6 degrees, followed by 48.9 degrees in Ganganagar and Bikaner districts of Rajasthan.

27 May 17:55 Oneindia 2023829372153523684.html
Central, state govts should apologise to nation for migrant workers' conditions: SP leader

Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramgovind Chaudhary asked the central and state governments on Wednesday to study the apex court order on the

27 May 17:02 Deccan Herald 2027555796822618002.html
US President Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

The United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate or arbitrate between India and China to help the two neighbouring nations resolve the boundary dispute, which once again

27 May 17:55 Deccan Herald 2027555797464743481.html
UK PM Johnson to join post-Brexit talks as key deadline nears

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet EU leaders in a bid to reinvigorate stalled post-Brexit negotiations ahead of a key deadline, officials said on Wednesday. Britain officially left the

27 May 17:04 Deccan Herald 2027555798000351244.html
Saudi Arabia tourist visas to be extended for three months

Tourist visas to be extended automatically free of charge for three months

27 May 17:44 Gulf News 2086521544194861323.html
UAE: Human Resources Ministry revises working hours of service centres

Precautionary measures remain in place to curb the spread of COVID-19

27 May 17:21 Gulf News 2086521545040486770.html
South Korea examines first suspected cases of Covid-linked syndrome in kids

The syndrome has raised fears that COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, could pose a greater risk to children than had been understood

27 May 17:00 The Asian Age 2126266544079427376.html
After WHO, France puts ban on hydroxychloroquine

Under the new French rules, the drug can be used only in clinical trials to test its efficacy against coronavirus

27 May 17:12 The Asian Age 2126266545842261417.html
United States declares Hong Kong has lost autonomy from China

"It is now clear that China is modelling Hong Kong after itself."

27 May 17:22 Newshub 2131266986085101281.html
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s first Covid-free country

Kotor, Montenegro – Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks,...

27 May 17:03 thenewpaper 2217039562956405872.html
Brok Weaver clears up alleged dog fighting video: ‘I don’t have that kind of heart’

Brok Weaver denies taking part in an orchestrated dog fight that left his pet with a partially missing ear.

27 May 17:30 Bloody Elbow 2261336759213278021.html
Inhalers, blood pressure meds top list of drug shortages reported by Canadian pharmacists

Canadian pharmacists say they continue to face drug supply challenges and are ‘very concerned’ about their ability to obtain medications their patients need amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey from the Canadian Pharmacists Association.

27 May 17:00 CTVNews 2422791598971349586.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for the U.S. to withdraw the former British colony's preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago.

27 May 17:20 CTVNews 2422791599074686102.html
Little boy from Devon tells BoJo he is 'very cross' about Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip

The Torquay seven-year-old says it's just not fair the Dominic Cummings gets to go out while everybody else had to stay home

27 May 17:37 DevonLive 2469244513344573130.html
Kenney appeals to Trudeau for quarantine exemption amid NHL hub city push

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has appealed to Ottawa to exempt returning National Hockey League players from federal quarantine laws as part of Edmonton's push to be named an NHL hub city.

27 May 17:44 Edmonton 2483052956405538698.html
Twenty New Community COVID-19 Cases Reported

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 during a press conference Wednesday.

27 May 17:50 edhat santa barbara 2501874276829746220.html
American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?

This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.

27 May 17:50 VOA Zimbabwe 262570846017615519.html
Police arrest dismissed soldier, another for 'smuggling' 1,200kgs of Marijuana - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

The Police in Lagos on Wednesday arrested a dismissed soldier identified as Okoliko Andrew and one Idowu Adebayo for allegedly smuggling

27 May 17:48 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900564571938.html
UPDATED: Abuja Group obtains re-election nomination form for Obaseki

An Abuja based group, Obaseki Mandate Forum (OMF) on Wednesday secured All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship re-election...

27 May 17:23 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901014989685.html
Tension as two communities clash over land in Anambra

There is tension in Anambra State following clash by two neighboring communitiesover land, which has allegedly, left one dead and others injured...

27 May 17:55 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901390525460.html
Seven dead in auto crash in Kwara - The Nation Nigeria

No fewer than seven persons on Wednesday died an auto accident in Kwara state.The accident happened at Lumoh village along the Olooru/Bode

27 May 17:53 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901625821298.html
BREAKING: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians

The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians overseas.The development, according to Foreign Affairs Minister...

27 May 17:05 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901855074647.html
43-yr-old cleaner dies in ‘elevator mishap’ at hospital; probe on

According to police, hospital officials suspect Waghela either tried peeping out or spitting out tobacco from the window when her hair got entangled between the lift and the shaft.

27 May 17:50 The Indian Express 2885715104369305581.html
Cop discharged from hospital, says had backing of both families: at home and in khaki

The officer was received with a shower of flower petals on the premises of his police station in a brief ceremony before he went home to complete self quarantine for next 14 days.

27 May 17:40 The Indian Express 2885715104416968417.html
Industries grapple with reverse migration of workforce, disrupted supply lines

When the civic body allowed small and medium scale industries in Pimpri-Chinchwad to reopen after almost two months, many enterprises realised that much of their workforce, comprising migrant labourers, had already returned home with little or no plans of returning early.

27 May 17:44 The Indian Express 2885715105012525050.html
India lockdown diary, Day 64: Kerala village uses umbrella to combat covid; Techie on mission to find jobs for migrants, and more

Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 64 of lockdown.

27 May 17:52 The Indian Express 2885715105408987356.html
India Coronavirus Update, 27 May: Over 1.5 lakh cases; Maharashtra sees highest Covid-19 death toll in single day

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, 27 May: India currently has 1.5 lakh cases with 4,337 deaths. Maharashtra, the worst affected state, has been showing a slight decline in the number of new cases reported in the last two days.

27 May 17:58 The Indian Express 2885715105725263948.html
Rapper Desiigner Steps Up During Outbreak, Declares Rent Relief for His Tenants

Rapper Desiigner has rolled up his sleeves to help out during COVID-19 as an artist and landlord. He released a new single called "Survivor," and portions

27 May 17:00 Atlanta Black Star 3042160500001332858.html
Pakistan Considers Reimposing Lockdown After Eid Celebrations

Pakistan may be forced to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown amid a surge in new cases following the end of the Eid al-Fitr.

27 May 17:52 Breitbart 3148363491324828215.html
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Not Reporting COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths

Michigan is now the only state among 19 states with over 900 COVID-19 deaths not reporting the number of those deaths from nursing homes.

27 May 17:36 Breitbart 3148363491611645201.html
Twitter Lets Verified Users Spread Fake Pic, Link MN Cop to Racist Slogan

Twitter is allowing verified accounts to post a photo falsely linking a Minneapolis police officer with a man wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" baseball hat.

27 May 17:57 Breitbart 3148363492039614204.html
Fear Engulfs City Hall After Officer Tests Positive For COVID-19

Fear has engulfed City Hall after an officer in the procurement department tested positive for Coronavirus.At least 10 officers have been urged to test for the virus and isolate following the posi

27 May 17:08 KahawaTungu 3304128541855696810.html
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.

27 May 17:19 phys.org 3476726124724352981.html
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman

The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims

27 May 17:26 Shropshire Star 3480199991266499938.html
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says

The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.

27 May 17:18 Shropshire Star 3480199992008403845.html
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official

Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.

27 May 17:02 Shropshire Star 3480199992345481220.html
Mike Ashley fails in bid to trigger investigation into struggling Debenhams

Lawyers representing Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns nearly a third of Debenhams’ shares, asked a judge to appoint a ‘provisional liquidator’

27 May 17:56 Shropshire Star 3480199992487684214.html
Great Britain’s cyclists return to velodrome for first time in two months

Tuesday was the first day of access, with six-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny among 12 riders and 13 members of staff present for sessions.

27 May 17:34 Shropshire Star 3480199992927266674.html
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds

It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.

27 May 17:12 Shropshire Star 3480199993253850558.html
COVID-19: FG suspends evacuation of Nigerians abroad

Sodiq Oyeleke Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians abroad. He said suspending the evacuation was to...

27 May 17:19 Punch Newspapers 3524240994078797010.html
George Floyd: Charge policemen with murder – Family of black man killed in US

The family of George Floyd, a black man who died while a police officer pinned his neck with a knee, wants the four Minneapolis police officers involved charged with murder. According to CNN, th...

27 May 17:51 Punch Newspapers 3524240994941457814.html
Rosenstein to testify as part of Graham's Russia investigation probe

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week as part of the Senate Judiciary Committee's probe into the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

27 May 17:31 TheHill 355432918532913217.html
Biden calls for DOJ Civil Rights Division to investigate George Floyd's death

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday called on the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to investigate the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who was

27 May 17:15 TheHill 355432918731551065.html
House FISA bill suddenly on life support

A bill to reauthorize three expired surveillance programs is in jeopardy, with President Trump urging Republicans to oppose it and progressives raising concerns about a key amendment.

27 May 17:08 TheHill 355432919206383552.html
Goa to scale up COVID testing capacity

NT NETWORK Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said  the state’s testing capacity for the COVID-19 pandemic is around 1,000 samples pe

27 May 17:21 The Navhind Times 3656927214064481224.html
Trump offers to mediate between India and China

PTI Washington In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to “mediate or arbitrate” the raging border dispute between India an

27 May 17:23 The Navhind Times 3656927214732922150.html
CLP demands white paper on Covid-19, demands special assembly session

NT NETWORK  Margao The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at its meeting on Wednesday demanded that the state government prepares and submits a white p

27 May 17:15 The Navhind Times 3656927215317762003.html
Centre may extend lockdown after May 31

Agencies New Delhi The central government is likely to extend the lockdown in some form by another two weeks after May 31 to stop the spread of coronaviru

27 May 17:24 The Navhind Times 3656927215340314194.html
Sawant writes to Centre on Goans stuck abroad

NT NETWORK Panaji The state government has written to the Union civil aviation ministry and the ministry of external affairs requesting them to arrange sp

27 May 17:23 The Navhind Times 3656927215610599741.html
COVID negative certificate must for people coming to Goa

NT NETWORK Panaji The state government on Wednesday modified its standard operating procedure  for the people entering the state, making it mandatory

27 May 17:25 The Navhind Times 3656927215902263039.html
After Sending Migrants Back To Their Home, Sonu Sood Is Winning Hearts On Twitter With His Hilarious Replies

After being appreciated for sending migrant workers to their homes, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood shows his humorous side with his hilarious replies to his fans on Twitter.

27 May 17:55 TopYaps 3728443509559566501.html
SANDF probe clears soldiers of killing Collins Khosa, saying he was only 'pushed and clapped'

An SA National Defence Force inquiry has found soldiers, who are accused of killing Alexandra resident Collins Khosa, cannot be held liable for this death as there is no link between the injuries he sustained due to their actions and him dying.

27 May 17:46 News24 3752801377076095439.html
Covid-19: Dis-Chem at Ballito mall shuts down after staff member tests positive

The Dis-Chem pharmacy at the Ballito Junction mall has been shut down after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

27 May 17:58 News24 3752801377483235391.html
Some hairdressers 'living hand to mouth', court hears in bid to reopen salons

Some hairdressers are living hand to mouth and are pleading for the ability to earn an income, the Western Cape High Court heard in an urgent court application.

27 May 17:31 News24 3752801378488108914.html
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha

Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.

27 May 17:12 Legit 3764253651209873201.html
Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet

The unions said their representatives 'confirm unanimously that not all schools have received the agreed upon PPEs, sanitisation and disinfecting materials'.

27 May 17:32 The Citizen 410802301088339769.html
DA retrenches staff but denies it has money trouble

Shortly after the elections last year, the party retrenched 51 employees after a poor performance at the polls.

27 May 17:22 The Citizen 410802301701862111.html
US revokes Hong Kong special status as furor grows on China law

The US law says that Hong Kong would lose the trading advantages, including lower tariffs, that it enjoys with the world's largest economy.

27 May 17:44 The Citizen 410802302073077040.html
May 27: Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to remain focused on education

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has felicitated with the children on the celebration of the 2020 Children day, urging them to...

27 May 17:05 Vanguard News 4125100338930611070.html
Court remands mother who allegedly drowned baby, orders psychiatric evaluation

An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered that a 22-year-old woman, Oluwafunmilola Adisa, be remande

27 May 17:26 Vanguard News 4125100339574265331.html
Police arraigns notorious cultists over murder, arson, malicious damage in Osun

Osun State Police Command on Wednesday arrainged some of the notorious 'Apete Isagba' cult members terrorising Ede town...

27 May 17:18 Vanguard News 4125100339621596774.html
2020 Children’s Day: NOA-FCT, BPW urge parents to educate youngsters living with disability on COVID-19 safety measures

 A call has been made to Nigerian parents and caregivers in the society to educate children living with disabilities on appropriate measures..

27 May 17:46 Vanguard News 4125100340359992957.html
Gov. Sule innaugutes 2000 capacity JAMB CBT Centre in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Governo, Abdullahi Sule Wednesday innaugurated a 2000 capacity JAMB CBT centre in Lafia the state capital as part of ...

27 May 17:55 Vanguard News 4125100340539364449.html
Formal inquiry will consider care home crisis and ‘every aspect’ of coronavirus response, says Nicola Sturgeon

A formal inquiry will be launched into the Scottish Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing crisis in Scotland's care homes, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.

27 May 17:06 The Courier 4275302766859715041.html
Dundee pair offer 100 uniform bags to keep care home staff safe after making 1,000+ for NHS workers

Care home staff are being offered 100 uniform bags to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic after a Dundee pair made more than 1,000.

27 May 17:55 The Courier 4275302767224582115.html
9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday, Railways says most had underlying conditions

Nine passengers have been found dead in ‘Shramik Special’ trains since Monday and they included a woman whose toddler son was seen trying to wake her up in a heart wrenching scene at a railway platform in Bihar.

27 May 17:28 India Today 4286117812730296390.html
Major Peshawar hospital refusing new virus patients after reaching full capacity

Hayatabad Medical Complex says patient inflow has increased 3 to 4 times in the last two weeks.

27 May 17:22 DAWN.COM 4500271767009626731.html
Russia seizes 40 tonnes of embargoed European cheeses

Russia on Wednesday seized 40 tonnes of European cheeses smuggled into the country in breach of an embargo on EU food imports, the customs service said.

27 May 17:00 Digital Journal 4566489171706009848.html
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in South Carolina

Still days away from the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the Southeast coast of the U.S. on Wednesday was dealing with its second named tropical system in less than two weeks.

27 May 17:07 Digital Journal 4566489172102168405.html
Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.

27 May 17:20 Digital Journal 4566489173403424880.html
Fauci: Too Soon To Guarantee Political Conventions In August

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, advised a “wait and see” approach for now on whether it...

27 May 17:46 Talking Points Memo 4598529366748772183.html
The Man Who Knew Too Much! Why China murdered its own ambassador, in this week’s highly dubious tabloids

For insightful geopolitical analysis of international affairs, where else would you turn but the ‘National Enquirer’?

27 May 17:34 Boing Boing 4601305170010734062.html
Northam to approve northern Virginia reopening plan as data trend in right direction

Northern Virginia counties are ready to enter phase one of reopening as relevant data continues to trend in the right direction, Gov. Ralph Northam announced.

27 May 17:00 Washington Examiner 4625792332558350222.html
Covid-19: Kashmir reports two more deaths; J&K toll 26

Two more people have died due to novel coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday. These fatalities take the death toll due to the disease

27 May 17:28 Greater Kashmir 4662909092761328914.html
India wilts under heatwave as temperature hits 50 degrees Celsius

India is wilting under a heatwave, with the temperature in places reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and the capital enduring its hottest May day in nearly two decades.

27 May 17:30 manilastandard.net 4715274784276221215.html
No new reports of fighting despite Afghan ceasefire ending

Appeals for the Taliban to extend a ceasefire with Afghan forces went unanswered Wednesday, but there were no reports of major violence and the militants said they would release some government prisoners.

27 May 17:45 manilastandard.net 4715274784637042089.html
MP: Newly-married couple, 100 others quarantined as kin who attended wedding test corona positive

The kin of the couple, a CISF jawan, had also stayed at his native place in the Junnardeo area of Chhindwara and then visited some relatives before his test results came.

27 May 17:07 The New Indian Express 4718288653462249200.html
Why only one flight to TN so far, ask desperate Tamils stranded in the UK

More than 300 Tamils stranded in the UK are trying to get back. They have written numerous petitions and even protested outside the Indian High Commission in London but there has been no response.

27 May 17:02 The New Indian Express 4718288654211106200.html
Three more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals

Questions remain over the death toll at one of the trusts

27 May 17:26 BristolLive 4740742017050560781.html
Madras HC declares Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar, nephew Deepak as legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu CM

A Madras High Court bench Wednesday said that Deepak and Deepa are second class legal heirs of the late chief minister Jayalalithaa, being the son and daughter of her late brother Jayakumar

27 May 17:30 Firstpost 4760741712084193844.html
New turbulence in high-stakes Lufthansa rescue drama

Coronavirus-stricken airline group Lufthansa wavered Wednesday on grabbing a nine-billion-euro ($9.9 billion) German state lifeline, throwing up new turbulence for a rescue that could decide the fate ...

27 May 17:10 Tech Xplore 4945708898372721537.html
Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout

Air France-KLM will slash 40 percent of its French domestic flights by next year in exchange for receiving seven billion euros ($7.7 billion) in emergency coronavirus funding backed by the French state, ...

27 May 17:10 Tech Xplore 4945708899064453494.html
In pandemic, using drones to drop medical supplies from sky

With a loud whir and a whoosh, a fixed-wing drone slingshots out of a medical warehouse, zips through hazy skies at 80 mph, pops open a belly hatch and drops a box of medical supplies. Slowed by a little ...

27 May 17:00 Tech Xplore 4945708899291026269.html
Andhra High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against YSR Congress MP, 48 Others For Threatening Judges

A series of verdicts, apparently against political vested interests, have irked AP ruling party leaders.

27 May 17:34 Swarajya 4977622828426855965.html
As China Seeks Support On Hong Kong, India Has The Opportunity To Revive Relations On New Terms

Any serious observer of India-China relations would first point out the lack of reciprocity in it.

27 May 17:12 Swarajya 4977622828934317437.html
Like Scindia, Rae Bareli Congress MLA Aditi Singh Too Removes ‘Congress’ From Her Twitter Bio

Just before switching over to the BJP, Scindia had also dropped INC from his profile on social media.

27 May 17:16 Swarajya 4977622829121935045.html
CISF Personnel Deployed At Delhi Airport, DMRC Test Positive For Covid-19 In Last 24 Hours

A total of 22 new coronavirus cases were reported among CISF personnel in the last 24 hours, taking total such cases in the central force across the country to 95.

27 May 17:43 Swarajya 4977622829817732276.html
Trump tweet throws House surveillance debate into chaos

“I hope all Republican House Members vote NO on FISA,” the president wrote.

27 May 17:27 Ars Technica 5028555106303952633.html
The man who filmed his encounter with a woman in Central Park says her actions were 'definitely racist,' but he's asking people to stop making death threats against her, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Christian Cooper told CNN that he thinks Amy Cooper's apology is sincere, and has asked people to stop making death threats toward her.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 17:58 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755486788565.html
Houseboat residents are sheltering in place on their docks, holding float-up concerts in the middle of the water and boating out onto the San Francisco Bay. Here's how they're living through the pandemic., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Costs are lower, the company is superb, and the sweeping San Francisco Bay is their backyard. The shelter-in-place life hits different on a houseboat.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 17:50 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756953820430.html
Broxtowe MP breaks silence over Dominic Cummings, saying he ‘didn’t breach lockdown guidelines’

However he said he wouldn't have personally taken the trip to Barnard Castle

27 May 17:53 NottinghamshireLive 5149776702250241586.html
Two low pressure areas developing over Arabian Sea

Public Authority of Civil Aviation has issued a weather bulletin on the weather over the Arabian Sea.

27 May 17:26 Times of Oman 5168079154556270735.html
Ontario to make long-term care announcement after 'horrific' military report

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement related to long-term care today, a day after a military report revealed allegations about five homes that the premier has called "horrific.

27 May 17:04 KitchenerToday.com 52741008786602532.html
Five Arrested In Northland Meth Operation

Northland Police have arrested five people as part of an ongoing operation targeting the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine in the region.

27 May 17:12 SCOOP 5315658998452528667.html
Mercury Bay Community Board Meet To Discuss Changes To Speed Limits For Joan Gaskell Drive And More

Our Mercury Bay Community Board met today.

27 May 17:43 SCOOP 5315658999934280670.html
Machinery Must Be Used For Shifting Heavy Items

Machinery should be used for shifting heavy items – not staff. That is the message from WorkSafe after a worker on an Otago dairy farm was left with a spinal injury.

27 May 17:11 SCOOP 5315658999984151183.html
Kellyanne Conway unleashes trolls on Twitter's head of site integrity

Donald Trump's counselor is mad that someone fact-checked her employer.

27 May 17:40 Mashable 5336625363919583300.html
Health and Welfare ministries to take budget cuts - Inside Israel

Government expected to approve budget cuts across all ministries, to make room for additional ministries as per coalition agreements.

27 May 17:30 Israel National News 5374683668633161279.html
Netanyahu's attorneys: Investigate police who threatened PM - Inside Israel

Attorneys for PM file complaint after anonymous police officials say Netanyahu will not receive favored treatment in future invetigation.

27 May 17:54 Israel National News 5374683669692263761.html
Worst attack in years: Locusts reach major parts of India, damage crops

Locusts swarms entered major districts of India and could head towards Maharashtra's districts damages crops, the worst attack in 26 years.

27 May 17:19 TechGenyz 5378425014900339715.html
JUDGES 4:4

Throughout Jewish history, many women have followed the example of Devora, described in this verse as both a prophetess and a judge, by taking positions of leadership on behalf of their people. One example dates to the early Renaissance period, when another Jewish woman emerged as a great leader of her people. At the time,…

27 May 17:41 Breaking Israel News 540123160732424540.html
Trump threatens social media shutdown amid checks from Twitter

The tension between social networking platform, Twitter, and Donald Trump, escalated on Wednesday when Mr Trump reacted angrily to a fact-check

27 May 17:45 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299724656444.html
COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.

27 May 17:16 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300323663683.html
SSS releases Nigerian journalist Kufre Carter - Premium Times Nigeria

A sports journalist in Akwa Ibom State, Kufre Carter, has been released from the custody of Nigeria’s secret police, SSS.

27 May 17:10 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300824248251.html
More False Mail-In Ballot Claims from Trump

California will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for the November general election. But President Donald Trump falsely said, on Twitter and at the White House, that the ballots would go to "anyone living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there" and "people that aren’t citizens."

27 May 17:52 FactCheck.org 5460849092976423028.html
Emotional Scots mum thanks schoolmates for rallying around 5-year-old battling rare cancer

Ace Ward has no immune system and almost died after catching a cold last week.

27 May 17:00 dailyrecord 552235479616355159.html
Scots mum loses cancer battle aged just 34 after raising over £65k to fight disease

Dionne McIntosh was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her 30th birthday but turned her efforts to supporting others who were also battling the disease.

27 May 17:00 dailyrecord 552235480556108339.html
Hema Malini dissociates herself from Kent’s ‘classist’ ad against maids, company chairman issues public apology

BJP MP Hema Malini has dissociated herself with the controversial ad placed by Kent RO Systems after Twitterati exploded in anger, accusing the company of being classist. The controversy was triggered by Kent's ad promoting its new product, an atta maker.

27 May 17:21 Janta Ka Reporter 5554720206596070440.html
Taiwan president pledges humanitarian relief for Hong Kongers

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged to draw up a plan to give humanitarian relief to people involved in pro-democracy protests ...

27 May 17:39 CNA 5644198862254001670.html
Huawei Meng's US extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday

A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...

27 May 17:11 CNA 5644198862458961197.html
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court argument in fight against extradition to United States

A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...

27 May 17:11 CNA 5644198862556394662.html
Huawei CFO Meng loses key court fight against extradition to United States

Huawei Technologies Co's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was dealt a setback by a Canadian court on Wednesday as she tries to avoid ...

27 May 17:11 CNA 5644198863561196225.html
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator

Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China's ...

27 May 17:23 CNA 5644198864265146298.html
The Reason Some People Never Return Shopping Carts, According to Science

Leaving a cart abandoned in a parking lot is a social nuisance. What drives people to practice poor supermarket etiquette?

27 May 17:00 Mentalfloss 5757864789452556610.html
'Tone deaf' for council to spend $95,000 on social media coordinator hire as thousands out of work: councillor

A city councillor is wondering why Vancouver is cutting an expected funding boost in street cleaning to, instead, spend $95,000 dollars hiring someone to handle social media in the city manager's office 

27 May 17:07 City NEWS 1130 5858657120358169368.html
Iran's Rohani Calls For Stricter Laws On 'Honor Killings' After Beheading Of 13-Year-Old Girl

Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called for harsher laws to tackle so-called "honor killings" after the particularly shocking slaying of a teenage girl, allegedly by her father, prompted a nationwide outcry.

27 May 17:02 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163378053494.html
‘The pilot's testing his eyesight’ - Dublin Airport aims dig at Boris Johnson's advisor Dominic Cummings

Political advisor Dominic Cummings has lost the support of not only the British public, but the Dublin Airport Twitter account.

27 May 17:51 independent 5894610845722544433.html
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to announce decision on lifting of extension of lockdown on May 30

Punjab had 2,106 COVID-19 cases, including 1,918 cured/discharged and 40 deaths.

27 May 17:00 newsx.com 5974563061766832523.html
Twitter tried to correct Trump's falsehoods about vote by mail, but the platform's first fact-check on the president's tweets was itself misleading

The confusing and misleading parts of their fact-check show the difficulty that accompanies social media platforms acting as fact-checkers, too.

27 May 17:14 Business Insider 6060062399618178393.html
Houseboat residents are sheltering in place on their docks, holding float-up concerts in the middle of the water and boating out onto the San Francisco Bay. Here's how they're living through the pandemic.

Costs are lower, the company is superb, and the sweeping San Francisco Bay is their backyard. The shelter-in-place life hits different on a houseboat.

27 May 17:50 Business Insider 6060062400547859162.html
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who has promoted conspiracy theories about mail-in-voting fraud, voted by mail 11 times over the past 10 years

Like his press secretary, Trump also votes by mail in Florida, despite his false claims about fraud.

27 May 17:54 Business Insider 6060062400887786294.html
Hong Kong's autonomy from China gone: Pompeo

China News: The United States on Wednesday revoked Hong Kong's special status under US law, paving the way to strip trading privileges for the financial hub as W

27 May 17:44 The Times of India 6060938663267730935.html
Nepal's proposal to validate new map delayed

South Asia News: The Nepal government's proposal for a Constitutional amendment to revise Nepal's map in the national emblem has run into rough weather despite PM K P

27 May 17:50 The Times of India 6060938663565067558.html
Assam flood situation worsens; 1 dead, nearly 3 lakh affected in 11 districts

India News: The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday with one person losing his life and nearly three lakh people suffering in the deluge across 11 dist

27 May 17:33 The Times of India 6060938664559953369.html
Group of NY Pastors Rally in Preparation to Reopen on Sunday

Seventy pastors assembled at Old Time Baptist Church in Hamburg,

27 May 17:45 Townhall 6083908948709354675.html
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman

The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims

27 May 17:28 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773348080994.html
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says

The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.

27 May 17:19 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774089984901.html
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official

Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.

27 May 17:04 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774427062276.html
Mike Ashley fails in bid to trigger investigation into struggling Debenhams

Lawyers representing Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns nearly a third of Debenhams’ shares, asked a judge to appoint a ‘provisional liquidator’

27 May 17:58 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774569265270.html
Great Britain’s cyclists return to velodrome for first time in two months

Tuesday was the first day of access, with six-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny among 12 riders and 13 members of staff present for sessions.

27 May 17:34 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775214349608.html
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds

It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.

27 May 17:13 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775335431614.html
Lawsuit over festival refunds

Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in Miami was cancelled in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 17:55 Castanet 616068601413735179.html
Crash knocks off hydrant

Emergency crews are dealing with a single-vehicle crash on West Kelowna's Boucherie Road where a van knocked off a fire hydrant.

27 May 17:34 Castanet 616068601545082691.html
Glasgow Christmas Eve rapist told 80-year-old woman she was ‘like his granny’ as he faces potential life sentence

A JUDGE may impose a life sentence on a man who smashed his way into an 80-year-old woman’s home and raped her. John Laming, 32, struck on Christmas Eve 2019 at a house in Rutherglen just 12 …

27 May 17:55 The Scottish Sun 6609127673912616236.html
Mumbai to add 40 ICU beds at Worli jumbo facility as covid-19 tally rises to 34,018

Presently, there are over 1,000 isolation beds at the BKC Modular Hospital, while the Racecourse Modular Hospital at Mahalaxmi has 300 beds and 650 beds are operational at NSCI dome in Worli

27 May 17:30 Livemint 6614605818041872388.html
Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura

'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.

27 May 17:23 Livemint 6614605818811880054.html
Mumbai Police's 'gag order' challenged in Bombay High Court

The political scene in Maharashtra is hot after a BJP leaders demanded imposition of the President's rule in the state citing the present government's failure in handling the coronavirus situation

27 May 17:39 Livemint 6614605818917389612.html
Delhi border mess is an early warning sign for all cities

Districts adjoining NCR have reduced access to prevent covid.While the exact scale of Delhi’s border woes may not have been quantified before, the issue has drawn the attention of everyone from the high court to the Supreme Court

27 May 17:19 Livemint 6614605819035980130.html
WHO creates foundation to tap new funding sources

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation that will enable it to tap new sources of funding, including the general public.

27 May 17:58 Aljazeera 6642629762681115459.html
Belgium, France arrest dozens over UK migrant truck deaths

Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in the United Kingdom last year.

27 May 17:10 Aljazeera 6642629763122487146.html
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors in early June

More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to re

27 May 17:56 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245452875001.html
Website on colleges launched

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a portal where the government, aided private, private schools and colleges would have to upload information about facilities and the quality

27 May 17:58 The Hindu 6679535024260817124.html
Demand to reintroduce overnight express train

Connectivity between coastal and Mysuru regions lost owing to cancellation, say patrons

27 May 17:41 The Hindu 6679535024291718636.html
Two students from Telangana killed in road accident

‘They were going to Srikakulam from Bhupalpally on a bike’

27 May 17:08 The Hindu 6679535024334554889.html
CPI urges CM to stop coal block privatisation

The Communist Party of India (CPI) has requested Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to prevent the attempts of the Centre to privatise 11 coal blocks of Singareni Collieries, as part of its stimulus

27 May 17:40 The Hindu 6679535024335539855.html
Low rates, poor demand hit jasmine growers

Though the sale of Udupi Mallige or Udupi jasmine started about a month ago, growers say that they are getting low rates, while flower sellers say that the demand is poor on account of lockdown restri

27 May 17:29 The Hindu 6679535024398687426.html
Locust threat is bigger this year, warns Agriculture Ministry monitor

A huge challenge is likely to emerge when the swarms flying over 20 districts in Rajasthan start breeding.

27 May 17:18 The Hindu 6679535024461735931.html
Case registered for spreading false information

The Hassan city police registered a case against a person who allegedly recorded and circulated a video revealing the identity of a COVID-19 patient, accusing her of hiding information about her trave

27 May 17:50 The Hindu 6679535024466848146.html
3-year-old falls into borewell even as mother watches

Incident happens within half an hour after it was dug

27 May 17:37 The Hindu 6679535024490043934.html
Karnataka HC issues SOP for partially resuming courts

The High Court of Karnataka has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the High Court and the district courts for resuming partial functioning of the courts across the State from June 1.While t

27 May 17:32 The Hindu 6679535024511805241.html
Assess capacity of COVID-19 helplines: HC to govts.

Court takes notice of video showing man struggling to get help for his mother

27 May 17:59 The Hindu 6679535024594864930.html
Govt. warns schools still not teaching Kannada

Every student studying in State must learn the language: Suresh Kumar

27 May 17:01 The Hindu 6679535024617690662.html
Unorganised workers likely to be brought under special package

‘Govt. largesse has given a boost to the morale of those hit by lockdown’

27 May 17:26 The Hindu 6679535024628802159.html
‘Abide by HC direction on migrant crisis’

Medchal collective seeks State govt’s intervention to ensure their safe travel

27 May 17:34 The Hindu 6679535024654621218.html
Wheat procurement on target despite lockdown

While it is progressing swiftly in States like Punjab and Haryana, U.P. is lagging behind; Madhya Pradesh crosses target

27 May 17:23 The Hindu 6679535024711364645.html
T.K. Jose to be State’s new Home Secretary

The State government goes in for major bureaucratic reshuffle

27 May 17:31 The Hindu 6679535024712794980.html
Free dialysis for patients

For those with an annual income of less than ₹1 lakh

27 May 17:33 The Hindu 6679535024740541142.html
Gas leak tragedy: one more dies in hospital

P. Venkayamma (73) of Venkatapuram, who was affected by the styrene monomer vapour from the LG Polymers plant, died while undergoing treatment at the King George Hospital (KGH) on Tuesday night.While

27 May 17:42 The Hindu 6679535024744398834.html
Post on ‘ground reality’ of health system goes viral

Shared over 29,000 times in 30 hours

27 May 17:57 The Hindu 6679535024748312490.html
CM to chair meeting with Collectors on Friday

Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is scheduled to chair a videoconference meeting with all District Collectors on Friday.On Saturday, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with public health and medi

27 May 17:54 The Hindu 6679535024771000280.html
Coronavirus lockdown | Migrant workers returning to Bihar jump off trains to flee isolation

Most of those returning to Bihar want the government to allow them to isolate themselves at home

27 May 17:37 The Hindu 6679535024777626417.html
Only quality education will help eradicate poverty, says CM

‘Substantial funds being allocated to the sector to help children derive maximum benefit’

27 May 17:56 The Hindu 6679535024849502743.html
Video shows patients lying on sidewalks

CM thanks BJP for exposing deficiencies at GTB Hospital

27 May 17:55 The Hindu 6679535024897067023.html
NHRC notice to U.P. over man’s death

19-year-old dies of starvation after walking for six days from Ludhiana

27 May 17:49 The Hindu 6679535024898871678.html
Recovered patients more than active cases in Odisha

The people who have recovered from COVID-19 outnumbered the active patients in Odisha for the first time on Wednesday. The State’s recovery rate crossed 50%-mark when 79 more persons were discharged f

27 May 17:51 The Hindu 6679535024942121568.html
Rise in fake posts spreading COVID-based canards: CM

Fake social media posts targeting individuals in the name of having contracted COVID-19 is on the rise, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.In Alappuzha, a set of miscreants attempted to

27 May 17:30 The Hindu 6679535025057787090.html
Resume physical courts from June 1, Bar Council urges CJI

‘Only a handful of advocates benefits from virtual court system’

27 May 17:05 The Hindu 6679535025081778694.html
Eight injured as rival YSRCP groups clash in Kadapa

Over twenty activists taken into custody

27 May 17:55 The Hindu 6679535025121666528.html
Villagers evacuated as gas leaks from borewell in West Godavari

Tension prevailed at Vemavaram village in Achanta mandal of West Godavari district when gas leaked from a borewell on Wednesday.Repair works were under way at the brorewell when the gas leaked and the

27 May 17:49 The Hindu 6679535025125946972.html
Cong. power point presentation on river water diversion

AICC secretary explains how several districts in TS were likely to go dry

27 May 17:43 The Hindu 6679535025285951722.html
Kerala carrying out maintenance work in Siruvani Reservoir

City’s water supply not to be affected

27 May 17:33 The Hindu 6679535025337603720.html
Hospitality sector in the Nilgiris may see 70% slide in revenue

Lockdown coincided with peak season for tourism

27 May 17:49 The Hindu 6679535025516016846.html
Coronavirus | France to stop use of hydroxychloroquinefor COVID-19 treatment

Belgium’s medicine agency warned against using the drug to treat the virus any more except within ongoing clinical registered trials.

27 May 17:28 The Hindu 6679535025598396785.html
As cases shoot up, more health workers fall prey

The influx of NoRKs poses a challenge to State’s health-care system

27 May 17:32 The Hindu 6679535025609533822.html
State stepping up tests to 3,000 daily

It now has the infrastructure and paraphernalia to do up to 5,000 tests a day

27 May 17:30 The Hindu 6679535025690221571.html
Visakhapatnam gas leak: South Korean expert drops plan to leave the country

A South Korean expert who had come to the city to probe the styrene vapour leak from the LG Polymers plant, dropped his plan to leave the country in the last minute, on Wednesday. Also read: HC orders

27 May 17:59 The Hindu 6679535025725615825.html
PU evaluation work inMangaluru from today

Govt. agrees to provide transport and food to evaluators

27 May 17:27 The Hindu 6679535025842730850.html
Nehru put India on path of self-reliance: Priyanka Gandhi

Cong. leaders pay tribute to first PM

27 May 17:29 The Hindu 6679535025905841187.html
BJP, JSP launch ‘Vizagnot for sale’ campaign

‘It is imprudent to sell away prime land for doling out freebies’

27 May 17:18 The Hindu 6679535025934259155.html
Rajapaksa’s office responds to report

Responding to the report ‘Sri Lanka will not tolerate targeting of war heroes: Gotabaya Rajapaksa' published on May 20 in The Hindu, the office of the President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, h

27 May 17:41 The Hindu 6679535025957232278.html
Probe into complaints by patients ordered

Deputy Commissioner S.B. Bommanahalli has ordered an inquiry into complaints by some persons isolated in the district designated COVID-19 hospital and other quarantine centres. The primary complaint w

27 May 17:28 The Hindu 6679535025997712344.html
All shops, barring malls, to be open from today

Opening of shops on alternate days has only led to more crowding: govt.

27 May 17:29 The Hindu 6679535026007775908.html
‘Evergreen Chamarajanagar’ initiative keeps district free of COVID-19

Initiative vests the public with responsibility to ensure social distancing, hygiene

27 May 17:18 The Hindu 6679535026023873671.html
Hong Kong body will play an advisory role: China’s political advisory body

The city’s government will retain enforcement powers, says key Chinese official.

27 May 17:50 The Hindu 6679535026048030805.html
Foodgrains procurement centres to close by May 31

CM tells Agriculture dept. to focus on crop season from June

27 May 17:18 The Hindu 6679535026123090573.html
Revolutionary changes made in A.P.’s education sector: Minister

Welfare schemes will help underprivileged students chase their dreams, he says

27 May 17:38 The Hindu 6679535026179338165.html
TSRTC buses exempted from night curfew

As officials point out to low occupancy, KCR relaxes restrictions to the State-run service

27 May 17:33 The Hindu 6679535026232594978.html
Jogger exposes himself to woman in popular park - she is scared there will be other victims

'I was just in shock and I was scared. It's serious because you don't know what it could lead to'

27 May 17:14 men 6694993427920929723.html
Emily Maitlis’ Newsnight opener on Dominic Cummings breached BBC’s 'impartiality guidelines'

The Newsnight episode began with a discussion on the Dominic Cummings row after his movements during April's lockdown were revealed

27 May 17:17 men 6694993428049508911.html
A young motorcyclist has died in a serious crash on the M62 near Salford

The man, thought to be in his twenties, sadly died at the scene

27 May 17:20 men 6694993429041407047.html
How schools will look when they reopen with parents dropping kids off in 'pens'

Schools in Gloucestershire have outlined the steps they're taking as headteachers and staff work out ways of bringing back Year 1 and Year 6 pupils from Monday as lockdown restrictions are eased

27 May 17:54 mirror 675785260179822530.html
Test and trace trial 'failure' as two-thirds taking part didn't fully co-operate

Sheffield Community Contact Tracers admitted they had found it “difficult” to get people to cooperate after they were contacted by Covid-19 contact tracers, with the majority NHS or social care workers

27 May 17:19 mirror 675785260429302023.html
Boris Johnson said 'move on' six times. He only needs to say it to Dominic Cummings once

The Prime Minister treated appearance at the Commons Liaison Committee as a great inconveniece. He was expecting a Zoom pub quiz

27 May 17:36 mirror 675785260624831801.html
Woman, 103, inspired by Captain Tom climbs hill outside her care home for charity

Joan Willet is aiming to walk 17 miles up and down a steep hill outside her care home by her 104th birthday in July to raise money for the British Heart Foundation

27 May 17:20 mirror 675785261439107063.html
Child's body pulled from river close to where missing toddlers last seen holding hands

The body of a child has been recovered from a river in Tulsa in Oklahoma, but has not yet been identified. Fears are growing it may be linked to missing toddlers Miracle and Tony Crook who police believe may have come to harm

27 May 17:25 mirror 675785261540348014.html
Boris Johnson says 'air bridges' could remove need to quarantine by end of June

The Prime Minister suggested that "air bridges" could allow people to return to the UK from some countries from the end of next month without needing to quarantine

27 May 17:47 mirror 675785261546799759.html
Mum of four ‘devastated’ as Devin, 2, diagnosed with cancer during lockdown

A mother of four is urging people to seek medical advice if they have any health concerns after her toddler son was diagnosed with cancer during the coronavirus lockdown.

27 May 17:34 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151296934206.html
BMW set on fire in suspected arson

Police are appealing for information after a BMW was set on fire in a suspected arson.

27 May 17:39 East Anglian Daily Times 681138152040122433.html
Uncertainty over next chairman as ICC denies T20 World Cup is postponed

Shashank Manohar is prepared to stay on as International Cricket Council chairman to oversee a "smooth transition" to a new leader.

27 May 17:03 Sport 682566035306194726.html
'A sunrise surprise’: Tropical Storm Bertha quickly forms, hits South Carolina coast

Forecasters expected the bad weather, but didn’t predict it to organize so quickly and become the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season

27 May 17:18 The Globe and Mail 68426409887600851.html
Canadian researcher who falsified scientific data wins medical licence back

In a recent 3-2 decision, a disciplinary committee with Ontario’s medical regulator concluded Dr. Sophie Jamal had shown remorse, had been punished enough, and was at no risk to reoffend

27 May 17:54 The Globe and Mail 68426409977061143.html
Moscow says Putin and Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman agreed to ‘close coordination’ on oil output

The Kremlin said they also both noted the importance of joint efforts aimed at reaching the agreements within the OPEC+ group in April on oil production curbs

27 May 17:28 The Globe and Mail 68426410524094232.html
Canada investigating alleged dumping of steel imports from five countries

Anti-dumping duties will be applied for an initial period of five years if the Canadian International Trade Tribunal subsequently concurs that the imports injured domestic producers

27 May 17:12 The Globe and Mail 68426411533858001.html
"Unprecedented move": Russia envoy to OSCE trying to interrupt Ukrainian speech on Crimea

Unfortunately, Ukraine's dialogue with Russia has turned into a monologue, a Ukrainian MP said earlier.

27 May 17:40 UNIAN 6863008971182176041.html
PM Boris grilled on adviser row but won’t budge

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced forensic questions on the conduct of his controversial chief adviser Dominic Cummings from members of the Liaison Committee of the House of Commons on Wednesday.

27 May 17:33 Hindustan Times 696565558520530613.html
Trump, Biden take on each other over the issue of wearing face mask

US President Trump has been refusing to appear in public wearing a face mask even as his country accounts for the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in the world.

27 May 17:45 Hindustan Times 696565559108263826.html
COVID-19: 17 more deaths as 73 new cases confirmed in Ireland

A further 17 people with COVID-19 have died in Ireland, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed this evening.

27 May 17:03 Buzz.ie 7092425146897286728.html
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system. A day after filing a federal lawsuit to overturn rules allowing

27 May 17:11 Yahoo 7097669637221443480.html
Tropical Storm Bertha lashes South Carolina in sunrise surprise that could affect NASA SpaceX launch

"Life-threatening" flash flooding is expected across parts of Virginia, and South and North Carolina, after Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall sooner than expected.NASA satellites are closely watching the storm as it prepares to send two astronauts to space in a historic launch aboard SpaceX

27 May 17:15 Yahoo 7097669637557092482.html
Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt

Legislation extending surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into doubt as President Donald Trump threatened a veto and Republican leaders and top liberal Democrats said they would oppose it. House Democratic leaders abruptly adjourned without considering

27 May 17:59 Yahoo 7097669637631555521.html
Court: Mental provider not liable in Florida school shooting

A mental health provider cannot be held liable for the actions of a man accused of a 2018 Florida high school massacre, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Cruz had multiple mental issues, including a fascination with violence, weapons and death, but was eventually mainstreamed into Marjory Stoneman Douglas

27 May 17:16 Yahoo 7097669637868208383.html
African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations

The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, hit back on Wednesday at accusations of corruption and vowed to continue working. In a press statement, Adesina slammed "unprecedented attempts by some to tarnish my reputation" and declared "I will... continue to

27 May 17:36 Yahoo 7097669637901769636.html
The Republican Lawmakers Calling Out Trump on His Scarborough Murder Insanity

While President Donald Trump’s allies largely stood silent as the president continues to push baseless murder conspiracies against Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough, several Republican lawmakers have sounded off and called out the president for peddling the lies.Over the past several weeks, the president

27 May 17:52 Yahoo 7097669637919957921.html
Donald Trump calls reporter who wore face mask to ask question 'politically correct'

Donald Trump has called a reporter who insisted on wearing a face mask while asking a question “politically correct” as his clash with Joe Biden over whether to wear one escalated. The US president denied he was mocking Mr Biden, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, for wearing a mask at a recent

27 May 17:59 Yahoo 7097669638210210361.html
Locust Menace: UP, Maharashtra, Punjab on High Alert; Centre Steps up Efforts; Drones to be Deployed Soon

As per updates, about 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now.

27 May 17:57 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386082715873793.html
Fighting For The Hearts And Minds Of 500 Million People: An Interview with Leah Soibel, Founder of Fuente Latina

Other organizations also bring Spanish-language journalists to Israel, but we’re the only organization that has a follow-up mechanism and that works 24/7 to provide these journalists and influencers with anything they need to cover Israel.

27 May 17:18 The Jewish Press 7246030800601744999.html
Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims

27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.

27 May 17:07 euronews 7318238121325567129.html
Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman

The Duke of York has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims

27 May 17:26 Express & Star 7324224458812677474.html
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says

The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.

27 May 17:18 Express & Star 7324224459554581381.html
Coronavirus has ‘undeniably’ diverted attention from Brexit – senior official

Andrew McCormick, Stormont’s Director General of International Relations, said preparedness on EU exit needs to be ‘dealt with urgently’.

27 May 17:02 Express & Star 7324224459891658756.html
Mike Ashley fails in bid to trigger investigation into struggling Debenhams

Lawyers representing Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group, which owns nearly a third of Debenhams’ shares, asked a judge to appoint a ‘provisional liquidator’

27 May 17:57 Express & Star 7324224460033861750.html
Great Britain’s cyclists return to velodrome for first time in two months

Tuesday was the first day of access, with six-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny among 12 riders and 13 members of staff present for sessions.

27 May 17:35 Express & Star 7324224460473444210.html
WHO creates new foundation in a bid for more funds

It comes after the US threatened to pull funding from the global health body.

27 May 17:12 Express & Star 7324224460800028094.html
Huge Washington state unemployment fraud a warning to other states amid coronavirus pandemic

Washington's race to help newly laid-off residents as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to such scams, and last week officials hinted at the scope of the damage done: hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in fake claims.

27 May 17:52 ABC7 New York 7327811148737355589.html
Lisa Boothe: Dems want to shut down Trump's 'unfiltered access' to voters on Twitter

Democrats want President Trump's enormous and "unfiltered" Twitter access shut down because it has been an extremely effective campaign tool for him over the past four years, Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe asserted Wednesday.

27 May 17:32 Fox News 7362823819624646302.html
Man caught with over $138,000 in cash at Logan Airport after missing his flight

Missing a flight is never fun, but for one traveler, it was an incredibly expensive mistake.

27 May 17:15 Fox News 7362823819640926637.html
Biden says officers must be held ‘fully accountable’ in George Floyd’s death

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday insisted that the police officers involved in the case of a black man in Minnesota who died after being pinned to the ground with a knee to his throat need to be held “fully accountable.”

27 May 17:11 Fox News 7362823819648643342.html
CNN’s Dana Bash ridiculed for Joe Biden interview: 'So much for journalism'

 CNN’s Dana Bash sat down with presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday in an interview that has been condemned by critics on both sides of the aisle. 

27 May 17:58 Fox News 7362823819803814904.html
Memorial Day weekend crowds, rain-soaked Missouri river results in 23 rescues, 1 drowning death

The city of Noel Fire Department said on Facebook that a total of 23 river rescues were made over the three-day weekend, including 21 on Saturday alone. 

27 May 17:11 Fox News 7362823820423967764.html
Sunny Hostin says Amy Klobuchar as VP is a 'nonstarter' for black community

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin indicated on Wednesday that choosing Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as his running mate wouldn't help former Vice President Joe Biden with African Americans.

27 May 17:35 Fox News 7362823821347081778.html
Lucy Gray's Fate In 'The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes' Is Foreshadowed By A Song

Warning, spoilers for The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes ahead. Readers should have been prepared for an ambiguous ending for protagonist Lucy Gray in the Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes. From the moment we learned she was…

27 May 17:09 Bustle 7391390688363503208.html
Cities being “hung out to dry” on COVID-19 funding

What's the holdup? The issue has become “a jurisdictional hot potato" says the union representing Canada's municipal employees

27 May 17:39 NOW 7434691885426679338.html
Toronto releases maps showing COVID-19 hotspots

The virus is present in every single neighbourhood in the city

27 May 17:10 NOW 7434691887088660368.html
Govt says lockdown period used to ramp up health infrastructure required for COVID-19 management

As of May 27, 930 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals with 1,58,747 Isolation beds, 20,355 ICU beds and 69,076 oxygen supported beds are available in the country, the government said.

27 May 17:32 DNA India 7533428662186919873.html
CAN, NSCIA submit guidelines for reopening of worship places to PTF

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have submitted their various guidelines for the reopening of worship places to the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19.

27 May 17:58 The Guardian 7580308504503224423.html
Fg unveils measures for reopening of schools

The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF) has assured Nigerian children that all hands are on deck to reopen the schools at a safe time and urged States, local governments, proprietors and other stakeholders to begin to take steps that will facilitate an early and safe reopening.

27 May 17:25 The Guardian 7580308504556265937.html
Water safety stressed after rescues off west Cork

The Irish Coast Guard has issued a warning about water safety, following two separate incidents in west Cork this afternoon in which six people were swept out to sea.

27 May 17:25 RTE.ie 7595237278485245754.html
Nursing homes risk 'was low' if guidance was adhered to - report

A Department of Health report examining the spread of Covid-19 through Ireland's nursing homes says the risk of the disease getting in "would have been low"...

27 May 17:32 RTE.ie 7595237278720420641.html
Ryan "not obsessed" with leadership amid Green Party challenge

Eamon Ryan has said he will be happy to work with Catherine Martin if she takes his leadership of...

27 May 17:31 Newstalk 7635722257658903701.html
Opposition frustrated as they thought Yogi government would fail on coronavirus: Dinesh Sharma

They thought the UP government would fail on the coronavirus situation and they would get a chance politically. But they are frustrated as the coronavirus cases are under control — in fact, our mortality rate is among the lowest at 2.5%, we have done maximum quarantine of people and are doing over 10,000 tests daily,” Sharma said.

27 May 17:09 The Economic Times 7653256037333877603.html
Steve Bannon wins case to set up political academy in Italy

ROME – Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic political

27 May 17:47 New York Post 7654946767603959127.html
New Jersey judge who told rape victim to ‘close your legs’ loses job

TRENTON, NJ — A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could “close your legs” to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by the New Jersey Supreme

27 May 17:56 New York Post 7654946767734110905.html
Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets to disperse protests over security bill

Hong Kong police fired pepper pellets to disperse protesters in the heart of the global financial center on Wednesday and arrested about 240 people as national security legislation proposed by Beijing revived anti-government demonstrations.

27 May 17:00 The Jakarta Post 7678601102746181692.html
Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy

A regional court ruled for the Dignitatis Humanae Institute think-tank, which Bannon backs, against a previous decision that blocked the school starting up in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.

27 May 17:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601102766565231.html
Govt disburses $202 million for 5 million poor families via village funds program

In total, some 63,000 villages of the nearly 75,000 villages in Indonesia have received village funds.

27 May 17:43 The Jakarta Post 7678601103051749416.html
In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis

Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered. 

27 May 17:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601103329856139.html
You could get a call from 9am telling you to isolate for 14 days

The self isolation request could become mandatory if not obeyed.

27 May 17:05 Liverpool Echo 7727211173126038728.html
CPPCC holds closing meeting of annual session, receives 5,488 proposals from advisors

The closing meeting of the third session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, after completing all the items on its agenda.

27 May 17:32 Global Times 7829414519860578009.html
China praises Russian FM comments slamming US over interference in HK

China totally agrees with and speaks highly of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's comments that Hong Kong affairs are China's domestic issue, and the US response to the proposed national security law on Hong Kong exposes its sense of superiority, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a press conference on Wednesday.

27 May 17:44 Global Times 7829414519926952433.html
Trump offers to mediate India-China border dispute

The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India

27 May 17:07 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363073866883.html
Watch: Toddler tries to wake dead mother in Bihar's Muzaffarpur railway station

The incident occurred on May 25 (Monday) at Bihar’s Muzaffarpur railway station

27 May 17:31 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363796478464.html
Mayor Calls for Criminal Case Against Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd’s Neck; All Officers Involved Identified

Public pressure builds on the now-former police officers linked to the death of George Floyd. In a speech addressed to Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for charges against the cop seen on video forcing a knee on Floyd's neck.

27 May 17:11 Law & Crime 7990899036995814812.html
Two women arrested in N.B. after 53 firearms, large quantity of drugs seized

Two women have been arrested in New Brunswick after police seized dozens of firearms and drugs in connection with an ongoing investigation.

27 May 17:34 Atlantic 8060955782720586984.html
Trump threatens to shutter social media companies after Twitter warning

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after Twitter Inc for the first time added a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.

27 May 17:10 Bdnews24 8119004129587386510.html
Covid-19 tests cost the State €200 each, says Taoiseach

‘Months rather than weeks’ before 14-day quarantine for passengers entering country ends

27 May 17:47 The Irish Times 8204772967382924793.html
Man denies contempt of court order to vacate repossessed house

Proceedings by Start Mortgages against Patrick Ryan are adjourned to next month

27 May 17:51 The Irish Times 8204772968748795398.html
U.S. won't certify Hong Kong's autonomy from China, jeopardizing trade status

May 27 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he has officially notified Congress that Hong Kong is in effect no longer autonomous from mainland China.

27 May 17:16 UPI 8257973865750506548.html
Police want to trace this man after bag snatch at Yardley bus stop

West Midlands Police has issued an appeal to trace the man following the incident which took place on May 5, at 1.20pm

27 May 17:14 birminghammail 8288260686128372850.html
The man who filmed his encounter with a woman in Central Park says her actions were ‘definitely racist,’ but he’s asking people to stop making death threats against her

Christian Cooper, who filmed a video of a white woman calling the police on him in New York’s Central Park over Memorial Day Weekend, told CNN that her actions were “definitely racist,” but he wants people to stop making death threats against her.

27 May 17:58 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882071219157.html
Ireland may decide next week to speed up reopening plan

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland may next week speed up the reopening of its economy if coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday, though its chief medical officer said he was likely to advise against any such move.

27 May 17:56 Reuters 8334514179795890599.html
Saudi-led coalition says it downs Houthi drones launched at Najran

DUBAI (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen said its forces intercepted and downed drones launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the Saudi border city of Najran on Wednesday in the first such incident since late March.

27 May 17:41 Reuters 8334514180034600854.html
Alberta asks Trudeau to lift travel ban for NHL

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, to set aside coronavirus-related travel restrictions to bolster Edmonton’s chances of becoming an NHL hub city.

27 May 17:12 Reuters 8334514180119811674.html
France says resumed Brexit talks going badly

PARIS (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday that Brexit talks, which have resumed following an interruption caused by the coronavirus crisis, were not going well.

27 May 17:07 Reuters 8334514180192352017.html
Zimbabwe's coronavirus cases double in a day to 132: government

HARARE (Reuters) - The number of coronavirus cases in Zimbabwe has more than doubled to 132 over the past 24 hours, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.

27 May 17:24 Reuters 8334514180514232481.html
Italy records 117 new coronavirus deaths, 584 new cases

ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 117 on Wednesday, against 78 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases climbed to 584 from 397 on Tuesday.

27 May 17:02 Reuters 8334514180761801395.html
Alberta asks Trudeau to lift travel ban for NHL

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, to set aside coronavirus-related travel restrictions to bolster Edmonton’s chances of becoming an NHL hub city.

27 May 17:11 Reuters 8334514181219200357.html
Frankfurt Book Fair to go ahead on schedule in October

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Frankfurt’s annual book fair - the world’s largest - will take place as scheduled in mid-October, its organisers said on Wednesday, a sign of some return to normality amid the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 17:42 Reuters 8334514181289262732.html
Quest Diagnostics offers U.S. employers coronavirus testing as workers return

(Reuters) - Quest Diagnostics Inc on Wednesday started offering blood tests, temperature monitoring and other tailored services to U.S. employers as they attempt to reopen factories and offices after months under coronavirus-led lockdowns.

27 May 17:12 Reuters 8334514181329420840.html
U.S. considering suspension of Hong Kong's special tariff rates: sources

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is considering suspending Hong Kong’s preferential tariff rates for exports to the United States as part of its response to China’s plan to impose national security laws on the former British colony, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

27 May 17:58 Reuters 8334514181591646882.html
Phillip Schofield sparks Ofcom complaints over comments on This Morning

The presenter recently hit back at criticism

27 May 17:27 Entertainment Daily 8392972516803558375.html
NSAC approves upcoming UFC, boxing events in Vegas

Two UFC events -- UFC Fight Night this Saturday and UFC 250 on June 6 -- as well as two Top Rank boxing events, on June 9 and 11, were approved by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday.

27 May 17:21 ESPN 8538773402583328935.html
40 villagers killed in massacre in northeast Congo

Suspected Islamist militants have killed at least 40 people in northeastern Congo, a rights group said on Wednesday, the latest in a wave of attacks against civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border. Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group, which was driven out of Uganda in…

27 May 17:41 Japan Today 8582716285382647014.html
Chris Kirubi: What I Miss About Family Life

"It was an interesting life just looking after the kids, taking them to school, working with them on their homework and you...

27 May 17:02 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154033071555.html
Covid-19: Kent RO withdraws ad against house helps kneading dough, issues apology

The healthcare products company had claimed that their machine should be used to knead dough as ‘her hands may be infected’.

27 May 17:29 Scroll.in 8669301692815684388.html
KSA lifts ban on private-sector workplace attendance

Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has lifted the ban on workplace attendance in the private sector after the GCC nation’s coronavirus (COVID-19) tally recorded 78,541. In addition, government employees …

27 May 17:10 english.mubasher.info 8917853137745484126.html
People fined for not wearing masks in Pulwama

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 17:23 Rising Kashmir 9025326238079652955.html
Over 3500 Shramik Special trains carrying over 48 lakh passengers organised till date: Railway Ministry

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.

27 May 17:23 Free Press Journal 9080771788034650760.html
'She just used a Quran verse to justify locust attacks...': Netizens pan Zaira Wasim for 'pseudo-secular' quote

Dangal actress Zarina Wasim is known to be a deeply religious person. On Tuesday, she tweeted a quote from the Quran which said “So We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood: Signs openly self explained: but they were steeped in arrogance- a people given to sin”.

27 May 17:29 Free Press Journal 9080771788450231386.html
Patients flee Soroti hospital after admission of 4 corona cases

Doctors in Soroti regional referral hospital are in a dilemma as patients are secretly escaping from their wards following the admission of COVID19 patients last...

27 May 17:41 New Vision 9103146372556709722.html
Orphaned bear cubs coming to Bearizona, brand new enclosure planned

Bearizona is welcoming three orphaned bear cubs from Montana into its family.

27 May 17:22 ABC15 Arizona 911680909777005424.html
Mohave County reports first COVID-19 case in jail system

Mohave County officials say they have confirmed the first known case of coronavirus within the county's detention center system.

27 May 17:52 ABC15 Arizona 911680911550920105.html
Edmonds man, 22, dies after falling from Little Mount Si climbing area near North Bend

The man was in a designated climbing area with a friend when he slipped and fell, landing on one of the trails below, said a sheriff's spokesman.

27 May 17:07 The Seattle Times 9121942836703801443.html
Military virus aid could look different if 2nd wave hits

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that as the U.S. military prepares for another potential wave of the coronavirus, it may do things a bit differently, providing more...

27 May 17:39 The Seattle Times 9121942836867438991.html
Turtle smashes through car windshield and nearly decapitates passenger

'If that glass wasn't as thick as it was and I didn't slow down the way I did when I saw the object coming, it would have been disastrous,'

27 May 17:57 Metro 970161747672700338.html
America's top coronavirus doctor says second wave might not happen

White House immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci said a second spike of Covid-19 cases is 'not inevitable' - but said it depended on people's social distancing efforts

27 May 17:01 Metro 970161747809904386.html
Appeal for tributes for NHS and care workers who died fighting coronavirus

Boris Johnson revealed last week that more than 300 NHS and social care workers across the UK have died with the virus.

27 May 17:07 Metro 970161747836302565.html
Will schools be open over the summer holiday?

Could they be about to play catch-up?

27 May 17:46 Metro 970161748503619076.html
NHS beats Prince's record for longest residency at London's O2 Arena

Prince previously held the record for 21 nights, but the NHS training facility has taken over.

27 May 17:49 Metro 970161748715968880.html
Newsnight's Cummings coverage broke impartiality rules, BBC says

The broadcaster said that staff had been ‘reminded' of the corporation's impartiality rules.

27 May 17:14 The Irish News 993066121279083.html
Crowds take advantage of latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks re-opened

CROWDS of people yesterday took advantage of the latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland as car parks of forests and country parks were re-opened.

27 May 17:25 The Irish News 993066452629782.html
Stormont must ask British government for Brexit extension, says Nichola Mallon

The Stormont executive must ask the British Government to extend the Brexit transition period, a minister has said.

27 May 17:35 The Irish News 993066973873551.html
CNN Is Picking Ratings Over Ethics

Instead of pressing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for answers, the cable network had his younger sibling ask him questions.

27 May 18:59 The Atlantic 100708436655133750.html
UWI relaxes entry requirements for students amid COVID displacements

Amid the displacement caused by the coronavirus, the University of the West Indies (UWI) will be moving to relax the entry requirements for new students for the upcoming academic year, which begins in September. The Gleaner has learned that...

27 May 18:29 The Gleaner 1215260530291274948.html
Mary-Kate Olsen's estranged husband Olivier Sarkozy moved ex-wife Charlotte and their kids into Hamptons home to keep them 'safe from COVID'

During his breakup from his his wife Mary-Kate Olsen this April, Olivier Sarkozy allegedly moved his ex-wife Charlotte Bernard and their children into their home in the Hamptons.

27 May 18:34 Mail Online 124328111741525677.html
J&K Govt Extends Ban On High Speed Internet Till June 17

Ignoring the calls for resumption of 4G internet services in the UT over coronavirus pandemic, the JK Govt on Wednesday extended ban on high speed internet till June 17

27 May 18:06 Kashmir Observer 1268422869610421341.html
Indian Air Force gets 15 deadly and heavyweight Chinook Helicopters! To help operations in the Northeast Region

Sources in the Indian Air Force (IAF) have confirmed to Financial Express Online that “The final five of the 15 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters were handed over to the IAF at the Air Force Station, Chandigarh, just before the countrywide lockdown.”

27 May 18:02 The Financial Express 1288289579717450727.html
IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2020: Applications invited for various posts; here’s how candidates can apply

The vacancies have been listed for the recruitment to several posts of Engineers/Officers and Graduate Apprentice Engineer.

27 May 18:30 The Financial Express 1288289580229689317.html
Pending Class 10, 12 Board exams: Students who moved to a different place can appear there, says HRD Minister

Pending Class 10 & 12 Board exams: The CBSE will issue a notification to clear out the modalities for registration for such requests, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.

27 May 18:50 The Financial Express 1288289580373363433.html
Jhansi on alert against locusts, fire brigade ready to spray insecticide

A swarm had earlier attacked some parts of Jhansi district ion May 22 and 24 but an already alert administration, with the help of local people, eliminated over a half of it.

27 May 18:14 The Financial Express 1288289580542416994.html
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese envoy

Without referring to the military standoff, Sun said both the sides should resolve their differences through communication and adhere to the basic premise that they pose no threat to each other.

27 May 18:42 The Financial Express 1288289580888183518.html
Uttarkhand wildfire: Sporadic forest fires trigger trending hashtag on social media

Uttarakhand forest fire has come in as a fresh bad news, a trend in the year 2020 which is already hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 18:50 The Financial Express 1288289581283947687.html
When The Problem Isn't Twitter But President Trump

President Trump is not happy with Twitter. But a lot of other people were already unhappy with Twitter. As his tweets have grown more...

27 May 18:01 Techdirt 1456370858410107531.html
Boris Johnson's liaison committee appearance: what did we learn?

Prime minister refuses to order investigation of chief aide or discuss which media coverage has been ‘false’

27 May 18:45 the Guardian 1491978795266672125.html
Hong Kong no longer has autonomy from China, Mike Pompeo says

US will end special trade relations with Hong Kong, which could seriously impact the territory’s economy

27 May 18:45 the Guardian 1491978795320082072.html
Donald Trump offers to 'mediate or arbitrate' between India and China

Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.

27 May 18:13 Business-Standard 1502508925811996280.html
'Why Savarkar?': Naming of flyover in Bengaluru sparks political row

Siddaramaiah, former chief minister and leader of the Opposition, said the move to name the flyover after Savarkar was an insult to the freedom fighters

27 May 18:08 Business-Standard 1502508926279231903.html
Alleged Footage of Roadside Bomb Blast in Syria Emerges Online

Soldiers from a Turkish military convoy reportedly wounded

27 May 18:07 Infowars 1950426313883994892.html
9 deaths reported on board migrant trains since Monday; Railways says most had underlying conditions

While a few deaths on board the non-air conditioned trains were also reported earlier after they were launched on May 1 to ferry migrant labourers to their home states, the Railways on Wednesday said most of the deceased had pre-existing health conditions.

27 May 18:15 Oneindia 2023829372480424425.html
Sri Lankan leader representing people of Indian origin passes away

Armugam Thondaman, a former minister who played a vital role in Sri Lanka's citizenship for the Indian-origin people working in the tea plantations in the country in the mid 1980s, has died. He was

27 May 18:21 Deccan Herald 2027555796226478038.html
Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'

Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers

27 May 18:15 Deccan Herald 2027555796777715832.html
Over 16,000 virus tests conducted daily, will ramp up capacity: Ashok Gehlot

The Rajasthan authorities are conducting over 16,000 coronavirus tests daily and the capacity will be ramped up with the establishment of more laboratories in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot

27 May 18:29 Deccan Herald 2027555797312419393.html
Prepare plan for screening of passengers when normal train services resume: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to officials

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to prepare a work plan beforehand for screening of passengers when normal train services are restored in the country. He

27 May 18:41 Deccan Herald 2027555797898184520.html
India: CBSE students can give exams in home states

They will be permitted to write exams in the district where they currently are: Minister

27 May 18:20 Gulf News 2086521543722779509.html
US: Warrants describe nightmarish child abuse case in Tennesse

Four children were abused by couple now in custody

27 May 18:38 Gulf News 2086521544001730022.html
Saudi Arabia to open two new airports

Al Jouf and Arar airports ready to be operational from Sunday 31

27 May 18:35 Gulf News 2086521544279321892.html
Easing COVID-19 restrictions: UAE government employees return to offices from Sunday

Attendance rate starts at 30% as a minimum and gradually increases based on developments

27 May 18:08 Gulf News 2086521544707034794.html
FG dismisses claim of schools resuming on June 8

Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has dismissed reports that schools nationwide will be reopened for academic activities on Monday, June 8. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba who spoke at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 today May

27 May 18:58 LailasNews.com 2090029849995280689.html
Arewa husband allegedly divorces wife of 19 years over #DancingForHusbands viral challenge

Over the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, Arewa husband allegedly divorced his wife of 19 years for getting involved in the viral #DancingForHusbands Challenge and sharing on social media. According to a Facebook user, the #DancingForHusbands challenge involved in

27 May 18:55 LailasNews.com 2090029850982343253.html
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada

A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.

27 May 18:36 Brisbane Times 2314609338462133556.html
“Move on” says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.

27 May 18:44 Daily Maverick 2373996788800581314.html
Company develops vibrating physical distancing alarm

A U.S. company has developed a social distancing alarm that would allow businesses to monitor their employees, detecting if other workers get closer than six feet.

27 May 18:54 Coronavirus 2422791598942859775.html
Juvenile Arrested for Arson After Church Fire

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Santa Barbara County Fire Department Fire Investigators and Sheriff’s Department Detectives identified and apprehended a male juvenile suspected of starting multiple fires in the area of North Turnpike Road and Vala Drive.

27 May 18:00 edhat santa barbara 2501874276994434271.html
Biden Knocks Trump for 'This Macho Stuff' in Shunning Masks 

"He's a fool, an absolute fool, to talk that way ... He's supposed to lead by example," Biden said.

27 May 18:01 VOA Zimbabwe 262570845783489441.html
Kano abolishes Almajiri system - The Nation Nigeria

Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday formerly announced abolishment of traditional Almajiri system of education in the state.

27 May 18:28 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900180405627.html
PTF team reports low testing capacity, inadequate personnel in Cross River - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

Findings from the Presidential Task Force team’s visit to Cross River state shows that the state has low capacity to test for COVID-19.

27 May 18:11 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900711895590.html
CAN, NSCIA, NCDC, PTF discuss guidelines to re-open religious centres

Following pressure from religious leaders to re-open places of worship, the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria Supreme Council...

27 May 18:15 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900755129404.html
Ekiti PDP accuses Fayemi of selling Abuja Governor's Lodge

The Ekiti State chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Kayode Fayemi of selling the state Governor's Lodge in Abuja.

27 May 18:33 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901237725025.html
Lori Loughlin’s Sentencing Date Has Been Set After She Pleads Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

Even though they have already pleaded guilty and reached a deal with prosecutors in the Varsity Blues College Admissions case, Lori Loughlin and her

27 May 18:39 Celebrity Insider 265863477102194029.html
UGC drops online content fee proposal

Under the scheme, universities were to be asked to pay to Centre’s e-content platform 15% of their collections

27 May 18:57 The Telegraph 2864094127947622840.html
China aggression on Indian army table

Top commanders deliberate over 'very tense' situation in eastern Ladakh

27 May 18:57 The Telegraph 2864094128610544575.html
Supreme Court query on free Covid-19 treatment

A PIL had sought a directive to the government to ensure that private and corporate hospitals are restrained from fleecing patients

27 May 18:57 The Telegraph 2864094128809870926.html
Not wearing masks, spitting in public places to invite Rs 500 fine: Vij

One of the senior most BJP leaders in Haryana, Vij, who also completed his three decades in active politics after getting elected as an MLA on May 27, 1990 for the first time during a bypoll, was interacting with the media persons here.

27 May 18:33 The Indian Express 2885715103733464839.html
Sreelekha, Kerala’s first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department

Sreelekha is at present the Transport Commissioner.

27 May 18:13 The Indian Express 2885715103842505190.html
Publicise WhatsApp numbers of shopkeepers, avoid complete shutdown, Bombay HC tells authorities

The petitioner told the court the authorities had announced a complete shutdown in containment zones from May 15 to May 20, causing inconvenience to both the consumers and shopkeepers selling essential goods.

27 May 18:22 The Indian Express 2885715104107972507.html
Why is migrant exodus giving Punjab industry the jitters?

According to rough industry estimates, 80 per cent of Punjab's industry is dependent on migrant workforce. This trend of employing workers, mainly from UP and Bihar, started in way back 70s

27 May 18:46 The Indian Express 2885715104223593431.html
Punjab decides to hike MBBS fee in govt, private colleges

With the massive surge in the price index in the years thereafter, these colleges are facing fiscal problems and are unable to meet the norms of Medical Council of India, thus necessitating a fee hike

27 May 18:31 The Indian Express 2885715104234085389.html
Number doubling every 14 days, nearly 23,000 cases likely by June 30, says PMC

In areas under the PMC jurisdiction, of the 273 deaths will May 26, 80 deaths were in the age group of 60-70 years, 58 were in the age group of 50-60 years, 57 in the age group of 70-80 years and 37 in the age group of 40-50 years.

27 May 18:04 The Indian Express 2885715104378118674.html
Behind farmers’ tractor march in Haryana, a Bhagat Singh fan

Mandeep Nathwan had raised the drugs issue too which had led to Anil Vij- SP Sangeeta Kalia spat in 2015.

27 May 18:03 The Indian Express 2885715104901367296.html
Punjab: Ministers row ends as top bureaucrat apologises in Cabinet meet

After the meeting, Manpreet Badal told the media that the CS had apologised for “his choice of words, his body language and his attitude that day and said he would not repeat it in future”. He added: “Democracy has won. In democracy, representatives of the people are more important than bureaucracy.”

27 May 18:14 The Indian Express 2885715105472401257.html
Gretchen Whitmer’s Construction Ban Had Devastating Impact on Michigan Jobs

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to ban most residential construction contributed to Michigan's second highest in the nation unemployment rate.

27 May 18:10 Breitbart 3148363490767589205.html
Twitter Fact Checks President Trump - But Not Communist China

Recently Twitter added a “fact check” label to President Donald Trump’s tweets about the concerns surrounding mail-in voting fraud, but the social media site has failed to apply those same fact-checking measures to verified Chinese government accounts that spread coronavirus misinformation on the platform.

27 May 18:18 Breitbart 3148363491093390777.html
BBC Replaces 'Biased' Maitlis Over Dominic Cummings Rant

The BBC has admitted that it broke impartiality rules by broadcasting a biased monologue on the supposed scandal surrounding Dominic Cummings

27 May 18:57 Breitbart 3148363491729873402.html
Leftists Launch Dark Money Group to Hold Social Media ‘Accountable’

Leftists have launched a new dark money group called "Accountable Tech" aimed at "combating misinformation online."

27 May 18:20 Breitbart 3148363491919053320.html
Nolte: That Time Team Obama Accused Romney of Killing a Woman

In a 2012 campaign ad, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was accused of killing a woman.

27 May 18:50 Breitbart 3148363492216957998.html
Migrant Boats: Farage Catches French Ship Going Dark to Avoid Detection

A French ship escorting illegal migrants was potentially breaking international maritime law by travelling without its transponders turned on

27 May 18:52 Breitbart 3148363492523170682.html
White House letter doesn’t explain why Trump fired watchdogs | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, the White House has told Congress, but the administration offered no new details about why the internal watchdogs were let go.

27 May 18:30 Star-Advertiser 3439335389297488378.html
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday

An update to the budget was also announced.

27 May 18:12 Shropshire Star 3480199991697638292.html
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes

Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.

27 May 18:58 Shropshire Star 3480199991716171269.html
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced

The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.

27 May 18:00 Shropshire Star 3480199992979619427.html
Newsom: California gyms could get reopening road map soon

Newsom said the state is prepared to release guidance in the "very, very near future" as California continues to incrementally restart its economy.

27 May 18:00 POLITICO 3493784592560232947.html
ICYMI: Pirates ambush police escorts, kidnap two in Rivers

Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt Two civilians were on Tuesday kidnapped after an ambush by a group of pirates along Degema waterways in the Degema Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The pira...

27 May 18:30 Punch Newspapers 3524240993913971863.html
ICYMI: Navy arrests 42 suspected cultists during initiation in Cross River

Ada Wodu, Calabar Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship Victory have arrested 42 suspected cultists in the Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The suspects, who were handed over to...

27 May 18:00 Punch Newspapers 3524240994491043461.html
Nancy Pelosi's coronavirus aid bill pushes illegal immigration agenda

Democrats refuse to admit their belief in this core issue.

27 May 18:00 TheHill 355432918448560489.html
Cuomo describes productive discussion with Trump on infrastructure

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said his meeting with President Trump on Wednesday focused on investing in infrastructure projects to “supercharge” a U.S. economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 18:52 TheHill 355432919626159665.html
RRV says Coles truck drivers to blame for repeated damage to new work

A Ballarat resident says planning sessions of the recent RRV Mair St update were warned the centre plantings were likely to be destroyed.

27 May 18:30 The Courier 3604583735689841960.html
Huawei CFO Faces an Uphill Battle Against Extradition to the U.S as a Canadian Court Delivers an Adverse Ruling

Huawei CFO sustains a blow as the Superior Court of British Columbia delivers an adverse verdict in the U.S. extradition case

27 May 18:08 Wccftech 3677959679432185189.html
How Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers actually move out

The mystery has been somewhat solved, but it’s still up to chance

27 May 18:14 Polygon 3721530541363470496.html
Family demands murder charges after police killing of handcuffed African American

The family of an African American man killed by Minneapolis police while handcuffed in custody demanded Wednesday that the officers be charged with murder.

27 May 18:28 News24 3752801377353735603.html
Your weather update: Cold snap continues with temperatures staying below 20°C

The South African Weather Service has advised of mostly cold weather across the country on Thursday as temperatures continue to stay below 20°C.

27 May 18:51 News24 3752801377643751171.html
Western Cape records 1 010 Covid-19 cases among public health workers - department

The Western Cape health department has confirmed 1 010 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers have been infected with the coronavirus in the public sector.

27 May 18:20 News24 3752801377964001283.html
PDP reacts to hostilities between President Buhari's cabinet members

PDP in a statement on Tuesday, May 26, signed by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbodiyan, stated that the Buhari-led government has become disorganised and chaotic.

27 May 18:13 Legit 3764253649898678542.html
FG considers morning, afternoon classes in reopening of schools

Amid coronavirus pandemic, the federal government says it is considering morning, afternoon classes over school reopening. This was disclosed by Emeka Nwajiuba.

27 May 18:07 Legit 3764253650122657713.html
Man's best friend: Loyal dog waits for months at hospital after owner died of COVID-19

A seven-year-old dog that belonged to a dead Wuhan Covid-19 patient who waited for its owner to leave the hospital for three months now lives in a dog shelter.

27 May 18:07 Legit 3764253650163209167.html
Amaechi, best transportation minister in Nigeria’s history- El-Rufai

ABUJA- Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has described Rotimi Amaechi as the best Transportation Minister in the history of Nigeria.

27 May 18:47 Vanguard News 4125100338920624567.html
Akinwumi Adesina has not stepped down as AfDB President – Oladokun

In the face of the call by the United States government for a fresh investigation into some allegations against the Akinwumi Adesina

27 May 18:59 Vanguard News 4125100339181744439.html
NDDC N40b probe: Senate lampoons IMC, says no amount of intimidation will stop investigation  

THE Senate has taken a swipe at  the Interim Management Committee,  IMC of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC over

27 May 18:53 Vanguard News 4125100339724862671.html
Abayomi predicts decline in COVID-19 cases in 6 months

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi on Wednesday said he state will experience drastic decline in the number of COVID-19 cases by November this year.

27 May 18:28 Vanguard News 4125100339992820998.html
US capital Washington eases coronavirus lockdown

The US capital is relaxing lockdown restrictions following a sustained period of decreased coronavirus infections, Washington's mayor said.

27 May 18:13 Vanguard News 4125100340036095517.html
Ijaws are more Biafra than Niger Delta – Minakobiribo, Biafra activist

A Biafra activist, Mr Keribo Minakobiribo Wisdom, Wednesday said that Ijaws are more Biafra than Niger Delta.

27 May 18:46 Vanguard News 4125100340113618606.html
Communal clash claims one life in Anambra 

A COMMUNAL clash over a piece of land between Urum and Achalla communities in the Awka North local government area of Anambra Stat

27 May 18:50 Vanguard News 4125100340551974473.html
Matawalle urges parents to educate children

Governor .Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has urged parents and guardians in the state  to use  available resources and

27 May 18:26 Vanguard News 4125100340647136621.html
EXCLUSIVE: Tourists could remain banned from the Scottish islands for several months

A ban on tourists using ferries to travel to the Scottish islands for holidays could remain in place for several months, it has emerged.

27 May 18:15 The Courier 4275302768142818653.html
Two SpiceJet passengers test positive for Covid-19, crew quarantined

The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them.

27 May 18:26 India Today 4286117812589984183.html
Mumbai: 25 rescued after fire breaks at Hotel Fortune on Marine Lines

A fire broke out at a hotel in Mumbai late on Wednesday night. The fire was reported at Hotel Fortune which is located in Dhobi Talao neighbourhood of Marine Lines. According to latest updates, at ;east 25 people have been rescued.

27 May 18:42 India Today 4286117812916430094.html
India-China border standoff: Chinese govt waves white flag, stresses on dialogue as Trump offers to mediate

On Wednesday, the India-China border standoff seemed to de-escalate as China took an apparently conciliatory tone by saying that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable." Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump offered to mediate.

27 May 18:54 India Today 4286117813797231333.html
Fear, sadness and anger: The hidden impact of lockdown on children

The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and measures to prevent its spread have impacted children in some predictable and some less predictable ways. Kathryn Cleary spoke to experts and children to get a deeper understanding.

27 May 18:23 CityPress 437075749366639947.html
Florida homeowner fatally shot man who smashed through door

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida homeowner fatally shot a visitor from Georgia who broke through is front door and began beating a woman...

27 May 18:49 WSVN 7News 4504855331683713496.html
Chile suspect to remain free ahead of extraditon: court

Chile's top court on Wednesday denied prosecutors' requests to jail a 29-year-old man awaiting extradition to France to face charges of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend.

27 May 18:10 Digital Journal 4566489171642065090.html
WHO launches foundation to put finances in better health

The World Health Organization on Wednesday launched a new foundation for private donations, as US President Donald Trump threatens to pull the plug over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 18:40 Digital Journal 4566489171657540256.html
'Reborn' Swiss to drop most virus restrictions on June 6

Switzerland announced Wednesday it would remove most of its remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 6, when all leisure and entertainment activities can resume if appropriate precautions are in place.

27 May 18:10 Digital Journal 4566489172048150410.html
Algeria court rejects detained journalist's bail plea

A court in Algeria on Wednesday rejected a bail plea by a prominent journalist detained since late March, a prisoner support group said.

27 May 18:50 Digital Journal 4566489172418597330.html
Greek PM praises 'huge step' of European recovery bid

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday hailed a proposed EU coronavirus recovery package as a

27 May 18:40 Digital Journal 4566489172884572384.html
Cheney Scolds Trump For Peddling False Conspiracy Theory About Scarborough

House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to stop tweeting about a debunked conspiracy...

27 May 18:25 Talking Points Memo 4598529366814526842.html
WI Dems Acted Quickly To Spur Voter Turnout In April. Can They Maintain That Momentum This Fall?

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. The authors are professional evaluators. One...

27 May 18:09 Talking Points Memo 4598529367485534374.html
Virginia man on FBI 'Most Wanted Terrorists' list indicted in federal court

A Virginia man who fled the United States eight years ago has been indicted for providing support to the al Shabab terrorist group in Somalia.

27 May 18:31 Washington Examiner 4625792332104128424.html
Steve Bannon scores win in Italian court over political academy

President Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon won a legal battle to form a Catholic, populist political academy in an 800-year-old monastery south of Rome.

27 May 18:02 Washington Examiner 4625792333167352252.html
No end term exams for current and previous semesters: Kashmir University

In a significant decision, the University of Kashmir, in view of COVID-19 pandemic, has decided that there will be no end term exams for the current

27 May 18:24 Greater Kashmir 4662909092441052196.html
Covid-19 deaths in India could top 18,000 soon, says report

Covid-19 cases are expected to peak in early July in India, where deaths from the pandemic could top 18,000, an Epidemiologist and a public health expert

27 May 18:11 Greater Kashmir 4662909092941750185.html
No live audience in Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crowning in October

With major international events and large gatherings, including the 2020 Miss Universe pageant, in limbo due to the uncertain times brought about by the COVID-19 crisis, the finals of the new Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) pageant has been moved to a later date.

27 May 18:00 manilastandard.net 4715274784427600490.html
Rajasthan takes action against 1300 for violating quarantine norms

Of the 1,306 people who breached the regulations, 604 were sent to institutional-quarantine from home-quarantine, while 702 were either served with notices, penalties or were booked.

27 May 18:13 The New Indian Express 4718288653895430433.html
Viral photos of Uttarakhand forest fire on social media 'mostly fake': Govt

After the fake picture went viral, Uttarakhand Chief Minister took to Twitter to say that impact of the wildfires is not the same as propagated

27 May 18:30 The New Indian Express 4718288654665559149.html
Putin, Saudi crown prince agree further coordination on oil output cuts - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed during a telephone call on further

27 May 18:36 Firstpost 4760741712553003288.html
EU reactions to Commission 750 bln euro coronavirus recovery scheme

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to borrow 750 billion euros on the market and issue grants and loans to EU countries to kick-start an economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic. Below are initial reactions of EU governments to the plan

27 May 18:36 Firstpost 4760741712961952973.html
One dead as flood situation in Assam worsens; around 2.72 lakh people affected across 11 districts, says state disaster management authority

At present, around 2.72 lakh persons are affected due to flood in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Hojai, Darrang, Barpeta, Nalbari, Goalpara, West Karbi Anglong, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam, it said.

27 May 18:40 Firstpost 4760741713593398640.html
After Rajasthan and MP, locusts reach Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, damage crops in Maharashtra's Nagpur; Punjab issues alert

A locust swarm reached Jhansi district on Wednesday, an Uttar Pradesh official said. Other districts in the region are also on alert.

27 May 18:21 Firstpost 4760741713751735521.html
China Starts De-Escalating Over Ladakh Border Standoff After India Refuses To Back Down: Expert

China has now started to de-escalate its stance over the border stand-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, as per defence expert Nitin Gokhale.

27 May 18:39 Swarajya 4977622829458587590.html
Why We Shouldn’t Trust The Official Covid-19 Data Anymore; Most States Are Fudging The Numbers

The centre would be better off not devising any policies based on these numbers.

27 May 18:21 Swarajya 4977622830217880556.html
Heatwave Continues In North India, Mercury Nears 50-Degree In Rajasthan

Parts of northern and western India reeled under scorching heat on Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near the 50 degree-mark in Rajasthan, while the IMD said no immediate respite is likely from the ongoing heatwave conditions.

27 May 18:53 NDTV.com 5090057680678273948.html
Assam Chief Minister Makes COVID-19 Norms Mandatory In Flood Relief Camps

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has asked the state administration to impose strict maintenance of COVID-19 protocols in the flood relief camps across the state.

27 May 18:32 NDTV.com 5090057680755138284.html
3 Men Thrash Tribal Teen In Front Of Her Father In Gujarat: Police

A 16-year-old tribal girl from a remote village in Gujarat's Chhota Udepur district was allegedly thrashed by three men in the presence of her father and local residents for eloping with a man a few days ago, said police on Wednesday.

27 May 18:56 NDTV.com 5090057681118601636.html
Thunderstorm With 96 kmph Winds Rips Through Amphan-Ravaged Kolkata

Like a sequel of a horror film, Cyclone Amphan 2.0 hurtled through Kolkata on Wednesday evening, uprooting trees, squashing cars, and even threatening to pull down an old building or two.

27 May 18:23 NDTV.com 5090057681293747657.html
Blowout At Oil India Well In Assam, Villagers Shifted To Safety

Residents near an oil well of Oil India Limited in Assam's Tinsukia district had to be evacuated after a "blowout" on Wednesday. The Baghjan 5 well in Upper Assam exploded in a fountain of crude oil after pressure control systems failed.

27 May 18:33 NDTV.com 5090057681673526148.html
Migrant Woman Allegedly Bites Maharashtra Cop Who Asked Her To Wear A Mask

A woman migrant worker in Palghar district of Maharashtra attacked a police constable and bit her arm after the latter asked her to wear a mask, an official said on Wednesday.

27 May 18:03 NDTV.com 5090057682238432742.html
Rights Panel Notice To UP Government Over Death Of 19-Year-Old Migrant Worker

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reported death of a 19-year-old migrant worker due to hunger in Saharanpur, after he had walked 350 km from Ludhiana on way to his home in the state, officials said on Wednesday.

27 May 18:57 NDTV.com 5090057682382498879.html
We lost the war in Afghanistan — time to come home, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The US has suffered thousands of losses and spent trillions of dollars in Afghanistan and has nothing to show for it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 18:35 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756741102798.html
Larry Kramer, who pushed the world to respond to the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, has died of pneumonia at 84, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Galvanized by the AIDS epidemic that swept the United States in the 1980s, Kramer founded the Gay Men's Health Crisis and ACT UP.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 18:25 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757110075059.html
Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it's still allowed in Minneapolis, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on Monday after being subdued for eight minutes by an officer who was seen on video kneeling on his neck.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 18:19 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757133601649.html
Need to make learning more interesting during isolation: Experts

Specialists in Oman’s education sector and psychologists have asked for lessons to be made more interesting, so that students will be more encouraged to study during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 18:36 Times of Oman 5168079155847093391.html
Over $10K raised for Cambridge woman's children after tragic crash

The 28-year-old mother was killed in a single-vehicle collision on May 24

27 May 18:15 KitchenerToday.com 52741009065928145.html
Arrest made in connection with Saturday assault

The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries

27 May 18:47 KitchenerToday.com 52741009298457908.html
Bertha forms, hits South Carolina coast, dissipates in a day

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical Storm Bertha surprised the South Carolina coast Wednesday, forming and making landfall within two hours, bringing a poor beach day of rain and gusty winds, but no major problems.

27 May 18:15 KitchenerToday.com 52741009481350046.html
Govt Undermines Democracy By Pushing 15 Bills In 17 Hours

“The Government is undermining democracy by progressing 15 bills in the space of just 17 hours,” according to ACT Leader David Seymour.

27 May 18:18 SCOOP 5315658998712526674.html
Man convicted by Surrey judge in hatchet attack near SkyTrain station loses appeal bid

Andrew Eugene Agopsowicz was convicted of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace

27 May 18:41 North Delta Reporter 5327740411714509350.html
Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderly - Jewish World

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his family join special online broadcast from Pantry Packers in Jerusalem to commemorate Shavuot.

27 May 18:20 Israel National News 5374683668702613783.html
Kano's district head of Dambatta, Wada Waziri, is dead

Kano State has lost another traditional ruler with the death on Wednesday of the Sarkin Ban Bichi, Wada Waziri.Mr Waziri died at the age of 80

27 May 18:35 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300700186615.html
Prince Andrew accused of romping with 'topless' Virginia Roberts in Jeffrey Epstein's pool

A former employee of the disgraced paedophile claims the Duke of York was 'engaged in foreplay' with the young woman at Epstein's private island in the Caribbean.

27 May 18:12 dailyrecord 552235479503524961.html
Contest: Win a Steam copy of hellish twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis

In today's contest you can win a Steam Early Access copy of roguelike twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis! Ever since the days of Gauntlet, I've always enjoyed what has now become the twin stick shooter. It can be chaotic and difficult a...

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Putrajaya defends detention of illegal immigrants during COVID-19 pandemic

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian government has defended its decision to detain illegal immigrants amid the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that they cannot be ...

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Steve Bannon wins battle to set up Italy political academy

Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won a battle with Italy's culture ministry to set up a right-wing Catholic ...

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20 arrested in Geylang for illegal gambling activities

SINGAPORE: Twenty people were arrested in Geylang on Tuesday (May 26) during an enforcement operation against illegal gambling activities. More ...

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Either way, migrants rescue is becoming extremely dangerous for merchant ships

Container ship ANNE on May 25 had to take on board some 100 illegal migrants off Libyan coast, while being en route from Malta’s Freeport to Misurata Libya. The ship interrupted her voyage and took…

27 May 18:07 Maritime Bulletin 5669213276579378526.html
Port Coquitlam mayor worried about China's reaction to Meng Wanzhou court case

Port Coquitlam's mayor says Canada needs to have a more balanced relationship with China.

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Man says he broke into San Diego bank just so he could heat up his Hot Pockets

A man who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a Chollas View bank early Wednesday morning apparently entered the branch just so he can heat up his Hot Pocket sandwiches.

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Vijay Mallya’s extradition delayed, speculation mounts over his application for asylum

India Business News: Vijay Mallya’s extradition has been delayed and it could be months before he is brought back to India. It is understood that the UK home office has de

27 May 18:04 The Times of India 6060938663922594688.html
Lindsey Graham Has Named the First Witness in His FISA Abuse Investigation

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham announced Wednesday afternoon former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will be the first witness in the inquiry into FISA abuse, Mueller's Special Counsel investigation and origins of the Russia investigation. He will testify on June 3.

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Did You Read Pew Research's Messy COVID Death Count Study Between Dem and Republican Counties?

What was Pew Research thinking to trot this piece out

27 May 18:05 Townhall 6083908948759805000.html
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday

An update to the budget was also announced.

27 May 18:13 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773779219348.html
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes

Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.

27 May 18:58 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773797752325.html
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced

The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.

27 May 18:01 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775061200483.html
Longtime Charlotte firefighter accused of stealing hundreds of dollars from Target in Midtown

Charlotte detectives have charged 41-year-old Timothy Ireland with seven counts of misdemeanor larceny.

27 May 18:06 WBTV 6439870258110710174.html
Finding community in crisis: Two community theatres join forces to raise more than $25,000

It has been said the show must go on. This is true until it is not. Piedmont Players Theatre (PPT) and Lee Street Theatre (LST) have found common ground and community, as they have joined forces to keep theatrical performing arts alive in Salisbury.

27 May 18:19 WBTV 6439870258886101479.html
Two passengers on Ahmedabad-Guwahati SpiceJet flights test Covid-19 positive

Passengers had travelled on SG-8194 (Ahmedabad-Delhi) & SG-8152 (Delhi-Guwahati).'The operating crew has been quarantined and SpiceJet is coordinating with government agencies in notifying other passengers who had travelled with them,' the airline said

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Mint Lite | Foreign fund bond holdings at three-year low and other news to know

Mint Lite is a quick update to bring you up to speed on all the news you need to know—and some things that are just fun to know—in five minutes before you start your day

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Delhi LG Office employee tests positive for Covid-19: Sources

The LG Secretariat spreads to two parts, which includes the bungalow where around 40 officials works.The bungalow where staff members sit is being disinfected by authorities, sources said

27 May 18:17 Livemint 6614605818942930056.html
At least 40 killed in latest DR Congo massacre

At least 40 people were killed in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the latest grisly attack on civilians in the mountainous jungles near the Ugandan border.

27 May 18:54 Aljazeera 6642629762852276200.html
Kelowna Mounties catching more people doing drugs and driving

Drinking and doing drugs while driving seems to be on the rise, according to Kelowna Mounties.The Kelowna RCMP Municipal Traffic Section had a road check se

27 May 18:33 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244092241971.html
Illicit-drug deaths up in B.C. and remain highest in Canada: chief coroner

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's overdose deaths spiked in March and April reaching the same heights recorded over a year earlier.The BC Coroners Service says

27 May 18:47 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244135351685.html
Petition to allow more than 50 vehicles at B.C. drive-ins garners growing support

A petition appealing to the provincial government to axe a maximum of 50 vehicles at drive-in theatres has garnered nearly 11,000 signatures with more being

27 May 18:04 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244380711060.html
Paid lodging may soon be an option for transit passengers at Chennai aiport

Government considering setting up facility where they can stay during layovers

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IGI Airport sees less chaos as States come up with clear travel protocol

Nervous flyers wear not-so-comfortable PPE kits before entering the terminal

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‘Chance of locust attack in Tamil Nadu remote’

Despite a ‘remote chance’ of a locust swarm attacking the State, Tamil Nadu government officials have planned a five-point strategy to handle the situation, should the menace touch its borders.Asked a

27 May 18:19 The Hindu 6679535024322307211.html
Coronavirus | All bags disinfected at Chennai airport

According to officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), ever since domestic operations resumed on Monday, the baggage of about 2,500 passengers has been disinfected.

27 May 18:15 The Hindu 6679535024330790147.html
Seven more positive cases in Alappuzha

Biggest single-day spike in cases in the district

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‘Colleges, varsities should not insist on exam fee’

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged colleges and universities not to insist on payment of semester or examination fee by students.The advisory, issued on Wednesday, comes in the wake of g

27 May 18:10 The Hindu 6679535024528315555.html
5 held for murder of rowdy-sheeter

Five persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old rowdy-sheeter at the quarry centre on the outskirts of Rajamahendravaram in East Godavari district. The five persons have

27 May 18:15 The Hindu 6679535024595125902.html
12 pedal edema patients shifted to Kakinada GGH

Twelve tribal people suffering from pedal edema were shifted to Kakinada Government General Hospital on Wednesday. All of them belong to Chintoor Agency where 14 persons died of the disease since Marc

27 May 18:01 The Hindu 6679535024690428677.html
Nine new cases in Puducherry

Nine COVID-19 cases, including four from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu, were reported in Puducherry on Wednesday. The five cases in Puducherry were from Solai Nagar, Muthialpet, Dharmapuri and Reddiarpalay

27 May 18:55 The Hindu 6679535024710302559.html
15 police officers test positive for COVID-19

Police received a jolt of sorts when 15 of their colleagues — 12 in Hyderabad and three in Cyberabad police commissionerate offices tested positive for COVID-19. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani K

27 May 18:09 The Hindu 6679535024711155728.html
Parents allege medical negligence in infant’s death

The parents of a four-month-old child from Manjeri who died of COVID-19 at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, on April 24, have alleged that the infant’s death was due to failure in t

27 May 18:44 The Hindu 6679535024720670365.html
E-stamps for judicial uses introduced in Puducherry

The e-stamp system will ensure that only Puducherry court fees stamp papers, printed or issued by the Puducherry government can be used in respect of all original, appellate, revisional, review litigations arising out of the jurisdictional limits of the Union Territory.

27 May 18:30 The Hindu 6679535024774952052.html
Rising tide: On return of protests in Hong Kong

China’s effort to tighten grip on Hong Kong with tough laws may not help its cause

27 May 18:32 The Hindu 6679535024812867931.html
I am being given psychiatric drugs unnecessarily, alleges Vizag doctor

He urges hospital Superintendent to shift him to a better medical centre; mother alleges political persecution

27 May 18:02 The Hindu 6679535024848234081.html
Specify action taken against doctors in Gadwal case: HC

Young mother, along with newborn, died after being turned away by various hospitals

27 May 18:10 The Hindu 6679535024897057601.html
Migrant youth’s burial opposed in Chengalpattu

Residents feared he was a COVID-19 victim

27 May 18:19 The Hindu 6679535024977532634.html
With test results delayed, it is a longer stay at quarantine centre for many

Besides financial implications, they all have complaints about poor facilities

27 May 18:10 The Hindu 6679535025092012051.html
Krishna water release from A.P. resumes after a month

Supply expected to reach inter-State border in Tiruvallur by the evening

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Coronavirus | 817 fresh cases take Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 tally to 18,545

Chennai adds 558 patients; 567 discharged from hospital.

27 May 18:17 The Hindu 6679535025298493662.html
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy

There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis

27 May 18:32 The Hindu 6679535025319230034.html
Panel defers decision on green pass to LG Polymers

EAC to wait for suo moto action by NGT, cases being heard in High Court and NHRC on gas leak accident

27 May 18:01 The Hindu 6679535025359697395.html
Local bodies ready to pay expense

Amid the controversy over charging money from returning expatriates for quarantine facilities, two local bodies ruled by the United Democratic Front in Kozhikode district have written to the governmen

27 May 18:17 The Hindu 6679535025381842029.html
Consider setting up more sites to dump construction waste, NGT tells Chief Secretary

Tribunal against dumping at Bhalswa landfill site as it has crossed its capacity

27 May 18:15 The Hindu 6679535025435299662.html
Will go ahead with English medium: Jagan

The next step is Class 7, says Chief Minister

27 May 18:18 The Hindu 6679535025507055712.html
One more containment zone in the city

The addition is Ramamurthy Nagar ward

27 May 18:02 The Hindu 6679535025523017965.html
Himachal BJP chief resigns from post over ‘health scam’

Rajeev Bindal says party has nothing to do with graft case

27 May 18:09 The Hindu 6679535025534909397.html
Sircilla Water Management lessons for IAS trainees at Mussoorie

Trainee IAS officers will learn the water management lessons based on Sircilla experience with the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie choosing Sircilla Water Managemen

27 May 18:10 The Hindu 6679535025569939605.html
Pay special daily allowance to contractual workers: Bombay HC tells NMMC

Judge says it was unfair of the corporation to differentiate between them and regular employees

27 May 18:51 The Hindu 6679535025587599732.html
Letters to the Editor — May 28, 2020

Nehruvian ideologyAs a tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary, the article, “Continue India’s tryst with Nehruvian ideology” (Editorial page, May 27) has showered lavish praise on indepe

27 May 18:32 The Hindu 6679535025615854989.html
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy

There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis

27 May 18:32 The Hindu 6679535025622817374.html
Ritchie Street shoppers park on Anna Salai, hinder traffic flow

Lanes leading to the electronics hub have been barricaded

27 May 18:17 The Hindu 6679535025626958156.html
City sees record 792 new COVID-19 cases

Delhi govt. reports 15 more deaths, taking the total to 303

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Police act tough on physical distancing norm violators

20 cases registered during surprise inspection on Wednesday

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Coronavirus | Kerala reports three ‘community’ cases

Fatalities in south continue with six deaths in Telangana, three in Karnataka and one in A.P.

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Gifts from police cheer disheartened migrant families

SP gives children of those in quarantine goodies

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Maharashtra Governor modifies law on forest rights

Tribals now have the right to appeal against district level committee decisions; activists fear further delay

27 May 18:42 The Hindu 6679535025667865000.html
Safdarjung Hospital releases list of 52 virus-related deaths

Official figures show only 4 deaths at the hospital till May 13

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Lack of patronage hits autorickshaw drivers

Many autorickshaw drivers are planning to find other jobs

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India should pull out forces from Kalapani: Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali

‘We had pressed India for a meeting between the Foreign Secretaries. But that did not happen’

27 May 18:10 The Hindu 6679535025750931045.html
Virus acute in 5% patients with respiratory illness

Mortality rate in TS at 2.82% as against 2.86% nationally, expert committee tells CM

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Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin today

No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31

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Lockdown-hit farmers in Prakasam press for loan waiver

The All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee in Prakasam district has urged the Centre to announce a special financial package for farmers who are struggling to cope with the lockdown imposed

27 May 18:14 The Hindu 6679535025863506800.html
Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin on May 28

No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31

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Undertrial found dead in Taloja jail

An undertrial at Taloja jail was found dead in the toilet attached to his cell on Wednesday. Balu Gadsinge (33) was in the jail since 2019 in connection with four separate cases. He was arrested for t

27 May 18:37 The Hindu 6679535025913517662.html
Jaya property dispute far from blowing over

The judgment could end up being the starting point for many more litigations

27 May 18:53 The Hindu 6679535025913716136.html
Lockdown helps SCR in track maintenance

Work completed on 984 km of the total track of 6,336 km under its control

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10 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kasaragod

3,369 persons in quarantine; total number of patients 49

27 May 18:53 The Hindu 6679535025931235788.html
A marathon trip back home in times of pandemic

Safely ensconced in her house at Edappally after an arduous road trip covering over 2,100 km across seven COVID-19-hit States in nearly three days, Veena Roshan Jose simply could not shake off a sense

27 May 18:18 The Hindu 6679535025933113028.html
Coronavirus | Barred floors of city hospital to be used for patients

Supreme Court permits usage since Tamil Nadu government is in need of space

27 May 18:12 The Hindu 6679535025963779769.html
2 more test positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam

While one is an Abu Dhabi returnee, the other travelled by train from New Delhi

27 May 18:27 The Hindu 6679535026040818399.html
PMLA court sends Wadhawan brothers to judicial custody till June 11

Kapil Wadhawan and Dheeraj Wadhawan, promoters of Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL), were produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court by the Enforcement Directorate on

27 May 18:56 The Hindu 6679535026099384669.html
Govt. urged to establish human rights commission

Assurance given to High Court ignored: CPI(M)

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ED files cases over seizure of drugs

The Enforcement Directorate recently registered over 20 money-laundering cases in connection with the seizure of drugs by various enforcement agencies in Punjab. The findings may be incorporated in th

27 May 18:11 The Hindu 6679535026146975618.html
e-pass for returnees from enclaves

The government’s portal to issue e-passes to returnees from other States/overseas has now included the listing of the enclaves of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam paving the way for potential returnees from t

27 May 18:52 The Hindu 6679535026224200740.html
MSMEs in Visakhapatnam get first instalment of pending incentives

AP Chambers lauds Chief Minister’s initiative

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Salford student Aya Hachem was shot dead following 'business dispute between rival tyre firms', court hears

The 19-year-old was an innocent passer-by in a drive-by shooting

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Five-month-old baby dies after being given turtle blood as coronavirus 'protection'

The baby girl's parents and her seven-year-old sister are also in hospital after drinking the blood which was reportedly recommended to them by a witch doctor as Covid-19 protection

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Eva Simpson: Another senseless death involving police takes its toll on black America

The reality of police brutality in America – it happens time and time again and nothing is ever done about it

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First picture of man killed in crash which saw two women arrested for 'kidnap'

Alexander Edney, 44, was a passenger in a Vauxhall Astra when it collided with a Mercedes Sprinter in Peterborough. He died at the scene, before two women were arrested on suspicion of kidnap

27 May 18:12 mirror 675785260274846335.html
Cyprus to pay holiday costs of tourists infected with coronavirus

The government has said it would pay for accommodation, medicine and food for patients and their families if you become unwell when it reopens its borders next month

27 May 18:52 mirror 675785260418024808.html
Boris Johnson says pubs 'could open faster than previously thought'

The under-fire Prime Minister told MPs today that he was hopeful the hospitality industry could reopen quicker than expected, but did not specify how much faster

27 May 18:34 mirror 675785261458191936.html
Aya Hachem: Innocent law student, 19, 'gunned down in business dispute' court hears

Aya Hachem was out on a shopping trip in Blackburn when she was shot in the chest and died. Six people who were charged with the teenagers murder all appeared at court on Wednesday

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Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada

A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.

27 May 18:36 WAtoday 6806590898908323124.html
The Biggest Threat to a Coronavirus Vaccine Is the American People

The derangements of our current era could threaten the rock-solid legal precedents that provide states with the right to act in the interests of public health.

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Head of UK ‘test and trace’ system warns won’t be ‘world-class’ at start

Programme to avert new spike in coronavirus infections set to launch on Thursday

27 May 18:55 Ft 707176889593156827.html
Buried Remains-Couple Charged

Arrest warrants in a Tennessee couple's abuse case describe a hellish existence for four children in their legal custody, a nightmare that finally ended after a little boy was spotted walking alone along a Roane County road. Michael Anthony Gray Sr., 63, and his wife, Shirley Ann Gray, 60, were

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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on South Carolina coast, could bring up to 8 inches of rain to some areas

Tropical Storm Bertha formed off the South Carolina coast Wednesday morning, the second named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.

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Trump Russia Probe Congress

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify next week at a Senate committee hearing on the Justice Department's Russia investigation, the committee chairman said Wednesday. The session Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee is the first in a series of planned oversight hearings

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Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus

At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country's public prosecution service said on Wednesday. The Arab African country, which has reported 4,146 coronavirus cases and 184 deaths, released more than 4,000 prisoners

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20 Republican lawmakers file lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over new proxy voting system

A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the chamber's new proxy voting system, which allows lawmakers to designate another member to vote on their behalf during the coronavirus.

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Tropical Storm Bertha brings potential flooding for Carolinas, Virginia

Bertha made landfall as a tropical storm Wednesday east of Charleston, S.C., bringing winds and heavy rain to the region before weakening to a tropical depression.

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U.S. no longer considers Hong Kong autonomous from China, Pompeo announces

The U.S. State Department has determined Hong Kong no longer holds autonomy under Chinese rule, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday."No reasonable person can assert today that Hong Kong maintains a high degree of autonomy from China, given facts on the ground," Pompeo said in

27 May 18:21 Yahoo 7097669638830502232.html
Little Kashmir in Telangana: After Four Long Years, Tribal Farmer Harvests Maiden Apple Crop

Even though people laughed at him, he kept on working on his project to grow apples in the arid lands of Telangana.

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It is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing works, Hancock says

By tracking infected people and isolating their contacts, the national lockdown could be replaced with individual isolation, Matt Hancock said.

27 May 18:25 Express & Star 7324224459034492783.html
Wales to launch ‘unprecedented’ contact tracing plan on Monday

An update to the budget was also announced.

27 May 18:12 Express & Star 7324224459243815828.html
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes

Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.

27 May 18:58 Express & Star 7324224459262348805.html
PM signals ‘air bridges’ between countries could be introduced

The UK is to impose a 14-day quarantine requirement for anyone arriving in the country from June 8, but the rules will be reviewed every three weeks.

27 May 18:01 Express & Star 7324224460525796963.html
Walsall Manor Hospital pays lasting tribute to five colleagues lost during coronavirus pandemic

Walsall Manor Hospital opened a permanent memorial to those who died including staff nurse Areema Nasreen.

27 May 18:32 Express & Star 7324224460747049934.html
Manhunt for fugitive UConn student expands to Maryland after latest gas station sighting

The now six-day manhunt for the University of Connecticut student wanted in connection to two homicides, a home invasion, and a kidnapping widened in Pennsylvania Wednesday after a firefighter spotted a man matching the suspect’s description hiding behind a dumpster at his station house.

27 May 18:33 Fox News 7362823819574658060.html
Pro-Trump Chuck Woolery wants award for 'surviving 45 years of Liberal Hollywood'

Outspoken Trump supporter and television icon Chuck Woolery said on Wednesday that he “should get an award for surviving 45 years of Liberal Hollywood” and carving out a successful career despite his conservative political views. 

27 May 18:32 Fox News 7362823819611003127.html
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital

New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.

27 May 18:19 Fox News 7362823819748067239.html
Coronavirus-infected man recovers after 50 days on ventilator: report

A British man who reportedly ventilated for 50 days after contracting the novel coronavirus has made a miraculous recovery, according to a report. 

27 May 18:29 Fox News 7362823819756479217.html
Ukrainian woman uses underwear as face mask after service denied at post office: report

A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a face mask after being refused service at a post office, according to a report.

27 May 18:25 Fox News 7362823819829552317.html
Cal Thomas: Biden wants people to look at his record on race – but they could be in for a surprise

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told a talk show host recently: “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” It was not a one-off remark.

27 May 18:14 Fox News 7362823820115045258.html
Judge Napolitano: 'Twitter has freedom of speech just like you and I and the president himself'

Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano told “America's Newsroom” Wednesday that President Trump is “right” that social media platforms show bias against conservatives, but added that as a private company, Twitter has the right to control speech on their platform.

27 May 18:14 Fox News 7362823820210216442.html
Coronavirus in California: Orange County Sheriff says his department won't enforce mask order

A California sheriff is vowing that his department will look the other way when it comes to enforcing a health order asking residents to wear face coverings in public during the coronavirus outbreak. 

27 May 18:32 Fox News 7362823820473322807.html
Four US policemen fired over death of black man as family demands justice

The four policemen, who caused the death of George Floyd, have been fired as the victim's family call for a murder charge.

27 May 18:20 TheCable 7513571674485464820.html
Obaseki’s aide: APC aspirant for Edo guber election can’t emerge in Abuja

The Edo state government says it is illegal for the Adams Oshiomhole faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to settle for a candidate for the governorship election. Ize-Iyamu, then

27 May 18:45 TheCable 7513571674794538997.html
Nigeria to benefit as World Bank approves $346m for Lake Chad countries

The World Bank has approved funding totalling $346 million through the International Development Association to improve livelihoods in the Lake Chad region

27 May 18:04 TheCable 7513571676150602780.html
Oshodi-Abule-egba BRT to commence operation in July, says Lagos govt

Lagos State government has said that the Oshodi to Abule Egba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route have been completed and operation would commence on that route by July 2020.

27 May 18:05 The Guardian 7580308505733894513.html
Government tracks package rollout to gauge impact on ground

Officials said the focus is on implementation of the measures announced in the package before any fresh ones are undertaken. "Focus, right now, is to implement the various elements of the package... A number of them need cabinet approval. So, the process has been set in motion," said one of the officials.

27 May 18:37 The Economic Times 7653256036709054142.html
Supreme Court notice on delimitation in Assam

The SC issued notices on a petition which sought to halt the delimitation exercise for assembly and parliamentary seats in Assam. The process has been set in motion by a Presidential notification issued on February 28, 2020.

27 May 18:30 The Economic Times 7653256037657162291.html
Video shows man asking black entrepreneurs if they are building tenants

A white man has been captured on viral video questioning a group of black entrepreneurs in a Minneapolis gym about whether they are tenants in the building -- and then threatening to call 911 to

27 May 18:24 New York Post 7654946767604639543.html
NYPD cop who gunned down ‘best friend’ on Long Island to be freed on bond

The rookie NYPD cop accused of murdering his best friend in Nassau County earlier this month will be released on bond after his lawyer told a judge that he was attacked before opening fire, a

27 May 18:40 New York Post 7654946767831153180.html
Reopened US car factories see coronavirus cases as production rolls on

In the week since US auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for COVID-19 but only Ford has temporarily closed plants. The US

27 May 18:45 New York Post 7654946768299165648.html
New Zealand now has zero coronavirus hospitalizations

New Zealand’s last hospitalized coronavirus patient was discharged Wednesday as the country’s infection rate dipped to below two dozen people, health officials said in reports. The unnamed patient

27 May 18:07 New York Post 7654946768722233485.html
Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday declared Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China, as intense clashes break out between police and pro-democracy protesters. Pompeo said the Chinese

27 May 18:35 New York Post 7654946768949217332.html
DeAndre Baker permitted to travel for Giants duties amid armed robbery charges

DeAndre Baker is now permitted to travel outside the state of Florida “for work purposes,” according to a circuit court ruling in Broward County. Baker, the Giants’ 22-year old cornerback,

27 May 18:22 New York Post 7654946769001703245.html
Wholesaler Quality King sued by AG for alleged coronavirus price gouging

“Quality King’s profiteering during this time of crisis is appalling,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “Instead of ensuring New Yorkers could protect themselves from this virus and stop

27 May 18:23 New York Post 7654946769163208679.html
Wilbur Ross says SpaceX launch makes space ‘new war-fighting domain’

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday afternoon's launch of SpaceX has huge financial and military implications for the US, including making space the "new war-fighting domain."

27 May 18:02 New York Post 7654946769310822907.html
Farmers benefit from e-learning despite lackluster internet access

The Environment and Forestry Ministry is hosting an online farming program for farmers affected by COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 18:14 The Jakarta Post 7678601103194307969.html
Where the Welsh Government stands on introducing local lockdowns after Matt Hancock reveals plans for England

First Minister Mark Drakeford has for months said it would be a mistake

27 May 18:10 Wales Online 7686550515647760307.html
Wales warned of 'really rough time' in post-coronavirus recession

'I think what we can probably expect to see in terms of a recovery in Wales is a stop/start recovery which is probably going to take some time'

27 May 18:21 Wales Online 7686550517364443490.html
Moped rider caught with cannabis stash under backside

More illegal riding and driving has been clamped down upon by police in Anfield, Birkenhead, Huyton, Prescot and St Helens

27 May 18:03 Liverpool Echo 7727211173815247128.html
Detectives closing in on thug who knifed autistic boy in neck

The victim, 17, later told his gran he feared he was about to die

27 May 18:42 Liverpool Echo 7727211174208257107.html
Huawei CFO fails to end US extradition fight in Canada

A Canadian judge has ruled that the US extradition case against a senior Chinese Huawei executive can continue to the next stage.

27 May 18:36 The Age 7967730561443061044.html
In Rare Decision, Federal Court Refuses to Grant Qualified Immunity to Overzealous Cop

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit refused to grant Clovis, New Mexico police officer Brent Aguilar the controversial shield of qualified immunity after he arrested Jorge Ray Corona for resisting arrest and concealing his identity "after he did not produce identification in response to the officer’s demand for ID."

27 May 18:45 Law & Crime 7990899036467772515.html
Three newest COVID-19 cases stem from 'irresponsible' traveller who failed to self-isolate: N.B. premier

New Brunswick has reported its third new case of COVID-19 in the last week and all are in a single cluster connected to a health-care worker at the Campbellton Regional Hospital who failed to self-isolate after travelling to Quebec.

27 May 18:12 Atlantic 8060955781277933734.html
Lufthansa bailout 'in Europe's best interests'

German economy minister Peter Altmaier has said he expects the European Commission to approve a €9bn bailout of flagship carrier Lufthansa, adding that it was also in Europe’s interests to avoid a sell-off of such companies.

27 May 18:00 Irishexaminer 8196011178477244896.html
Britain's Prince Andrew accused in documentary of romping in pool with topless woman

Britain's Prince Andrew has strenuously denied sex allegations made against him by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims

27 May 18:23 Irishexaminer 8196011179047861551.html
Florida's Disney, SeaWorld parks to reopen within weeks

May 27 (UPI) -- The Walt Disney Company and SeaWorld announced plans Wednesday to reopen their Florida theme parks over the next two months.

27 May 18:28 UPI 8257973864397928619.html
Man left with fractured skull after fight breaks out at Lichfield Walkabout bar

Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident

27 May 18:31 birminghammail 8288260686312147397.html
Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies ban the neck-pinning maneuver used against George Floyd — but it’s still allowed in Minneapolis

The maneuver police used to restrain George Floyd before his death is no longer allowed in most Minnesota law-enforcement agencies, but in Minneapolis, it’s allowed as a “non-deadly force option” if officers are properly trained.

27 May 18:19 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883718032241.html
Investigators scour Pakistan air crash site for clues and cockpit voice recorder

KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A team of Pakistani and French investigators on Wednesday sifted through the wreckage of a Pakistani airliner that crashed in the southern city of Karachi last Friday, searching for clues around what caused the worst airline disaster in the country in years.

27 May 18:42 Reuters 8334514180189147178.html
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps

BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13%, Interior Minster Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals.

27 May 18:49 Reuters 8334514180202774289.html
England's test and trace programme to launch on Thursday

LONDON (Reuters) - A COVID-19 test and trace service will start in England on Thursday to allow the loosening of lockdown measures for most of the population, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

27 May 18:22 Reuters 8334514180275436425.html
France's daily coronavirus data paves way for further lockdown easing

PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst of the pandemic could be over for the country for now.

27 May 18:25 Reuters 8334514180585627844.html
Father's killing of 14-year-old daughter stirs outrage in Iran

(Reuters) - A father’s brutal killing of his teenage daughter over her relationship with a man has caused widespread anger in Iran, with President Hassan Rouhani urging lawmakers to work quickly on a bill to prevent violence against women.

27 May 18:26 Reuters 8334514180638339267.html
Florida's South Beach awakens after two-month slumber

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) - South Beach’s Ocean Drive stirred to life on Wednesday after a two-month shutdown, as diners enjoyed breakfast and early cocktails along the Florida tourist thoroughfare for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic struck in March.

27 May 18:53 Reuters 8334514180685643531.html
Sudan says three jailed members of ousted Bashir regime have coronavirus

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least three jailed senior members of the toppled regime of former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir have the coronavirus, the country’s public prosecution service said on Wednesday.

27 May 18:27 Reuters 8334514180702427972.html
Exclusive: U.S. preparing criminal indictment against wife of Venezuela's Maduro - sources

CARACAS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is preparing to charge the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in coming months with crimes that could include drug trafficking and corruption, four people familiar with the case told Reuters.

27 May 18:15 Reuters 8334514180715421100.html
Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force on Wednesday, the company said in a statement.

27 May 18:42 Reuters 8334514181066773187.html
Putin says worst-case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia’s coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in preventing what he called worst-case scenarios as the city announced it would ease tough lockdown measures within days.

27 May 18:26 Reuters 8334514181395376418.html
President Trump calls for expedited investigation into George Floyd's death

Floyd was the black man seen in a viral video pinned down to the ground by an officer of the Minnesota Police Department. Floyd later died.

27 May 18:05 Fox 4 8372747776720837890.html
Canada urged to lift Covid restrictions for NHL players

Canada's federal government has been urged to relax its coronavirus quarantine controls to boost Edmonton's chances of hosting part of the National Hockey League playoffs. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney made the request in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday as the NHL announced it is considering Edmonton…

27 May 18:55 Japan Today 8582716285757250244.html
Canadian court rules against Huawei exec fighting extradition

Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was dealt a legal setback Wednesday when a Canadian judge ruled that proceedings to extradite her to the United States will go ahead. The decision on so-called double criminality, a key test for extradition, found that bank fraud accusations against Meng would stand up in…

27 May 18:56 Japan Today 8582716285969388438.html
Man, 90, critically hurt in stabbing at Las Vegas Valley senior home

A 90-year-old man who police say was stabbed Tuesday night by his 86-year-old wife at an assisted living home in the Las Vegas Valley was critically injured in the attack.

27 May 18:06 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837443728063.html
Covid-19: Kashmir records two deaths, JK toll reaches 26

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 18:38 Rising Kashmir 9025326238521790110.html
Gov. Edwards: 13 cases of MIS-C, 1 death in Louisiana

Edwards said doctors know very little about MIS-C but do know there is a relation between MIS-C and COVID-19.

27 May 18:01 KNOE 8 News 9048639192695653593.html
Curfew drops banking hours

According to the Kampala capital City Authority (KCCA), Kampala city roads have a carrying capacity of approximately 45,000.

27 May 18:02 New Vision 9103146373151035204.html
Fauci says he wears a mask as a sign of respect, adds it's 'the kind of thing you should be doing'

Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview on Wednesday that he believes that wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of respect to others.

27 May 18:43 ABC15 Arizona 911680910698118283.html
Sonny Quitlong, grocery store and Post Office employee who ‘saw the best in everyone,’ dies of coronavirus

Mr. Quitlong immigrated to the United States after serving in the Philippine Army. For decades, he worked as a checker at a Safeway on Rainier Avenue, and as a mail...

27 May 18:17 The Seattle Times 9121942837715855088.html
US Denies Reports It Has 'Multiple Patriot Missile Batteries' Deployed Near Massive Syrian Gas Field

US forces in northeastern Syria began to redeploy from the border with Turkey to the country’s interior and oil and gas fields last October, after Ankara launched an...

27 May 18:43 Sputniknews 967333868373081798.html
Boris Johnson Tells UK to 'Move On' From Dominic Cummings Controversy

Special advisor to the British government, Dominic Cummings, has faced calls to step down from his position after it was alleged that he broke lockdown regulations....

27 May 18:22 Sputniknews 967333868659398125.html
Nicola Sturgeon Confirms 'Public Inquiry' Into Scottish Government's Handling of Coronavirus Crisis

The Scottish Government has been the target of criticism after it was revealed that care home residents presenting symptoms of coronavirus were being moved from...

27 May 18:18 Sputniknews 967333869517214633.html
Police find £1,000,000 cash in suspect's home after stopping his car

Officers found banknotes stuffed inside shoe boxes and bags.

27 May 18:41 Metro 970161747394642170.html
Boris Johnson 'surprised' to hear about his own immigration law

He asked why a family with no recourse to public funds could not claim benefits.

27 May 18:10 Metro 970161747862683665.html
Every person in the UK with symptoms is now eligible for a coronavirus test

Matt Hancock said: 'From tomorrow, we are expanding eligibility for testing to include the under-fives, so that now every single person who has symptoms of coronavirus can get a test, no matter their age.'

27 May 18:05 Metro 970161748603553871.html
Refusing to Wear a Mask Is an Empty Act of Defiance

Those who reject facial coverings during the pandemic do so amid broad consensus about what public safety demands.

27 May 19:17 The Atlantic 100708436868974360.html
Bodies of 43 crash victims handed over to families

Minist­er says proces­s will be comple­ted in seven days

27 May 19:06 The Express Tribune 1105816787211153963.html
Aid delivery systems under scrutiny

One of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to strengthen delivery systems to ensure that benefits reach the needy and not the greedy, Prime Minister Andrew Holness disclosed today during a digital press conference.

27 May 19:28 The Gleaner 1215260530203100866.html
Most CNN Employees Will Not Return to Office This Year, Jeff Zucker Says

"We expect that the majority of you will not be able to return to our offices this calendar year," the network president said Wednesday in a memo.

27 May 19:35 The Hollywood Reporter 121801343877300576.html
Bellagio, MGM Grand, Caesars Resorts to Reopen in Las Vegas on June 4

Multiple casino-resorts plan to open their doors amid COVID-19 world restrictions and new safety protocols.

27 May 19:10 The Hollywood Reporter 121801344228742758.html
Pubs and restaurants could reopen NEXT MONTH as Boris Johnson says roadmap is moving 'faster than previously thought' and orders review of the six-foot rule

Boris Johnson tonight told MPs he hopes to allow watering holes and restaurants to re-open earlier than July 4 - the date which has been set down in the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

27 May 19:29 Mail Online 124328111316530268.html
Split! Scott Disick, 37, and Sofia Richie, 21, call it quits after 3 years together... after he spent birthday with ex Kourtney Kardashian and their kids

Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have ended their relationship, according to a new report. They had been together for three years and he recently was in rehab.

27 May 19:50 Mail Online 124328112128975943.html
Locusts have not hit rabi crops; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops

The officials, however, said that locust swarms would not have posed a big threat to India, had neighbouring Pakistan controlled its spread at its end.

27 May 19:42 The Financial Express 1288289579657509931.html
ASI team discovers monolithic Shiva Linga in Vietnam! India extends a helping hand to restore Cham Temple Complex

The temple complex was built in the 9th century A.D. under the reign of King Indravarman II who also built the famous Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery in Quang Nam Province.

27 May 19:28 The Financial Express 1288289580137472354.html
Trump wants to fight Twitter more than regulate it

Why regulation isn’t what Trump cares about most

27 May 19:47 The Verge 1337119303295970173.html
White House organizes harassment of Twitter employee as Trump threatens company

The Twitter employee is now facing death threats.

27 May 19:11 The Verge 1337119303505008689.html
Video Shows Man Set Hotel Office on Fire During Attempted Robbery

Surveillance footage from a North Texas hotel captured a rather unconventional robbery attempt. The arsonist entered the Budget Host Inn in Fort Wo...

27 May 19:32 VLADTV 1404406305973262481.html
A Closer Look at Federal COVID Contractors Reveals Inexperience, Fraud Accusations, and a Weapons Dealer Operating Out of Someone’s House

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.

27 May 19:25 Msn 1509165514261870520.html
Miami Dolphins Stadium Hosting Drive-In Theater Right On The Field

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami has a unique solution to reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. The open-air venue will become a drive-in movie theater.

27 May 19:54 Motor1.com 1648269239797738224.html
Minneapolis Mayor Calls for Cop to Be Charged in Death of Black Man

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called publicly Wednesday for the prosecution of a police officer shown on video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man, who died shortly after the incident.

27 May 19:10 Courthouse News Service 1799505149507340821.html
Scott Disick & Sofia Richie Reportedly Split After Nearly 3 Years Of Dating

Sofia Richie and Scott Disick have split! What went wrong? Here's what we know!

27 May 19:17 Hollywood Life 1852895046456667725.html
Ottawa man who sexually assaulted two women sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but it's unclear when he'll be put behind bars due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 19:07 CP24 1887544295660372396.html
What Would Happen if Twitter Banned Trump?

Social media and journalists alike amplify the president’s lies and propaganda.

27 May 19:27 NY Times 1961078287991930791.html
Japanese Police Finally Arrest Suspect For Kyoto Animation Arson

Today in Kyoto, police finally arrested 42-year-old Shinji Aoba for allegedly carrying out last year’s Kyoto Animation arson attack. The authorities waited until Aoba recovered from his own serious burns before placing him in police custody....

27 May 19:56 Kotaku Australia 2018810246641073556.html
Rahul Gandhi trying to 'weaken' country's resolve against coronavirus: BJP

Accusing Rahul Gandhi of trying to "weaken" the country's resolve to fight COVID-19, the BJP on Wednesday said that the Congress leader has been acting in a "most irresponsible" manner and is trying

27 May 19:42 Deccan Herald 2027555795950486919.html
China, India should not let differences shadow overall ties: Chinese Ambassador

China and India should never let their differences shadow the overall bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said on Wednesday, in remarks that came amid an

27 May 19:01 Deccan Herald 2027555796529097787.html
Venue preparations for postponed FIFA U-17 Women's WC on track: AIFF

All India Football Federation (AIFF) General Secretary Kushal Das on Wednesday said that the COVID-19 pandemic has failed to hamper the preparations at all the five venues of the postponed FIFA U-17

27 May 19:04 Deccan Herald 2027555796623216317.html
India's 'arrogant expansionist policies' becoming 'threat' to its neighbours: Pakistan PM Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that the Indian government's "arrogant expansionist policies" is becoming "a threat" to its neighbours as he tried to curry favour with

27 May 19:07 Deccan Herald 2027555797418037466.html
George Floyd: “I hate white racists” – John Boyega demands respect for Blacks (Video)

Star Wars actor John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega, aka John Boyega says he "f^cking" hates white racists in a recent Instagram Live video. On Wednesday morning, after the tragic death of George Floyd in Minnesota which once

27 May 19:41 LailasNews.com 2090029850754319577.html
As Covid-19 cases cross 1.5 lakh, officials take solace in low fatality rate

Maharashtra's rising numbers continue to worry the nation.

27 May 19:13 The Asian Age 2126266545054738387.html
Coronavirus: St Margaret's rest home resident believed to have died from COVID-19

The 96yo was returned to the rest home when it was confirmed she didn't have COVID, but her condition didn't improve.

27 May 19:56 Newshub 2131266987480647266.html
WhatsApp with the new grants? GovChat flooded by millions of messages

More than five million applications have been made to the South African Social Security Agency, Sassa, for Social Relief of Distress grants during the lockdown – 1.5 million of those on messaging services such as WhatsApp and Facebook, with more than 65 million messages received in total.

27 May 19:43 Daily Maverick 2373996787848430392.html
South Africans stuck in China ask Human Rights Commission to help them get home

Desperate South Africans stranded in China by coronavirus travel restrictions and ‘forgotten’ by the South African government have resorted to lodging complaints with the SA Human Rights Commission this week to try to find a way home.

27 May 19:48 Daily Maverick 2373996788617838408.html
The doors to a feminist future must remain open

The ability of feminist funders to continue doing transformative, innovative and subversive work is likely to be severely hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic. The situation calls us to question our not having sustainability mechanisms that look beyond donor funding.

27 May 19:24 Daily Maverick 2373996789191874206.html
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Fla., in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.

27 May 19:34 CTVNews 2422791597283532107.html
More than 17,000 parked planes: Visualizing the pandemic’s impact on air travel

The coronavirus pandemic has brought commercial air travel to a near standstill, and the empty skies mean airlines around the world are facing some tough questions about how long their planes will be parked and what a longer interruption to air travel could mean for the industry as a whole.

27 May 19:53 CTVNews 2422791598353548917.html
Merkel vows a ‘tough fight’ with Brussels over Lufthansa rescue

Merkel and Vestager brace for a fight over how far Berlin can go to save its flag carrier.

27 May 19:22 POLITICO 2584151346612800170.html
Zimbabwe Records 76 Cases of Coronavirus in One Day

The 76 new cases have been recorded in Beitbridge, Masvingo and Harare. All new cases except one have been recorded from returnees from South Africa and Botswana. Only one case is a local transmission.”

27 May 19:28 VOA Zimbabwe 262570846644698587.html
30 killed as troops bombard bandits in Zamfara forest

No fewer than 30 bandits have been killed in airstrike conducted by the Air Component of the Operation Hadarin Daji in Doumborou forest area...

27 May 19:15 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445899932590297.html
UPDATED: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians

The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad.The development, according to Foreign Affairs

27 May 19:50 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901607931943.html
Ondo: Worship centres to open Friday - The Nation Nigeria

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered worship centres to resumed activities tomorrow (Friday).The religious activitie, according...

27 May 19:25 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901734699912.html
I'm innocent of allegations against me, says AfDB Chief Adesina

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina has denied allegations of “breaches of the Code of Conduct of Elected...

27 May 19:02 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901814434926.html
We want direct primary in Ondo APC, says Olanusi

The leader of Unity Forum, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, has called for direct primary for the selection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate

27 May 19:54 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901845586260.html
Gardai appeal for information on whereabouts of missing man, 65, from Dublin

Daniel Gleeson has been missing from the Dublin 8 area since Tuesday

27 May 19:05 Irish Mirror 2875825628188193401.html
Scott Disick and Sofia Richie 'split' after three years together

Scott Disick and Sofia Ritchie have split up after three years together, it's claimed

27 May 19:00 Irish Mirror 2875825628666440595.html
Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu helps local boy return home from France

Soon after the lockdown in France, the internship was called off, and so was the stipend that the two boys were receiving. “It was frustrating and difficult in the beginning. Our parents were worried and we had no help, plus the lockdown kept extending.

27 May 19:48 The Indian Express 2885715103752150139.html
Maharashtra: Small and medium hospitals raise concerns over state notification on restriction of charges

The state government declared to take over 80 per cent of the hospital beds, as per a notification on May 22. The government has also come out with standard rates for some important surgeries and medical procedures, and the rates are applicable till July 31.

27 May 19:37 The Indian Express 2885715103790532249.html
MLA urges proper planning before demolition of flyovers

The state government on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for the demolition of the two flyovers to make way for a double decker bridge by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA).

27 May 19:57 The Indian Express 2885715104129738777.html
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon as Nagpur, UP stay on alert

The government has placed an order for buying 60 spraying machines from UK-based company Micron, and two firms have been finalised for supply of drones for aerial spraying of insecticides for effective control over tall trees and inaccessible areas

27 May 19:22 The Indian Express 2885715104291563655.html
Kerala to open registration for expats who want to fly back

Varadarjan said the registration would help the government to assess the numbers and identify those who want to go back abroad

27 May 19:58 The Indian Express 2885715104349184770.html
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: State gets investment task force; smartphones for Class 10 SSLC students in Chennai

In a tweet, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that the state has signed MoUs with 17 institutions for investments worth Rs 15,128 crore and to create 47,150 jobs in Tamil Nadu.

27 May 19:07 The Indian Express 2885715104389497066.html
Entry barred into buildings, Mumbai hospital nurses forced to move out of their homes, leave behind belongings

The hospital had taken on rent, leased out and purchased different flats at eight buildings for its nursing staff. In the last few weeks, hospital authorities were forced to move them all to other locations after local residents did not allow them to stay on in the buildings.

27 May 19:12 The Indian Express 2885715104958699169.html
Fire at South Mumbai hotel, 25 doctors rescued

The blaze erupted on the second floor of Hotel Fortune, in Dhobi Talao.

27 May 19:57 The Indian Express 2885715105308623825.html
Migrant worker on way to catch train falls unconscious, later dies in hospital

Sillu had walked around three kilometers on Tuesday afternoon to reach Pandesara area from where the authorities and Odisha community leaders had arranged buses for migrant workers to reach railway station to catch the Shramik Express.

27 May 19:29 The Indian Express 2885715105523911221.html
‘Farmers are not opposing paddy diversification…political men have problems’: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal

Earlier, they had questioned wheat procurement, while stating that it won’t be completed even in three months. But the procurement was very smooth, which has upset the Opposition, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister JP Dalal said

27 May 19:10 The Indian Express 2885715105527755915.html
4 Haryana districts sharing borders with Delhi still give health dept sleepless nights

Haryana witnessed the highest single-day spike with 94 cases Tuesday, followed by another 76 new cases on Wednesday, taking the state Covid tally to 1,381. Of these, while 838 patients have so far recovered and 18 died, there are still 525 active cases remaining.

27 May 19:23 The Indian Express 2885715105544930222.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

The notice brings the future of Hong Kong squarely into the administration's numerous battles with China that have put the world's two largest economies at odds.

27 May 19:59 The Indian Express 2885715105814382292.html
Watch: CNBC Segment Explodes as Anchors Spar on Air Over Death Toll, 'Your Friend' Trump

Wednesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box," hosts Joe Kernen and Andrew Ross Sorkin battled over the stock market volatility amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips

27 May 19:31 Breitbart 3148363490864032003.html
Pompeo Certifies Hong Kong No Longer Autonomous from China

Pompeo announced Wednesday that he certified to Congress that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant special treatment.

27 May 19:42 Breitbart 3148363490873069694.html
EU Proposes €750bn Coronavirus Bailout as Popularity of Bloc Weakens

The European Commission has proposed a massive €750bn coronavirus bailout package as many across Europe have begun to question the EU itself.

27 May 19:01 Breitbart 3148363490927574479.html
Chinese Media Quotes Police Condemning Protest Before It Happened

A Chinese state newspaper quotes Hong Kong police condemning an "illegal" demonstration the day before it happened.

27 May 19:31 Breitbart 3148363491332907101.html
'Biden Center' at UPenn Under Fire over Financial Ties to China

The Biden Center at the University of Pennsylvania is under fire this week over its alleged failure to disclose millions of dollars in gifts from China. The center has allegedly failed to disclose $70 million in gifts from China since 2017.

27 May 19:54 Breitbart 3148363491501358976.html
Biden Accused of Farting During Virtual Event with Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf

Joe Biden is being accused of audibly farting during a campaign livestream while speaking with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday.

27 May 19:57 Breitbart 3148363491502623164.html
Ice Cube Spreads Fake Photo of Cop Blamed for Floyd George's Death, Twitter Does Nothing

Hollywood actor and rapper Ice Cube shared with his 4.9 million Twitter followers a photo that falsely links former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and felon Jonathan Riches wearing a "Make Whites Great Again" hat.

27 May 19:43 Breitbart 3148363492236570278.html
Gani Adams, wife welcome twins

Gani Adams, aare ona kakanfo of Yorubaland, has welcomed the arrival a set of twins in a private hospital in Lagos.In a statement issued on Wednesday, he

27 May 19:02 TheCable Lifestyle 3194590663763798374.html
Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit has been called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown because of the danger of lightning.

27 May 19:15 Star-Advertiser 3439335388630811492.html
Canadian judge rules Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s fraud case will proceed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

VANCOUVER, British Columbia >> A Canadian judge ruled today the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can continue to the next stage, a decision that is expected to further harm relations between China and Canada.

27 May 19:55 Star-Advertiser 3439335389518415428.html
Bob Geldof: ‘Bizarre’ Boomtown Rats publicity stunt ended hopes of US success

The musician also discussed a new documentary about the band.

27 May 19:17 Shropshire Star 3480199992520843169.html
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show

The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.

27 May 19:12 Shropshire Star 3480199992597492174.html
Trump administration ends waivers in Obama-era nuclear deal with Iran

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday announced that the U.S.

27 May 19:26 TheHill 355432918231929586.html
Health officials nervously eye emerging hot spots

Public health officials are nervously eyeing cities that may become the next epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic as new models point to increased rates of transmission.

27 May 19:45 TheHill 355432919552871233.html
Ombudsman's Report: Recruitment agency selected in search for interim CEO

A new chief executive officer is a step closer after councillors selected a recruitment agency to press ahead with the search for a fresh face to head up the City of Ballarat.

27 May 19:00 The Courier 3604583736106203777.html
Elderly Prisoner Granted Release but Got Coronavirus During Government Appeal

Muntaqim, after a half-century behind bars, posed no risk to society, so a judge ordered him free. But the government’s appeal instead risked his life.

27 May 19:55 The Intercept 3645855239647576674.html
DA denies money woes as it plans to cut jobs

The DA is pushing ahead with its plans to retrench staff, but has denied it is facing financial trouble.

27 May 19:13 News24 3752801376592719631.html
29 test positive for Covid-19 at a frail care centre in Port Elizabeth

Ten staff members and 19 residents had tested positive for Covid-19 at the Lorraine Frail Care Centre in Port Elizabeth.

27 May 19:04 News24 3752801376829299706.html
PICS | Covid-19: 300-bed quarantine site opens in Cape Town

A new 300-bed quarantine site has opened up in Pinelands in Cape Town as the province prepares for a peak in Covid-19 infections.

27 May 19:55 News24 3752801377631658299.html
Gauteng health dept repurposes AngloGold hospital as a Covid-19 facility

A hospital being renovated to specifically handle coronavirus cases is expected to be handed over to the Gauteng Department of Health at the end of June.

27 May 19:45 News24 3752801377813993711.html
Over 200 virus-linked attacks on health workers: Red Cross

The Red Cross said Wednesday that more than 200 violent attacks on health workers connected with the COVID-19 crisis had been reported across more than a dozen countries since the pandemic began.

27 May 19:39 News24 3752801378343390395.html
Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet

The top unions affiliated to education in KwaZulu-Natal have called on their members, mainly teachers and support staff, to refrain from attending school on Thursday.

27 May 19:05 News24 3752801378558011471.html
Coronavirus: Obasanjo lists three lessons Nigeria should learn from COVID-19

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has identified three key lessons that Nigeria and its people should learn from the raging coronavirus pandemic in the country

27 May 19:05 Legit 3764253649338175151.html
Taibu makes bribery claims

Former Zimbabwe national cricket team captain Tatenda Taibu has made startling claims that he was offered money not to stand up for players’ rights during his captaincy.

27 May 19:28 Nehanda Radio 3802011523728454138.html
Murder for money and food in Rangemore

A homeless Bulawayo man allegedly killed an 81-year-old woman from Rangemore before ransacking her home for money and food.

27 May 19:52 Nehanda Radio 3802011524190830011.html
9 Covid-19 recoveries in Bulawayo

Bulawayo has recorded nine Covid-19 recoveries leaving only two active cases but health experts are warning against complacency as it could steer a comeback of the virus.

27 May 19:34 Nehanda Radio 3802011524466905678.html
Minister accepts Isle of Dogs housing development 'was unlawful'

Conservative party donor Richard Desmond avoided a £40m bill due to timing of the deal.

27 May 19:23 BBC News 3883826127729410012.html
Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll

More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.

27 May 19:57 Australian Financial Review 3974284486915225938.html
Canadian judge OKs extradition proceedings for Huawei CFO

A Canadian Supreme Court judge has ruled that extradition proceedings should continue for an executive of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei.

27 May 19:24 CyberScoop 4040234470876630120.html
NC mother charged in death of 4-year-old who tested positive for cocaine at birth

Rocky Hill police said an investigation into the death of a 4-year-old child in North Carolina Tuesday morning led to the arrest of the child's mother and her boyfriend.

27 May 19:12 WVLT 4089046910296243825.html
Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other Gauteng stores closed for contravening regulations

The Pick n Pay outlet, situated at Evaton Mall, was found selling rotten meat and expired food items.

27 May 19:13 The Citizen 410802300756252738.html
Ogun PDP Crisi: Bayo Dayo sold out for pecuniary gains, Kashamu says

A chieftain of People's Democratic Party, PDP and former Senator for Ogun East Senatorial district in the eight assemblies, Senator Buruji...

27 May 19:17 Vanguard News 4125100339647755001.html
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister

Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment and isolation centres with 5,324 beds as part of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 19:10 Vanguard News 4125100339722802880.html
Another Dark Week in Brazil - total number of cases over 374,800

Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro. On Monday, the Ministry of Health announced 11,687 new cases of coronavirus had been confirmed over the last 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to over 374,800.

27 May 19:19 novinite.com 4235039572074129216.html
Boris Johnson dismisses requests to hold inquiry into Dominic Cummings’ coronavirus lockdown trip

Boris Johnson has ruled out an inquiry into the lockdown conduct of his top adviser, Dominic Cummings, insisting it is time to "move on" from the row.

27 May 19:59 The Courier 4275302767096630399.html
Analysis: Boris Johnson’s bluster fails him in the liaison committee bear pit

Much like a 30-mile drive to test the eyesight, Boris Johnson's appearance before the liaison committee was always liable to end in a car crash.

27 May 19:30 The Courier 4275302768829693602.html
Twenty-six held over migrant lorry tragedy in Britain

Police in Belgium and France have arrested 26 suspected people smugglers over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year.

27 May 19:20 Digital Journal 4566489171366525075.html
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilises

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country.

27 May 19:00 Digital Journal 4566489173234188455.html
Canadian court greenlights extradition proceedings against Huawei CEO’s daughter

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruled against Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on Wednesday, dismissing one of the key arguments by the daughter of the company's founder in her fight against extradition from Canada to the United States.

27 May 19:33 Washington Examiner 4625792332653057341.html
Minor girl among two dead, another injured after strong winds uproot tree in Shopian

A minor girl and a woman died while another sustained injuries on Wednesday after a tree uprooted by strong winds fell on them in Keller area of south

27 May 19:58 Greater Kashmir 4662909092434484404.html
'A duty to get involved': Calgary police investigate Chinese consulate vandalism

Members of the city's Chinese community say they are working with authorities after a building in downtown Calgary was defaced with a hateful message.

27 May 19:20 Calgary 4726856560642164997.html
Suspected drugs, cash and Taser seized by police officers in south Bristol

Officers executed warrants at properties in the St Anne’s and Hartcliffe areas

27 May 19:28 BristolLive 4740742017353702355.html
Not The First Time: Uttarakhand Returns As The Venue For Communist Nepal’s Territorial Assertion

Dispute with the Communists of Nepal is not new for governments and people in Uttarakhand. Here is a brief recap.

27 May 19:29 Swarajya 4977622828977361979.html
Watch: Toddler Tries To Wake Up Dead Mother Who Allegedly Died Of Hunger/Heat In Shramik Special Train

While the railways said that the woman died on the train as she was unwell, her family has refuted the claims.

27 May 19:26 Swarajya 4977622829526048193.html
Madhya Pradesh Villagers Walk Through Rocky Terrain In Scorching Heat For Water

Villagers of Patapur in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur District are forced to walk long distances on rocky terrain in intense heat to fetch water for drinking and other uses.

27 May 19:32 NDTV.com 5090057681067135420.html
"I Told Amit Shah....": Mamata Banerjee Reveals Argument On COVID-19

Raising the political pitch in her battle with the centre over the handling of the coronavirus crisis, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday revealed she had told Union Home Minister Amit Shah that if he thought the state government was failing to handle the crisis properly, why didn't he try and deal with it himself.

27 May 19:35 NDTV.com 5090057681163307377.html
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Will Be Expanded Shortly: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said he would expand his five-member cabinet "shortly".

27 May 19:34 NDTV.com 5090057681578780861.html
Himachal BJP Chief's Resignation Proves Corruption Allegations: Congress

The Congress claimed on Wednesday that Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal's resignation showed that the corruption allegations in the Health Department were true.

27 May 19:09 NDTV.com 5090057682241696602.html
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 19:36 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755544201431.html
Gov. Cuomo's controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York's health website, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Cuomo's March 25 order requiring adult care facilities to admit COVID-19-positive patients was apparently deleted, amid more than 5,800 deaths.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 19:01 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756478613947.html
Ugandan banks close at 2pm to allow staff beat curfew

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several commercial banks have announced they will revise down their closure time to allow staff enough time to drive home so as not to be caught by the 7pm curfew. While some banks have not yet indicated that they will shift from the 3pm closing time, at least …

27 May 19:36 The Independent Uganda: 5099025989380495971.html
A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou

VANCOUVER — A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China. 2018 Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest of Huawei Technologies chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Dec.

27 May 19:02 KitchenerToday.com 52741010385389635.html
Justice Mazuz: Man under indictment establishing government - a moral failure - Inside Israel

Supreme Court publishes full arguments in decision not to prevent Netanyahu from forming government while under indictment.

27 May 19:14 Israel National News 5374683670247772798.html
Groups demand release of journalist remanded for 'insulting' Nigerian minister

Human rights groups have kicked against the arrest and detention of a broadcast journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi, over a poetry work deemed critical

27 May 19:49 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299727819518.html
COVID-19: Nigeria temporarily suspends evacuation of citizens abroad

FG has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians stranded abroad. Geoffrey Onyeama, said the decision is to allow take-off

27 May 19:56 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299954372140.html
Victoria’s Secret Files Suit to Get Out of Manhattan Lease

The busy Herald Square location has been closed since March 17 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

27 May 19:52 WWD 5490910669725729939.html
Scots super granny who beat coronavirus at 100 says 'I'm free'

Isabel McCarron held a sign stating 'I'm free' to celebrate being rid of the killer bug.

27 May 19:00 dailyrecord 552235479391268989.html
Tsvangirai's son shows Chamisa the middle finger

THE late MDC founding father Morgan Tsvangirai's son, Vincent, defied Nelson Chamisa's directive after he attended the National Assembly sitting yesterday.This ...

27 May 19:41 Bulawayo24 News 5565663540326290949.html
Climate-friendly almond farmers coax life from drying Spanish soil

In one of the driest corners of Europe, Manuel Barnes has watched the soil become healthier since he started growing almonds using techniques ...

27 May 19:11 CNA 5644198862308995295.html
Jakarta likely to be ready for 'new normal' phase after Jun 4, says coordinating minister for economy

JAKARTA: Jakarta will likely be able to enter a ”new normal” phase after Jun 4, the last day of COVID-19 curbs known in Indonesia as large-scale ...

27 May 19:12 CNA 5644198862409975762.html
Greensill drops libel suit against Reuters over bond story

Greensill Capital said it has dropped a libel suit against Reuters over a story which said that the financing group had provided a false statement ...

27 May 19:50 CNA 5644198862500059187.html
EU proposes huge aid plan as COVID-19 hammers Latin America

The EU unveiled a proposed 750-billion-euro recovery plan Wednesday to get the continent back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the ...

27 May 19:59 CNA 5644198863914788311.html
China to increase international flights if COVID-19 under control: Regulator

China's aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media ...

27 May 19:04 CNA 5644198864266761334.html
Minneapolis mayor: Officer who put knee on man’s neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called Wednesday for criminal charges against the white police officer seen on video kneeling against the neck of a handcuffed black man who complained that he could not breathe and died in police custody.

27 May 19:19 City NEWS 1130 5858657120101830224.html
Fearing Court, Jagan Government Decides To Take Backstep

After High Court ordered to change the colors, the Government added one more color and gave definition to the four colors to avoid legal scrutiny.

27 May 19:30 MIRCHI9 6041804860354786423.html
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades.

More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.

27 May 19:36 Business Insider 6060062400740112702.html
Wielding Twitter like a weapon: Here's what was really going on when Trump's most outrageous tweet storms took place

On Mother's Day, Trump came close to breaking his all-time record for tweets in a day. Clocking in at 126, it was his third largest tweet storm.

27 May 19:18 Business Insider 6060062400876419395.html
After 41 yrs, Centre set to redefine ‘migrant workers’

India News: Learning from the ongoing migrant crisis, the government is set to redefine 'migrant workers' after 41 years and plans to register them to enable acce

27 May 19:56 The Times of India 6060938663999230427.html
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show

The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.

27 May 19:13 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774679073230.html
Drive-ins focus of petition

As people continue to follow the COVID-19 guidelines for social distancing, some are questioning one of those rules.

27 May 19:00 Castanet 616068602507263118.html
Poll: back to class?

Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.

27 May 19:30 Castanet 616068603472052018.html
S.C. police officers face disciplinary action over use of force after video surfaces

Three North Charleston police officers are facing disciplinary actions following an investigation involving the use of force during an encounter with a man which was captured on video.

27 May 19:08 WBTV 6439870257698350139.html
Scottish independence: Majority want second referendum in next five years

MORE than half of Scots want a second independence referendum in the next five years, according to a poll. The Ipsos MORI survey for BBC Scotland found that 63% of people want another referendum, 3…

27 May 19:07 The Scottish Sun 6609127672876014499.html
Fresh swarms of locusts reach Rajasthan; situation likely to worsen

Locust swarms may continue arriving for four more months, but they may not lead to a food crisis, believe officials

27 May 19:58 Livemint 6614605817963876211.html
Shops to buses: Telangana govt allows further relaxations to lockdown norms

KCR held separate meetings with ministers and officials on the COVID-19 situation and implementation of lockdown, among others and took decisions on several issues.State-run RTC buses have been exempted from night time curfew restrictions and will be allowed to ply to their destinations

27 May 19:14 Livemint 6614605818423596298.html
US says Hong Kong’s autonomy is gone, sowing China trade doubt

Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced the decision Wednesday, a week after the government in Beijing declared its intention to pass a national security law curtailing the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens

27 May 19:58 Livemint 6614605818708851582.html
Trump wades into India-China dispute with tweet to arbitrate

The US president’s offer is seen by analysts as playing to a domestic audience in US on an election year.Trump’s Twitter post came hours after China said the border situation with India was ‘stable’

27 May 19:48 Livemint 6614605819399114961.html
Tareen asks govt to acknowledge his payments to sugarcane farmers

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Khan Tareen on Wednesday said that he would be grateful if the government spokespersons acknowledge the farmer compensation figures from 2017-18

27 May 19:55 Pakistan Today 6621510369611966444.html
Coronavirus cases cross 60,000, death toll climbs to 1,239

ISLAMABAD: Coronavirus cases in Pakistan crossed the 60,000 mark on Wednesday while the death toll climbed to 1,239.21,118 cases have so far been detected in Punjab, 24,206 in Sindh, 8,483 in Khyb

27 May 19:03 Pakistan Today 6621510370084324982.html
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition says downed Houthi drone over Najran

The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen has said its forces intercepted and downed drones launched by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the Saudi border city of Najran in the first such incident since late March.

27 May 19:03 Aljazeera 6642629763921183806.html
Canada judge rules Huawei CFO Meng's fraud case will proceed

VANCOUVER - A Canadian judge ruled Wednesday the U.S. extradition case against a senior Huawei executive can proceed to the next stage, a decision that is e

27 May 19:50 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245075237295.html
Five things to know about the Meng Wanzhou extradition case

VANCOUVER - A B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on Wednesday in a key legal argument in her extradition case. Here are fi

27 May 19:39 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245321786107.html
‘Why were DU principals repatriated in a hurry?’

Governing body members of Aurobindo College and Delhi College of Arts and Commerce wrote to the Delhi University Vice-Chancellor questioning the recent move to repatriate officiating principals of the

27 May 19:49 The Hindu 6679535024303899200.html
Fresh rain prediction has Chellanam wide awake

Huge waves lash coastal stretches of the village; lockdown delays laying of geo textile tubes at several places

27 May 19:00 The Hindu 6679535024327194119.html
Nizamuddin event: 15 more chargesheets against foreigners

294 booked for flouting visa norms, govt. rules among others

27 May 19:48 The Hindu 6679535024366025605.html
21 including health workers test positive for COVID-19 in Tiruvannamalai

Increase in number of returnees from other States has led to a situation where the district administration is looking out for space for quarantine. With more number of cases reporting positive, tracin

27 May 19:11 The Hindu 6679535024674292452.html
T.N. may go ahead with setting up Jaya memorial foundation

High Court has only made certain suggestions, says official

27 May 19:13 The Hindu 6679535024957692979.html
Another death in Mumbai Police ranks; toll now 13

A 54-year-old head constable posted in central Mumbai became the 13th COVID-19 fatality in the Mumbai Police on Tuesday.The head constable, who was just a few months short of falling in the high-risk

27 May 19:39 The Hindu 6679535025018072798.html
Sisodia interacts with principals on reopening of schools

Education Minister asks them to come up with plan on how to lead the transition

27 May 19:47 The Hindu 6679535025168559223.html
Bring back minor girl from Nepal: HC to Centre

A man tied the knot with her despite being already married and took her there

27 May 19:48 The Hindu 6679535025257023638.html
Hospitals turned their backs on us, say nurses with COVID-19

Staffers complain of unhygienic isolation facilities, lack of medical attention from employers, inadequate PPE

27 May 19:32 The Hindu 6679535025324925770.html
Morgue attendant dies hours after mother

Nine KEM mortuary staffers have tested positive for COVID-19

27 May 19:56 The Hindu 6679535025416139318.html
State death toll rises to 1,897 after deadliest day yet claims 105 lives

2,190 new cases take COVID-19 tally near 57,000-mark

27 May 19:26 The Hindu 6679535025704441050.html
Effigies of government figure and businessman hung on Salford bridge below coronavirus protest banner slammed as ‘unacceptable’

'I am all for people making a political point, but in a democracy that has to be done in a way that respects the rights of others and the sanctity of life'

27 May 19:50 men 6694993429216789922.html
John Boyega Blasts ‘Racist White People’ In NSFW Rant After Killing Of George Floyd

Numerous celebrities have come forward to share their outrage about the killing of George Floyd, an African-American man who died shortly after being handcuffed by a Minneapolis police officer. Outrage was sparked when with video of the arrest emerged, showing the officer leaning on Floyd's throat with the full weight of his body even as…

27 May 19:46 ET Canada 6735490619998050627.html
Boris Johnson says he 'hopes' two-metre social distance rule can be lowered soon

The Prime Minister faces warnings that many businesses will not be able to reopen if they have to keep customers two metres apart as he attempts to bring the country out of lockdown

27 May 19:13 mirror 675785260564130966.html
First picture of woman found 'murdered' in country park as family pays tribute

The victim, whose body was found in Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport, has been named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann. A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

27 May 19:55 mirror 675785260753761373.html
Brewdog launch 'Barnard Castle eye test' IPA 'for tall tales' amid Cummings row

Today the brewery announced the tongue-in-cheek name chosen by fans for its newest drink after the Dominic Cummings furore, caused by the government advisor's drive to Durham - with proceeds goinmg to the NHS

27 May 19:42 mirror 675785261498981834.html
Boris Johnson told off for laughing as he's grilled on female representation

The Prime Minister faced the Commons's super committee today where chair Sir Bernard Jenkin had to chastise him for laughing during a discussion about the role of women in the government's coronavirus response

27 May 19:06 mirror 675785261524005070.html
Corrie fight branded 'pathetic' as viewers compare gang members to ballerinas

Corrie viewers could not hold back their mirth after David Platt's "tickle fight" with a gang left them entirely unconvinced

27 May 19:21 mirror 675785261564715759.html
Ontario to take over management at more long-term care homes

Premier Doug Ford says province is prepared to pull operating licences and shut down facilities if necessary

27 May 19:34 The Globe and Mail 68426411211878798.html
Ukrainian airline switches to cargo to weather COVID crisis – media

The impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on the airline industry has prompted several carriers to seek state aid.

27 May 19:50 UNIAN 6863008970994498227.html
US to revoke Iran nuclear cooperation sanctions waivers

The Trump administration is ending nearly all of the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions relief provided under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, according to current and former U.S. officials and congressional aides.

27 May 19:06 Hindustan Times 696565557076555693.html
5 killed in fire at Bangladesh coronavirus treatment tent

Fire swept through a tent set up outside a hospital in an upscale area of the Bangladeshi capital to treat people infected with the coronavirus, killing five people, an official said Wednesday.

27 May 19:19 Hindustan Times 696565557602531179.html
British mercenaries 'involved in botched operation' backing rebel leader in Libya, according to secret UN report

Six British citizens including two former Royal Marine commandos have been accused of taking part in a botched mercenary mission to Libya to fight on behalf of renegade general Khalifa Haftar. The five men and one woman are named in a confidential report by the United Nations panel of experts on Libya

27 May 19:43 Yahoo 7097669637580426646.html
Protester who hung effigy of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear fired from job at car dealership

Terry Bush, president of the Kentucky 3 Percenters group, only hoisted the effigy, his wife Patsy said Wednesday morning.

27 May 19:39 Yahoo 7097669637778773820.html
An 'Avalanche of Evictions' Could Be Bearing Down on America's Renters

EUCLID, Ohio -- The United States, already wrestling with an economic collapse not seen in a generation, is facing a wave of evictions as government relief payments and legal protections run out for millions of out-of-work Americans who have little financial cushion and few choices when looking for new

27 May 19:00 Yahoo 7097669638221349154.html
Cheered by Private Schools, DeVos Demands Public Education Shares Pandemic Aid

WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, defiant amid criticism that she is using the coronavirus pandemic to pursue a long-sought agenda, said she will force public school districts to share a large portion of federal rescue funding with private school students, regardless of income.DeVos announced

27 May 19:01 Yahoo 7097669639019798923.html
Leader: Economic Reforms a Top Priority of New Majlis

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said improving the core elements of the national economy, including employment, production, value of national currency and inflation,

27 May 19:30 Financial Tribune 7109125994093473228.html
Iran’s Covid-19 Recovered Patients Surpass 111,000, New Cases Top

The number of recovered patients from the novel coronavirus in Iran crossed 111,000 as of Wednesday, a health official announced.

27 May 19:30 Financial Tribune 7109125994277460363.html
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Backstreet Boys announce rescheduled 2021 tour dates, including OKC show

The hitmakers earlier this month postponed their 2020 North American tour dates in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 19:25 THE OKLAHOMAN 7193318760573205772.html
Poor parking delays firefighters on way to Chasewater blaze

Firefighters have hit out at delays caused by "inconsiderate parking" after they were called to a grass fire at a popular park.

27 May 19:55 Express & Star 7324224459169912361.html
Bob Geldof: ‘Bizarre’ Boomtown Rats publicity stunt ended hopes of US success

The musician also discussed a new documentary about the band.

27 May 19:18 Express & Star 7324224460067020705.html
Dogs make morale-boosting visit to seals used to being on show

The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has also been playing music to keep its residents happy.

27 May 19:12 Express & Star 7324224460143669710.html
Tulsi Gabbard drops defamation suit against Hillary Clinton

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, dropped her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton Wednesday, ending a brief legal battle over comments made by the former secretary of state suggesting the congresswoman had ties to Russia. 

27 May 19:30 Fox News 7362823820170166594.html
Pelosi dismissive of holding national party conventions with ‘tens of thousands’ of people this summer

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dismissed the idea of holding in-person political conventions over the summer to officially nominate presidential candidates, though her party has yet to come to a decision on the matter.

27 May 19:58 Fox News 7362823820203812795.html
Ben Shapiro on debate over wearing masks: 'The desire to virtue signal on both sides is truly insane'

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro weighed in Wednesday on the debate over the effectiveness of wearing masks against the coronavirus as President Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden continued to spar over the issue. 

27 May 19:44 Fox News 7362823821101248327.html
Ahmaud Arbery case: Hearing set for 3 Georgia men charged in killing

A June 4 preliminary hearing has been set for the three men charged in the killing of Georgia man Ahmaud Arbery.

27 May 19:16 Fox News 7362823821322643428.html
'On The Record' Subject Sil Lai Abrams: "There Has Been A Blacklisting Of Me"

Sil Lai Abrams has devoted her life to activism in the realm of sexual assault as well as gendered and domestic violence. As a writer, speaker, and organizer, she has challenged the representation of black women and girls in the media and sought to…

27 May 19:35 Bustle 7391390688049437128.html
Twitter: Trump tweets 'unsubstantiated'

The move drew a furious response from Trump.

27 May 19:17 Daily Nation 7421817125190678347.html
FAAN: Air travellers should expect flight delays, increased fares

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says passengers should expect flight delays and increased fares when flight operations resume.

27 May 19:28 TheCable 7513571675375561159.html
COVID-19 NAF unveils locally-produced emergency ventilators

In line with its drive to provide indigenous solutions to tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled 2 emergency ventilators produced by a Team of Researchers from the Air Force Research and Development Centre (AFRDC) and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna, in partnership with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.

27 May 19:10 The Guardian 7580308505120810851.html
Schools will reopen at a “safe time”, says FG

Nigerian Government on Wednesday said schools across the nation will be reopened by at a safe time while it will soon roll out guidelines for the reopening. “The Presidential Task Force wishes to use the occasion of this celebration to congratulate our children and assure them, their parents and all stakeholders alike that all hands […]

27 May 19:29 The Guardian 7580308505275030664.html
Ireland ranks poorly in care home death comparisons

Figures contained in a Department of Health publication show Ireland with a high number of care home resident deaths, as a percentage of all Covid-19 deaths, as part of a rough comparison with 20 other countries.

27 May 19:24 RTE.ie 7595237278823385868.html
Sil Fox: Photos being ‘splashed all over papers’ after court appearances 'isn't right’

Comedian Sil Fox, who has been cleared of sexual assault, says it's 'not right' that photographs ...

27 May 19:00 Newstalk 7635722258782477576.html
McGuinness says Ireland will “fight for its fair share” of EU recovery fund

Ireland’s Vice President of the European Parliament has insisted the country will “fight for ...

27 May 19:35 Newstalk 7635722259140990902.html
Germany to lift virus-related travel warning for EU countries from June 15

A government source said on Tuesday that the step would also include non-EU member states Britain, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This would open the way to separate pieces of advice on travel for given regions.

27 May 19:09 The Economic Times 7653256037881596114.html
NYC doctor who treated John Paul II, Reagan accused of sexually abusing patient

A noted New York City doctor who reportedly treated a pope and president allegedly sexually assaulted a patient after romantically pursuing her for years, according to a federal lawsuit. The woman who

27 May 19:58 New York Post 7654946768044354143.html
Trump on hand to watch historic SpaceX rocket launch

President Trump arrived in Florida Wednesday afternoon to watch the historic SpaceX rocket launch — which is set to send the first Americans into orbit from US soil in nearly a decade. Trump

27 May 19:35 New York Post 7654946768169552625.html
Megabus will resume service in and out of NYC next week

Megabus will resume its budget bus service between New York City and Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. next week, the company announced. Even as the Big Apple remains on coronavirus

27 May 19:59 New York Post 7654946768702045655.html
Video shows man set Texas hotel office on fire during attempted robbery

Terrifying footage captures the moment a man set a Texas hotel office ablaze during an attempted robbery. Video released by the Fort Worth Fire Department shows the arsonist, wearing a black cap and a

27 May 19:23 New York Post 7654946769151341941.html
NYC DOE doesn’t know how many students are being live taught at home amid lockdown

The city Department of Education doesn’t know how many of its students are actually being live taught at home during the coronavirus lockdown, officials conceded Wednesday. Asked if they were

27 May 19:21 New York Post 7654946769538381480.html
Places of worship to open gradually as 'new normal' comes into play: Religious Affairs Minister

The government has decided to allow places of worship in COVID-19 “green zones” to reopen as the “new normal” comes into force.

27 May 19:27 The Jakarta Post 7678601102831870257.html
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after his tweets tagged

On Tuesday, Twitter for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in tweets sent by US President Donald Trump, warning his claims about mail-in ballots were false and had been debunked by fact checkers. 

27 May 19:08 The Jakarta Post 7678601103458812785.html
Heroin addict broke into house and stole haul of items while woman was home alone

A judge told heroin addict Michael Parker he had an 'appalling record' of offending and breaching court orders

27 May 19:02 Wales Online 7686550515918015684.html
Arsenal Women fined by FA over autistic coach's dismissal

Arsenal Women have been fined £50,000 and ordered to send members of staff on an education programme after the club's decision to dismiss an autistic youth coach in 2014 was deemed in breach of FA rules on discrimination.

27 May 19:13 Sky Sports 7729859610041535200.html
Lawmakers urge sovereign immunity law to retaliate for US abuse of litigation over COVID-19

Some 35 lawmakers have raised a special motion during this year's two sessions, urging the country to speed up formulating a foreign states immunity law that will grant Chinese citizens and companies the right to sue other countries in domestic courts, in an attempt to retaliate for US abuse of litigation against China over the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 19:23 Global Times 7829414520509246477.html
Bangladesh to reopen public transport services on limited scale from May 31

Bangladesh is lifting the ban on public transport services from May 31, the day offices will reopen on a limited scale.

27 May 19:25 Bdnews24 8119004128379658094.html
Congress sees conspiracy of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana CMs in diverting Krishna water

TPCC chief says diversion of 88,000 cusecs water from Pothireddypadu and 3 TMC from Sangameshwaram to Andhra Pradesh would turn south Telangana into a desert

27 May 19:52 The Hans India 817019414057566302.html
Super 30 offers IIT coaching to girl who cycled 1,200 km with dad

Patna: Super 30 founder Anand Kumar has offered free coaching to Bihar girl Jyoti Kumari for IIT-JEE entrance exam. Kumari came into limelight after she cycled 1200 kilometers to get her injured...

27 May 19:32 The Hans India 817019414085976515.html
Doctor moves Supreme Court on quarantine for health staff

New Delhi: A doctor has questioned in the Supreme Court the Centre's new Standard Operating Procedure for front line COVID-19 healthcare workers by which it has ended the 14-day mandatory quarantine...

27 May 19:22 The Hans India 817019414471193872.html
Why can't private hospitals treat patients free, Supreme Court asks Centre

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why the private hospitals, given land free of cost by the government, cannot treat Covid-19 patients for free. It questioned the central government if there is any...

27 May 19:17 The Hans India 817019414753580102.html
Baby plays with dead mom; video goes viral

Patna: A baby plays with a shroud covering its dead mother at a station in Bihar, in one of the most tragic visuals to emerge from the daily reports of migrants stranded by the coronavirus lockdown.

27 May 19:02 The Hans India 817019414937184431.html
Bob Geldof: ‘Bizarre’ Boomtown Rats publicity stunt ended hopes of US success

The musician also discussed a new documentary about the band.

27 May 19:15 Irishexaminer 8196011178396348466.html
Minister breaks ranks and calls for social distancing rules to be relaxed

A sitting government minister has said he is “baffled” as to why the Government has not moved to reduce the social distance rules from 2 metres to 1 metre, as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

27 May 19:38 Irishexaminer 8196011180062041498.html
Emily Maitlis replaced as Newsnight episode host following Cummings monologue

BBC said presenter breached impartiality rules with remarks on Tuesday night

27 May 19:59 The Irish Times 8204772968778128906.html
Trade from North to Great Britain will be ‘99.9%’ unfettered, says Gove

No pushback from EU on British government interpretation of protocol, minister tells MPs

27 May 19:28 The Irish Times 8204772968863612079.html
Bertha weakens to a depression as it spreads heavy rain over Carolinas

May 27 (UPI) -- Still days away from the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the Southeast coast of the U.S. on Wednesday was dealing with its second named tropical system in less than two weeks.

27 May 19:14 UPI 8257973864076173238.html
Researchers baffled by 'completely weird' underwater tornado

May 27 (UPI) -- Researchers said a tornadolike formation caught on camera off the coast of Australia was "completely weird."

27 May 19:43 UPI 8257973864278446943.html
Woman wins $127,000 jackpot using money from making face masks

May 27 (UPI) -- An Oregon woman who took up sewing face masks when she was laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic said the money from her efforts scored her a $127,000 lottery jackpot.

27 May 19:01 UPI 8257973864368739251.html
Redondo Beach photo agency sues Justin Bieber over use of photos on Instagram

A Redondo Beach photo agency filed suit Tuesday against Justin Bieber, alleging that the pop star used more than a dozen of the agency's pictures of himself.

27 May 19:33 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010441514508836.html
George Floyd’s relatives say he was ‘everyone’s favorite everything’ as they call for police officers fired over his death to face murder charges

Relatives of George Floyd call him “everyone’s favorite everything.”

27 May 19:54 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882397994422.html
Gov. Cuomo’s controversial order requiring nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients was reportedly removed from New York’s health website

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s March 25 order that required nursing homes to admit patients who were suspected to have or had tested positive for COVID-19 has been deleted from the state of New York’s website, Fox News reported Tuesday.

27 May 19:01 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883063044539.html
Rosenstein to testify in Senate on Trump-Russia probe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key figure behind the U.S. investigation into links between Russia and President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign will testify next week before a Republican-led Senate committee examining the origins of the probe, the panel said on Wednesday.

27 May 19:30 Reuters 8334514179911221642.html
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight

GENEVA/ZURICH (Reuters) - The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it leads the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 19:16 Reuters 8334514180036329578.html
Russia postpones July BRICS summit due to coronavirus

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it has decided to postpone the summit of the BRICS nations, initially scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg in July, due to the spread of the coronavirus.

27 May 19:02 Reuters 8334514180057854091.html
Bertha weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in South Carolina

(Reuters) - Bertha, the second named storm this Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a tropical depression but was still expected to bring heavy rain and possibly life-threatening flash floods to parts of the Carolinas and Virginia, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.

27 May 19:02 Reuters 8334514180334644495.html
U.N. nuclear watchdog plans delayed board meeting because of coronavirus

VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation board plans to hold next month’s quarterly meeting a week later than originally planned and mainly by video link because of the coronavirus pandemic, the board’s chairwoman told member states on Wednesday.

27 May 19:03 Reuters 8334514181215327103.html
Burkina prosecutor says cause of death of 12 detainees unclear

OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - A Burkina Faso prosecutor said on Wednesday that a preliminary probe could not determine what caused the death of 12 people in detention cells hours after they were arrested, a decision advocacy group Human Rights Watch says could signal a cover-up.

27 May 19:18 Reuters 8334514181375958973.html
Italy PM meeting with allies fails to break Atlantia deadlock

ROME (Reuters) - A meeting between Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and coalition allies on Wednesday to try settle a row over Atlantia’s motorway business yielded no progress, two government sources said.

27 May 19:06 Reuters 8334514181469635365.html
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilizes

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country. "Today we can already talk about the next steps out of the crisis situation," Sobyanin told President Vladimir Putin…

27 May 19:10 Japan Today 8582716285821711301.html
U.S. Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown

Congress voted Wednesday to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries. The House passed a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass surveillance and detention of Uighurs…

27 May 19:57 Japan Today 8582716286499916006.html
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide

A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the…

27 May 19:40 Japan Today 8582716287003887181.html
Murder, Arson, and Hundreds of Charges: Cops Wade Into Canuck Towing War

What started out as simple rivalry between tow companies devolved into a full-scale conflict that boasted every ingredient of organized crime: guns, drugs, money, intimidation, arson, and murder.

27 May 19:43 The Truth About Cars 8594295342776428223.html
Canadian court arrives at decision for Huawei's CFO, Meng Wanzhou

In December 2018, Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's CFO, was arrested in Canada at the request of the United States. Today, a court in Canada has finally made its decision about what should happen.

27 May 19:16 Neowin 8633418616404196620.html
Homeless 13-Year-Old Stands Up to Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Natembeya Over Clashes [VIDEO]

“Whose son is this? Natembeya asked the crowd while signalling the boy to step forward...

27 May 19:10 Kenyans.co.ke 8634838154902832349.html
Las Vegas man killed in hit-and-run ID’d as police seek 2nd driver

Man killed in Las Vegas hit-and-run crash identified as James Taite, 66

27 May 19:35 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837012115057.html
Here’s how Twitter has lobbied on free-speech issues as Trump threatens company

Twitter and President Trump are generating headlines over a dispute tied to social networks’ attempts to moderate what users post, but it’s hardly the first...

27 May 19:11 MarketWatch 8975941549796533868.html
Trump offers to mediate between India and China

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 19:27 Rising Kashmir 9025326238843079576.html
Minor girl among two killed, after strong winds uproot tree in south Kashmir

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 19:09 Rising Kashmir 9025326238926317166.html
Three jailed over illegal possession of firearms

The trio denied the charges prompting the prosecutors to adjourn the case to June 8, 2020.

27 May 19:20 New Vision 9103146372801859696.html
Huawei CFO is one crucial step closer to being extradited to the US

A Canadian court has ruled that Huawei's financial chief Meng Wanzhou is eligible for extradition.

27 May 19:40 Engadget 96641516491000440.html
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian Says Resumed Brexit Talks are 'Going Badly'

Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier wrote to opposition leaders on Wednesday reminding them that the EU was open to an extension of up to two years to get a deal signed – a...

27 May 19:16 Sputniknews 967333867658120271.html
Turkish Drone Parts Found Among Terrorist Arms Stash Seized by Syrian Troops in Idlib, Report Says

Tensions in the northwestern Syrian region, the last province where major concentrations of jihadist forces continue to operate, have escalated this month amid repeated...

27 May 19:08 Sputniknews 967333868295064703.html
Prince Andrew Told 17yo 'Sex Slave' Roberts She Was 'A Little Bit' Older Than His Daughters - Report

Speaking about her alleged visit to a nightclub in London with Prince Andrew, Virginia Roberts said he was "sweating profusely" all over her while dancing.

27 May 19:07 Sputniknews 967333868634392278.html
Pompeo: US Cutting Iran Nuke Deal-Related Waivers, Measure Effective in 60 Days

Citing "Iran's continued nuclear escalation," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the sanctions waiver for Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-related...

27 May 19:55 Sputniknews 967333868716314579.html
US Air Force Has Failed to Address Racial Disparities in Military Justice System - Watchdog

A new report from a military law watchdog group has found that the US Air Force (USAF) has been engaging in a multi-year effort to cover up its abysmal record of racial...

27 May 19:00 Sputniknews 967333869353016755.html
US Reportedly Poised to Strip Hong Kong of Preferential Tariff Rates Amid Rising Tensions With China

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Hong Kong no longer warrants the same kind of treatment under the US laws in the same manner as said laws were applied to...

27 May 19:10 Sputniknews 967333869523380784.html
Dad jumped to his death months before birth of first child

Oliver Dinsdale, 23, had recently discovered a friend was pregnant with their baby when his body was found in a construction site in November 2018.

27 May 19:03 Metro 970161748263311277.html
Spoilers: Vinny goes missing in Emmerdale after Paul reveals the truth

Vinny's whereabouts remain a mystery after he discovered the extent of his parents' lies.

27 May 19:25 Metro 970161748840879154.html
Bob Geldof: ‘Bizarre' Boomtown Rats publicity stunt ended hopes of US success

The musician also discussed a new documentary about the band.

27 May 19:15 The Irish News 993067179998485.html
Coronavirus outbreak: India's lesson in health system preparedness from China

Due to its preparedness, China is being seen as a country that has moved into action faster than it used to earlier, investing more into healthcare and human resources to overcome the shortage of doctors, and arming itself with a better health surveillance system

27 May 20:01 Business Today 1145527432097353605.html
Texas A&M at Qatar producing face shields for Qatar Red Crescent to aid in virus fight

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) will soon have 1,000 critically needed new face shields to protect its volunteers, thanks to the state-of-the-art 3D printing and manufacturing facilities and expertise in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university.

27 May 20:15 The Peninsula 1202843882296451393.html
Phillip Schofield receives Ofcom complaints after saying Donald Trump is 'still there sadly' during COVID-19 segment on This Morning

In the show aired last week, the presenter, 58, left viewers shocked over his comment about the US President, 73, during a segment about him taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine.

27 May 20:10 Mail Online 124328110715465599.html
As dry as a bone: Reservoir levels fall and our parks turn brown in driest May since Victorian time

The driest May in 124 years has only seen 1.25in (31.8mm) of rain fall on average across the UK this month, and forecasters say this is unlikely to increase in the final few days of May.

27 May 20:59 Mail Online 124328112647124176.html
SpaceX delays first historic crewed launch to space due to weather

Just 17 minutes left on the clock.

27 May 20:28 The Verge 1337119304174546918.html
Nearly two dozen attorneys general sue Trump administration over controversial fuel standard

Car companies are split on the standards

27 May 20:16 The Verge 1337119305069182957.html
Nepal's new map hits a roadblock as parliament discussion gets deferred

Nepal claims the territory, which touches the border with China, under an 1816 treaty with the East India Company

27 May 20:44 Business-Standard 1502508924866692230.html
Hong Kong no longer qualifies as autonomous under China, says Pompeo

Hong Kong, an economic powerhouse, is a Special Administrative Region of China

27 May 20:54 Business-Standard 1502508926528997797.html
Netflix's Filthy Rich: 6 Things to Know From Vanity Fair's 2003 Profile on Jeffrey Epstein

Six takeaways from Vanity Fair's 2003 profile on Jeffrey Epstein, written by Vicky Ward, featured in Netflix's new documentary Filthy Rich.

27 May 20:35 POPSUGAR Entertainment 1694745614107355114.html
Filthy Rich: A Closer Look at Jeffrey Epstein's Homes Featured in the Documentary

Jeffrey Epstein owned at least six properties around the world, including two islands in the US Virgin Islands and a mansion in Palm Beach, FL.

27 May 20:05 POPSUGAR Entertainment 1694745614966951190.html
Rosanne Cash Says Her Daughter Was Called A ‘Liberal P*ssy’ For Wearing A Mask

Johnny Cash’s granddaughter was allegedly called a “liberal p*ssy” by a man in Nashville after she was spotted wearing a mask to buy groceries. Her mother, Cash’s eldest ...

27 May 20:56 The Inquisitr 1745625231317365455.html
Derek Chauvin: Who Is The Police Officer Seen Kneeling On George Floyd’s Neck?

Derek Chauvin is the Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer depicted in the media kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, who eventually died of his injury. In the videos of the incident, which has ...

27 May 20:49 The Inquisitr 1745625231820147458.html
US to Pull Hong Kong’s Special Status as China Tightens Grip

No longer considering the territory autonomous from China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that the United States will work toward stripping Hong Kong of special diplomatic status.

27 May 20:09 Courthouse News Service 1799505149572563208.html
States Sue to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules

At stake in the lawsuit is the single biggest effort by the United States to fight the climate crisis.

27 May 20:23 NY Times 1961078289094829263.html
COVID-19: Mizoram Governor opens Raj Bhavan doors for stranded teachers

Breaking the protocols to help people in distress is fine, believes Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai. This belief prompted the Governor to open the doors of Raj Bhavan for four teachers, who

27 May 20:15 Deccan Herald 2027555795947008661.html
COVID-19: J&K horse becomes first animal to be put under quarantine

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district had to put a horse under quarantine after it travelled through a COVID-19 red zone. The horse and its rider became the talk of the town when they

27 May 20:16 Deccan Herald 2027555796583406199.html
BREAKING: We are working on guidelines for reopening of schools in Nigeria – Boss Mustapha

Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the Government of the Federation, has on Wednesday said guidelines for the reopening of schools in Nigeriawill eb shared by Federal Government soon. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19,

27 May 20:43 LailasNews.com 2090029850055743980.html
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...

27 May 20:00 Mobile World Live 2109488009899837708.html
Canadian court deals blow to Huawei CFO

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou lost a bid to have US extradition proceedings dismissed, after a ...

27 May 20:00 Mobile World Live 2109488011466177632.html
Kishwar Desai | Everybody needs a Whitsun holiday while UK ponders visa rule changes

As the weeks have gone by, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks less and less in charge

27 May 20:34 The Asian Age 2126266544611393760.html
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media platforms

The spat began when Twitter labelled two of the US president's tweets as

27 May 20:20 The Asian Age 2126266545397470350.html
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

The US president had also once offered to “help” in the disputed region of Kashmir, triggering a political storm in India

27 May 20:38 The Asian Age 2126266545807029036.html
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather

Just minutes away from take off, and SpaceX has had to call of its historic launch. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company was set to become the first private company to launch astronauts into…

27 May 20:39 myGC.com.au 214966662210161231.html
Why Moderna Stock Dropped Today

The biotech's coronavirus vaccine reportedly made some people sick.

27 May 20:47 The Motley Fool 2231313657790040675.html
Minneapolis mayor calls for white police officer to be charged in black man’s death

May 27 (Reuters) - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called on prosecutors to file criminal charges against a white police officer caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man who later died at a hospital.

27 May 20:00 Daily Maverick 2373996788354821273.html
Trudeau defends suspending regular House sittings, downplays chance of snap election

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the decision to suspend all regular sittings of the House of Commons until September, with the special all-party COVID-19 committee acting as a stand-in over the next few weeks, and then four special House sittings over the summer.

27 May 20:28 CTVNews 2422791597452443762.html
Canadian military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.

27 May 20:50 CTVNews 2422791598957760340.html
Ivanka Trump wears face mask at delayed Nasa SpaceX launch after president mocked it as 'politically correct'

Ivanka Trump wore a facemask to the Nasa launch on Thursday a day after her father, Donald Trump, mocked the practice as being "politically correct". Ms Trump and her children wore the patterned

27 May 20:33 The Independent 2511519172445721983.html
Why schools cannot reopen yet, by FG - The Nation Nigeria

Schools cannot reopen yet despite agitation in some quarters to that effect, the Federal Government has declared.It said schools cannot reopen

27 May 20:04 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900149292335.html
Rivers warns hotel owner against blackmailing Wike

Rivers State Government has warned the owner of the demolished Prodest Hotel, Promise Gogorobari, against blackmailing the state Governor...

27 May 20:15 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900420078577.html
Iran records 56 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours - The Nation

Iran on Wednesday confirmed 56 additional fatalities from coronavirus over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,564....

27 May 20:39 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900786728738.html
PDP lashes Pantami, Dabiri-Erewa over face-off - The Nation Nigeria

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday took a swipe at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under President Muhammadu Buhari...

27 May 20:00 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901070266288.html
Edo 2020: Nobody can stop my re-election – Obaseki

Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared no one would stop him from being reelected.He spoke ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) June 22

27 May 20:10 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901663698979.html
Zimbabwe Buys US$5 Face Masks For US$28 In Shocking Covid-19 Scandal

A shocking corruption scandal has been unearthed in which the government of Zimbabwe bought Covid-19 equipment at hugely inflated costs from a private

27 May 20:05 iHarare News 2755902707621526415.html
The long march home

For the State, the migrant worker is at once an ‘asset’ as a source of fluid labour supply and a liability in terms of resource distribution away

27 May 20:38 The Telegraph 2864094128407357406.html
Dr Tony Holohan rubbishes claims by Ryanair's Michael O’Leary that Irish people being punished by lockdown

Dr Holohan rejected several pleas for an easing of restrictions

27 May 20:11 Irish Mirror 2875825628364076299.html
Karnataka HC seeks Centre’s assurance on Shramik trains after May 31

The court has also sought details of arrangement being made to provide food to migrants on their long train journeys to homes in north India.

27 May 20:08 The Indian Express 2885715103779149562.html
Mamata slams Railways, its ‘politics’ of sending Shramik trains without informing state govt

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Railways on its own was sending 36 Shramik trains from Maharashtra, and her government had not been informed about it.

27 May 20:19 The Indian Express 2885715103915214235.html
Ravi Shankar Prasad says Centre, states doing their best, targets Rahul Gandhi

Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prasad said his recent public statements were “utterly irresponsible”. He alleged that Rahul “was trying to weaken the resolve”of the country to fight against the pandemic and that his criticism was “based upon falsehood”.

27 May 20:44 The Indian Express 2885715104920923879.html
Nizamuddin Markaz: SC asks PCI on action against ‘communalisation’ by media

In a separate matter, the top court also asked the Centre to respond to a plea seeking a probe into the circumstances leading to the holding of the Tablighi Jamaat convention in Nizamuddin in the national capital in March this year.

27 May 20:54 The Indian Express 2885715105045323726.html
Gujarat: Portal editor granted bail by sessions court

Patel was charged under Indian Penal Code Section 124 A for sedition and Section 54 of the Disaster Management Act (punishment for false warning) by the Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) on May 11 for “trying to create unrest in society”.

27 May 20:07 The Indian Express 2885715105225040300.html
1,529 frontline BMC workers infected, 25 dead

The most recent casualty was a 56-year-old fireman posted at Gowalia Tank Fire Station on Grant Road, who died Sunday evening.

27 May 20:47 The Indian Express 2885715105279561843.html
Army Chief General MM Naravane, commanders review security situation in Ladakh, Kashmir

The presentation, sources said, included not just the situation in Ladakh, but also operational challenges in other parts of the country including Kashmir.

27 May 20:39 The Indian Express 2885715105306945313.html
NSAC announces COVID-19 testing protocol for combat sports events

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has revealed how it plans to handle coronavirus testing while allowing combat sports to resume in the state.

27 May 20:00 MMA FIGHTING 2898528044945836967.html
Disney World to Reopen in July, SeaWorld Orlando to Reopen in June

Walt Disney World is planning on a phased reopening for its four parks in July, while SeaWorld Orlando plans to open its parks in June.

27 May 20:28 Breitbart 3148363490825894092.html
CARES Act Flaw: Employees Reject Jobs in Favor of PPP Funds

Some business owners are having difficulty “reopening” because their employees would rather collect funds through the Cares Act PPP.

27 May 20:58 Breitbart 3148363491123761035.html
Disney World to Reopen in July, SeaWorld Orlando to Reopen in June

Walt Disney World is planning on a phased reopening for its four parks in July, while SeaWorld Orlando plans to open its parks in June.

27 May 20:28 Breitbart 3148363491192897557.html
Flashback: How Twitter Began Labeling 'Misinformation'

Twitter recently added a "fact check" to President Trump's tweets relating to his concerns about mail-in voting fraud. Here is how Twitter made the decision to suddenly start fact-checking public figures on its platform.

27 May 20:14 Breitbart 3148363491374500171.html
Joni Ernst on Book: Embrace Iowa 'Grit' to Help Nation

Joni Ernst spoke with Breitbart News about her book and how her "gritty" upbringing on an Iowa farm translated to her movement to cut waste.

27 May 20:38 Breitbart 3148363492164212939.html
Andrew Napolitano: I'll 'Defend to the Death' Twitter’s Right to Fact Check Trump

Andrew Napolitano said he will "defend to the death" Twitter's right to fact check President Donald Trump.

27 May 20:30 Breitbart 3148363492230763991.html
COVID-19: Disney World set to reopen in July

Disney World has announced that it would be reopening its gates to visitors in July towards ending months of shuttering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 20:21 TheCable Lifestyle 3194590662897071402.html
Coronavirus tourism lockdowns hit Hawaii’s vacation rental industry hard in April | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Vacation rental accommodations, even the legal ones, were economically decimated in April amid COVID-19 fears and tourism lockdowns.

27 May 20:40 Star-Advertiser 3439335389263406427.html
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and ...

27 May 20:38 phys.org 3476726123482891360.html
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.

27 May 20:42 Shropshire Star 3480199991919120526.html
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

27 May 20:12 Shropshire Star 3480199992243563745.html
Trump expects 'full report' on death of George Floyd

President Trump on Wednesday described the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody as a “very sad event” and said he expects a “full report” when he returns to Washington. 

27 May 20:38 TheHill 355432917909419883.html
Tlaib Opponent Brenda Jones Collected Campaign Contributions From Quicken Loans Executives as Public Subsidies Flowed

Jones received $25,000 in contributions, while Dan Gilbert, Michigan’s richest man, has accumulated over half a billion dollars in public subsidies.

27 May 20:09 The Intercept 3645855241232206316.html
Malawi virus cases and suspects flee isolation sites after repatriation from South Africa

More than 400 repatriated Malawians, including a handful of COVID-19 patients, on Wednesday fled quarantine and isolation sites in the city of Blantyre, a local health official said.

27 May 20:19 News24 3752801376841492917.html
Pick n Pay outlet, 8 other stores in Gauteng closed for contravening regulations

A Pick n Pay outlet, seven stores owned by foreign nationals and a butchery were closed by Gauteng MEC Faith Mazibuko for contravening the law.

27 May 20:36 News24 3752801377855807714.html
SA scientist Quarraisha Abdool Karim wins R10m French prize

Acclaimed HIV researcher Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, who found that a topical gel could stop many women catching the virus, has been awarded one of France's top science prizes.

27 May 20:04 News24 3752801378308022434.html
Edo 2020: Obaseki faces tough challenge as Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC consensus candidate

Ize-Iyamu a former Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), emerged on the night of Tuesday, May 26, in Abuja through a consensus arrangement by the party.

27 May 20:37 Legit 3764253649736383908.html
Children Day: Senator Uba Sani sends powerful message to Nigerian children

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Uba Sani, has said that Nigerian children are the pride of every nation in whom the hope for continuity lies.

27 May 20:37 Legit 3764253650562358928.html
Children’s Day: Presidency shares cute photos of Buhari playing with kids

Away from Nigerian politics, the presidency has shared some adorable photos of President Buhari interacting with kids as Nigeria marks Children's Day 2020.

27 May 20:02 Legit 3764253650604262255.html
Coronavirus: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds - Minister

Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds as part of her response to COVID-19. Minister of state for Health Mamora, made this known

27 May 20:01 Legit 3764253651176088353.html
Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta has been among the world leaders in staunching the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, but at a staggering financial cost the province cannot afford to repeat should there be a second wave.

27 May 20:40 BNN 3833521689280142606.html
An American spy in Beijing

The weakest link in US national security may not be foreign technology but its own people.

27 May 20:27 Australian Financial Review 3974284487032034380.html
Trump's firing of watchdogs must be checked

Senate Republicans should join with House Democrats in holding hearings that probe why the President fired four inspectors-general over the past two months.

27 May 20:25 Australian Financial Review 3974284487472356328.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China has undermined Hong Kong's autonomy as the US considers ending favourable tariffs in a blow to its status as a financial hub.

27 May 20:55 Australian Financial Review 3974284488103771589.html
'Silent' COVID-19 More Widespread Than Thought

A new cruise ship study suggests that the number of people who are infected with the new coronavirus but have no symptoms may be much higher than believed.

27 May 20:00 WebMD 4010151887369167259.html
Tennessee to stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders, law enforcement

Tennessee will stop sharing COVID-19 patient information with first responders and law enforcement.

27 May 20:48 WVLT 4089046910568752741.html
Federal lawsuits against East Texas ‘sanctuary cities for unborn’ dropped by ACLU

A lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of two reproductive rights groups against seven East Texas cities has been dropped after changes were made to local ordinances.

27 May 20:12 WVLT 4089046910950960333.html
UT looks to hold commencement in fall

The University of Tennessee announced they would not be holding in-person commencement ceremonies in August, but would instead look to the possibility in the fall and spring of 2021

27 May 20:01 WVLT 4089046911003179758.html
Lagos BRT operators to roll out more buses – Transport Commissioner

Dr Frederic Oladeinde, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, says more Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will soon be rolled out to address

27 May 20:03 Vanguard News 4125100338725695674.html
Guinea admits 30 died in post-election violence in March

Guinea has for the first time admitted that 30 people died in days of violence following a constitutional referendum. - Foreign

27 May 20:54 Vanguard News 4125100339310378799.html
LASG to deliver Agege flyover September, gives assurance on 4th Mainland Bridge

 The Lagos State Government on Wednesday promised to deliver the Agege flyover bridge in September to tackle gridlock on the axis.

27 May 20:12 Vanguard News 4125100339866167025.html
TIPEDI cautions NASS against interference in IMC audit

Transparency in Petroleum Exploration and Development Initiative, TIPEDI, has asked NASS, not to interfere with the work of NDDC-IMC.

27 May 20:00 Vanguard News 4125100339995457727.html
The Dutch PM Did Not Visit His Dying Mother to Obey Lockdown Restrictions

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his mother in the weeks leading up to her death due to coronavirus restrictions, but he did stay with her on her final night, his spokesman told CNN Tuesday. Rutte announced Monday that his mother, 96-year-old Mieke Rutte-Dilling, had passed away on May 13.

27 May 20:37 novinite.com 4235039570085408126.html
Huawei disappointed by a Canadian court ruling against CFO meng Wanzhou’s bid to avoid extradition

Following a Canadian court ruling that the case of senior Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, who is fighting extradition to the United States, can go forw

27 May 20:12 FXStreet 4480975639081111767.html
Mask as Symbol

Conventional wisdom and the balance of the public health community seems to have come round decisively in favor of masks...

27 May 20:12 Talking Points Memo 4598529366559263027.html
No clear answers on reopening Ohio’s schools

Discussions about reopening Ohio’s schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic seem to raise more questions than answers. Even as Buckeye State businesses begin to reopen, the plan for schools remains fluid.

27 May 20:00 Washington Examiner 4625792332521724670.html
'You just gotta forestall that': Fauci discourages churches from distributing communion

Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of President Trump's leading medical advisers on the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday said that Christians who distribute communion during services should refrain from doing so.

27 May 20:36 Washington Examiner 4625792333492048068.html
Money laundering case: DHFL promoters Wadhawans sent to jail

Kapoor is currently in the ED's custody. The Wadhawans are also being probed by the CBI in connection withthe same case.

27 May 20:06 The New Indian Express 4718288654790308272.html
Pictures show new mobile Weston-super-Mare coronavirus testing centre empty on its second day

The Covid-19 testing unit at Locking Road car park is expected to be there for several days

27 May 20:07 BristolLive 4740742017276300852.html
Why The Mumbai Police Order Under Section 144 CRPC Is Problematic

A scrutiny of the order suggests that it suffers from serious legal and constitutional infirmities.

27 May 20:15 Swarajya 4977622828697113911.html
Received 1,337 Trains Carrying Migrants From Various States: UP Government

Gorakhpur has become the first district in the country to receive more than 200 trains, by which over 2 lakh migrant workers have returned, amid the ongoing COVID-19 induced lockdown.

27 May 20:54 NDTV.com 5090057680625414048.html
Bihar Paid Rs 1 Crore To Bring Back Stranded Students From Kota: Sushil Modi

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday said that the state government had paid Rs 1 crore for arranging 17 trains for the return of students belonging to state who were stranded in Kota.

27 May 20:13 NDTV.com 5090057681120173188.html
Ministry Issues Advisory For Re-Use Of Goggles During COVID-19 Fight

The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Wednesday issued an advisory for re-processing and re-using of eye-protection goggles used by healthcare workers during COVID-19 fight.

27 May 20:30 NDTV.com 5090057681952585474.html
US Ends Sanction Waivers For Nations In Iran Nuclear Deal

The United States on Wednesday ended waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the brink of collapse.

27 May 20:38 NDTV.com 5090057682454767538.html
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The former Minneapolis police officer has been involved in deaths, three police shootings, and was the subject of 10 internal reviews.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 20:50 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755663335576.html
Jeffrey Epstein is the subject of a major Netflix docuseries. Here are the key moments from the convicted sex offender's past, famous connections, and controversial death., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The multimillionaire faced charges in the sex trafficking of teenage girls. He died by apparent suicide in the Metropolitan Correctional Center.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 20:36 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756589720739.html
A plastic surgeon who has reopened his clinic says he will perform any operation — except lip fillers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Dr. Arash Moradzadeh told Insider all of his patients must wear masks for the entirety of their appointments, whether in his office or house calls.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 20:17 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756694628987.html
'Absolutely no legal authority': Trump's threats to shut down Twitter are 'totally asinine' and reek of censorship, according to legal experts, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Trump has long made unsubstantiated claims that social-media platforms are biased against and "silence" conservative users.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 20:37 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756761080081.html
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 20:12 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757546085813.html
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.

27 May 20:44 KitchenerToday.com 52741009294168879.html
Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

Twitter calls Trump tweets ‘unsubstantiated’ for the first time

27 May 20:20 The Independent 5308065342439734202.html
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs

Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs

27 May 20:30 The Independent 5308065343204794184.html
United Way allocating $6.6M in federal funding to help with food security, youth mental health

Applications from Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland charities being accepted for the emergency funding

27 May 20:59 North Delta Reporter 5327740410997289910.html
Gantz cuts off meeting with Netanyahu over Regev's comments - Inside Israel

Likud officials respond to minister's criticism of alternate prime minister. 'The campaign is over.  It is time for unity.'

27 May 20:04 Israel National News 5374683669586029827.html
Netanyahu writes letter in Torah in memory of Amit Ben Yigal - Inside Israel

Prime Minister visits family of soldier who was killed in a block-throwing attack two weeks ago.

27 May 20:51 Israel National News 5374683670679985507.html
AfDB Allegations: Adesina insists on innocence, demands justice

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has maintained that he is innocent of all allegations of fraud leveled against him.

27 May 20:17 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299382597427.html
Former The Apprentice star's adverts banned after implying product cures Covid-19

Revival Shots founded by Daniel Elahi had three adverts banned on Facebook and Instagram.

27 May 20:17 dailyrecord 552235479999226243.html
Chaos rocks Ministry of Health over new Coronavirus cases

The Ministry of Health and Child Care is involved in a last minute effort to clean its image after there was a sharp increase of Coronavirus cases in the countr...

27 May 20:38 Bulawayo24 News 5565663540102661228.html
Tshinga Dube calls for GNU to rescue economy

FORMER War Veterans minister Tshinga Dube is known for his straight talk and fearless character. A long-time serving Zanu-PF member and a liberation stalwart, T...

27 May 20:38 Bulawayo24 News 5565663540483179224.html
French court rejects release of Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga

After two decades on the run, a Rwandan suspect in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis has appeared in front of a French court. Felicien Kabuga says all the charges he faces are lies. Meanwhile in C…

27 May 20:01 France 24 5635134570395029502.html
Trump threatens to regulate or shut down social media companies

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 27) threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies, one day after ...

27 May 20:15 CNA 5644198862598590699.html
COVID-19: New app launched to help monitor and report migrant workers’ health status

SINGAPORE: A new mobile app to monitor and report COVID-19 symptoms is among the new resources announced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on ...

27 May 20:27 CNA 5644198863086875541.html
Proposed Chinese agency in Hong Kong for intel, not enforcement: Adviser

A proposed security law could allow Chinese mainland authorities to set up shop in Hong Kong, but their powers would likely be restricted to ...

27 May 20:09 CNA 5644198863918965927.html
Motorsport UK aims to get back on track from July 4

LONDON: The governing body for motorsport in Britain aims to resume racing activities without spectators from July 4, it said on Wednesday. ...

27 May 20:15 CNA 5644198864083690834.html
Americas will be hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses: ILO

The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, ...

27 May 20:11 CNA 5644198864202464432.html
Canadian Armed Forces say seniors homes continue to struggle with reducing COVID-19 in Quebec

The military's report into its mission inside Quebec's long-term care homes reveals many facilities in the network continue to struggle to bring down the number of COVID-19

27 May 20:48 City NEWS 1130 5858657120534141862.html
Emily Maitlis to miss Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Emily Maitlis will not present Wednesday’s episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.

27 May 20:40 independent 5894610846268774512.html
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.

27 May 20:20 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202054036272.html
'The most heart-wrenching report I have ever read': Nurses neglected soiled residents and reused IV equipment in Canadian nursing homes

A delay in changing soiled residents led to a "skin breakdown," and others were found not to have been bathed for several weeks.

27 May 20:12 Business Insider 6060062401314844085.html
Historic pay equity settlement imminent for teacher aides - Hipkins

The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle the pay equity claim for teacher aides, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

27 May 20:00 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926315746486164.html
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.

27 May 20:43 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774000701582.html
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

27 May 20:13 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774325144801.html
Woman goes to hospital, billed thousands for services supposed to be free

Under the federal CARES Act, coronavirus tests are mandated to be free. So she says she was shocked when she received a bill for nearly $2,500.

27 May 20:56 WBTV 6439870258372517350.html
Most Americans Haven’t Stopped Trusting Scientists

It’s easy to look around right now and conclude that popular public opinion has turned against scientists. Twitter hashtags have urged the president to fire Ant…

27 May 20:01 FiveThirtyEight 6485396906233774205.html
BART announces 'welcome back' plan. Here's how commuting will be different

BART unveiled a 15-point "welcome back" plan Wednesday aimed at restoring the public's trust in the beleaguered transit system as the Bay Area begins to reopen.

27 May 20:45 SFGate 6504337518626969765.html
Paul Cairns death: Second suspect charged after man killed in alleged Ayrshire shooting

A SECOND suspect has been charged in connection with the death of a man who died in an alleged Ayrshire shooting. Cops confirmed that a 50-year-old has now been nicked after Paul Cairns, 42, lost h…

27 May 20:26 The Scottish Sun 6609127672820794893.html
Maniac driver who killed Scots gran, 70, hopes jail term gives family justice for their loss

A MANIAC driver who killed a gran of 70 in a head-on smash said he hopes his jail term will give her family justice. Damian Gulczynski, 27, wept and expressed his remorse as he was caged for 45 mon…

27 May 20:07 The Scottish Sun 6609127673208095725.html
Vanishing jobs for young could create 'lock-down generation'

The Middle East is just one of the world's many regions struggling to cope with the Covid-19 outbreak. After first peaking in China, where it began, then Europe, now it's the Americas that is seen as the main epicenter

27 May 20:24 Livemint 6614605817598146411.html
Diplomats adopt ingenious methods to get to designated workplaces

Many diplomats designated to new roles and stations utilized flights operated for repatriation to reach workplaces

27 May 20:07 Livemint 6614605818218963151.html
Actress Uzma Khan accuses Malik Riaz’s daughters of attacking her over love affair

--Police register FIR against realtor's daughters, others after prolonged delay--Malik Riaz claims Usman Malik is not his nephew, Amna Usman claims had repeatedly warned Uzma not to destroy her ma

27 May 20:44 Pakistan Today 6621510368292449388.html
Suriname election: Preliminary results show opposition winning

Suriname's main opposition party is poised to win the country's general election, preliminary results showed on Wednesday, an outcome likely to end the longtime rule of President Desi Bouterse, who was convicted months earlier of ordering the murder of political opponents.

27 May 20:28 Aljazeera 6642629763837326999.html
A timeline of events in the case of Meng Wanzhou

VANCOUVER - A timeline of the Meng Wanzhou case, and rising tension between Canada and China.2018Aug. 22: A New York court issues a warrant for the arrest o

27 May 20:48 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244866965108.html
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close

NEW YORK - The U.S. is hitting a tragic milestone: 100,000 dead from the coronavirus. But is that number right?The accuracy of U.S. coronavirus death count

27 May 20:15 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245587303895.html
Creating health infrastructure in slums crucial in rebuilding Mumbai: Awhad

Minister asks BDA to share list of concessions required for facilitating redevelopment

27 May 20:09 The Hindu 6679535024361960730.html
Two die after waiting in vain for ambulances to arrive

BMC Commissioner said on Tuesday number of ambulances has been increased

27 May 20:36 The Hindu 6679535025271234047.html
SC asks for Centre’s response on plea for timely disposal of mercy petitions

Bench directs MHA to fix a time limit for placing such pleas before President

27 May 20:34 The Hindu 6679535025663200920.html
6 contract workers at TISS lose jobs; union calls it immoral

Lease of 2 off-campus hostels where they were employed ends

27 May 20:13 The Hindu 6679535026010439335.html
ESIC Hospital in Kandivali to become 300-bed dedicated COVID-19 facility

Kandivali’s ESIC Hospital is all set to be converted into a dedicated COVID-19 facility with 300 beds. In a circular issued by the management on Wednesday, the employees were informed about this decis

27 May 20:52 The Hindu 6679535026218122295.html
NASA and SpaceX forced to cancel launch due to poor weather conditions

NASA and SpaceX have been forced to cancel today's historic launch, due to poor weather conditions

27 May 20:22 mirror 675785260422182923.html
Prince Andrew 'told teen "my daughters aren’t far from your age" before they had sex'

Virginia Giuffre, also known as Virginia Roberts, has made the damning allegations in a new Netflix documentary series called Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich. Prince Andrew has denied ever meeting her

27 May 20:26 mirror 675785260915334125.html
Voice of the Mirror: Arrogant Boris' stance on lockdown flouting aide is deplorable

The Prime Minister has decided to stand by his man regardless of public anger and calls from his own MPs for the rule breaker to go

27 May 20:59 mirror 675785260954468891.html
'Squirming' Boris Johnson accused of 'ducking straight answers' to protect Cummings

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was told by MP Yvette Cooper he was 'ducking' talking about Dominic Cummings' lockdown breach 'because he is trying to protect him'

27 May 20:57 mirror 675785261804266762.html
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ Suffolk headteacher after sudden death

Tributes have been paid to Jim Cleaver, the “wonderful” headteacher of Wells Hall Primary School in Great Cornard, who has died aged 50 after suffering a heart attack.

27 May 20:31 East Anglian Daily Times 681138150970005376.html
Fantastic efforts - Spotlighting our inspirational NHS and community heroes

Tributes have been coming in for more NHS and community heroes, including dedicated key workers and volunteers around the area.

27 May 20:00 East Anglian Daily Times 681138151791083212.html
Ex-IAAF chief Diack's corruption case changed to 8 June

The Paris trial of Lamine Diack who is accused of accepting millions of dollars to cover up positive Russian doping tests, has been moved back five days to 8 June.

27 May 20:27 Sport 682566034775821522.html
Alberta’s Jason Kenney says targeted approach needed to prevent COVID-19 resurgence

Kenney says the key to prevention will be ramped up testing, border screening and a focus on the protecting the highest risk group – seniors and those with underlying conditions

27 May 20:23 The Globe and Mail 68426411224816036.html
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

Six Canadian service members died April 29 when the Cyclone helicopter crashed within sight of HMCS Fredericton, which is participating in a NATO mission

27 May 20:49 The Globe and Mail 68426411344368276.html
The Last of Us 2 will feature two warring factions in a ruined Seattle

The latest State of Play featured new information about the state of affairs in The Last of Us Part 2's rundown setting.

27 May 20:23 Shacknews 6978087405345130586.html
Huawei CFO loses bid to dismiss US extradition request

Canadian court ruling will allow proceedings to continue against Meng Wanzhou

27 May 20:28 Ft 707176889031650322.html
It only took two hours for Trump's administration to contradict his threat to shut down Twitter

President Trump took to his favorite social media platform to attack social media platforms on Wednesday morning, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo certainly didn't do anything to help his boss' case.Shortly after Trump claimed on Twitter he would "strongly regulate" or "close

27 May 20:13 Yahoo 7097669637171030911.html
As Trump rails against mail-in voting, his campaign tries to make it easier for Pennsylvania supporters

"We have an obligation to our voters to inform them of what the law is in their state and what their options are," the campaign said.

27 May 20:38 Yahoo 7097669637574998981.html
Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous from China' - Pompeo

The US secretary of state says the territory no longer merits special treatment under US laws.

27 May 20:34 Yahoo 7097669638994873294.html
NSW's first family-sized recovery pod shipping container arrives at Nambucca

With spirit forged in flame, the young Nambucca Valley family refuse to yield after the Kian Rd bushfire.

27 May 20:00 The Bellingen Shire Courier-Sun 713218232752870008.html
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Katie Razzall took the broadcaster’s place.

27 May 20:43 Express & Star 7324224459465298062.html
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

27 May 20:12 Express & Star 7324224459789741281.html
Former Jeffrey Epstein teen 'recruiter' reveals how disgraced financier lured underage girls in Netflix doc

Haley Robson, a former teen “recruiter” for Jeffrey Epstein, is ready to finally share her story.

27 May 20:30 Fox News 7362823820441256274.html
House Dems adjourn without FISA vote after Trump announces veto threat

The House of Representatives adjourned late Wednesday without voting on whether to reauthorize advanced surveillance tools used by law enforcement -- a measure that had wide bipartisan support back in March, but which has drawn sudden GOP opposition amid news of apparent FBI misconduct.

27 May 20:52 Fox News 7362823820737077013.html
Ice Cube reacts to death of George Floyd: ‘How long ... before we strike back?'

Ice Cube is speaking out against police after a viral video on Monday showed a white police officer pinning his knee against a black man's neck as he struggled to breathe in Minnesota. 

27 May 20:23 Fox News 7362823821134966653.html
KT McFarland: Russia hoax – Obama team's shocking abuse of power. Here's what we know so far

The entire Russian investigation was a sham, and Obama administration officials knew it from the get-go.

27 May 20:21 Fox News 7362823821326755775.html
'Central Park Karen,' Amy Cooper, faces NYC Human Rights Commission investigation

The New York City Commission on Human Rights is investigating the white woman walking her dog in New York City who called police to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man.”

27 May 20:17 Fox News 7362823821385162580.html
Catholic Minnesota diocese to pay $22.5M to sexual assault victims

The Roman Catholic diocese of Saint Cloud in Minnesota announced in a statement Tuesday they will pay $22.5 million to 70 victims of clergy sexual assault and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

27 May 20:40 Fox News 7362823821537061447.html
Mandera: Elwak to become a municipality

MCAs vote unanimously to elevate the status of the town bordering Somalia.

27 May 20:49 Daily Nation 7421817123886880248.html
Suspect in Tecra Muigai's death freed on bond

Omar Lali was freed on Sh 300,000 bond and two sureties.

27 May 20:41 Daily Nation 7421817124109290055.html
Jumwa, Chris Wamalwa to be removed from posts

Kiminini MP to be sacked as deputy minority whip.

27 May 20:03 Daily Nation 7421817124681887464.html
Aga Khan Foundation hands over water projects

Sh3.8m water project funded by AKDN at Kenyenya Hospital officially launched.

27 May 20:39 Daily Nation 7421817124831591087.html
Health ministry has criminals – Kagwe

“Like a marketplace, there are a few mad cases here," the CS said.

27 May 20:46 Daily Nation 7421817124949224461.html
Nine charged with destroying woman’s house

The young men beat a man after a row and when Mary Mwiti warned them, they raided her home.

27 May 20:03 Daily Nation 7421817124997116452.html
Knut, Uasu want schools to remain shut until September

The two unions want the national exams be postponed to 2021.

27 May 20:16 Daily Nation 7421817125014383012.html
Zambian health minister tests positive for Covid-19

He becomes the minister to come out publicly.

27 May 20:04 Daily Nation 7421817125276524469.html
Kindiki turns down new appointment

He said he now wants to focus on serving Kenyans as the senator of Tharaka-Nithi.

27 May 20:30 Daily Nation 7421817125375100321.html
COVID-19: FG considers dividing schools into morning, afternoon classes

The federal government says it is considering the reopening of schools across the country.

27 May 20:15 TheCable 7513571675123743904.html
Many national parks, including Pacific Rim, start to open

More than half of Canada’s national parks — including Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim — are set to open for day use next week but Tofino’s mayor is urging non-residents to wait for direction from . . .

27 May 20:09 Times Colonist 7617512061148224770.html
Decorated greyhound trainer found dead in suspicious circumstances

A family feud may be behind the suspected killing of a prominent Victorian greyhound racing trainer. (Image above: supplied) Karen Leek was found dead at her sprawling Devon Meadows property about …

27 May 20:12 3AW693 News Talk 7618006914202867834.html
Weather scrubs SpaceX commercial crew launch

The first human orbital spaceflight from the United States in nearly nine years came within 17 minutes of launch May 27 before weather postponed liftoff.

27 May 20:55 SpaceNews 7631243600753223243.html
Larry Kramer, who hated critics, is why I became one

Larry was a nice guy … is not a sentence you’ll be reading much today.

27 May 20:23 New York Post 7654946767585779967.html
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather

Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken's planned flight from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station will mark the first time a private company has sent humans into orbit.

27 May 20:00 New York Post 7654946768093532339.html
Chinese scientists say Wuhan animal market isn’t where coronavirus began

Chinese scientists say the coronavirus didn’t originate at a live animal market or a laboratory in Wuhan, pushing back against US officials over where the pandemic began, according to a

27 May 20:29 New York Post 7654946768190361821.html
Wuhan wet market is the ‘victim’ of coronavirus outbreak, China’s CDC says

The Wuhan wet market believed to be the origin of the coronavirus pandemic has been unfairly made into a scapegoat for the pandemic, China’s top health official claimed. “At first, we assumed

27 May 20:34 New York Post 7654946768986616782.html
Cuomo says he had ‘good’ talks with Trump on New York infrastructure projects

Gov. Andrew Cuomo insisted he had a “good conversation” with President Trump during their Wednesday White House meeting on New York’s infrastructure — but sure didn’t seem in

27 May 20:35 New York Post 7654946769352328673.html
Indonesia to receive first delivery of COVID-19 ventilators from US in June

The donation of the ventilators is the result of a previous call between President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and President Donald Trump in April, during which the two leaders agreed to build cooperation to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in their respective countries, including finding ways to overcome shortages of medical equipment.

27 May 20:00 The Jakarta Post 7678601103668206204.html
More than 900 Indonesians, including 47 nurses, test positive for COVID-19 abroad

The Foreign Ministry revealed on Wednesday that 47 Indonesian nurses working overseas have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of Indonesians infected abroad to 928.

27 May 20:30 The Jakarta Post 7678601103747409689.html
Fire kills five patients at United Hospital, three of them COVID-19 positive

A fire has burned down the isolation unit for COVID-19 patients and those with symptoms at the United Hospital in Dhaka, leaving five dead.

27 May 20:56 Bdnews24 8119004129452311779.html
Telangana government undecided on opening of hotels

The Telangana government is still undecided on whether or not to permit opening of restaurants in the State though the hoteliers say that they would ensure social distancing norms

27 May 20:28 The Hans India 817019414032536395.html
Misbehaviour complaint against SI in Bhupalpally dist

In a development which exposes citizen’s friendly policing claims of the Telangana Police Department, a complaint has been lodged against the Sub-Inspector of Police of Mahadevpur Police Station

27 May 20:12 The Hans India 817019414412800117.html
Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

The mayor of Minneapolis says he believes officer Derek Chauvin should be charged over the death of George Floyd.

27 May 20:11 Irishexaminer 8196011179616540214.html
Johnson rules out inquiry into lockdown breaches by Cummings

Number of Conservative MPs calling publicly for PM’s chief adviser to be sacked reaches 44

27 May 20:18 The Irish Times 8204772967522862298.html
Italy-bound flight returns to Germany due to closed airport

May 27 (UPI) -- A flight that departed from Germany landed at the same airport four hours later because the intended destination hub in Italy was be closed.

27 May 20:40 UPI 8257973864087803126.html
Minneapolis mayor calls for arrest of officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck

May 27 (UPI) -- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called for the arrest of the police officer seen in a video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed man who later died.

27 May 20:31 UPI 8257973865552544513.html
China's planned military exercise in South China Sea worries neighbors

May 27 (UPI) -- China's two aircraft carriers will be deployed in August near Taiwanese waters for military exercises, according to reports.

27 May 20:12 UPI 8257973865739571758.html
The police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck has been involved in shootings and was the subject of 10 different complaints

Two of the officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd both have a history of violent incidents.

27 May 20:50 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882247766168.html
6 ways to watch SpaceX’s historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online

Update: SpaceX scrubbed the launch due to potentially unsafe weather conditions. The next launch attempts are on Saturday at 3:22 p.m. ET and Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. We will update this story as new live broadcast schedules emerge for NASA TV, SpaceX, and other outlets.

27 May 20:30 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882652301418.html
A plastic surgeon who has reopened his clinic says he will perform any operation — except lip fillers

As states begin to ease up on coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, doctors are reopening their offices and once again offering elective procedures, filler injections and plastic surgery included.

27 May 20:17 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883279059579.html
'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown.

27 May 20:28 Reuters 8334514179707014922.html
EU governments ban malaria drug for COVID-19, trial paused as safety fears grow

PARIS/LONDON/MILAN (Reuters) - European governments moved on Wednesday to halt the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients, and a second global trial was suspended, further blows to hopes for a treatment promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

27 May 20:04 Reuters 8334514179826684468.html
MGM Resorts to re-open its Las Vegas casinos on June 4

(Reuters) - MGM Resorts said on Wednesday it would re-open its Las Vegas casinos on June 4 after months of closure due to public health restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus.

27 May 20:36 Reuters 8334514180851155288.html
Gilead study shows shorter five-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day one

(Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug remdesivir, on Wednesday published results of a study showing no significant difference in outcomes between 5- and 10-day courses of the drug for patients with severe COVID-19.

27 May 20:58 Reuters 8334514181024122603.html
U.N. warns of possible war crimes in northeastern Congo

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Widespread and systematic killings, beheadings, rape and other barbaric acts by militia mostly from the ethnic Lendu community in northeastern Congo may constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

27 May 20:14 Reuters 8334514181131948209.html
Use of force protesters shut down LA highway following death of George Floyd

People protesting the use of force by law enforcement shut down part of an L.A. highway Wednesday. It was part of a Black Lives Matter march put together after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

27 May 20:37 Fox 4 8372747777887167269.html
'Move on' - British PM tries to draw line under adviser row

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a "very, very frustrating episode" when his closest adviser provoked outrage and scorn for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after it was revealed that he…

27 May 20:27 Japan Today 8582716286512939392.html
Minneapolis mayor calls for white police officer to be charged in black man's death

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called on prosecutors to file criminal charges against a white police officer caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man who later died at a hospital. The officer along with three others involved in the apprehension of George…

27 May 20:00 Japan Today 8582716287243041165.html
Five key updates from the Gaming Control Board for reopening casinos

As promised Tuesday at a Gaming Control Board workshop meeting, regulators have updated the health and safety policies for reopening casinos June 4.

27 May 20:11 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836807556155.html
Texas Police Officers Suing Department Over Quota System for Tickets

It's something that people joke about when they get pulled over. 'You're probably just trying to make your quota.' Looks like one police department was using a quota system, which is illegal.

27 May 20:21 NewsTalk 1290 8990645952882794626.html
21 people tested positive in Pulwama

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 20:13 Rising Kashmir 9025326237317114052.html
Desperate to meet girlfriend, teen dresses as woman; caught

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 20:02 Rising Kashmir 9025326239348012598.html
38,000 villages countrywide can access safe water

These villages represent 69% for rural areas whereas 79% are in urban centre.

27 May 20:05 New Vision 9103146373115681134.html
NRM SG Lumumba tasks polls body on 2021 elections

Lumumba says the commission should engage scientists to advise accordingly on the threat of Coronavirus to devise means of conducting the elections.

27 May 20:42 New Vision 9103146373308008477.html
Parliament wants curfew hours reviewed

This comes after a number of Ugandans were yesterday arrested for failing to observe the curfew time due to traffic jam on different roads.

27 May 20:15 New Vision 9103146373579646022.html
Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on bridge

Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens says an active-duty solider at Fort Leavenworth helped stop an active shooter Wednesday on the Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River.

27 May 20:34 ABC15 Arizona 911680909678530772.html
Mayor: Officer who put knee on man's neck should be charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called for charges to be filed against the white police officer who pressed his knee into the neck of a black man during an arrest, even after the man stopped moving.

27 May 20:20 ABC15 Arizona 911680909871221552.html
Seattle officials feud over the future of tent encampments during coronavirus pandemic

A bill proposed by Councilmember Tammy Morales attempts to codify city policy around encampments during the pandemic and narrow the circumstances under which encampments can be removed.

27 May 20:22 The Seattle Times 9121942837167492737.html
Unity is a Good Thing, but Unity in Subjection?

Naked coercion, as India was experiencing, is an expensive affair for the rulers. Even for them it is a painful and nerve-shaking ordeal, and they know well that ultimately it weakens their foundations. It exposes continually the real character of their rule, both to the people coerced and the world at large.

27 May 20:20 The Citizen 9122973066662781750.html
Post-Covid Privatisation Will Push Labour Into a Deathtrap

Metaphorically the heart (hruday) represents human goodwill and helping nature toward the helpless and needy, whereas atma (soul) represents the non physical self which is disconnected from physical suffering. One can only take care of one’s own atma and never the atma of others.

27 May 20:20 The Citizen 9122973067620461396.html
Mayor of Minneapolis Calls for Arrest of Officer Involved in George Floyd Death

The death of George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis who was filmed while a police officer kneeled on his neck and who died shortly afterward, has led to mass protests...

27 May 20:57 Sputniknews 967333867689565557.html
‘Avalanche of Evictions’: Many Americans Face Homelessness as Moratoriums Lifted

Many Americans are facing unemployment and could soon be evicted amid the COVID-19 pandemic, despite temporary government assistance.

27 May 20:18 Sputniknews 967333868157516376.html
Historic SpaceX Launch to ISS Scrubbed Over Bad Weather, Rescheduled for Saturday

The NASA and SpaceX launch, which was scheduled to take place from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, has been postponed due to bad weather.

27 May 20:21 Sputniknews 967333868362691260.html
Emily Maitlis won't present Newsnight after Dominic Cummings comments

The BBC ruled that her comments 'did not meet' standards of impartiality.

27 May 20:20 Metro 970161748567657462.html
Police dig at family's house in hunt for 'murdered' boy believed to be buried

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said they resumed the search for 'Baby Joe' Clyde Daniels on Tuesday

27 May 20:00 Metro 970161748716322749.html
Teen who crashed stolen car into three parked cars and telegraph pole handed five-month custodial sentence

A teenager who crashed a stolen car into three parked cars and a telegraph pole has been handed a five-month custodial sentence and banned from driving for two years.

27 May 20:27 The Irish News 993066103876146.html
Nineteen more coronavirus-related deaths across Ireland

NINETEEN more coronavirus-related deaths were recorded on the island of Ireland, following "milestone" days earlier this week that saw no new fatalities.

27 May 20:11 The Irish News 993066351083636.html
McDonald's to reopen drive-thrus but with no breakfast items, no milkshakes and no wraps

LONG queues are expected next week when McDonald's reopens 924 branches across Britain and Ireland for drive-thru customers.

27 May 20:15 The Irish News 993066650351393.html
Man beaten with bat at flat in Newtownabbey

A man has been beaten with a wooden bat at a flat in the Whitewell Road area of Newtownabbey.

27 May 20:26 The Irish News 993066948600045.html
2,700 PATH families to get financial assistance

Approximately 2,700 families on the government’s Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) are to receive financial assistance as a part of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s COVID-19 Multi Partners' Trust Fund (MPTF).

27 May 21:38 The Gleaner 1215260529704708946.html
Abused wife Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit estate of the husband she beat to death

Sally Challen, a woman who beat her controlling husband, Richard, to death with a hammer in 2010 after decades of emotional abuse can inherit his estate, a judge has ruled.

27 May 21:25 Mail Online 124328110669550923.html
The whirlwind that turned this TV star’s life upside down: Just months ago news presenter Sarah-Jane Mee was happy to be single and childless - Now she’s pregnant and has found Mr Right, thanks to a little royal help

Mum-to-be Sarah-Jane Mee, 41, reflects on meeting her now fiance Ben Richardson through their mutual friend Autumn Phillips at an event in London.

27 May 21:01 Mail Online 124328110956869646.html
Maternity ward nurses are filming videos of newborn babies in their care to send to parents after visiting hours were slashed due to coronavirus crisis

Despite the increased pressures, nurses have taken on a wonderful new duty on the maternity ward. Staff at a hospital, in Surrey, have been making videos of newborn babies to send to their parents.

27 May 21:00 Mail Online 124328111217209889.html
Age UK adviser, 71, suffers stab wounds and his churchgoer wife, 71, is fighting for life after horrific 'domestic incident' at their £1.2m north London home

Neighbours named Mervyn Kohler (pictured) as the man who was found at the Islington house with stab wounds. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.

27 May 21:47 Mail Online 124328112294423239.html
No wonder the betting industry keeps gambling with lives like my father's when they are only fined a pittance, writes campaigner ADAM BRADFORD

ADAM BRADFORD: The death of 25-year-old Chris Bruney (pictured), an electrical engineer with a good career and his whole life ahead of him, will seem inexplicable to many people.

27 May 21:44 Mail Online 124328112359966623.html
YouTube influencer Myka Stauffer draws backlash for 'rehoming' her autistic four-year-old son three years after adopting him from China

Myka Stauffer, 32, and her husband James posted a tearful video on Tuesday saying they've decided to 'rehome' their adopted 4-year-old son Huxley.

27 May 21:34 Mail Online 124328112492677459.html
MPs' fury as betting giant dodges £3.5million fine for death of addict who was given a £400 'bonus' just hours before taking his own life

Chris Bruney, from Sheffield, took his own life hours after being plied with £400 of bonuses by staff at online casino Winner.co.uk, owned by Playtech.

27 May 21:03 Mail Online 124328112626727614.html
Social media bias lawsuits keep failing in court

Sites have broad rights to ban users — Trump tweets notwithstanding.

27 May 21:43 The Verge 1337119304947097946.html
Ekiti Assembly passes Tourism, Hospitality Licensing and Regulation Bill

The unanimous resolution was taken at Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, in Ado Ekiti.

27 May 21:42 The Eagle Online 1463511648246015812.html
AfDB:I maintain my innocence on allegations – Adesina

Adesina said this in a statement he personally signed and issued on Wednesday.

27 May 21:38 The Eagle Online 1463511648261682475.html
COVID-19: Longest viability period of virus in patient is 10 days — NCDC

The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 media briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.

27 May 21:53 The Eagle Online 1463511648515349325.html
Military airstrike kills 30 bandits in Zamfara

The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

27 May 21:30 The Eagle Online 1463511648633157556.html
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister

The Minster of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, made this known during the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 daily press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja.

27 May 21:24 The Eagle Online 1463511649517053964.html
COVID-19: Ondo sets date to reopen worship centres

Akeredolu gave the directive in Akure on Wednesday during a press conference on update of coronavirus pandemic at the Government House.

27 May 21:36 The Eagle Online 1463511649527349197.html
Kano workers issue two weeks ultimatum to Government over slashing of salaries

Kabiru Ado, the state’s Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, stated this at a joint news conference on Wednesday in Kano.

27 May 21:30 The Eagle Online 1463511649729730901.html
Lagos conducts assessment to revitalise 329 PHCs

The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate Governor Sanwo-Olu's first year in office.

27 May 21:20 The Eagle Online 1463511649868041457.html
Lufthansa refuses to accept EU conditions on $10-billion bailout

Airlines including Air France-KLM and the main U.S. carriers have all sought government aid to ride out the coronavirus crisis, which has brought air travel to a near-halt.

27 May 21:24 Business-Standard 1502508924648587859.html
IAF gets second Tejas squadron; Air Chief shows the way with solo sortie

Air force chiefs, including Pakistan's recently, often go up for a spin to boost the morale of their fighter pilots.

27 May 21:13 Business-Standard 1502508925386956763.html
Coronavirus cases in India breach 150,000-mark; toll reaches 4,337

A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported till Wednesday 8 am, according to the ministry's data.

27 May 21:24 Business-Standard 1502508925678751935.html
North Carolina Lawmakers Ask Panel to Let Them Join Voter ID Case

Republican members of the North Carolina General Assembly pressed a Fourth Circuit panel Wednesday to allow them to intervene on behalf of the state in a lawsuit over its controversial voter ID requirements.

27 May 21:56 Courthouse News Service 1799505150430707849.html
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

The Canadian Armed Forces says it has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in the Mediterranean.

27 May 21:08 CP24 1887544294789558403.html
Twitter Comes Under Attack From Trump’s Supporters

After the social media company labeled two of the president’s tweets as inaccurate on Tuesday, his adherents pounced.

27 May 21:55 NY Times 1961078289388445737.html
Boris Johnson says it's time to 'move on' from Dominic Cummings row

Prime Minister rules out inquiry into his adviser, claiming it would waste 'official time' as government battles coronavirus

27 May 21:24 ChronicleLive 1984146901967579267.html
2 Meghalaya towns received more rainfall last week than what Delhi, Punjab get in a year

"When it rains, it pours," say the residents of Mawsynram and Sohra towns in Meghalaya which have received more rainfall in the last week than Delhi, Punjab and Haryana get in a year. The towns,

27 May 21:09 Deccan Herald 2027555797939941109.html
Auckland cafe Circus Circus takes down sign telling employees to 'speak English' after backlash

"Out of respect to your work colleagues, English is to be spoken at all times."

27 May 21:10 Newshub 2131266986548189542.html
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions

Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.

27 May 21:24 Brisbane Times 2314609338301866085.html
Private sector complains about frosty treatment over Covid-19

Tension between private-sector doctors and the government is coming to a head over a dispute about payment and legal immunity when it comes to treating Covid-19. The conflict could foreshadow the battles that lie ahead involving the implementation of the National Health Insurance.

27 May 21:56 Daily Maverick 2373996788099532967.html
Living on a prayer: Concerns as places of worship prepare to reopen their doors

The president’s announcement that places of worship can resume services under strict conditions during lockdown Level 3 has been met with strong and mixed opinions. The big question is, how will worshippers gather safely without spreading the coronavirus?

27 May 21:57 Daily Maverick 2373996788310483551.html
Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold -cenbank

CARACAS — Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.

27 May 21:39 Financial Post 2379081492047098687.html
Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto vying to be NHL hubs, but there's a catch

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the Canadian government's mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone entering the country would eliminate cities here from hosting this year's playoffs.

27 May 21:50 CTVNews 2422791598427671139.html
Galway woman's heartbreak after daughter (7) had to get leg amputated

Saoirse Ruane came home from school with a sore leg last November - but it turned out to be something much worse than the family had feared

27 May 21:07 RSVP Live 2434255978120050115.html
FG to ammend National Endowment for the Arts Act

The Federal Government is to ammend the Act establishing the National Endowment for the Arts, to better meet the demands of the creative..

27 May 21:41 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901192755391.html
Oyo group backs govt to take N22.5b loan - The Nation Nigeria

An Oyo State-based socio-political organisation, Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), has described the approval of N22.5 billion loan by the House of Assembly ...

27 May 21:53 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901305971660.html
I've not stepped down as AfDB president, says Adesina

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has denied stepping down from office.Adesina, in a statement, said “the bank’s...

27 May 21:13 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901503857699.html
Shocking footage shows Irish farmers performing 'grossly irresponsible' stunts on TikTok

The series of dangerous videos were posted on social media by young farmers

27 May 21:07 Irish Mirror 2875825628467603976.html
People who test negative for coronavirus should still isolate for two weeks, says Irish GP

Exclusive: Dr Illona Duffy was out of work for three weeks battling the disease which she described as 'a scary time'

27 May 21:46 Irish Mirror 2875825629200211355.html
Actor Ricky Tomlison’s 1973 strike action jail case set to be reviewed

In 1973, the actor was found guilty of unlawful assembly, affray and conspiracy at Shrewsbury crown court

27 May 21:10 Irish Mirror 2875825629407333698.html
We should unlockdown on trial basis: Uddhav Thackeray

At the epicentre of Covid-19 infections in India, Mumbai has seen 33,835 cases and 1,097 deaths. On Wednesday, senior ministers met at the Chief Minister’s official residence in south Mumbai to discuss the strategy for the state post May 31 when the fourth phase of the lockdown would end.

27 May 21:25 The Indian Express 2885715103798127952.html
Rahul in conversation with global experts: ‘India should adopt soft lockdown, pandemic to stay here until year-end’

During a conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Prof Johan Giesecke, a member of WHO’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Infectious Hazards, also said India should lift the lockdown in steps.

27 May 21:05 The Indian Express 2885715103802468536.html
Maharashtra: 105 deaths recorded in a single day in state

Maharashtra is currently testing 3,142 people per million population. While the number is higher than the national average which stands at 2,363, it is still lagging behind Tamil Nadu which is testing 6,140 per million population, double than Maharashtra

27 May 21:34 The Indian Express 2885715104898344984.html
Uddhav Thackeray at Loksatta’s webseries today

The interaction with the CM, who completes six months after taking reins of the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition government, is expected to see discussions on a wide range of current topics, from state administration to politics.

27 May 21:42 The Indian Express 2885715105414802050.html
When you have to bluff, even three cannot accomplish the task: Devendra Fadnavis takes on govt

On Tuesday, Devendra Fadnavis had alleged that the state did not have the potential to encash Maharashtra's share under various direct and indirect financial Covid-19 welfare schemes – worth Rs 28,104 crore – which it had received from the Centre.

27 May 21:50 The Indian Express 2885715105715962001.html
Muhyiddin vs Mukhriz (Mahathir): Experts weigh in on what this means for Bersatu... and Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Clashes within a political party and the fight for top spot are nothing unusual whenever it comes time for party elections. The same holds true for Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). With one major difference. The personalities involved here have considerable...

27 May 21:43 Malaymail 302165936497279667.html
Ilhan Omar: Israel has too Much Influence on Trump Administration

Rep. Ilhan Omar compared Israel with Saudi Arabia in an interview, saying both countries used money to influence the Trump administration.

27 May 21:47 Breitbart 3148363490725861698.html
Gov Cuomo Meets Trump with Infrastructure Wish List for New York

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met with President Donald Trump to discuss New York's three infrastructure projects for economic recovery.

27 May 21:32 Breitbart 3148363490828275999.html
Nancy Pelosi: 'Every Crisis' Including Coronavirus Is an Opportunity to Advance Leftist Agenda

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said during a press conference on Wednesday that "every crisis" is an opportunity to advance a leftist agenda. 

27 May 21:57 Breitbart 3148363490866757392.html
MSNBC's Glaude: 'We Have to Understand How Profoundly Racist Our Country Is'

Princeton University professor and MSNBC contributor Eddie Glaude, Jr. said Wednesday on his network that Americans need to understand "profoundly racist our country is." | Clips

27 May 21:22 Breitbart 3148363491509509369.html
Nolte: Report Shows 43% of Coronavirus Deaths Are in Nursing Homes

An incredible 43 percent of coronavirus deaths occurred in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALF), reports Forbes.

27 May 21:16 Breitbart 3148363492348480196.html
Brain Freeze: Biden Misstates Dates of D-Day, Delaware Independence

Joe Biden told supporters during a campaign livestream on Wednesday that D-Day occurred on "December the 7th." | Politics

27 May 21:54 Breitbart 3148363492665119917.html
Coons: CCP's Actions Against Hong Kong 'Demand a Response' - Sanctions 'Appropriate'

On Wednesday's "Hugh Hewitt Show," Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that the Chinese Communist Party's actions against Hong Kong will "demand a response | Clips

27 May 21:59 Breitbart 3148363492748920383.html
Fansite master sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after scamming fans

An idol fansite master has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after scamming fans using fake merchandise listings.A popular community post highl…

27 May 21:36 allkpop 3249686061746505432.html
Tradewinds making a comeback today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The tradewinds are expected to make a comeback today, strengthen to moderate to locally breezy levels tomorrow, forecasters said, and remain through the weekend.

27 May 21:20 Star-Advertiser 3439335387606183555.html
Free drive-thru testing for coronavirus, antibody will be offered on Big Isle this weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Premier Medical Group is offering free drive-thru screening and testing for COVID-19 on Friday in Kona, and Saturday in Waikoloa. Antibody testing will also be available to those who meet specific criteria at both events.

27 May 21:30 Star-Advertiser 3439335389447577532.html
Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous

The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.

27 May 21:48 Shropshire Star 3480199992270541586.html
Bangladesh hospital fire kills five COVID-19 patients

Five people were killed in a top Bangladesh hospital on Thursday after a fire swept through a makeshift coronavirus isolation unit, officials said. The blaze occurred in Dhaka

27 May 21:32 Punch Newspapers 3524240994985992254.html
US tops 100,000 coronavirus deaths with no end in sight

More than 100,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, a staggering wave of death that has brought the world's largest economy to its knees as the federal government struggles even now to mount

27 May 21:51 TheHill 355432918531381596.html
Appeals court rejects claims that Facebook, Twitter suppress conservative views

A federal appeals court is rejecting claims that tech companies like Facebook, Google, Twitter and Apple have conspired to suppress conservative viewpoints on their platforms.

27 May 21:10 TheHill 355432918625649510.html
Pelosi: George Floyd death is 'a crime'

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the death of an unarmed African American man in Minneapolis a crime and vowed that Congress will examine new federal strategies for preventing

27 May 21:29 TheHill 355432919351999390.html
Republicans working on legislation to strip Twitter of federal liability protections

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rep.

27 May 21:29 TheHill 355432919600374417.html
More Netcare staff test positive for Covid-19, this time in Boksburg

All individuals who work at the East Rand health facility, who tested positive for Covid-19, will be re-tested once their quarantine period is finished.

27 May 21:12 News24 3752801377154046815.html
Life has become unbearable for migrants in SA amid coronavirus lockdown

Even as a strict lockdown to slow the coronavirus pandemic is eased, many foreigners living in South Africa have no work and are hungry.

27 May 21:40 News24 3752801377217126365.html
Trump threatens to 'close down' social media after tweets tagged

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to close down social media platforms after Twitter labelled two of his tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims.

27 May 21:51 News24 3752801377288716201.html
Woman completes reading the Quran during Ramadan, explains how she did it

A woman with the Twitter name Nooran A has said that she finished reading the Quran all through the holy month of Ramadan. She said that is her first time.

27 May 21:32 Legit 3764253650165138930.html
APC will pick governorship candidate in Edo, not Abuja - Obaseki tells Oshiomhole

Governor Obaseki of Edo state has described as a joke the adoption of Osagie Ize-Iyamu as a ‘consensus’ governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress.

27 May 21:07 Legit 3764253650587604448.html
Oil slides on OPEC, Russia uncertainty

Russia is sending mixed signals ahead of the meeting in less than two weeks between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies.

27 May 21:32 Australian Financial Review 3974284486370641947.html
Experts say US coronavirus death count is flawed, but close

Many people who died of coronavirus were older and already fragile, weakened by heart disease or some other malady.

27 May 21:02 Australian Financial Review 3974284487222669033.html
Sorry, President Trump, Twitter Makes Its Own Rules

But the social media company sure chose a weird place to draw the line.

27 May 21:00 Bloomberg.com 4032480122290793194.html
Unattended charcoal grill blamed for fire that killed 2 in North Carolina

Authorities say the fire killed 39-year-old Ann Rachelle Horton and her 9-year-old son, Sebastian Lopez.

27 May 21:57 WVLT 4089046910142258728.html
Court restrains minister, DPR, from revoking field in OML 95

A court has granted the order of interim injunction against the respondents following an ex-parte application over OML 95.

27 May 21:45 Vanguard News 4125100339490553326.html
Two dead as suspected cultists invade station to free robbery suspects in Delta Community

The Delta State Police command has confirmed the death of two persons today, at the Jesse Police Station in Jesse, Ethiope West LGA of Delta

27 May 21:07 Vanguard News 4125100339556225095.html
Iranians outraged by father who killed teen daughter

The killing of an Iranian teen by her father after she eloped with an older man sparked outrage on Wednesday, with local media.

27 May 21:34 Vanguard News 4125100340685966656.html
Government’s not so reliable food-delivery service

South Africans with the means to do so have been using the tap of a finger for meals to be delivered to their homes, since the country went into Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown level 4 earlier this month.

27 May 21:40 CityPress 437075749472788827.html
Orange Farm residents reject testing: ‘I won’t believe virus exists here until someone dies from it’

Health workers’ efforts of going door to door mobilising community members to screen and test for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Orange Farm yielded nothing as only few turned up.

27 May 21:40 CityPress 437075749898619741.html
Health minister caught between politics and medicine

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize needs to abandon the autocratic attitude for the greater good of the nation and realise that the likes of Professor Glenda Gray and her counterparts are critical in our response to Covid-19, writes Dr Shafrudeen Amod.

27 May 21:40 CityPress 437075751128612824.html
US House votes to send China sanctions bill to Trump’s desk as tensions escalate – CNBC

While adding fuel to the already heated relations between the US and China, CNBC conveyed the news that the US House of Representatives got the votes

27 May 21:35 FXStreet 4480975639204816238.html
US Diplomat Stilwell: Appears Beijing is using coronavirus to accelerate political agenda, including on Hong Kong

Amid a slew of comments from the US and Chinese diplomats, David Stilwell, top US policymakers for East Asia recently conveyed his view for the Asian

27 May 21:25 FXStreet 4480975639754933806.html
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya

The UN said Wednesday it was

27 May 21:10 Digital Journal 4566489172554418838.html
Pelosi Slams Trump For Going On ‘Ego Trip’ Over Republican Convention

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) railed against President Trump on Wednesday for threatening to relocate the Republican National Convention away from its...

27 May 21:48 Talking Points Memo 4598529365688067422.html
Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 In The US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has surpassed a jarring milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths. That number is the...

27 May 21:56 Talking Points Memo 4598529366695778076.html
Four Charts That Show How Absentee Voting Is Skyrocketing In The Pandemic

Next Tuesday’s primaries pose the next big test for how voting will work in the pandemic. Of the several states...

27 May 21:55 Talking Points Memo 4598529366919394670.html
Trump and Andrew Cuomo discuss plans to 'supercharge' economy with infrastructure

President Trump and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plan to send a bipartisan "supercharge" into the U.S. economy.

27 May 21:22 Washington Examiner 4625792331766036778.html
Whitmer unveils COVID-19 dashboard, says boat request is 'failed attempt at humor'

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new interactive dashboard website to display COVID-19 data by region and county visually.

27 May 21:00 Washington Examiner 4625792332399724015.html
Officials urge caution after holiday weekend parties

Officials in St. Louis County and Kansas City are asking people who failed to follow social distancing guidelines over the holiday weekend to self-quarantine.

27 May 21:30 Washington Examiner 4625792333294200703.html
Srinagar admin forms committee to ensure smooth movement of essential services during lockdown

The Srinagar district administration has constituted a committee to prevent occurrence of issues and ensure quick redressal of concerns surrounding

27 May 21:29 Greater Kashmir 4662909092592549989.html
Locusts swarm UP and Maharashtra, high alert in Punjab; Government to deploy drones

About 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 districts in Madhya Pradesh, 2 districts in Gujarat and 1 district in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now, the agriculture ministry said.

27 May 21:37 The New Indian Express 4718288653798171877.html
Alberta’s high number of kids with COVID-19 could aid Calgary research on the virus

University of Calgary researchers studying the genes and immune responses of children with COVID-19 say they have a huge opportunity in Alberta because of the relatively high number of confirmed cases.

27 May 21:37 Calgary 4726856560682455536.html
Over 3,500 Special Trains Originated Till Now: Railways

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.

27 May 21:30 NDTV.com 5090057681282226549.html
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 21:35 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756843426765.html
Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have reportedly broken up after 3 years of dating, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The 37-year-old "Flip It Like Disick" star and the 21-year-old model have reportedly split but remain in touch.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 21:42 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757607656398.html
Ottawa man who raped two women sentenced to more than five years in prison

An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic it's unclear when he'll be put behind bars.

27 May 21:56 KitchenerToday.com 52741009150963983.html
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the country's elder care system in light of reports of neglect and abuse of seniors in facilities in Q

27 May 21:01 KitchenerToday.com 52741009920710661.html
B.C. legislature coming back June 22 as COVID-19 emergency hits record

Pandemic restrictions now longer than 2017 wildfire emergency

27 May 21:30 North Delta Reporter 5327740411496324389.html
‘There’s no playbook for this’: South Surrey sports organizations await approval to return to play

Local associations planning for modified summer seasons as COVID-19 restrictions ease

27 May 21:10 North Delta Reporter 5327740411853278394.html
Cyprus: Got infected with coronavirus? The trip's on us - Foreign Affairs

In an attempt to attract tourists, Cyprus says it will cover costs for anyone who catches the virus while vacationing in the country.

27 May 21:13 Israel National News 5374683668670286159.html
Soldier injured in ramming attack awarded at hospital for distinguished service - Defense/Security

Shadi Ibrahim had been named award recipient before attack over which he lost his leg, but hospitalization prevented attendance at ceremony.

27 May 21:39 Israel National News 5374683669991129138.html
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman after current term

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his term ends this year, the governing body said on Wednesday.

27 May 21:50 CNA 5644198862622184413.html
Thai parliament urged to pass record US$60 billion coronavirus stimulus bill

Thailand's premier on Wednesday urged parliament to approve the kingdom's biggest-ever stimulus package to revive an economy battered by ...

27 May 21:30 CNA 5644198862660353522.html
Lufthansa board rejects EU conditions on US$10 bln bailout

German airline Lufthansa's supervisory board on Wednesday rejected conditions imposed by Brussels on a proposed government bailout, casting fresh ...

27 May 21:25 CNA 5644198862784753417.html
Mosques to progressively reopen from Jun 2 with limited prayer spaces for private worship

SINGAPORE: Mosques will provide limited prayer spaces for private worship from next Tuesday (Jun 2), as part of progressive reopening plans amid ...

27 May 21:30 CNA 5644198863129773757.html
26 people arrested in France and Belgium over UK truck deaths

PARIS: The French prosecutor's office said on Wednesday (May 27) that 26 people have been arrested in France and Belgium in connection with the ...

27 May 21:05 CNA 5644198863425202294.html
Government negotiating to cut National Broadband Plan rollout from seven to five years

The government has asked the National Broadband Plan firm to shorten the rollout period from seven to five years.

27 May 21:51 independent 5894610844585995992.html
Officer fired after allegedly saying it was 'unfortunate' virus didn't kill all black people

A police officer in Louisiana has been fired after allegedly posting a comment on Facebook that said it was "unfortunate" the coronavirus did not kill all black people.

27 May 21:26 ABC Action News - WFTS - Tampa Bay 5911730202038946221.html
Melbourne Allegedly Has A Poo Jogger Of Its Very Own According To Grot CCTV Footage

An Albert Park resident says a man dropped trou, and something else, in a community garden.

27 May 21:33 Pedestrian TV 5961900144941798513.html
Day after controversy, Rahul Gandhi lauds Maharashtra work on Covid-19

India News: A day after his statement that the Congress was “only supporting” and “not running” the Maharashtra government sparked talk of a rift in the Maha Vika

27 May 21:53 The Times of India 6060938663343391840.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China

US News: WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland.

27 May 21:36 The Times of India 6060938663495585268.html
Pompeo tells Congress that US no longer considers Hong Kong to be autonomous

The US secretary of state said China’s actions were contrary to international law.

27 May 21:49 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774352122642.html
Migrant Workers – Not Sympathies, But Redressal By Govt Needed

What we see in India today - deplorable condition of migrant workers & families who are crumbling of fatigue, fighting hunger & struggling to make ends meet

27 May 21:14 News4Masses 6317182365555173754.html
Pompeo told Congress Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China. Here’s what that means.

The secretary of state made the declaration as China prepares to pass a controversial national security law.

27 May 21:30 Vox 6416095788503907528.html
Nazareth Child & Family Connection announces cancellation of popular events

Nazareth Child & Family Connection officials have made the decision to cancel three upcoming community events as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 21:08 WBTV 6439870257543679071.html
Novant Health launches first emergency drone operation for pandemic response in the country

The venture marks the first emergency drone logistics operation by a hospital for its pandemic response in the country.

27 May 21:22 WBTV 6439870257813968678.html
UofSC to require face masks in classrooms, library as part of phased campus reopening plan

The University of South Carolina has implemented a face-covering policy for its Columbia campus.

27 May 21:04 WBTV 6439870258910976515.html
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000

The news comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine.

27 May 21:55 TheJournal.ie 6446904418418504185.html
Coronavirus Scotland: Couples separated by lockdown should be allowed to meet for sex, health expert says

COUPLES who live apart should be allowed to meet for sex as lockdown is relaxed, a public health expert says. Professor Linda Bauld’s plea came as Nicola Sturgeon is set to say pals can meet outdoo…

27 May 21:51 The Scottish Sun 6609127674251187807.html
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens

The US death toll is higher than fatalities from the seasonal flu going back to the 1957-1958 season, when 116,000 died.The coronavirus has killed more people than the AIDS epidemic did from 1981 through 1989

27 May 21:28 Livemint 6614605819240910163.html
Why has Navajo Nation been hit so hard by the coronavirus?

Navajo Nation leaders announced last week that it had the highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in the United States, outpacing hot spots like New York. The grim statistic highlights the historical failings of the US government, Navajo leaders say. 

27 May 21:16 Aljazeera 6642629762092270252.html
Pompeo declares Hong Kong 'no longer autonomous' from China

United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified the US Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.

27 May 21:36 Aljazeera 6642629762779251222.html
Coast guard to end search for 4th fisherman missing from accident that killed 3

ST. LAWRENCE, N.L. - Search and rescue operations to find a missing Newfoundland fisherman whose three crewmates perished at sea were to wind down at sunset

27 May 21:54 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244706685071.html
West Kootenay jogger spends 2 hours up tree as bear prowls below

A West Kootenay jogger is lucky to be in one piece after he spent two hours stuck-up a tree following a run-in with an aggressive black bear.Francis Levasse

27 May 21:30 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244987745443.html
Military has located wreckage of helicopter and remains in Mediterranean

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces has located the remains of some of the military members who died last month when the helicopter they were in crashed in t

27 May 21:38 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245853296427.html
Ottawa man who raped two women sentenced to more than five years in prison

An Ottawa man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually assaulting two women, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic it's unclear when

27 May 21:56 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246123949553.html
Advocates push Ottawa to fix long-term problems with long-term care

OTTAWA - Advocates and experts in long-term health care say now is the time for Ottawa to intervene when it comes to the inhumane treatment of seniors in nu

27 May 21:27 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246171417504.html
Anderson Cooper Unloads On Trump As U.S. Pandemic Death Toll Surpasses 100,000: ‘What A Little Man’

America hit a sad milestone on Wednesday as the U.S. death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic surpassed 100,000. While presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered a heartfelt message to those mourning the loss of loved ones, telling Americans that "the nation grieves with you," President Donald Trump has been focused on a debunked conspiracy theory that…

27 May 21:37 ET Canada 6735490620175262583.html
Tourists to Ibiza must have 'Covid-19' free certificates to visit, president says

Vicent Mari said people visiting the popular holiday island will have to prove they do not have coronavirus before being allowed to visit, in a bid to prevent a deadly outbreak

27 May 21:58 mirror 675785260371682686.html
Keir Starmer: Dominic Cummings broke the rules - Boris Johnson must end this farce and put UK first

Labour leader Keir Starmer writes his strongest condemnation of the Prime Minister yet EXCLUSIVELY in the Daily Mirror

27 May 21:00 mirror 675785260380300282.html
Bill Clinton denies having affair with Jeffrey Epstein's alleged 'madam'

The former US President is alleged to have been 'getting it on' with Ghislaine Maxwell in a new book. A spokesman for Clinton has branded the claim "a total lie"

27 May 21:23 mirror 675785261308230030.html
Vicar quits after “sex acts and inappropriate texts” with parishioner’s wife

Rev John Girtchen, 66, is now moving out of his vicarage in Lincolnshire after church bosses said his conduct during the affair was “contrary to Church teaching on marriage”

27 May 21:29 mirror 675785261562525486.html
Actress Lesley-Anne Down says stranger tried to abduct her when she was 11

EXCLUSIVE The 66-year-old who starred in TV hits Upstairs, Downstairs and North and South, has recalled the terrifying ordeal near her home in Putney, London

27 May 21:06 mirror 675785261588645522.html
Vulnerable people in care homes dying three times normal rate during pandemic

EXCLUSIVE: From April 10 to May 8, 3,161 deaths of people receiving domiciliary care were reported to the Care Quality Commission – nearly three times the three-year average for the same period

27 May 21:49 mirror 675785261708624186.html
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions

Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.

27 May 21:24 WAtoday 6806590898748055653.html
Opinion: Canada’s soldiers have provided a wake-up call for our long-term care system

Reports from the military on conditions in homes in Quebec and Ontario should be the last reform warnings we receive

27 May 21:00 The Globe and Mail 68426410880905431.html
Jerry Falwell Jr. says he'll only wear a mask featuring Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface yearbook photo

Jerry Falwell Jr. is conceding to Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's (D) coronavirus-fighting demands with a mask that's almost certain to backfire.Northam's recent order mandating everyone in the state wear a mask when they're in public has seemingly made Falwell pretty mad about preserving

27 May 21:42 Yahoo 7097669637005680742.html
UN concerned by US claims Russia sent jets to Libya

The UN said Wednesday it was "following with great concern" claims that Russia recently sent fighter jets to Libya to support Russian mercenaries fighting for strongman Khalifa Haftar in the long-running conflict. On Tuesday, the US military command for Africa (Africom) accused Moscow of deploying

27 May 21:03 Yahoo 7097669637291370483.html
A pharmacist known as 'the Mask Man' has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers

The DOJ said the pharmacist, 66-year-old Richard Schirripa, sold $2,690 of masks to an undercover officer and said he felt "like a drug dealer."

27 May 21:35 Yahoo 7097669637380660293.html
US Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown

Congress voted Wednesday to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries. The House passed a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass

27 May 21:56 Yahoo 7097669638510791118.html
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal

The United States said Wednesday it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the verge of collapse. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was responding to Iran's "brinkmanship" of nuclear steps, which have been

27 May 21:04 Yahoo 7097669638589268411.html
Another cruise crew member in coronavirus limbo dies of apparent suicide

A cruise ship crew member died last week of self-inflicted harm, the US Coast Guard said Wednesday as it confirmed the latest in a series of apparent suicides among such workers trapped at sea because of the coronavirus pandemic. A 32-year-old Filipino worker on a ship called Scarlet Lady, the only

27 May 21:33 Yahoo 7097669638610032311.html
WATCH: Final panel discussion in Trinity's “Rethinking Democracy” series

"Democracy Without a Public Sphere” is the final installment in Trinity Long Room Hub at Trinity College's five-part "Rethinking Democracy" series.

27 May 21:49 IrishCentral 7319968744125401149.html
Coronavirus News: 'Miracle preemie' born to mom in coma goes home from Long Island hospital

A "miracle preemie" born during the COVID-19 pandemic to a mother who was in a coma went home from the hospital Wednesday to a rousing ovation from doctors, nurses and other staff members.

27 May 21:18 ABC7 New York 7327811147485154072.html
Disney Plans Phased Reopening Of Parks For Mid-July

Disney has announced July reopening dates for its theme parks, complete with expected social distancing and cleanliness guidelines.

27 May 21:51 PYMNTS.com 7357138826490754910.html
6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds

Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.

27 May 21:15 Fox News 7362823819916787008.html
African-American activists escalating efforts to persuade Biden not to pick Klobuchar for VP

African-American activists are escalating their efforts to persuade former Vice President Joe Biden not to name Sen. Amy Klobuchar as his running mate, arguing he needs to choose someone who would excite black voters.

27 May 21:30 Fox News 7362823820014962204.html
Netflix sued by immigration detention center operators over use of logo in 'Messiah'

A private company that operates some U.S. prisons and detention centers is suing Netflix over the use of its logo in negative scenes depicting squalid conditions in immigrant detention centers on the show 'Messiah.'

27 May 21:10 Fox News 7362823820089089335.html
The Atlantic slams CNN's Cuomo-Cuomo 'act' for pursuing ratings over journalism

The liberal magazine The Atlantic took CNN to task for its ongoing interviews between its anchor Chris Cuomo and his brother, Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. 

27 May 21:54 Fox News 7362823820279458481.html
Eastern Airlines has helped thousands of stranded Americans return home

Small companies can do big things.

27 May 21:10 Fox News 7362823820892639476.html
Coronavirus crisis: With US fatalities near 100K, country's death rate lower than much of Western Europe

The U.S. is on track this week to hit 100,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, prompting criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak.

27 May 21:02 Fox News 7362823820976913080.html
Student, 19, shot dead on way to Lidl ‘gunned down in crossfire of row between two tyre firms’

A LAW student who was shot dead on her way to Lidl was caught in the crossfire of a row between two rival tyre firms, a court heard. Aya Hachem, 19, was hit by a bullet fired from a passing car on …

27 May 21:58 The Sun 7379604591793293372.html
Elderly man stabbed and woman fighting for life after ‘domestic incident’ at London home

A WOMAN is fighting for her life and an elderly man was stabbed after a ‘domestic incident’ at a home in North London. The pair, both thought to be in their 70s, were rushed to hospital…

27 May 21:14 The Sun 7379604591923309064.html
Russian fighter pilot seen through the window as jets fly dangerously close to US patrol aircraft AGAIN

RUSSIAN fighter jets were spotted flying dangerously close to US military aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday. The two Su-35 aircraft “unsafely intercepted” a P-8A Poseidon patrol aircra…

27 May 21:08 The Sun 7379604593293623840.html
Scott Disick & Sofia Richie Have Reportedly Split — But It Might Not Stick

After weeks of rumors surrounding the status of their relationship, multiple reports have confirmed that Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have split. The couple had been dating for three years, with Richie even making a cameo appearance on Keeping Up…

27 May 21:35 Bustle 7391390687393019369.html
EDITORIAL: Deal firmly with the cyclic ethnic clashes

Cattle rustling, which precipitated the scuffle, must be dealt with quickly and ruthlessly.

27 May 21:46 Daily Nation 7421817124091437000.html
EDITORIAL: Ease human-animal crisis

The increased attacks could see the people resort to killing the animals, which is illegal.

27 May 21:44 Daily Nation 7421817125417723398.html
WERE: How far is too far during a health crisis?

Some mistakes are avoidable, especially those that instil fear instead of trust from the public.

27 May 21:00 Daily Nation 7421817125432612605.html
COVID-19: WHO can’t dictate to us, says FG

Olorunnimbe Mamora, minister of state for health, says the World Health Organisation cannot dictate to Nigeria on the steps to take in the fight against COVID-19. On Monday, WHO had

27 May 21:26 TheCable 7513571675943655379.html
Police, army yields to Wike’s directive, remove barricade from Ikoku market

The Police and the Nigerian army have yielded to the directive of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on the opening of Ikoku spare parts market after about two months of shutdown.

27 May 21:06 The Guardian 7580308504520137884.html
Conglomerate of health workers in Akwa Ibom begin streets and markets sensitization

As part of measures to check and prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Akwa Ibom state, the Conglomerate of Health Professionals in the state has commenced street and market sensitization.

27 May 21:06 The Guardian 7580308505330312224.html
Government to seek quicker delivery of broadband plan

The Minister for Communications has said he has asked his officials to examine the feasibility of accelerating the roll out of the National Broadband Plan.

27 May 21:52 RTE.ie 7595237277937584915.html
Winter outlook released as Victoria nears three-decade rain record

Victoria is on track for its wettest autumn in more than three decades. Melbourne has received 276 millimetres of rain in the past three months, already more than triple last year’s autumn to…

27 May 21:47 3AW693 News Talk 7618006914194132554.html
New Jeffrey Epstein doc should finally lead to a reckoning with Bill Clinton

Will this finally be a reckoning with Bill Clinton? Of all the scandals Bill has survived, his longtime association with a known pedophile — and an alleged affair with that pedophile’s right-hand

27 May 21:29 New York Post 7654946767530396872.html
Man breaks into bank to heat up Hot Pockets: ‘Hell yeah it was worth it’

A California man was busted for breaking into a bank so he could use its microwave to heat up Hot Pockets on Wednesday — and he doesn’t regret a thing. “Hell yeah it was worth

27 May 21:41 New York Post 7654946767587722890.html
Doctors use GPS, dinghies to screen Greek islands for virus

SIKINOS, Greece — Using dinghies, GPS and a portable refrigerator, doctors deployed by Greece’s national public health agency have launched a coronavirus testing drive on the country’s Aegean

27 May 21:14 New York Post 7654946767763580845.html
Rush Limbaugh says cancer treatment ‘kicking my ass,’ may take him off air

Rush Limbaugh says his latest round of cancer treatment is “kicking” his “ass” — and that it will likely take him off the airwaves soon. “There have been many

27 May 21:12 New York Post 7654946768061290139.html
NYC man accused of stealing from doctor fighting coronavirus released without bail

A 29-year-old vagrant accused of swiping $11,000 worth in various items from an out-of-state volunteer coronavirus doctor is back out on the streets, authorities said Wednesday. Ronaldo Lewis was

27 May 21:49 New York Post 7654946768122029543.html
NYPD cop a ‘spineless coward’ for shooting, killing friend, victim’s dad says

The father of a Long Island man gunned down by his NYPD-rookie friend blasted the officer as a “spineless coward” for the slaying in an interview Wednesday. The victim’s father,

27 May 21:59 New York Post 7654946768260477465.html
Jerry Nadler slammed paper ballots as ‘extremely susceptible to fraud’ in 2004

A recently unearthed video clip shows House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler — who last week took President Trump to task for slamming Michigan’s mail-in ballot push —

27 May 21:27 New York Post 7654946768644193678.html
US coronavirus death toll passes 100,000

More than 100,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the US, according to the latest data. The country passed the grim milestone Wednesday, with more than 1.6 million testing positive for the

27 May 21:51 New York Post 7654946768644484363.html
Ford's software update for police interceptors combats Covid-19 by cranking the heat

Ford on Wednesday announced it is piloting a software solution to help law enforcement curb the spread of Covid-19 inside police interceptor utility vehicles.

27 May 21:38 TechSpot 7732733959820869134.html
Lufthansa's $15b rescue hits surprise hurdle as board rejects EU conditions

Lufthansa's German government bailout was thrown into doubt after the airline's supervisory board refused to accept the conditions attached by Brussels.

27 May 21:24 The Age 7967730561282793573.html
Reminder: Trump Signed into Law the Warrantless FISA Surveillance That He’s Railing Against

President Donald Trump positioned himself well to the left of the Democratic Party on Wednesday by threatening to veto a clean renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) being pushed by House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

27 May 21:02 Law & Crime 7990899038126922546.html
Bangladesh leaving lockdown as offices, public transports to reopen from May 31

The government is phasing Bangladesh out of lockdown by reopening offices and resuming public transport services on a limited scale from May 31 until Jun 15 amid an escalation of coronavirus cases.

27 May 21:37 Bdnews24 8119004128832260503.html
Report: USAF covered up incidents of racial bias

May 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force tried to cover up racial bias in its justice system, a report by an independent advocacy group said Wednesday.

27 May 21:05 UPI 8257973863935212574.html
Canadian man receives package ordered 8 years earlier

May 27 (UPI) -- A Toronto man said he was surprised and confused when a package showed up at his home containing a product he had ordered eight years earlier.

27 May 21:27 UPI 8257973864471076907.html
Erdington road closed after police incident

Gravelly Hill was closed following an incident at around 8.30pm

27 May 21:05 birminghammail 8288260684811612316.html
A pharmacist known as ‘the Mask Man’ has been charged with hoarding $200,000 worth of N95 masks and price-gouging customers

A New York pharmacist known as “the Mask Man” hoarded $200,000 worth of N95 masks that he purchased shortly before the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, and sold them at a roughly 50% markup, prosecutors alleged.

27 May 21:35 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046883427857357.html
Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have reportedly broken up after 3 years of dating

Scott Disick, 37, and Sofia Richie, 21, have reportedly ended their three-year relationship, E! News and Us Weekly confirmed on Wednesday.

27 May 21:42 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046884192086990.html
Colombia inter-city bus drivers demand to return to work

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Drivers of inter-city bus services in Colombia protested on Wednesday to demand the government let them return to work after two months of quarantine aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus.

27 May 21:28 Reuters 8334514180795630125.html
No screams please: Japanese amusement parks prepare to reopen

No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favorite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan's fun fairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released joint guidelines on how to operate safely under…

27 May 21:28 Japan Today 8582716285624057330.html
Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering on Wednesday after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned to his Twitter account – where else? -- to tweet his threats. The president can’t unilaterally regulate or close the companies, and…

27 May 21:15 Japan Today 8582716286185286139.html
Fuji TV to end reality show 'Terrace House' after cast member's death

Fuji Television will terminate the latest series in its popular reality show "Terrace House," the Japanese broadcaster said Wednesday, four days after one of its cast members was found dead in a suspected suicide believed to have links with cyber-bullying fueled by her behavior in an episode. Hana Kimura, a…

27 May 21:00 Japan Today 8582716286319044933.html
Looting erupts during Minneapolis protests over black man's killing by white police officer

Protesters clashed with riot police firing tear gas for a second night in Minneapolis on Wednesday in an outpouring of rage over the death of a black man seen in a widely circulated video growing limp and lifeless as a white officer knelt on his neck. The video, taken by…

27 May 21:19 Japan Today 8582716287381303995.html
Kyoto Animation Arson Suspect Finally Arrested in Japan

Shinji Aoba, the suspect behind the tragic Kyoto Animation arson last year, has finally been [...]

27 May 21:49 Comicbook.com 8601098218338872352.html
Changing marquees at MGM hotels signal Strip’s reopening

Signs of casino reopenings started to appear Wednesday on the Las Vegas Strip as MGM Resorts International and other companies prepared to begin operations again.

27 May 21:11 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836859546240.html
Thredbo ski resort reopening in June with new social distancing rules

The snow season will look very different this year with capacity halved to allow for physical distancing.

27 May 21:26 The Canberra Times 8662394328600912143.html
Pelosi says Trump’s push for in-person convention is just an ego trip

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday took a jab at President Donald Trump’s hopes to have an in-person Republican Party convention this summer, saying...

27 May 21:06 MarketWatch 8975941548903389892.html
Westgate shooting suspect charged with attempted murder among 41 counts

Charges against the accused Westgate mass shooter now include attempt to commit first degree murder.

27 May 21:44 ABC15 Arizona 911680910862317361.html
Bipartisan opposition leaves surveillance bill in doubt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation extending surveillance authorities that the FBI sees as vital in fighting terrorism was thrown into doubt as President Donald Trump threatened a veto and Republican leaders...

27 May 21:44 The Seattle Times 9121942836872849014.html
Mail-in voting could turn Election Day into Election Week

A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about...

27 May 21:38 The Seattle Times 9121942837292716805.html
House casts proxy votes in pandemic, Republicans have doubts

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a day for the history books on Capitol Hill: For the first time, House lawmakers voted by proxy, an unprecedented move to avoid the risks...

27 May 21:48 The Seattle Times 9121942837352539023.html
Trump continues to claim broad powers he doesn’t have

WASHINGTON (AP) — Threatening to shut down Twitter for flagging false content. Claiming he can “override" governors who dare to keep churches closed to congregants. Asserting the “absolute authority” to...

27 May 21:33 The Seattle Times 9121942837414018701.html
Trump supporters target Twitter employee after fact check

Twitter’s decision to fact check Donald Trump has resulted in mass harassment of one of its employees.

27 May 21:03 Engadget 96641516306264363.html
Nissan to Begin Phased Restart of Coronavirus-Halted US Production 1 June - Statement

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Japanese automaker Nissan announced in a statement that it plans to reopen two auto assembly and parts factories in the United States beginning 1...

27 May 21:49 Sputniknews 967333869192425277.html
Only 49% of Americans Say They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine - Poll

As scientists around the world race to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a new survey has found that less than half of American respondents would be...

27 May 21:34 Sputniknews 967333869268806446.html
US House Passes China Sanctions Bill Over Uighur Detentions, Measure Heads to Trump

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation calling for sanctions against Chinese officials for the detention and torture of Uighur Muslims in...

27 May 21:58 Sputniknews 967333869408308923.html
Official Says Pentagon Could ‘Rapidly’ Prepare New Nuke Test as US Exits Open Skies Treaty

As the US exits a key, confidence-building international treaty, a top Pentagon official has stated the US is capable of preparing a nuclear weapons test in just...

27 May 21:12 Sputniknews 967333869491848723.html
Boris Johnson challenged over 'unequal impact of coronavirus on women'

Senior MPs also grilled the prime minister about topics including Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham at the height of lockdown and the new test and trace system.

27 May 21:11 Metro 970161747171724475.html
Fox rescued after getting its head stuck in a car wheel

How did he manage to do that?!

27 May 21:03 Metro 970161747179688426.html
Heroin worth £8.5 million stashed in fruit and nut boxes at Heathrow Airport

Border Force officers found 170kg hidden in envelopes that were concealed in the walls of a consignment of 630 boxes on May 21.

27 May 21:01 Metro 970161748541909744.html
Medical investigator still puzzled by Brittany's Murphy death

The star died of 'natural causes' back in 2009.

27 May 21:25 Metro 970161748994219205.html
Government to appeal historic Bahamian court ruling on citizenship

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government has hinted at filing an “immediate” appeal against a ruling by a Supreme Court judge that anyone born in the country to either a Bahamian mother or father is entitled to...

27 May 22:24 The Gleaner 1215260528447142921.html
Jeremy Corbyn is pictured 'flouting social distancing rules as he stops to chat with passer-by while making trip to riverside beauty spot to celebrate 71st birthday'

The snapshot, posted to Facebook, reportedly shows the former Labour leader standing close to passer-by Joe Neary on Tuesday as he made a trip to a riverside beauty spot.

27 May 22:10 Mail Online 124328110665028280.html
Ford unveils technology that ROASTS the inside of police vehicles at 133 degrees Fahrenheit in an effort to kill coronavirus concentrations

A new piece of software introduced by the automaker and designed specifically for its line of Police Interceptor Utility vehicles cranks heat inside the cars to 133 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

27 May 22:37 Mail Online 124328112353856858.html
Labour reforms: Centre to tell states not to rewrite laws

As reported by FE earlier, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat proposed/issued orders, suspending key provisions of labour laws.

27 May 22:43 The Financial Express 1288289579536353438.html
Manish Sisodia asks school principals to chalk out micro-plan for reopening of educational institutions

Sisodia, who is also the Education Minister, said there cannot be a common plan for reopening all schools as the context of every school is different.

27 May 22:10 The Financial Express 1288289580362017320.html
Coronavirus crisis: For survival, fight Covid-19 pandemic like a war

The economic destruction that Covid-19 would cause worldwide may be greater than the damage caused by World War II.

27 May 22:45 The Financial Express 1288289580503001098.html
Super 30 fame Anand Kumar, CSC to tutor rural students for IIT-JEE for Re 1

Noted mathematician Kumar will develop a course module online to train students from weak financial backgrounds for the Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE).

27 May 22:44 The Financial Express 1288289580969743081.html
CAI urges Centre to take steps to control desert locust attack

In a representation to both the ministers, Atul Ganatra, president, CAI said that sowing of cotton in north India is complete to the extent of 80%.

27 May 22:24 The Financial Express 1288289581428407249.html
Minneapolis Protesters Loot Target Amid Outcry over Death of George Floyd

Protesters in Minneapolis continued to express their discontent on Wednesday as many began looting a local Target. Scores of other protesters came ...

27 May 22:29 VLADTV 1404406305653374114.html
Lawmakers Urged to Help Minorities Hit Hardest by Pandemic

As the U.S. death toll passed 100,000 on Wednesday, public health experts told a House panel that the federal government must do more to help communities of color ravaged by Covid-19.

27 May 22:42 Courthouse News Service 1799505149507889468.html
If an MP heckles in a virtual House of Commons, does it make a sound?

Conservative MP Cathy McLeod tried gamely Wednesday to adhere to a long-standing parliamentary tradition, heckling her rivals across the aisle in the House of Commons for an answer that wasn't up to snuff.

27 May 22:18 CP24 1887544294947716386.html
Sreelekha to be Kerala's first woman DGP, to head Fire & Rescue Services Department

R Sreelekha will be the first woman Director General of Police in Kerala after the state government on Wednesday appointed her as Fire and Rescue Services DGP as part of a major reshuffle. The state

27 May 22:23 Deccan Herald 2027555796090338135.html
Moscow to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions from Monday: mayor

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's coronavirus lockdown starting June 1, including the reopening of non-food shops. "Today we can already talk

27 May 22:03 Deccan Herald 2027555797207918259.html
India carefully monitoring political situation in Nepal: Sources

India is carefully monitoring the situation in Nepal, government sources said on Wednesday after the Nepalese government deferred its plan to bring in a constitutional amendment to update its new map

27 May 22:50 Deccan Herald 2027555797223614123.html
62% believe Modi govt either met or exceeded their expectations: Survey

In the survey, 56 per cent of participants were of the view that Modi govt has not been able to address unemployment situation in the country.

27 May 22:02 Deccan Herald 2027555797449815512.html
Flood, COVID-19 double whammy in Assam: One death, 2.71 lakh affected in flood; 92 new COVID-19 cases in 24-hours

Flood in Assam claimed one life on Wednesday and affected over 2.71 lakh people in 11 districts as the state government stepped up efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the relief camps. A man

27 May 22:57 Deccan Herald 2027555797465876727.html
Strong wind, heavy rain lash Bengaluru for second consecutive day on Wednesday

Strong wind and heavy rain with thunder lashed the city for the second consecutive day on Wednesday uprooting several trees and bringing down several electric poles. The rains that lasted over an

27 May 22:45 Deccan Herald 2027555797556436182.html
Coronavirus: Las Vegas casinos to reopen with social distancing

Bellagio, New York-New York, Caesars Palace, Flamingo aim to bring strip back to life

27 May 22:52 Gulf News 2086521545021160140.html
Filipino crew member stuck on cruise ship commits suicide

32-year-old died on Virgin's Scarlet Lady, trapped at sea due to coronavirus

27 May 22:42 Gulf News 2086521545406251412.html
US ends sanction waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal

Move, announced by Pompeo, brings deal further to brink of collapse

27 May 22:48 Gulf News 2086521545499483756.html
Bollywood kickstarts again

Actor Akshay Kumar and director R. Balki collaborated on a public service ad to shoot for a video

27 May 22:29 The Asian Age 2126266545143452841.html
World class ‘Rail Trail’ locked in for Northern NSW

A world class walking and cycling trail between Murwillumbah and Crabbes Creek how now been set in stone. The NSW Government has confirmed $7.8 million in funding for the construction of the Tweed…

27 May 22:15 myGC.com.au 214966662449796174.html
AFDB crisis: Adesina maintains innocence over allegations of nepotism

PRESIDENT of the African Development Bank (AFDB) Akinwunmi Adesina has maintained his innocence with regards to the various allegations against him. In a statement personally signed by Adesina, he expressed confidence in the integrity of the bank, its governance systems as well as its rules and procedure. Recall that Adesina was recently accused by a […]

27 May 22:18 The ICIR 2244788520489243638.html
Allies blast Donald Trump's murder conspiracy theory

Prominent Republicans and usually supportive media outlets have criticised Trump for spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about the death of a Florida woman.

27 May 22:18 Brisbane Times 2314609338455905822.html
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing

The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.

27 May 22:13 Brisbane Times 2314609338523591942.html
Disney Proposes Opening Orlando Theme Parks Beginning July 11

The Disney World theme park and resort have been closed since March 14

27 May 22:04 TheWrap 2361432281908580040.html
Dudu Myeni was prepared to cause ‘untold harm to SAA and the SA economy’

Parsing a word cloud from the judgment handed down in the North Gauteng High Court declaring Dudu Myeni a delinquent director for life, paints a devastating portrait of the former SAA board chair and friend of Jacob Zuma’s character and mien.

27 May 22:56 Daily Maverick 2373996787722644693.html
Legal opposition to opening schools on hold, pending gazetting by Angie Motshekga

Sentiments shared by concerned parents included that ‘the education department is sending our children into a deadly storm; our children are better at home than at schools where they are exposed to the coronavirus and schools should resume when the peak is over’.

27 May 22:15 Daily Maverick 2373996788086112917.html
Wedding video company allegedly creates website to mock customer who sought refund after bride-to-be died

A videography company is being accused of denying a refund to a Colorado man whose bride-to-be died in a car crash and then taking out a website in the man’s name to mock him.

27 May 22:56 CTVNews 2422791597255818666.html
Wike cancels lockdown, imposes curfew - The Nation Nigeria

Rivers State Government has cancelled its former decision to resume lockdown of the capital city,  comprising Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt ...

27 May 22:13 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445899965057419.html
COVID-19: Nigeria may begin use of dogs for detections

A pilot study on the use of dogs, to diagnose the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic ravaging many countries, may start in Nigeria in July.

27 May 22:08 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901264693735.html
Nepal defers amendment on updating its map

The delay indicates a rethink on the disputed sites and proof that back-channels are in operation

27 May 22:27 The Telegraph 2864094127814745396.html
Mary-Kate Olsen's ex Olivier Sarkozy 'moved his ex-wife' into mansion 'the moment' she left

Mary-Kate Olsen's estranged husband Oliver Sarkozy reportedly moved his ex-wife, Charlotte Bernard, their two children and his mother into their shared home as soon as she left

27 May 22:15 Irish Mirror 2875825629509964402.html
Covid effect: NITIE adopts 5 villages to aid adivasi communities in absence of livelihood

Since the beginning of a nationwide lockdown, the NITIE team has been coordinating with Pralhad Lokade, PESA Coordinator of Murbad, to explore ways and means to support the residents of these remote villages.

27 May 22:39 The Indian Express 2885715104092036137.html
FRA claims: Appeals facilitated against orders of district panels

The modification incorporates a provision enabling rightful claimants of forest rights to appeal against the order of DLCs.

27 May 22:51 The Indian Express 2885715104727656844.html
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s ‘corona-free’ corner

PODGORICA, May 28 — Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks hotel staff have been raking...

27 May 22:27 Malaymail 302165935648296893.html
Deeney says his family were abused over his stance on restart

LONDON, May 28 — Watford striker Troy Deeney says his family has suffered personal and online abuse after his decision not to return to training last week. Deeney has declined to take part in the resumption of training, after the stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic, citing his son’s...

27 May 22:01 Malaymail 302165936022660518.html
No screams please: Japanese funfairs prepare for virus era

TOKYO, May 28 — No screaming on the rollercoaster, socially distant spooks in the haunted house and please refrain from high-fiving your favourite superhero: welcome to Japanese amusement parks in the coronavirus era. As Japan’s funfairs slowly reopen, a group of park operators have released...

27 May 22:32 Malaymail 302165936168362801.html
Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer warrants special US treatment

WASHINGTON, May 28 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday China had undermined Hong Kong's autonomy so fundamentally that the territory no longer warranted special treatment under US law, a potentially big blow to its status as a major financial hub. Pompeo's certification to the US...

27 May 22:54 Malaymail 302165936314410703.html
D.C. Mayor Lifts Stay-at-Home Order to Begin Phased Reopening

The nation's capital will begin a phased reopening on Friday, announced Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday.

27 May 22:36 Breitbart 3148363491833768450.html
Congress approves China sanctions over ethnic crackdown | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

WASHINGTON >> Congress voted today to toughen the U.S. response to a brutal Chinese crackdown on ethnic minorities, adding another factor to the increasingly stormy relationship between the two countries.

27 May 22:08 Star-Advertiser 3439335387555465078.html
Will mail-in voting turn Election Day into Election Week? | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A shift to mail voting is increasing the chances that Americans will not know the winner of November’s presidential race on election night, a scenario that is fueling worries about whether President Donald Trump will use the delay to sow doubts about the results.

27 May 22:37 Star-Advertiser 3439335387792458479.html
Kalaeloa church fire being investigated as arson | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu police launched an arson investigation involving an early morning church fire in Kalaeloa that investigators determined as intentionally set.

27 May 22:00 Star-Advertiser 3439335389407788235.html
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought

Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.

27 May 22:32 Shropshire Star 3480199993279315861.html
New Jersey hits testing benchmark, plans stronger contact tracing next month

“We are far better equipped to deal with a second wave than we … were for the first wave,” said Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.

27 May 22:33 POLITICO 3493784591216718014.html
Maryland lifts more coronavirus restrictions, will allow outdoor dining

Maryland is set to lift additional statewide coronavirus restrictions, and restaurants will be allowed to begin outdoor dining this weekend, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced.

27 May 22:13 TheHill 355432918590142295.html
House passes bill that would sanction Chinese officials over Xinjiang camps

The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation that would impose sanctions on senior Chinese officials responsible for the forced labor camps that have targeted Uighur Muslims and other

27 May 22:01 TheHill 355432918686386194.html
FBI investigating 'Zoom bombings' involving child sexual abuse

The FBI announced Wednesday that it is seeking information on victims of so-called “Zoom bombings” that contain videos of child sexual abuse, calling such instances a “violent crime.”

27 May 22:14 TheHill 355432918796601925.html
Trump asks DOJ, FBI to expedite probe into George Floyd death

President Trump on Wednesday said he asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI to expedite an investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police earlier

27 May 22:48 TheHill 355432919576295127.html
It’s Official: 100,000 Are Dead of Covid-19 in America, and Their Blood Is on Trump’s Hands

Most of the coronavirus deaths could have been avoided if Trump had enacted social-distancing measures sooner.

27 May 22:44 The Intercept 3645855239364135739.html
Covid-19 wrap: Brazil reports higest death toll globally and automakers unite in crisis

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

27 May 22:34 News24 3752801377883574291.html
118 escape from isolation centres

A total of 118 people have so far escaped from Covid-19 quarantine and isolation centres countrywide in separate incidents while police have arrested 41 738 people for violating lockdown regulations and the Liquor Act.

27 May 22:23 Nehanda Radio 3802011522810505102.html
Cop bashed for dating gold dealer’s ex-wife

A Kwekwe gold dealer was on Monday arrested after he assaulted a police officer in a dispute over a woman.

27 May 22:31 Nehanda Radio 3802011522886237007.html
TSL bosses acquitted again

Harare Regional Magistrate Mrs Sandra Mupindu has, for the second time, acquitted three Tobacco Sales Limited (TSL) bosses accused of selling a farm for US$600 000 after it had been gazetted by Government for acquisition under the land reform programme.

27 May 22:36 Nehanda Radio 3802011523734174771.html
Good Samaritan provides free water to Harare residents

In the face of crippling water woes in most parts of Harare and erratic provision of clean water from the Harare City Council, a good Samaritan has come to the rescue of residents.

27 May 22:10 Nehanda Radio 3802011524680121504.html
Swindling investor lands man behind bars

A Bindura man, who swindled a Singaporean investor Ramason Bupendra of mining machinery worth US$500 000, has been sentenced to an effective seven years in prison.

27 May 22:18 Nehanda Radio 3802011524773547221.html
PlayStation Reveals New 'The Last of Us Part II' Gameplay Footage

Showcased during their “State of Play” livestream.

27 May 22:04 HYPEBEAST 3806037269133266839.html
Tourism business reopens cautiously in Jefferson County

The Chamber of Commerce promotes safer steps for tourism businesses reopening by encouraging the Tennessee Pledge.

27 May 22:49 WVLT 4089046911418653631.html
Why we want to amend National Art Endowment Act —FG

Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the Federal Government has concluded plans to amend the Act establishing the National Endowment for the Arts

27 May 22:00 Vanguard News 4125100340446350695.html
Filing annual returns: LIRS extends deadline to June 30

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, has extended the deadline for filing of Annual Tax Returns to June 30 due to Coronavirus pandemic

27 May 22:15 Vanguard News 4125100340709643872.html
White House: US President Trump will sign an executive order shortly regarding social media companies

Adding to the slew of updates from the US, the White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany recently announced that US President Trump will sign an ex

27 May 22:45 FXStreet 4480975639024284085.html
US President Trump: If the FISA Bill is passed tonight on the House floor, I will quickly VETO it.

While parting ways from a sustained attack on China, US President Donald Trump recently tweeted his dissent for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance

27 May 22:38 FXStreet 4480975639958029398.html
First baby koala born in Australian wildlife park since devastating New South Wales bushfires

(CNN) — A wildlife park in Australia is celebrating the arrival of its first baby koala since bushfires devastated the area. The baby koala — known as a joey...

27 May 22:59 WSVN 7News 4504855330471624410.html
Nail-biting video shows brown bear following child on family hike

(CNN) — An Italian family’s mountain hike took a hair-raising turn after a brown bear followed a child down a mountain path during a day out. In a video...

27 May 22:57 WSVN 7News 4504855331397606013.html
COVID-19 only kills 1% of people in remote Papuan village with limited resources

A researcher from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and a tropical medicine expert who lives in Wamena, Indonesia have published a unique account of a village in the Papuan highlands of Indonesia that has experienced what was presumed to be an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

27 May 22:45 News-Medical.net 4522523030422451609.html
US coronavirus death toll tops 100,000

The number of coronavirus-related deaths in the United States has surpassed 100,000, approximately doubling the death toll recorded in late April.

27 May 22:25 Washington Examiner 4625792332735779813.html
'I have not killed any Tutsis': Alleged financier of Rwandan genocide denies involvement after decades on the run

The accused financier of the genocide of 800,000 men, women, and children denied he was responsible after being captured this month in France.

27 May 22:54 Washington Examiner 4625792333004989615.html
Trump to mull 'targeted' response to China's encroachment on Hong Kong

President Trump could impose personal sanctions on Chinese communist officials as part of a range of responses to Beijing’s infringement on Hong Kong’s traditional legal rights, according to a senior State Department official.

27 May 22:43 Washington Examiner 4625792333308745855.html
Trump says he will get 'very full report' on death of George Floyd

President Trump said he will receive a White House briefing on the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in custody of Minneapolis police officers.

27 May 22:36 Washington Examiner 4625792333546062921.html
J&K Govt extends ban on high-speed mobile Internet till June 17

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday extended ban on 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir till June 17, claiming that the reports received by it suggest

27 May 22:54 Greater Kashmir 4662909091601365496.html
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

By Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday

27 May 22:40 Firstpost 4760741712022749796.html
New York's Cuomo says Congress 'abusing' states worst hit by coronavirus

By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on Wednesday for the U.S.

27 May 22:42 Firstpost 4760741712631144781.html
Russia postpones July BRICS summit due to coronavirus

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it has decided to postpone the summit of the BRICS nations, initially scheduled to be held in St.

27 May 22:40 Firstpost 4760741713291231374.html
"Move on" says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

By William James and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain on Wednesday to move on from what he described as a

27 May 22:41 Firstpost 4760741713502205847.html
Major Fire At South Mumbai Hotel, At Least 25 Rescued

At least 25 people were rescued after a major fire broke out in a five-storey hotel in south Mumbai on Wednesday night, officials said.

27 May 22:44 NDTV.com 5090057681591062186.html
US COVID-19 Death Count Crosses 1,00,000-Mark: Report

The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday -- a somber milestone and by far the highest total in the world.

27 May 22:05 NDTV.com 5090057682110044389.html
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 22:11 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755555841557.html
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Whether or not Tara Reade's accusation is true, it is certainly credible, and people working to discredit her are telling on themselves.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 22:09 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756086213455.html
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 22:31 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756212119415.html
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 22:07 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408756407361496.html
A white venture capitalist threatened to call the police on a group of black men in a Minneapolis gym, and a video of the incident is trending, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Tom Austin, a venture capitalist, later apologized and said a building manager's email previously flagged concerns of non-tenants using the gym.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 22:12 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757150177163.html
B.C. sees 9 new COVID-19 cases, one death as officials watch for new cases amid Phase Two

Number of confirmed active cases is at 244, with 37 people in hospital

27 May 22:15 North Delta Reporter 5327740410518595156.html
Report: Israel tried to save architect of Sudan-Israel relations, but she died of corona - Foreign Affairs

Flight that took off from Israel to Sudan and caused speculation reportedly aimed to save diplomat, but she ultimately died of coronavirus.

27 May 22:20 Israel National News 5374683669949781056.html
Minnesota Vikings Release Strong Statement After The Death of George Floyd By Cops (PIC)

(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Protesters have crowded the streets everyday on the Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd lost consciousness…

27 May 22:41 Total Pro Sports 5536572205028046095.html
US death toll from Covid-19 passes 100,000 as Americans emerge from lockdown

The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally on Wednesday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans…

27 May 22:26 France 24 5635134571728926352.html
Huawei CFO Meng's US extradition case hinges on key ruling in Canada on Wednesday

A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on a key aspect of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition to the United ...

27 May 22:56 CNA 5644198862745387363.html
Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship on Jun 2

SINGAPORE: Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship during Phase 1 after Singapore exits its "circuit breaker" period, the Archbishop ...

27 May 22:13 CNA 5644198863673695864.html
Qantas wins Australia’s trust, but caution it might fall from grace

Qantas is the fairytale story emerging from early pandemic polling, leveraging its 'mercy flights' to catapult into Australia's third most trusted brand –

27 May 22:00 The New Daily 5848147786549236830.html
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute

The standoff was triggered by India’s construction of roads and air strips in the region

27 May 22:25 Dunya News 5863268918036082556.html
Explainer: What happens next in Huawei CFO’s U.S. extradition case

A Canadian judge will rule Wednesday on the extradition of Huawei

27 May 22:44 Dunya News 5863268918751713181.html
Emily Maitlis to miss Newsnight after BBC criticises her Dominic Cummings row coverage

Emily Maitlis will not present Wednesday's episode of Newsnight after the BBC ruled the programme breached impartiality rules over its coverage of the Dominic Cummings lockdown row.

27 May 22:27 independent 5894610845218701619.html
Archaeologists searching for remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell say unearthing of 'big strong man' was not Irish rebel

Spanish archaeologists searching for the remains of Red Hugh O’Donnell thought they had finally found him after they unearthed a “big and strong man” in his believed resting place.

27 May 22:23 independent 5894610846168196029.html
Recalling a pioneer of modern political economy

Alberto Alesina, the Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Political Economy and a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), died at age 63.

27 May 22:09 Harvard Gazette 5954216207747739612.html
Florida Police Use Krispy Kreme To Lure Black Bear Off City Streets

Officers for the Fort Myers Police Department said the doughnuts as well as some blueberry pie-scented spray in a trap did the trick.

27 May 22:56 HuffPost 5982769914799637418.html
3 suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Kabul city

The security forces arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a woman a day before the first day of Eid in Kabul city.

27 May 22:20 The Khaama Press News Agency 6015320582533396898.html
US commanders discussing ‘Earlier than planned Significant troops reduction’ in Afghanistan

The U.S. commanders are discussing options for significantly reducing the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, a move that could bring all U.S. troops back before the voters go to the polls in next presidential elections.

27 May 22:05 The Khaama Press News Agency 6015320583195495245.html
Afghanistan records 625 new positive cases of coronavirus in past 24 hours

The authorities in Afghanistan recorded 625 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country in the past 24 hours.

27 May 22:28 The Khaama Press News Agency 6015320583518124272.html
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade

Whether or not Tara Reade's accusation is true, it is certainly credible, and people working to discredit her are telling on themselves.

27 May 22:09 Business Insider 6060062399854971727.html
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published

"Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.

27 May 22:31 Business Insider 6060062399980877687.html
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months

More than 83% of those deaths could have been avoided if the US had locked down two weeks earlier, some research suggests.

27 May 22:07 Business Insider 6060062400176119768.html
Your friend in distress could be an e-fraudster

India Business News: Although economic activity has come to a near standstill due to the lockdown, there is no let-up in online crime. Fraudsters have managed to steal fro

27 May 22:30 The Times of India 6060938663868710380.html
Karnataka ready to reopen malls, hotels & theatres after May 31

India News: The Karnataka government is in favour of opening up malls, hotels, restaurants and cinema halls after May 31, when Lockdown 4.0 ends, provided the Cen

27 May 22:25 The Times of India 6060938664411960484.html
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought

Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.

27 May 22:34 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775360896917.html
CMS parents question new, earlier start date of school

Parents voiced frustration on the CMS Facebook page, concerned about their planned vacations and the inconsistency of the new calendar. CMS would start school on 17 and then the next week they would be out of school doing remote learning.

27 May 22:59 WBTV 6439870258040762935.html
Three subcontractors working on App State campus test positive for COVID-19

Health officials confirmed that three subcontractors working on the Appalachian State University campus tested positive for the coronavirus.

27 May 22:47 WBTV 6439870259190638940.html
More than 100,000 people now dead from coronavirus in the US

The coronavirus death toll in the United States surpassed 100,000 on Wednesday, according to the Johns Hopkins University tally, making the US the first country to reach the six-figure, grim milestone. 

27 May 22:34 Aljazeera 6642629762301631355.html
Coronavirus pandemic exposes inequality in Ecuador's Guayaquil

When Victoria Sanchez and her mother, Eufemia Nicolaza Sanches Pin, showed up at their local public hospital in Ecuador's Guayaquil for Sanches Pin's weekly dialysis treatment last month, hospital staff refused to let the mother, a diabetic, in because she had a runny nose. 

27 May 22:44 Aljazeera 6642629762686999447.html
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?

The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Fiv

27 May 22:01 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244275358747.html
Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto vying to be NHL hubs, but there's a catch

Tim Shipton lets out a deep breath. A laugh quickly follows.The Edmonton Oilers senior vice-president of communications and government relations is ponderin

27 May 22:08 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244611684415.html
Premier Horgan wants B.C. residents to come to Interior for cherry season this summer

Since it is unlikely international tourist travel will be allowed any time soon, B.C. Premier John Horgan is encouraging residents to travel closer to home,

27 May 22:26 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244661702410.html
Kelowna's Rock the Lake still not cancelled, frustrating ticket holders

Kelowna’s Rock the Lake has yet to be cancelled by organizers, and ticket holders are getting fed up.While Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry

27 May 22:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245155929071.html
If an MP heckles in a virtual House of Commons, does it make a sound?

OTTAWA - Conservative MP Cathy McLeod tried gamely Wednesday to adhere to a long-standing parliamentary tradition, heckling her rivals across the aisle in t

27 May 22:12 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245883284806.html
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the coun

27 May 22:09 iNFOnews.ca 6669504246069964973.html
Police welcome doctors with roses in Kashmir

This comes a day after doctors held protests against harassment at the hands of policemen during lockdown

27 May 22:18 The Hindu 6679535025867322906.html
Christine McGuinness 'blamed herself' for her three children being autistic

Christine McGuinness shares six-year-old twins Leo and Penelope and Felicity, three, with her husband Paddy

27 May 22:40 mirror 675785259793175786.html
Mary-Kate Olsen's ex Olivier Sarkozy 'moved his ex-wife' into mansion 'the moment' she left

Mary-Kate Olsen's estranged husband Oliver Sarkozy reportedly moved his ex-wife, Charlotte Bernard, their two children and his mother into their shared home as soon as she left

27 May 22:15 mirror 675785261255979097.html
Piers Morgan backs Emily Maitlis in Cummings 'impartiality row' against 'BBC weasels'

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has hit out at BBC management after Emily Maitlis was replaced on Newsnight after transgressing impartiality lines

27 May 22:59 mirror 675785261586849339.html
'Trans-Tasman bubble' between Australia and New Zealand could open in September

A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.

27 May 22:26 Traveller 679876629474690985.html
WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight

Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. (Reuters) WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus denied the move … WHO Creates Foundation to Boost Funding in Coronavirus Fight Read More »

27 May 22:23 ISSCNC 6824315490348230404.html
Netflix’s Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich gives voice to victims, but can’t tell the whole story

Four-part docuseries on disgraced financier and sex offender explains a lot, but not everything

27 May 22:00 The Globe and Mail 68426411654572299.html
RFE/RL: Ukrainian court finds Lviv student guilty of torching RFE/RL reporter's car

The 19-year-old university student admitted his guilt to the court and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors.

27 May 22:20 UNIAN 6863008971076296244.html
Senate Democrats take on GOP court-packing in blistering new report

The senators pointed to conservative activist Leonard Leo as the driving force behind the many of the president's appointments.

27 May 22:12 Yahoo 7097669638940875037.html
Oklahoma City-area school districts to follow OSSAA’s proposal to resume sports, beginning June 8

Oklahoma City-area school districts will follow the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association’s proposal for restarting high school sports and activities, beginning on June 8.

27 May 22:02 THE OKLAHOMAN 7193318761258509228.html
Cruise ship study suggests asymptomatic Covid-19 may be more common than thought

Eight in 10 people on board the vessel who tested positive had no symptoms.

27 May 22:32 Express & Star 7324224460071760493.html
Peter Manfredonia, UConn student accused of deadly crime spree, arrested in Maryland

A fugitive college student suspected in two Connecticut slayings has been caught in Maryland, police announced late Wednesday night.

27 May 22:15 ABC7 New York 7327811147590357863.html
How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again

The airline industry has been particularly pummeled by the global pandemic as consumers sheltering in place have eschewed both domestic and overseas air travel.

27 May 22:59 PYMNTS.com 7357138825233678966.html
CNN's opinion-fueled anchors 'disqualify themselves' from moderating the upcoming presidential debates, critics say

CNN has had a strong presence in the presidential debates in the past two elections cycles as its anchors landed the coveted honor of being selected as a debate moderator but the network's drastic shift towards opinion-fueled coverage towards President Trump may prevent them from even being considered as a serious selection in the upcoming debates in the fall. 

27 May 22:51 Fox News 7362823819935826591.html
Ilhan Omar: Minnesota officer should be 'charged with murder' in George Floyd death

Rep. Ilhan Omar called for murder charges against one of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd – who was handcuffed and pinned down with a knee on his neck and later died.

27 May 22:08 Fox News 7362823820723317012.html
Gutfeld on the Central Park dog lady

By now you've seen the video of that white Central Park lady in New York City, who when asked by a black birdwatcher to leash her dog, called the cops on him. That was ugly.

27 May 22:34 Fox News 7362823820956300206.html
COVID-19: Kogi finally joins the list as Nigeria records 389 cases — highest daily toll

Exactly three months after the index COVID-19 case in Nigeria, the country has had its highest daily toll ever, and with Kogi state recording its first two cases. An Italian

27 May 22:55 TheCable 7513571674023607524.html
Group purchases APC nomination form for Obaseki

The Obaseki Mandate Forum, a pressure group, has purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms for Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, for the governorship primary of the All Progressives

27 May 22:20 TheCable 7513571674401821056.html
US first country to report 100,000 coronavirus deaths

The United States has surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths.

27 May 22:27 RTE.ie 7595237277651051593.html
VIDEO: Man sets Armadale cafe alight

Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…

27 May 22:30 3AW693 News Talk 7618006914264202609.html
CCTV captures arsonist setting an Armadale cafe alight

Police are hunting for a man who forced his way into an Armadale cafe earlier this month, armed with a gas cylinder and a jerry can of accelerant, and lit a fire. The man broke into the back door o…

27 May 22:30 3AW693 News Talk 7618006914978305095.html
Refrain from running regular trains for a month: States to Centre

State governments, including Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal have told the Centre that resumption of passenger rail service would lead to a further increase in Covid-19 cases.

27 May 22:57 The Economic Times 7653256038133418245.html
Trump says he’ll be back for delayed SpaceX rocket launch

President Trump has confirmed he will be back in Florida on Saturday after Wednesday’s highly anticipated SpaceX rocket launch was canceled due to bad weather. “Thank you to @NASA and

27 May 22:38 New York Post 7654946767999100443.html
Twitter wants to target conservatives — with none of a publisher’s responsibilities

On Tuesday, Twitter appended a fact-check label to a presidential tweet about the fraud risk associated with mail-in voting. Just beneath, it added an exclamation urging users to “get the facts

27 May 22:15 New York Post 7654946768252711207.html
Formerly homeless New Yorker gives back during coronavirus pandemic

A decade ago, Lisbon Black was squatting in an abandoned house in Brooklyn, fresh out of jail, panhandling for money and dealing with a substance abuse problem. But these days, Black is a star

27 May 22:56 New York Post 7654946768455375984.html
UConn fugitive Peter Manfredonia may have been spotted in Uber to Maryland

The machete-wielding University of Connecticut student who is being hunted for a killing spree may have last been seen fleeing south across the Maryland state line in an Uber, according to a report

27 May 22:05 New York Post 7654946768600535438.html
Rome Colosseum to reopen in June after coronavirus kept it closed for months

Italy’s Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome (PArCo) announced Tuesday it will reopen to the public on June 1 after having been closed for three months due to coronavirus restrictions. There are

27 May 22:54 New York Post 7654946768676925991.html
Troy Deeney reveals online abuse over refusal to return amid coronavirus

The striker has not returned to training.

27 May 22:18 Sports Mole 7750663361017640561.html
National security law enactment to start

Despite how hard some Western media outlets depict swarms of illegal protesters in Hong Kong as

27 May 22:58 Global Times 7829414520386791440.html
WA sends bureaucrat to China on 'Belt and Road' mission after Premier rules out deal with Beijing

The WA government has sent a senior bureaucrat on a mission to China organised by an organisation advising the Victorian government on its Belt and Road Initiative deal with Beijing.

27 May 22:13 The Age 7967730561504519430.html
America to face the hardest job losses due to pandemic, ILO says

The Americas will bear the brunt of an estimated 305 million job losses that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause worldwide between April and June, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Wednesday.

27 May 22:52 Bdnews24 8119004129373864823.html
Saudi Arabia’s bid for Premier League rights helping to smooth Newcastle takeover

Saudi Arabia's bid for Premier League rights helping to smooth Newcastle takeover

27 May 22:41 CaughtOffside 8169236757208557763.html
Canadian judge OKs U.S. extradition case for Weng Wanzhou to proceed

May 27 (UPI) -- A judge in Canada ruled Wednesday that the United States can continue its fight to extradite a senior Huawei executive arrested in 2018 on conspiracy and fraud charges.

27 May 22:28 UPI 8257973865056019317.html
Ohio counties sue major pharmacies for role in opioid crisis

May 27 (UPI) -- Two Ohio counties on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against several major U.S. pharmacies, stating they were complicit in perpetuating the opioid crisis.

27 May 22:51 UPI 8257973865165873301.html
Long Beach hit-and-run: Man, dog killed by burglary suspect in crash during police chase

A man and his dog were killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a burglary suspect who was fleeing from police in Long Beach Tuesday night.

27 May 22:32 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010439741238895.html
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown

Louisa Raluy is suspended upside-down from a rope hanging from the ceiling, twisting and turning as her fellow circus performers encourage her on.

27 May 22:11 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882140272149.html
You can vote for Joe Biden without discrediting Tara Reade

We all experience cognitive dissonance, or the state of having inconsistent thoughts or beliefs. For example, we know it’s important to be active, but we spend most of our days rotating between our desks, couches, and beds. Getting exercise isn’t fun, but it’s important for our health, so we feel guilty about not doing it.

27 May 22:09 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882670644047.html
The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published

Published studies are the backbone of medical understanding, both for healthcare professionals and the general public. And medical journals are the gatekeepers of that research, ensuring accuracy and integrity.

27 May 22:31 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882796550007.html
The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months

More than 100,000 Americans have died from the new coronavirus. That’s nearly one-third of the worldwide total.

27 May 22:07 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882991792088.html
Republicans cast doubt on future of House bills passed by proxy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans warned on Wednesday that legislation passed by the Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives during the coronavirus pandemic may not become law if lawmakers are allowed to cast votes remotely under a new voting system.

27 May 22:30 Reuters 8334514180884193646.html
Legendary Mexican beach resort Acapulco upended by coronavirus

ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Intensive care units in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco are close to capacity as the coronavirus threatens to overwhelm hospitals and leaves local authorities scrambling to dig more graves.

27 May 22:33 Reuters 8334514181732338597.html
Las Vegas boy, 8, dies after drinking chemicals in soda bottle

A 8-year-old Las Vegas boy died in May days after he ingested chemicals that were stored in a soda bottle, according to a Clark County Department of Family Services report.

27 May 22:57 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835873110772.html
Nevada Supreme Court says judge retaliated at sentencing

The Nevada Supreme Court has decided that a Clark County judge went too far when he sentenced a defendant in a robbery case to life in prison without parole.

27 May 22:54 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648835955175513.html
Nevada joins lawsuit over fuel efficiency

Nevada and a coalition of nearly two dozen other states Wednesday sued the Trump administration over a federal rule that rolls back vehicle emissions standards.

27 May 22:46 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648836608120666.html
Bee infestation closes visitors center near Searchlight

Maintenance crews discovered hundreds of bees swarming the faucets, toilets and other facilities.

27 May 22:25 Las Vegas Review-Journal 8640648837719035213.html
COVID-19 Informer: Boris Johnson still in hot water, US passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths

Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

27 May 22:00 The Canberra Times 8662394330201160708.html
More people are dining out as states reopen — but don’t expect more activity until there’s a coronavirus vaccine and Americans are putting off medical care due to coronavirus fears

Wednesday’s top personal finance stories

27 May 22:29 MarketWatch 8975941548161798238.html
Gov. Cuomo asks Trump to greenlight three major infrastructure projects in New York

The appeal comes as New York City faces increasingly dire financial straits from the outbreak.

27 May 22:19 MarketWatch 8975941549179858213.html
Bhopal: Market opens but no business on day 1, traders not happy with 11am- 5pm timing

The district administration has permitted opening of shops in phased manner from 11am to 5 pm

27 May 22:50 Free Press Journal 9080771787645363111.html
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane pushes for new safety measures in bars and clubs

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said Wednesday he's working with owners of bars and clubs in Old Town's Entertainment District after videos and images showed packed spots over Memorial Day weekend.

27 May 22:45 ABC15 Arizona 911680911489451584.html
Executive Order on Social Media Companies Will Be Signed on Thursday - White House

President Trump earlier threatened to put regulations or even shut down social media sites, including Twitter, after the latter labeled the president's tweets with...

27 May 22:38 Sputniknews 967333867636865949.html
German Presidency in EU to Prioritize Relations With US, China, Merkel Says

BERLIN (Sputnik) - Relations with China and the United States, as well as broader transatlantic cooperation, are going to be the priorities of Germany's upcoming...

27 May 22:05 Sputniknews 967333867653867959.html
Tulsi Gabbard Drops Defamation Suit Against Hillary Clinton, Cites Need to Defeat Trump

Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) withdrew her defamation lawsuit against former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday.

27 May 22:23 Sputniknews 967333868143151876.html
'Justice Will Be Served': Trump Says FBI, DoJ Probe in George Floyd Murder Will Be 'Expedited'

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he had personally requested the federal investigations into the "tragic death" of 46-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota...

27 May 22:57 Sputniknews 967333869465730050.html
Piers Morgan and Stacey Dooley lead support for Newsnight's Emily Maitlis

'Emily has been reprimanded. And Dominic Cummings hasn’t.'

27 May 22:22 Metro 970161747000909641.html
Cliffs crumble onto beach sending up huge cloud of dust

There have been three major cliff falls at a beach in Devon in the space of 24 hours.

27 May 22:31 Metro 970161747326786396.html
Newsnight's Katie Razzall insists Emily Maitlis was not asked to take night off

Emily Maitlis made some controversial comments about Dominic Cummings.

27 May 22:40 Metro 970161747427535304.html
"Everyone Is Shocked": CBS News Hit Hard by Layoffs

"I’m really sorry," network president Susan Zirinsky said Wednesday on an all-staff Zoom meeting about the cuts. "There is not a person who won’t be missed."

27 May 23:16 The Hollywood Reporter 121801343959250939.html
Number of children caught in school with drugs including HEROIN is up by more than a quarter in four years, new figures show

Rising numbers of children have been caught in school with drugs that include heroin, an investigation reveals. Between 2016 and 2019, 2,600 cases were reported in England and Wales.

27 May 23:00 Mail Online 124328110943708416.html
CRAIG BROWN: Warning - don't play croquet in front of the telly

CRAIG BROWN: One of the most surprising beneficiaries of the current crisis is the game of croquet. The Croquet Association reports a 110 per cent rise in sales of croquet sets.

27 May 23:51 Mail Online 124328111592887711.html
Hikers, 23, who spent 19 DAYS lost in the bush reveal how they survived - and why finding a footprint saved their lives

Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor, both 23, went camping at Anatori Valley in Kahurangi National Park, in New Zealand's South Island, on May 9.

27 May 23:20 Mail Online 124328112153936005.html
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China

''Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997," Pompeo said in a statement.

27 May 23:37 The Financial Express 1288289580327372625.html
Coronavirus outbreak: UK unrolls test and trace system in next stage of COVID-19 fight

The aim of the system is to move from lockdown for all towards more targeted measures with trained NHS contact tracers track each infected person going forward.

27 May 23:31 The Financial Express 1288289580974465101.html
UK's most vulnerable people at risk of losing 60% of their income

Citizens Advice warns of lack of safety net for many of the 2.5 million ordered to shield at home

27 May 23:01 the Guardian 1491978796294089453.html
Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

27 May 23:39 the Guardian 1491978796339398514.html
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota

Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.

27 May 23:31 NewsChannel 10 1537185524264248967.html
Here's When You Can Expect Tattoo Parlors to Open Back Up in Each State

The coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near over, but nearly all states in the US have officially introduced plans to reopen their economies after several weeks

27 May 23:30 POPSUGAR Beauty 1694745614706965064.html
Air corridors can kickstart post-virus tourism – U.N. agency

The World Tourism Organization proposes that tourists be allowed to travel between countries at low risk of coronavirus contagion

27 May 23:00 Rappler 1882105642780515210.html
Govt steps up locust control operations; drones to be deployed soon

The government has stepped up efforts to control spread of swarms of locust, a crop damaging migratory pests, in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, and plans to soon deploy drones for

27 May 23:09 Deccan Herald 2027555796452264918.html
3-year-old boy falls into borewell in Telangana; rescue operations on

A three-year-old boy slipped into a borewell of over 120 feet in Medak district of Telangana on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in an agricultural field in Podchanpalli village, where Sai

27 May 23:07 Deccan Herald 2027555796479796140.html
Karnataka govt prepares for locust attack as crop-eaters march to Maharashtra

Fearing the invasion of a massive locust swarm that has reached parts of Maharashtra, authorities are desperately hoping for a change in wind direction — currently flowing in North-South direction — to prevent the flying insects from approaching the northern parts of Karnataka.

27 May 23:44 Deccan Herald 2027555797056612060.html
Strategic affairs experts criticise Trump's offer to mediate between India and China on border row

India and China have a robust mechanism to resolve their long-pending border dispute and there was no scope for any third party intervention, strategic affairs experts said on Wednesday, criticising

27 May 23:12 Deccan Herald 2027555797688030683.html
Government invests $700 million to protect fresh waterways, announces raft of new regulations

The Government has earmarked $700 million to help the primary sector and other groups implement the new rules.

27 May 23:56 Newshub 2131266986840924003.html
Swiss sex workers offer just two sexual positions for safety during COVID-19 pandemic

It's to avoid "droplet transmission" in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 23:05 Newshub 2131266987262507094.html
After uncertain future, vacant mould-filled Saskatoon luxury home slated for demolition may have new lease on life

A luxury home in Saskatoon that has been empty for years, is full of mould and was nearly demolished by the city may have a new lease on life.

27 May 23:20 Saskatoon 2258376078951814675.html
What do you do with a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting?

An art thief reviews the 'copycat' heist of The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen from a Dutch museum on March 30.

27 May 23:43 Brisbane Times 2314609339332924182.html
CNBC Hosts Get Into Shouting Match Over COVID: '100,000 People Died!'

"100,000 people died, Joe, and all you did was try to help your friend, the president," Andrew Ross Sorkin yells at "Squawk Box" cohost Joe Kernen

27 May 23:02 TheWrap 2361432283183341374.html
U.S. weighs options 'across the spectrum' to punish China over Hong Kong

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is crafting a range of options to punish China over its tightening grip on Hong Kong, including targeted sanctions, new tariffs and further restrictions on Chinese companies, according to U.

27 May 23:28 Financial Post 2379081493633770150.html
'We're trying to survive': Seniors grow frustrated over slow rollout of COVID-19 financial aid

More than two weeks after the government first announced its plan to give seniors up to $500 to help with their rising costs amid COVID-19, seniors still have no timeline for when they're actually going to receive those funds.

27 May 23:04 CTVNews 2422791598420661555.html
What is double criminality? Meng Wanzhou ruling explained

The alleged fraud that Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is accused of committing by U.S. authorities would be considered a crime in Canada if it happened here, a British Columbia judge ruled Wednesday, marking a major loss for the powerful Chinese businesswoman in her ongoing extradition battle.

27 May 23:21 CTVNews 2422791598620320552.html
Trump to sign executive order on social media amid Twitter furor

‘Big Tech is doing everything in their very considerable power to CENSOR in advance of the 2020 Election,’ Trump tweets.

27 May 23:47 POLITICO 2584151345946899325.html
Media firm trains campus journalists on reporting - The Nation Nigeria

No fewer than 400 campus journalists across the country have been trained on news writing, reporting and fact-checking by the social enterprise hub

27 May 23:39 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901178012398.html
‘Oluwa made LASU’s Faculty of Law tick’ - The Nation Nigeria News

More tributes are being showered on the former Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of Lagos State University (LASU) Justice Isiaka Oluwa.

27 May 23:36 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901756063701.html
As buses start plying, migrants try to leave again, stopped again

Buses headed towards Old Delhi Railway station also registered a sizeable ridership, even around 3.30 pm when the heat had peaked. While passengers boarding these buses were not thermally screened, not more than two were being placed in each row. However, marshals could not be spotted at bus stops.

27 May 23:38 The Indian Express 2885715105024866784.html
Delhi: Markets empty, traders say Metro is only sliver of hope

The centrality of the Metro and full bus services was echoed by the market associations of Lajpat Nagar and Karol Bagh, which reopened with approximately 30% and 48% shops respectively.

27 May 23:55 The Indian Express 2885715105030101155.html
Trump to sign executive order on social media today, says White House

WASHINGTON, May 28 — US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies today, White House officials said after Trump threatened to shut down the platform he accused of stifling conservative voices. The officials, who spoke to reporters travelling with Trump to...

27 May 23:58 Malaymail 302165935020603208.html
Total coronavirus cases in Gulf Arab states surpass 200,000, tally shows

DUBAI, May 28 — The number of coronavirus cases in the six Gulf Arab states doubled in less than a month to surpass 200,000 yesterday, according to a Reuters' tally, at a time the region's two biggest economies move to resume activity. Coronavirus infections in the energy producing region, which...

27 May 23:31 Malaymail 302165935083235030.html
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000 as country reopens

WASHINGTON, May 28 — The novel coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 people in the United States, according to a Reuters tally yesterday, even as the slowdown in deaths encouraged businesses to reopen and Americans to emerge from more than two months of lockdowns. About 1,400 Americans have...

27 May 23:03 Malaymail 302165935505006565.html
'Move on' says British PM, as row over adviser Cummings persists

LONDON, May 28 — Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britain yesterday to move on from what he described as a “very, very frustrating episode” when his closest adviser provoked outrage for taking a long-distance drive during the coronavirus lockdown. Dominic Cummings has refused to quit after...

27 May 23:22 Malaymail 302165936135955942.html
Hawley: Twitter Should Lose Tech Legal Immunity for Editorializing Speech

Josh Hawley sent a letter to Twitter, questioning why they should continue to receive legal immunity when they editorialize Trump's tweets.

27 May 23:16 Breitbart 3148363491768519454.html
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns

Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.

27 May 23:04 Shropshire Star 3480199991479096081.html
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings

It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.

27 May 23:05 Shropshire Star 3480199991531271938.html
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey

Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.

27 May 23:04 Shropshire Star 3480199992089007767.html
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds

‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.

27 May 23:05 Shropshire Star 3480199992327541417.html
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old

An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.

27 May 23:04 Shropshire Star 3480199992411336583.html
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa opens up about his depression and homelessness

The actor has written for The Big Issue magazine.

27 May 23:05 Shropshire Star 3480199992419201694.html
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.

27 May 23:04 Shropshire Star 3480199992611365266.html
Trump to sign executive order on social media Thursday

President Trump is set to sign an executive order "pertaining to social media" on Thursday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Wednesday.She did not offer any further details.

27 May 23:56 TheHill 355432918272473925.html
Trump threatens to veto FISA bill ahead of House vote

President Trump is threatening to veto legislation reauthorizing expired government surveillance tools if it passes in the House, citing “massive abuse” of the government powers in the Russia

27 May 23:08 TheHill 355432918553320746.html
Huge boost for International Foto Biennale

Councillors voted to give an enormous funding boost to the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in the hope a revamped event will help the city recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

27 May 23:00 The Courier 3604583735850953034.html
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha

Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.

27 May 23:22 Legit 3764253650604192076.html
Birmingham woman in BAME donor campaign has liver transplant

The family of Sunaina Paul, 31, had appealed for more black, Asian and minority ethnic organ donors.

27 May 23:04 BBC News 3883826127419233482.html
Charity shops fear deluge of donations when they reopen in June

Lockdown has inspired mass clear outs but charities ask customers to be selective with donation.

27 May 23:01 BBC News 3883826127572753144.html
Bali floats travel bubble as way back for Australians

If cash-starved Bali hotel owners had their way, Australians would be heading back to the resort island as early as July.

27 May 23:37 Australian Financial Review 3974284487812747897.html
Trump Should Open America’s Doors to Hong Kong’s Citizens

U.S. policy should focus on punishing the Chinese Communist Party. 

27 May 23:30 Bloomberg.com 4032480121331690770.html
Police: 2 officers shot, woman found dead in North Dakota

Police say two law enforcement officers and a suspect have been shot and a woman was found dead at an apartment in a North Dakota city.

27 May 23:31 WVLT 4089046910885823901.html
USD/JPY stays firm above 107.50 amid risk reset

USD/JPY extends the previous day’s gains while being mildly positive around 107.75 amid Thursday’s Asian session. The yen pair recently benefited from

27 May 23:42 FXStreet 4480975639546254109.html
Pakistan condemns commencement of temple construction at site of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya: FO

"The RSS-BJP combine in India is busy unabashedly advancing the 'Hindutva' agenda," says FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui.

27 May 23:22 DAWN.COM 4500271768461942815.html
Trump Will Sign Executive Order On Social Media After Lashing Out At Twitter

President Trump is set to sign an executive order on social media following his threat to shut down platforms after...

27 May 23:09 Talking Points Memo 4598529366639816669.html
Trump vows to veto House FISA bill

President Trump promised to veto the FISA bill currently on the House floor.

27 May 23:35 Washington Examiner 4625792332662575211.html
Illinois business owner plans his own reopening as governor releases guidelines for businesses

With less than a week before Illinois enters the next phase of the governor's reopening plan, Gov. J.B. Pritzker put out new guidance documents outlining how he wants businesses to operate to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

27 May 23:00 Washington Examiner 4625792333673647991.html
Key Witness Who Had Identified Ajmal Kasab Dies

Harishchandra Shrivardhankar, a key witness who had identified terrorist Ajmal Kasab during the case trial, died at his house in Kalyan in Maharashtra's Thane district, his family members said on Wednesday. He was 70.

27 May 23:45 NDTV.com 5090057681881101200.html
Banning Trump from Twitter would be a disservice to the public, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Twitter provides greater transparency into lawmakers' thinking. That's a good thing, especially when they're metaphorically showing their rear ends.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 23:04 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755708692861.html
The Trump Administration has deemed professional athletes essential workers in the United States — here's what that means for the return of sports, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The provision allows professional athletes from foreign countries to enter the United States in order to compete in their respective sports.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 23:25 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408757107777857.html
'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.

27 May 23:12 KitchenerToday.com 52741008945480834.html
Victim in police encounter had started new life in Minnesota

Before he died after being pinned for minutes beneath a Minneapolis police officer's knee, George Floyd was suffering the same fate as millions of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic: out of work and looking for a new job.

27 May 23:21 KitchenerToday.com 52741009022621984.html
Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for cancelled music festival

MIAMI — Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in Miami was cancelled in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

27 May 23:23 KitchenerToday.com 52741009210432976.html
NBC, producers say 'America's Got Talent' cleared by probe

LOS ANGELES — An investigation of Gabrielle Union’s complaints of racism on the set of “America’s Got Talent” concluded that her allegations were unfounded, according to NBC and the show’s producers.

27 May 23:23 KitchenerToday.com 52741009508190497.html
NBC, producers say 'America's Got Talent' cleared by probe

LOS ANGELES — An investigation of Gabrielle Union’s complaints of racism on the set of “America’s Got Talent” concluded that her allegations were unfounded, according to NBC and the show’s producers.

27 May 23:23 KitchenerToday.com 52741010120609099.html
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, under plans approved Wednesday by a city task force.

27 May 23:24 KitchenerToday.com 52741010526098676.html
B.C. retirement home creates innovative ‘meet-up’ unit for elderly to see family face-to-face

Innovative ‘purpose-built’ unit keeps residents safe when seeing family for first time since COVID-19

27 May 23:00 North Delta Reporter 5327740411912686808.html
US ends sanctions waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal - Middle East

Pompeo announces he will be ending the sanctions waiver for projects related to the Iranian nuclear agreement, effective in 60 days.

27 May 23:34 Israel National News 5374683668695070936.html
Health Ministry worried over possible Shavuot coronavirus outbreak - Inside Israel

Ministry officials concerned over 1-day doubling in number of new coronavirus infections, public behavior over extended holiday weekend.

27 May 23:01 Israel National News 5374683668744003370.html
INTO THE FRAY: A choreographed coup—with the law as a prop - Opeds

It is imperative to restore the judiciary to its duly assigned place in a properly functioning democracy-adjudicating, not legislating.Op-ed

27 May 23:10 Israel National News 5374683669042848507.html
10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

Hello. Today we’ve got it all: the collapse of media, the failure of a SpaceX launch, the death of hot desking, the president trying to destroy Twitter… folks, there’s a bit of destruction around.

27 May 23:29 Business Insider Australia 5575934301067495367.html
ODM to kick out 9 MPs for working with Ruto

At least 10 legislators to lose their committee membership while two others will be moved to less influential positions

27 May 23:00 The Standard 5587226195681751473.html
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight

GENEVA: The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday (May 27) the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ...

27 May 23:57 CNA 5644198862664711220.html
Tropical storm makes landfall, bringing heavy rain to South Carolina

MIAMI: A tropical storm that could unleash heavy rainfall and produce life-threatening flash flooding made landfall along the South Carolina coast ...

27 May 23:34 CNA 5644198862780204920.html
All 3 Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened

In the week since U.S. auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for ...

27 May 23:55 CNA 5644198862784184666.html
All three Detroit automakers had workers test positive for COVID-19 since plants reopened

In the week since U.S. auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for ...

27 May 23:55 CNA 5644198863239673217.html
UK tells EU: Break the Brexit 'impasse' so we can do trade deal

Britain told the European Union on Wednesday it needed to break a fundamental impasse to clinch a Brexit trade deal by the end of the year and ...

27 May 23:02 CNA 5644198863253476265.html
Iran changes tack in Iraqi politics after Soleimani assassination

Two diplomats are quietly leading Iran's push to influence politics in Iraq, in a departure from the more blunt enforcement employed by Qassem ...

27 May 23:31 CNA 5644198863304371997.html
Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...

27 May 23:25 CNA 5644198863383696384.html
Putin says worst case coronavirus scenario in Moscow averted as lockdown unwinds

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (May 27) that Moscow, the epicentre of Russia's coronavirus outbreak, had succeeded in ...

27 May 23:06 CNA 5644198863690985805.html
Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday - White House

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened ...

27 May 23:25 CNA 5644198863708335932.html
FairPrice supermarkets at Hillion Mall, Bukit Panjang Plaza among places visited by COVID-19 cases while infectious

SINGAPORE: FairPrice supermarkets at Bukit Panjang Plaza and Hillion Mall have been added to a list of public places visited by COVID-19 cases ...

27 May 23:11 CNA 5644198864017263976.html
‘Too much venom’: Lombardy governor reveals reasons for police escort

The governor of Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus outbreak, says he has been given a police escort after growing

27 May 23:38 The New Daily 5848147787249834612.html
FO condemns commencement of construction at Babri Mosque site

The rising tide of religious bigotry in India is well-documented by human rights organizations

27 May 23:50 Dunya News 5863268918013496421.html
Govt spokespersons should acknowledge figures of 2017-18: Jahangir Tareen

Jahangir Tareen said he was the only mill owner who paid full price of sugarcane to farmers

27 May 23:35 Dunya News 5863268918439131475.html
Trump threatens to shut down social media giants as Twitter uses fact-check feature on his claims

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies for stifling conservative voices, a day after Twitter attached a warning to some of his tweets prompting readers to fact check the president's claims.

27 May 23:20 independent 5894610844610373930.html
In a first, drone used to clear locust swarms in Chomu

India News: In a first, the state agriculture department is using a drone to clear locusts in the state. The first batch of tailor-made drones given by the Union

27 May 23:47 The Times of India 6060938663480349212.html
Telangana: Denied burial over Covid-19 fear, Muslim man finds place in Hindu graveyard

A Muslim man who died of a heart attack had to be buried in a Hindu graveyard near Hyderabad after mutawallis (caretakers) of six graveyards denied h

27 May 23:07 The Times of India 6060938664482926660.html
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals?

India News: NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre why s.

27 May 23:13 The Times of India 6060938664532154475.html
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old

An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.

27 May 23:04 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773479685816.html
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.

27 May 23:05 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774189261666.html
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns

Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.

27 May 23:04 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775225550255.html
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds

‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.

27 May 23:05 Jersey Evening Post 6141642775376572787.html
Tourism Kamloops launches survey to gauge reopening comfort levels

As COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted and Kamloops prepares for businesses to begin using sidewalks and parking lots, residents are being asked what

27 May 23:13 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244384209022.html
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavir

27 May 23:24 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244466673890.html
Kenney, Horgan differ on NHL hub takes as league looks for host cities

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants the federal government to help clear the way for NHL players to come to Edmonton.His counterpart in British Columbia, Joh

27 May 23:06 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244473578706.html
NBC, producers say 'America's Got Talent' cleared by probe

LOS ANGELES - An investigation of Gabrielle Union’s complaints of racism on the set of “America’s Got Talent” concluded that her allegations were unfounded,

27 May 23:23 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244740810224.html
Horgan likes idea of NHL playoffs in Vancouver, but won't bend the rules

VICTORIA - British Columbia has entered the longest period in a state of emergency in its history and there's no end in sight, says Premier John Horgan.Horg

27 May 23:54 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245369463774.html
B.C. extends state of emergency, prepares for week of potential new cases post economic restart

B.C.’s state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, making it the longest period that emergency orders have been in place.Premier John

27 May 23:24 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245896292527.html
Lawsuit: Ultra refuses refunds for cancelled music festival

MIAMI - Two men are suing organizers of Ultra Music Festival, claiming they were denied refunds after the the three-day electronic dance music festival in M

27 May 23:23 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245899648228.html
Coronavirus | 20,000 women from SHGs to be trained in Odisha

Mission Shakti has been started to check community spread of the infection.

27 May 23:25 The Hindu 6679535024502206469.html
A ‘red mehndi’ campaign to promote menstrual hygiene

Over 400 girls in 32 slums in Odisha’s Berhampur are fighting stigma, unhygienic practices

27 May 23:36 The Hindu 6679535025201107358.html
Rough squall in Kolkata brings back Amphan fears

The Regional Meteorological Centre and Department had warned of a storm earlier.

27 May 23:02 The Hindu 6679535025938174320.html
McDonald’s 'mega fans' drive 250 miles to load up on fast-food at nearest drive-thru

Pals Ryan Hall and Paisley Hamilton, both 23 and from Hull, took the seven-hour road trip after finding their nearest re-opened McDonald's drive-thru was in Peterborough

27 May 23:18 mirror 675785260574136416.html
Manohar to step down as ICC chairman

The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting today.

27 May 23:46 WAtoday 6806590898805668374.html
What do you do with a stolen Vincent van Gogh painting?

An art thief reviews the 'copycat' heist of The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen from a Dutch museum on March 30.

27 May 23:43 WAtoday 6806590899779113750.html
SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News

NEW DELHI: Amid reports of spiralling cost of Covid-19 patients’ treatment in private hospitals, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked … SC: Why no free Covid care at private hospitals? | India News Read More »

27 May 23:46 ISSCNC 6824315491423896412.html
India under Narendra Modi can’t be threatened: Ravi Shankar Prasad on China face-off | India News

NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that “no one can threaten Narendra Modi government’’ in … India under Narendra Modi can’t be threatened: Ravi Shankar Prasad on China face-off | India News Read More »

27 May 23:01 ISSCNC 6824315491993571258.html
Furor against UK top aide lingers, could weaken lockdown compliance

Poll shows 2/3 Britons are less likely to follow pandemic rules after Prime Minister’s advisor drove 400km to visit a family farm

27 May 23:33 The Globe and Mail 68426410196032785.html
Alberta mulls bill that would limit energy project approval time

The bill is part of a continuing government evaluation of the Alberta Energy Regulator, which the United Conservatives say is crucial to speeding up project approvals in the province

27 May 23:18 The Globe and Mail 68426411545864478.html
SBI summons Poroshenko for questioning in two cases on May 29

The second case concerns his phone talks with the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.

27 May 23:59 UNIAN 6863008970538485573.html
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected ship

The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skipper in April. The report is not expected to be made public until decisions are made about potentially

27 May 23:09 Yahoo 7097669637053243071.html
UK PM Johnson to go to Brussels next month for Brexit talks: The Times

Britain's negotiator with the European Union, David Frost, said Johnson will meet the presidents of the European Commission and Council to formally assess the state of the talks, according to the newspaper. Talks on a new pact to cover everything from trade to fisheries to security from 2021 had

27 May 23:42 Yahoo 7097669638976679292.html
ICC Orders PA’s Abbas to Decide — Oslo Accords Dead or Alive?

The entire ICC document, without exception, appears to be an argument in defense of the position of the Palestinian Authority.

27 May 23:47 The Jewish Press 7246030799876749893.html
Increase in reports of drugs in schools, as police investigate nine-year-old

An investigation by the PA news agency found cannabis was the most common drug, but heroin, cocaine and MDMA were also found.

27 May 23:03 Express & Star 7324224458944282296.html
Period poverty getting worse under lockdown, charity says

Plan International UK said the Covid-19 crisis has made it harder for girls and women to manage their periods safely.

27 May 23:03 Express & Star 7324224459653858146.html
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings

It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.

27 May 23:09 Express & Star 7324224459924714733.html
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa opens up about his depression and homelessness

The actor has written for The Big Issue magazine.

27 May 23:02 Express & Star 7324224460042630940.html
Four out of five Ryanair passengers still waiting for refunds – survey

Most flights have been cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic but many passengers have struggled to get their money back.

27 May 23:03 Express & Star 7324224460057326290.html
Vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus see incomes slide, charity warns

Citizens Advice research revealed 41% of people in the shielded group said they have lost at least 20% of their income since the outbreak began.

27 May 23:03 Express & Star 7324224460690146735.html
NHS Providers warns ‘key bits still to be built’ as test and trace begins

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing work, Hancock says

27 May 23:26 Express & Star 7324224460818501365.html
BAME nurses ‘less protected’ as PPE shortages persist, poll finds

‘Deeply worrying’ survey reveals that BAME workers feel less protected than those from other backgrounds.

27 May 23:03 Express & Star 7324224460841169267.html
Thiessen rips Obama administration over FISA debacle: FBI abuses have 'damaged a vital institution'

Fox News contributor and Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen said Wednesday that the Obama administration's abuse of law enforcement surveillance tools to undermine President Trump have hurt a "vital institution we need to keep this country safe."

27 May 23:55 Fox News 7362823819566076242.html
White House says Trump will sign an executive order on social media

President Trump will sign an executive order on social media on Thursday, the White House said.

27 May 23:11 Fox News 7362823819928491610.html
Texas AG Ken Paxton: Trump is right and Twitter ‘fact check’ is wrong – mail-in ballot fraud is a real problem

Twitter purported Tuesday to “fact check” two tweets by President Trump in which the president pointed out – accurately – that mail-in ballots present substantial risks of election fraud. I strongly disagree with Twitter.

27 May 23:44 Fox News 7362823820189293981.html
Inmate with keys stomps head in a shocking night of Malmsbury violence

FIRST on the RUMOUR FILE A prison guard at a youth detention centre has had his head stomped in a shocking outbreak of violence. Police and paramedics were called to the Malmsbury Youth Justice Cen…

27 May 23:05 3AW693 News Talk 7618006914562031472.html
MVA works to cushion itself in both houses

Given the fact that many non-NDA state governments have been ambushed by BJPs central leadership, the Maharashtra ruling front has been taking precaution to try and checkmate such moves. Sources say it has also been taking care to sort out divergent views through consultations.

27 May 23:28 The Economic Times 7653256037192854406.html
Bar Council urges Supreme Court to open physical courts from June 1

In a letter to the CJI, Bar Council of India chairman MK Mishra pointed out that 80% of court work in the Indian judicial system relates to trial courts while the rest comprise appeals, revisions and writ petitions.

27 May 23:29 The Economic Times 7653256037811500257.html
‘Unbiased’ Department of Education just got caught playing rank politics

“It might be problematic for word to get out that the DOE is encouraging folks to make noise,” wrote anti-testing activist Miriam Nunberg. But word did get out, and “problematic” isn’t

27 May 23:50 New York Post 7654946767665711393.html
Real-life Karens insist they’re not all racists

Real-life Karens are less than thrilled about their name's newfound notoriety.

27 May 23:32 New York Post 7654946767736085134.html
Man arrested in murder of woman found naked in Bronx trash can

A 39-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a woman who was found naked and stuffed head-first into a Bronx trash can last month, the NYPD announced Wednesday. Khphruan Campbell was arrested

27 May 23:22 New York Post 7654946767761157336.html
Twitter fact-checks China official after Post presses on Trump double standard

Confronted with an apparent double standard in its lack of fact-check warnings on tweets by a Chinese government spokesman versus the hardline it took with President Trump this week, Twitter on

27 May 23:46 New York Post 7654946768332363608.html
Twitter’s fact-checks open up a huge can of worms

Who, exactly, is Twitter going to “fact-check” now — and by what standard? It sure looks like CEO Jack Dorsey hasn’t thought this one through. Twitter plainly decided on the fly to slap a

27 May 23:45 New York Post 7654946768420658030.html
New York’s no-bail laws claim another horrific victim

She’s in a vegetative state and expected to die in days after a brutal assault and rape — and she’s another victim of the state’s demented bail “reforms”: Her alleged attacker was released

27 May 23:55 New York Post 7654946768798796380.html
Fake signs warning of murder hornets spotted in Washington

“These signs - as most of the reports suspected [sightings] - are FAKE,” the department posted on Facebook along with a photo of the signs slapped with the official seal of the Washington

27 May 23:33 New York Post 7654946768999279401.html
Trump says FBI, DOJ probing ‘very sad’ death of George Floyd

President Trump on Wednesday called the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of white cops there a “very, very sad event” as he revealed an FBI-DOJ probe into the death. The

27 May 23:10 New York Post 7654946769342952964.html
300 held as thousands protest over security laws in Hong Kong

Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security legislation proposed by China that has raised international alarm over freedoms in the city.

27 May 23:36 Bdnews24 8119004129098505328.html
Covid-19 Locator Form mandatory for overseas arrivals from today

From today, passengers arriving into Ireland from overseas will be required to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form.

27 May 23:05 Irishexaminer 8196011179990777299.html
How is the 14-day quarantine for arrivals from overseas changing?

People arriving must say where they will stay or face a €2,500 fine and six months in prison

27 May 23:34 The Irish Times 8204772967559934597.html
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s peacekeepers: A breakdown in trust

The delayed redeployment of Irish personnel points to a loss of trust between the Department of Defence and the officer class

27 May 23:13 The Irish Times 8204772967589972541.html
Violent confrontation between deputy, driver in Lynwood caught on video

Disturbing video shows what appears to be a controversial use of force by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy entering a vehicle.

27 May 23:59 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010440538868607.html
Only 'remote' chance of recertifying Hong Kong autonomy in future, Pompeo says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that China “has shed any pretense” that the people of Hong Kong enjoy the autonomy required by law, in a report certifying his determination that the territory no long warrants special treatment.

27 May 23:13 Reuters 8334514180169139752.html
Exclusive: Venezuela reaches deal with U.N. to buy food, medicine with gold - central bank

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has reached a deal with the U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) to destine part of its gold in Bank of England accounts toward the purchase of food and medicine during the coronavirus pandemic, its central bank governor said on Wednesday.

27 May 23:07 Reuters 8334514180795270589.html
Trump says Justice Dept. probing death of unarmed black man in Minneapolis

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Justice Department and the FBI are investigating the case of an unarmed black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis.

27 May 23:02 Reuters 8334514181372153758.html
UK PM Johnson to go to Brussels next month for Brexit talks: The Times

(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will resume Brexit talks in Brussels next month, the Times newspaper reported on Thursday.

27 May 23:50 Reuters 8334514181594431614.html
SAARC Psychiatric Federation calls for action to address psychological sufferings amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Rising Kashmir provides the most comprehensive coverage news, breaking news,videos, information on Kashmir, politics, cricket and more.

27 May 23:44 Rising Kashmir 9025326237872435012.html
DAVV pitching for admissions through CET, may hold exam in August

The DAVV is going to go for online CET again this year but this time it is opting for NTA which has reputation of holding online exams successfully.

27 May 23:10 Free Press Journal 9080771787223801934.html
BJP accuses Digvijaya Singh of flouting social distancing norms, party MLA alleges him of helping Jamaatis to spread coronavirus in Bhopal

Congress lashed at the BJP for making unnecessary political issue out of a social service extended to needy people during the lockdown.

27 May 23:00 Free Press Journal 9080771787721516197.html
Job losses continue to mount in US despite reopenings

WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus crisis threw at least 2.1 million Americans out of work last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, stoking fears Thursday that...

27 May 23:50 The Seattle Times 9121942837720541975.html
Germany, Spain, France Approve Performance Benchmarks for Future Combat Air System

An agreement has been reached by the air forces of Germany, Spain and France regarding performance standards for a collection of 10 possible system architectures under...

27 May 23:42 Sputniknews 967333868086334766.html
Remdesivir Trial of Over 1,000 Patients Shows Drug Speeds Recovery From COVID-19 - Report

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A report based on partial data from a ten-nation trial of more than 1,000 patients hospitalised with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...

27 May 23:18 Sputniknews 967333868549775238.html
Russian Military Names Group Behind Attack on Turkish Patrol in Syria

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Militants of the "Al-Islamad-Turkestani"* group were behind a bomb attack on a Turkish patrol in the Idlib de-escalation zone, in which one Turkish...

27 May 23:44 Sputniknews 967333869102631362.html
US-Canada Team Locates Fuselage of Lost Military Helicopter, Crew Remains

TORONTO (Sputnik) - A joint US-Canadian recovery team has located the remains of Canadian crew members and a piece of the fuselage from a military helicopter lost in...

27 May 23:42 Sputniknews 967333869490917339.html
Some countries could be exempt from UK quarantine rules, Boris Johnson says

So-called 'air bridges' could give hope to those still dreaming of a summer holiday without having to self-isolate when they get back.

27 May 23:04 Metro 970161747673648002.html
Emily Maitlis misses Newsnight after BBC criticises Cummings row coverage

Katie Razzall took the broadcaster's place.

27 May 23:21 The Irish News 993065891684827.html