WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Trials Citing Safety Concerns

The WHO placed a temporary halt on tests of the controversial COVID-19 coronavirus treatment hydroxychloroquine on Monday, citing growing safety concerns described in a study spanning six continents.

COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as...

WHO temporarily pauses hydroxychloroquine study, citing safety concerns

The World Health Organization is temporarily halting a study on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as potential COVID-19 treatments due to safety concerns. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision on Monday, after a study published in The Lancet medical journal suggested COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were more likely to die, CNN reports. The drugs were being reviewed as part of the WHO's Solidarity Trial — a coronavirus research effort involving more than 400 hospitals in 35 countries. President Donald Trump last week revealed he takes hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against COVID-19, despite there being no evidence of its effectiveness and the FDA cautioning against the drug due to serious side effects including abnormal heart rhythms. Meanwhile Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is touting the other drug halted in the study, chloroquine. The Data Safety Monitoring Board will review data about the drugs to assess whether they should…

Covid-19 crisis: WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine on safety concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by Donald Trump and others as a possible treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus

WHO pauses trial of anti-malaria drug in Covid-19 patients due to safety concerns

The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in Covid-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

The WHO has suspended testing hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns.

Safety concerns: WHO halts clinical trial of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

WHO temporarily halts hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine trials for coronavirus treatment pending safety review

The World Health Organization said it will temporarily halt global trials of hydroxychloroquine – the malaria drug President Trump said he is taking to prevent coronavirus infection – and chloroquine after a study showed that hospitalized coronavirus patients taking the drugs have a higher mortality rate.

WHO pauses study of hydroxychloroquine in global trial

The study has enrolled 3,500 patients in at least 17 countries since March

Premier League's Project Restart should ditch big grounds for EFL venues like QPR and Rotherham

Without supporters filling them, Germany’s cavernous arenas are sucking the life out of the acoustics and atmosphere created by the players and management staff

Premier League's Project Restart should ditch big grounds for EFL venues like QPR and Rotherham

Without supporters filling them, Germany’s cavernous arenas are sucking the life out of the acoustics and atmosphere created by the players and management staff

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NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June

TORONTO - The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon — with plenty of precautions.The league, which was forced to pause its season March 12

NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June

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NHL eyes voluntary small group training in Phase 2

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Inter-county and club teams training in pods

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COVID-19: WHO suspends chloroquine trial

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a “temporary pause” in its solidarity trial on the use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of COVID-19 patients. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO director-general, made

WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment

The study's steering committee met over the weekend, agreeing to suspend enrollment while gathering data about the safety and efficacy of the drug.

WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment

The study's steering committee met over the weekend, agreeing to suspend enrollment while gathering data about the safety and efficacy of the drug.

WHO to temporarily stop study of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

WHO says it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The study's steering committee met over the weekend, agreeing to suspend enrollment while gathering data about the safety and efficacy of the drug.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Covid-19: WHO to pause hydroxychloroquine trial on safety concerns

The WHO DG added that the concern relates only to the particular anti-malarial drug and its potential use on covid-19 patients, and not to other drugs.In India, the trial is being conducted by ICMR and enrolment for the study at the 19 study sites started on 1 May, data on the government’s clinical trial registry showed

UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date. In a press

WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization announced a pause in hydroxychloroquine trials at a Monday press conference.

UN trial for virus therapies pauses testing on Trump's drug

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine -- the malaria drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking -- from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment

The study's steering committee met over the weekend, agreeing to suspend enrollment while gathering data about the safety and efficacy of the drug.

WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization will temporarily suspend enrollment in hydroxychloroquine trials in a study of four treatment options for COVID-19, the WHO announced Monday in a press conference.

WHO to temporarily stop study of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

WHO says it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

COVID: Serosurvey in 10 hotspot cities, 60 other districts to determine community transmission

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The new laws have sparked protests.

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Washington has said the law could cost the city its preferential U.S. trading status

China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law

Hong Kong has become the latest flashpoint in soaring tensions between the world's two superpowers which China has likened to 'the brink of a new Cold War'.

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Afghan government frees 100 Taliban prisoners

Peace prevails on day 2 of ceasefire

Afghan govt frees Taliban prisoners as truce holds for second day

Presid­ent Ashraf Ghani said his admini­strati­on was also ready to hold peace talks with the Taliba­n

Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in US amid Covid-19 pandemic

Despite silent streets and nearly non-existent traffic, vehicle larcenies shot up 63% in New York and nearly 17% in Los Angeles from January 1 through mid-May

Lock your cars! Vehicle theft spikes in COVID-19 pandemic

Los Angeles: The coronavirus hasn’t been kind to car owners.

Car thefts skyrocket as vehicle owners stay inside during coronavirus pandemic

People have been washing their hands more than ever, but some car thieves still have sticky fingers.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump honours fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

The US president spoke at Fort McHenry in Baltimore after an earlier appearance at Arlington National Cemetery.

'It indicates we have suppressed Covid-19' - No new deaths today

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today reported no new coronavirus deaths, a first since the pandemic spread to Ireland and closed down the country.

Zero new deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Ireland for the first time since March

“The number of new cases and reported deaths over the past week indicates that we have suppressed Covid-19 as a country"

No coronavirus deaths in last 24 hours, 59 new cases confirmed

There have been no new coronavirus deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today.

Ibrahimovic suffers potential Achilles injury ― Reports

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have picked up an Achilles tendon injury that could put the AC Milan forward's season at risk. - Sports

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Suffers Potential Achilles Injury: Reports

An Achilles tendon injury would see Zlatan Ibrahimovic out injured for weeks.

Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing out of hospital after coronavirus diagnosis

Basketball Hall of Famer and Georgetown Hoyas head coach Patrick Ewing is at home after being hospitalized for the coronavirus.

Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing out of hospital after coronavirus diagnosis

Basketball Hall of Famer and Georgetown Hoyas head coach Patrick Ewing is at home after being hospitalized for the coronavirus.

Milan Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic Picks up Calf Injury in Training

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Manchester United and Man City Premier League return date could be decided this week

The date for the Premier League's resumption of the 2019/20 campaign could be decided later this week

Premier League return date could finally be decided this week

The date for the Premier League's resumption of the 2019/20 campaign could be decided later this week

Gary Neville sums up Dominic Cummings press conference performance in perfect comparison

The former Manchester United defender was quick to prepare the Downing Street adviser's performance in front of the camera to his own managerial career

Gary Neville sums up Dominic Cummings press conference performance in perfect comparison

The former Manchester United defender was quick to compare the Downing Street adviser's performance in front of the camera to his own managerial career

Jordan Henderson defends Virgil van Dijk over fake "lucky" quote on social media

The Liverpool captain leapt to the defence of the centre-back after a fake quote attributed to former Chelsea star Michael Ballack was circulated on social media

Jordan Henderson defends Virgil van Dijk over fake "lucky" quote on social media

The Liverpool captain leapt to the defence of the centre-back after a fake quote attributed to former Chelsea star Michael Ballack was circulated on social media

Liverpool ready to pay 67 million euros for ex-Barça man Adama Traore

Liverpool ready to pay 67 million euros for ex-Barça man Adama Traore

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Families of NY workers who died fighting coronavirus will get death benefits

The families of New York’s public workers who gave their lives fighting the coronavirus will receive death benefits from the state and local governments, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced

Coronavirus News: New York provides death benefits for public heroes who died from COVID-19

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that state and local governments will provide death benefits for public heroes who died from COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic.

Israel’s Netanyahu vows to push ahead with plans to annex parts of occupied West Bank

The comments threatened to push Israel closer to a confrontation with Arab and European partners, and could deepen what is becoming a growing partisan divide over Israel in Washington

Israel Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to annex parts of the occupied West Bank in the coming months, vowing to move ahead with the explosive plan despite a growing chorus of condemnations by key allies. The Palestinians, with wide international backing, seek the entire West Bank

Dominic Cummings: I don’t regret what I did

The Prime Minister’s chief adviser denied going back to Durham after returning to London on April 13, as has been reported.

Dominic Cummings: I don’t regret what I did

The Prime Minister’s chief adviser denied going back to Durham after returning to London on April 13, as has been reported.

Dominic Cummings’ Downing Street statement in full

The Prime Minister’s aide spoke at a press conference from the Downing Street rose garden.

Dominic Cummings’ Downing Street statement in full

The Prime Minister’s aide spoke at a press conference from the Downing Street rose garden.

Government Revises Alert Level 2 Rules - Expert Reaction

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PM says provincial reopenings can be 'confusing' after thousands pack Toronto park

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Joe Biden, wearing a mask, makes first campaign stop in months

Former vice president Joe Biden has made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago.

Joe Biden, wearing a mask, makes first campaign stop in months

Former vice president Joe Biden has made his first campaign trip outside his Delaware home since quarantining himself due to the coronavirus pandemic 10 weeks ago.

Spain Reopening Foreign Tourism from July

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Coronavirus: Spain urges foreign tourists to return from July

Restrictions have been eased in the European nation.

Spain revises virus death toll down by nearly 2,000

While the new system cut the number of deaths by 1,918, Spain remains one of the countries worst hit by the virus

Spain revises virus death toll down by nearly 2,000

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COVID-19: Lockdown extended in Himachal Pradesh 's Hamirpur and Solan till June 30

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Coronavirus lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s Hamirpur, Solan

Hamirpur and Solan districts in Himachal Pradesh will continue with the coronavirus lockdown for a month after the current nationwide phase ends on May 31

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COVID-19: INEC to pilot e-voting in 2021, seeks cancellation of continuous voter registration

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China will work to ease Africa’s debt burden – Wang Yi

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First anniversary of Modi Govt 2.0: BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark year of ‘historic achievements’

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Hamilton thought about stopping with racing: 'The hell with it'

Lewis Hamilton is currently at his strongest. After winning his sixth title, 2020 would be the year in which he rivals Michael Schumacher for the seventh. For the time being, 2020 hasn't started yet due to the coronavirus and that made the British think about quitting.

Patrick Ewing Jr. Offers Promising Update On His Father

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

Jimmy Cobb, ‘Kind of Blue’ drummer for Miles Davis, dies

Jimmy Cobb, a percussionist and the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album which transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday.

One’s Own Stylist: Queen Elizabeth II Styling Hair Herself During Lockdown - Report

Millions of Brits admired the way Her Majesty looked during her two recent speeches to the nation – her address on the coronavirus pandemic and her VE Day...

What we're watching: 'Deep Space 9,' 'Kingdom' and 'Solar Opposites'

What are Engadget editors watching at home? Lately, 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,' the Netflix zombie series 'Kingdom' and Hulu's new animated show 'Solar Opposites.'

Russian Satellite, Comet or 'UFO'? Videos of 'Epic' Fireball Seen in Australia's Sky Puzzle Netizens

The fiery show was preceded by the launch of a Russian satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, while the third stage of the rocket's booster was expected to fall into...

General Hospital revisits Nurses Ball episodes this week

Back from the past.

Trump Defends 'Mortal Sin' of Golfing Amid Pandemic

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday railed against media coverage of his recent golf outing amid the COVID-19 outbreak, arguing that he had gone...

Young Sherlock Holmes to star in new PS5 and Xbox Series X game

A new Sherlock Holmes game has been announced.

Spider-Man for PS4 listed as free for PlayStation Plus users

The PS4 Spider-Man game could be free in June for PlayStation Plus users, according to the PlayStation Store itself.

Simon Cowell is optimistic about the future of America's Got Talent season 15

The live shows are still scheduled to air later this year.

Netflix's Snowpiercer: Who is in the cast and how many episodes are there?

Your bank holiday Monday just got a whole lot better.

Carly Rae Jepsen’s Joyous Low-Stakes Rom-Com Continues Unfettered

The television landscape in this era of Peak TV comprises many overlapping tiers and ecosystems. Within this moment of seemingly infinite choice, there are genres — dramas, comedies, talk shows, reality shows — but more importantly, there are target audiences. The style, subject, and stars of a program are not meaningless, but the more important questions are: Who's watching? Where are they watching it? And are they buzzing about it online afterward? It's why you might expect shows as theoretically disparate as The Good Doctor and Young Sheldon on the same DVR, and why viewers of Curb Your Enthusiasm probably also enjoyed Mad Men. It's why some viewers are content with network primetime and why HBO was able to attract a certain type of viewer with the tagline, "It's not TV. It's HBO." It's about the perception of prestige. This hierarchy also exists within the music industry, a world that has always been far more expansive than Peak TV's endless sprawl. As with TV, genre seems to

Europe: free Xenoblade Chronicles: DE wallpapers now available via My Nintendo

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch is only a few days from launch and the My Nintendo website is offering free wallpapers for smart devices and PCs to celebrate. They&#821…

Ashghal invites artwork inspired by its projects for a virtual exhibition

Doha: Ashghal is inviting creative artworks, expressing their love for the country, from photographers, graphic designers and artists in Qatar.  

Baby's got moves! Dancing toddler wearing just Nikes, a denim jacket, and a diaper becomes a social media sensation after crashing his big brother and sister's TikTok video

The video was posted by a New Orleans family. Two school-age children are doing a popular TikTok dance. Their baby brother, Kyng Blanchard, then toddles into the frame

PlayStation to hold new State of Play focused on The Last of Us Part II on May 27

New details on The Last of Us Part II, including an extended look at never-before-seen gameplay, will be revealed during the presentation.

Sunil Chhetri named the brand ambassador of fantasy football platform Twelfth Man

The platform has also roped in White Rivers Media as the digital creative agency

Go read this incredible history of the SimCity studio’s forgotten business games division

Meet SimRefinery, SimHealth, and SimEnergy.

SWORD Over SHEILD: Marvel’s Tough Pill To Swallow

Agents of Shield season 7 trailer contradicts Marvel's Endgame time travel theory and reveals more than what meets the eye

Dominic Cummings says he drove to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight – video

The senior political adviser says he drove from Durham to Barnard Castle before returning to London for work to see if he could drive safely after his eyesight became affected by coronavirus

Jon Jones' manager says fight against Francis Ngannou "can absolutely happen"

While both Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou showed interest in locking horns inside the Octagon, the UFC has surprisingly not shown any eagerness to book the fight.

Microsoft Edge Dev build adds support for text translation in Immersive Reader

The latest Edge Dev and Canary Builds will now let you translate text in Immersive reader. To access the feature enter Immersive reader using the address bar icon, click on reading preferences and select Translate Entire Page. Besides removing distractions such as graphics and ads from pages, one of the best features of Immersive Reader […]

17 Official Disney Recipes That'll Make Your Kitchen Smell Like Main Street USA

When most people think about Disney vacations, I'm willing to bet that food is usually top of mind (second to your favorite rides, of course). In fact, some of

51 Animated Shows That Your Kids Can Binge on Netflix in 2020

Check out all the animated shows that are streaming on Netflix, whether you're looking for a toddler series or something for big kids.

Cole Sprouse & Lili Reinhart Face New Breakup Report 5 Days After Skeet Ulrich Seemingly Confirmed Split

Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart face a new breakup report after Skeet Ulrich seemingly confirmed their split. Get the details here.

“How Ay Comedian rejected Olamide only to come back begging after he became popular” – Toni Payne

Popular talent manager, Toni Payne, has narrated how AY Comedian refused to allow Olamide perform at his show only to come back to beg for favor after he had started blowing up. She made this known

Call of Duty: WWII Is One of June's PlayStation Plus Games

It'll be available to download starting tomorrow.

Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Wear Matching Heart Necklaces As People Ask If They Are Engaged

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas went viral this weekend after photos of the couple with Ben's children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner made their social

History Channel's Ulysses S. Grant Series Highlights Legacy of the General Who Won the Civil War

Leonardo DiCaprio has teamed with History Channel for a three-night miniseries meant to restore and highlight the legacy of Ulysses S. Grant, one of America's greatest generals, presidents, and the man who won the Civil War.

Park Ji Hoon flies high with official MV for 'Wing'

Park Ji Hoon has released the full MV for "Wing"!As announced, this solo singer has decided to release the title song MV ahead of the ful…

BTS’s V goes viral on Twitter for his Anime like appearance.

BTS’s member V is widely recognized as the “Face of K-pop” or the “Ultimate Stan Attractor” due to the myriad of non-fan…

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind reminds us that everything changes, and life goes on

Hayao Miyazaki’s celebrated pre-Ghibli feature says ‘Live with it’

Young man beats brain cancer twice, graduates university, starts a business

The length at which a person's determination and hard work can bring about great achievements can be astounding. King T's story is a life-changing inspiring one

Akshay Kumar mourns demise of hockey legend Balbir Singh Senior

With his social media post, Akshay Kumar shared a picture where he is seen sharing a moment with Balbir Singh Senior.

Malaika Arora, Ayushmann Khurrana, Priety Zinta and others wish Karan Johar on his quarantine birthday

Malaika Arora, Ayushmann Khurrana, Priety Zinta and others wish Karan Johar on his quarantine birthday: As filmmaker Karan Johar rings in his 48th birthday amid the COVID-19 outbreak, his peers from Bollywood made sure to make his quarantine birthday special by sending out birthday wishes on social media.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Proto Indo-European Mythology: Nick Allen Was More Of A Seer Than We Realised

In his work, Nick Allen’s discusses one of the many similarities between Sanskrit and Greek mythology.

Ryan Reynolds joins Taika Waititi for a live reading of 'James and the Giant Peach'

Something wholesome to brighten your holiday weekend during lockdown.

BBNaija: Tacha, Mercy, Mike, Diane, Khafi others for 'Reunion Show'

Fans of the popular reality TV show will be treated to an epic reunion show that promises to be filled with emotional outbursts.

See how Maanayata Dutt began her Eid celebrations with Iqra and Shahraan

Today is a day of celebration because it's Eid. For some, the celebrations started since yesterday. Like Sanjay Dutt's wife, Maanayata, who gave us a glimpse of her Eid celebrations, along with her children.

Oldest Near Full Length HIV-1 Genome Found From 1966

A near-complete HIV genome sequence has been found in one of 1,600 tissue samples collected in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, in the 1960s. Dating

“Like It Was Designed To Infect Humans”: COVID-19 ‘Cell Culture’ Theory Gains Steam

Findings allow for the possibility that COVID-19 leaked from a laboratory

Coronavirus: Human trial of vaccine shows promising results in China

The early-stage trial was conducted by researchers at several laboratories and included 108 participants aged 18 to 60. ..

Mum's face rebuilt with part of her leg after rare tumour ate her jawbone

Initially, she thought it was just an abscess.

Queen legend Brian May says he is 'ready to rock' again after near-fatal heart attack

The hitmaker had emergency surgery to have stents fitted to clear three blocked arteries, after declining a triple heart bypass

Queen legend Brian May says he is 'ready to rock' again after near-fatal heart attack

The hitmaker had emergency surgery to have stents fitted to clear three blocked arteries, after declining a triple heart bypass

NHL Phase 2: Details, what's allowed, next steps for 2019-20 season return

Players will be able to hit the ice in small groups once Phase 2 commences, which is reportedly happening in June.

UFC vows strict COVID-19 test for May 30 event

Testing by the UFC for COVID-19 will come with more stringent guidelines ahead of this weekend’s event in Las Vegas.

International Hockey Federation expresses grief over demise of Balbir Singh

International Hockey Federation expresses grief over demise of Balbir Singh: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday expressed grief over the demise of legendary player Balbir Singh, who passed away this morning at the age of 95 after battling multiple health issues.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Dilip Tirkey extends condolences over demise of hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr

Dilip Tirkey extends condolences over demise of hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr: Former Indian hockey player Dilip Tirkey on Monday extended his condolences over the demise of legendary player Balbir Singh Sr, who passed away this morning at the age of 95 after battling multiple health issues.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

China's football team 'more united' under coronavirus

Coronavirus has indefinitely postponed the Chinese Super League (CSL) season but it has given the national team time to bond under coach Li Tie, the side's goalkeeper Yan Junling said on Monday.

How do the Toronto Maple Leafs match up with the Columbus Blue Jackets in a best-of-five playoff series?

As we wait for normalcy – and hockey – to return, I have been looking back at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season and ahead to the future of the organization. If you missed those articles, here are the first two: Travis Dermott’s emergence, the battle for third in the Atlantic Division The coaching change and […]

Downs Star’s Deal To Follow Pitso Announcement

Mamelodi Sundowns are understood to be preparing another new contract, but this time they will be tying up the finer details of a key player.

Ighalo To Leave Man Utd Before EPL Resumes?

Despite his wish to stay at Manchester United, Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo may be forced to leave the Red Devils before the proposed restart of the Premier League next month.

AFL plans to reduce squad sizes described as 'brutal' by former leading player

Ex-Adelaide star Mark Ricciuto is concerned about proposals to cut the playing list from 44 to 35

Petra Kvitova Would "Rather Cancel" Grand Slams Than Play Without Fans

Petra Kvitova is taking part in an all-Czech competition pitting eight men and eight women in separate draws.

UK Government's Quarantine Measures Could Push Proposed Silverstone F1 Races Into August

Plans for two races at the English track were thrown into turmoil when the government offered no exemption to elite sport.

League leaders looking to sign Chelsea midfielder this summer

According to Turkish newspaper Takvim, via Sporx, Trabzonspor are keeping tabs on Chelsea midfielder Danilo Pantic and they could look to bring him to replace club Jose Sosa in the summer. The Trabzonspor captain could leave the club as he has yet to extend his contract, which will expire at the end of the season.

Why Mauricio Pochettino's lack of silverware could put would-be Newcastle United owners off

Mauricio Pochettino's lack of silverware could put the would-be owners of Newcastle United off - according to the talkSPORT pundit

Lyon appoint Bruno Cheyrou to help Juninho and Houllier

Bruno Cheyrou left his job with Paris Saint-Germain's women's team this month, with the former Liverpool player handed a new post with Lyon.

Premier League edges closer to return with clubs to vote on training protocols

Premier League players and coaches will see new rules on contact training before they are put to a vote on Wednesday

'Le 10 Sport': Zidane lines up Ajax midfielder Van de Beek for Madrid

'Le 10 Sport': Zidane lines up Ajax midfielder Van de Beek for Madrid

Clonmel Golf Club looking for extra stewards as play resumes

GREAT ATMOSPHERE AT THE MOUNTAIN ROAD CLUB

Ex-Pirates infielder Kang banned 1 year by Korean league

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Korean Baseball Organization has suspended ex-Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang for a year and ordered him to perform 300 hours of community service...

Steph Curry Has A Message For Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson

Steph Curry was enthralled by the excitement of The Match Part 2. He declared that he wants in on The Match Part 3 if there is one.

NFL Insider Shares The Latest On Jamal Adams, Cowboys

NFL insider Ian Rapoport has the latest update regarding Jets safety Jamal Adams and a potential trade with the Dallas Cowboys.

Michael Jordan’s Son Was Asked To Name The 2nd Greatest Player Ever

Michael Jordan's son, Marcus, had some interesting thoughts on who he believes is the second greaters player in NBA history.

Moliki Matavao, Country’s No. 4 TE, Names Final 4 Schools

Moliki Matavao - one of the best tight-ends in the 2021 cycle - will soon be making his commitment, choosing between 4 major programs.

Manchester United given boost over signing £40m-rated France star

They're ready to sell.

Havertz is a better Ozil and would be perfect for Liverpool, says Don Hutchison

'I think he walks into most sides.'

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

REUTERS: The prize-money is paltry, the field lacks star power and the tournament director is busy hammering out the draw while locked down in ...

Zverev to join Thiem, Dimitrov in Djokovic’s Balkan tennis tournament in June

The Adria Tour, which Djokovic announced on his 33rd birthday, will run from June 13 to July 5 in Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia on clay courts.

Johnson falls to last at Coca-Cola 600 after car fails inspection

Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Chevrolet was disqualified following a post-race inspection, relegating him to last place instead of a second-place finish at the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday.

Championship club send angry letter to EFL which will terrify West Brom and Leeds United

West Brom news - WBA are on course to return to the Premier League

American viewers return for German soccer; NASCAR, golf spark sports weekend

May 25 (UPI) -- Weekend sports were a success in more ways than one, with German soccer, a celebrity golf match and NASCAR's longest race getting high ratings while also raising money for COVID-19 relief efforts.

Legendary Cork boxing trainer Maurice Walsh dies

He came to Ireland after his wife Margaret was left a pub in Shanagarry in the seventies.

Cycling Ireland finances feeling the burn

Irish sport has never been awash with cash so it says everything about the current crisis and the impact it has had that the CEO of a leading governing body can describe a half a million euro loss in income as the tip of an iceberg.

Chelsea to snub option of £13m signing and will look to pocket future fee instead

Blues could have re-signed talented winger...

Barcelona look to raise €70m in sales to balance books, club open to exits from group of six stars

Who will depart to offer financial relief?

Tamsin Greenway's detailed look at Vitality Netball Superleague's potential routes forwards

Tamsin Greenway takes a detailed look at the Vitality Netball Superleague's potential routes forward and shares more about the intricacies and complexities the sport faces when it comes to its decision making.

Formula E racer fined for using a substitute driver during an eSports race

Punishment has been handed down for a driver who secretly gave his seat to an eRacing pro.

Teams hold practice games as Japan baseball league nears return

The NPB season was supposed to start on March 20 but has been delayed due to the pandemic. Earlier this month, NPB Commissioner Atsushi Saito suggested the season could start in the second half of June.

Brad Keselowski wins NASCAR's longest race

The 600-miler on the US Memorial Day weekend was already the longest race on the NASCAR calendar but on Sunday it went even longer after William Byron's spin with five laps to go set up a two-lap shootout for victory.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin likes idea of incentivizing Rooney Rule

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

National Women’s Soccer League moves to allow training in small groups

Teams will be able to progress to full team training on May 30 providing they complete five days of small group training

Wolff downplays Mercedes for 2020

Ever the diplomat, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has downplayed Mercedes chances at scooping up the 2020 titles.

Klopp reportedly held talks with Werner

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reportedly held a virtual meeting with RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.

Angel Gomes names his three Manchester United idols

Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes has revealed his three main idols while progressing through the academy.

Four full-back options for Man City amid Joao Cancelo Barcelona links

The Portuguese international has struggled to make his mark at the Etihad since arriving from Juventus last summer

After Dhyan Chand, it was Balbir Singh Sr.: Milkha

‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh: We were great friends. I feel sad that he is not amongst us now. After Dhyan Chand, if there was any (hockey) legend, it was Balbir Singh Senior. Bishan Singh Bedi: India’s

Yet Another Disappointment for NTR fans Due to Rajamouli

NTR fans have been missing their actor for around three years due to RRR and this is one more loss. So, Star MAA is bringing back Nagarjuna who hosted the third season. Bigg Boss Telugu is one of the most successful reality programs on Telugu's small screen.

OOTP Twins Update: The Twins are the best

I don’t know if you got this impression from my coverage, but the Twins are doing extremely well. In fact, they have the best record in the American League, and a 7 game lead over the Clevela…

Elgar eyes South Africa test captaincy

Dean Elgar would be willing to become South Africa’s next test captain as speculation about who will replace Faf du Plessis gathers momentum.

Tom Brady Trolled Himself After Splitting Pants During Golf Match (TWEETS)

. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images for The Match Tom Brady has run into a string of issues since making…

ECB Facing Testy Stimulus Debate After Call to Scrap Limits

The European Central Bank looks set for another testy debate after one policy maker floated the prospect of removing what many see as an important limit on its powers.

ECB's Villeroy: Won't let adverse market dynamics lead to unwarranted hikes in borrowing costs

"Going further on Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme (PEPP) only make sense if we ensure its maximum effectiveness," ECB Governing Council member F

Shaktikanta Das differs with govt over IMF's $500 billion rights plan

RBI governor backed IMF’s plan to issue fresh SDRs for helping crisis-hit members.Fresh SDR issue would have helped least developed and developing nations facing a forex crisis

House CMV / Estudio MMX

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

House CMV / Estudio MMX

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

Mercedes gives a sneak peek of its new S-Class limousine

Mercedes showed off the nose of its new S-Class flagship during a video conference with global media overnight – a fortnight after images leaked on Instagram. 

Mercedes gives a sneak peak of its new S-Class limousine

Mercedes showed off the nose of its new S-Class flagship during a video conference with global media overnight – a fortnight after images leaked on Instagram. 

Long lines and huge wait time, the new face of air travel

For passengers taking their first flight post the lockdown, air travel has been tedious but most are just happy to be home.What also differed is the passenger experience depending on the state to which they travel

One more death in Dakshina Kannada

A 43-year-old man who had died at the Government Wenlock Hospital here on Saturday tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. With this, the number of COVID-19 deaths in Dakshina Kannada rose to seven.Th

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

Swaroopanandendra Swamy speaks to Chief Minister and Trust Board Chairman

Migrant workers stage protest

‘Want transport facility to Bihar, Jharkhand’

Vigil stepped up in Srisailam reserve

Sequel to death of Royal Bengal Tiger in Prakasam district

High-power panel seeks further inputs on gas leak incident

The high-power committee set up by the State government to probe the LG Polymers styrene vapour leakage incident on May 7 has decided receive further inputs till May 31 so as to submit its report with

‘106 desilting works are on’

Works taken up under the Chief Ministers’ Special Desilting Scheme are being executed under the supervision and guidance of farmers, according to Rajesh Lakhoni, Monitoring Officer for the district.An

Area under gingelly expected to increase in Tiruchi district: official

The area under gingelly is expected to increase by about 200 hectares in Tiruchi district this year, thanks to a push given to oil seed cultivation under the Targeted Rice Fallow Area (TRFA) Oil Seeds

Iran reopens major Shia shrines after two-month closure

Iran has reopened major Shia shrines across the Islamic republic, more than two months after they were closed, as it reported its lowest deaths from coronavirus since March.

Maharashtra creates jumbo medical centres as Covid-19 count crosses 50,000-mark

'A 30,000-bed Covid-19 care centre for those patients who do not have the capacity for self-isolation has been created in Mumbai,' said Uddhav.The current count of Covid-19 patients in the state of Maharashtra is 52,667

Jet Airways offers two Boeing aircraft for evacuation of stranded Indians

Jet Airways could supply up to four aircraft for evacuation missions within a reasonable period of time.Jet Airways has been grounded for a year due to lack of funds

Tourists shouldn't travel to Goa; hotels continue to be non-functional: Official

On Monday, 10 out of the 13 flights, which were scheduled to land at Goa's Dabolim airport, were cancelled

High Court stays munsif court order on church

Orthodox priest seeks to restrain Jacobite priests from managing church

Woman subjected to horrifying early-morning attack with ‘intent to rape’ at Fife park

A WOMAN has been attacked “with intent to rape” in a horrifying incident at a park in Fife. The 25-year-old had to fight off the thug in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, after he followe…

Govt donates 200 piglets to youth farmers

GOVERNMENT has donated 200 piglets to the Youth in Agriculture Apex Council Board (YAACB) as part of efforts to increase pork production in the country. Young livestock farmers from Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and the Midlands are among the beneficiaries of the initiative and received their allocation last Thursday.  YAACB chairperson, Mr John Muchenje, confirmed the development in an interview. He said as a board they will be rolling out training programmes in partnership with Agritex to ensure that beneficiaries become effective poultry producers. “Nationwide we are organising a training for young livestock farmers. We will be working closely with Agritex so that they educate the farmers on basic poultry production and piggery management.

Ebus ready to roll again

Ebus has announced it is relaunching service starting June 4.

City aims to slow streets

Vancouver is considering plans to repurpose 50 kilometres of roadway in an effort to create more space for restaurant patios and lines outside of businesses, as well as walking and cycling, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Horse trading for sick leave

How Parliament should function in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis remained unresolved Monday as the Conservatives dug in on their demand that the House of Commons resume normal operations with a reduced number of MPs in the chamber.

'Independent' Alaska Senate Candidate Flip-Flops on #MeToo Issues

Alaska Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross, an Independent endorsed by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), directly avoided a question on combatting sexual abuse during a Zoom fundraiser last week. Dr. Gross is running to unseat GOP incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) in November.

Pentagon Spokesman Chimes In on NYT's Terrible Memorial Day Editorial

Boom.

Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Driver Following Vehicle Pursuit

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in the Yuma Sector arrested a driver who took off on foot following a vehicle pursuit on Thursday.

Black Voices for Trump Panel Sounds Off on Biden's Outrageous Remarks

When former Vice President Joe Biden told radio host Charlamagne tha God that he "ain't black" if he votes to re-elect President Trump, black voters were rightly offended.

Migrant workers of Odisha cross into Chittoor from Tamil Nadu

Urge A.P. authorities to arrange transport to their home State

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

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

Coronavirus | Toll goes up in Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala

Three of six deaths in Telangana; Karnataka records two fatalities; two remand prisoners among Kerala’s 49 new cases

All about ‘new normal’ under one umbrella

“Our New Earth”, a microsite for supporting individuals to function constructively as they try to make sense of the “new normal” amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, has been launched by Aster DM Healthcare.

Three test positive; two patients recover in central region

Samples collected from 48 people and sent to lab

31,688 students to appear for SSLC exams in Ernakulam

320 exam centres in district

Just bluster, says Chennithala

Chennithala says CM is all bluster and no action

Low key festivities mark Id-ul-Fitr in TS districts

No massive congregations at idgahs

Three more succumb to COVID in TS, 66 test positive

Three COVID-19 patients died in Telangana on Monday taking the toll to 56. This is the seventh consecutive day starting May 19 that Telangana is reporting COVID deaths. There was spike number of COVID

16 Maharashtra returnees test positive for COVID-19 in Kalaburagi district

Number of infected persons up to 157

Three test positive in Alappuzha

Two returned from abroad and one from Bengaluru

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where Covid-19 is declining

Rest of World News: Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbr

Church replica on film set vandalised

Man associated with right-wing group arrested

A year on, over 100 PG medical students caught in crossfire over stipend

They haven’t been paid from March 2019

Priyanka questions U.P. CM’s claim on COVID-19 among migrants

Yogi Adityanath had claimed that 75% of workers who returned from Maharashtra and 50% from Delhi were infected

14 more cases in Kasaragod

On Monday, 14 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Kasaragod district. Of these, 13 had come from Maharastra and one from abroad. With Keralites stranded in other States entering the State through

HC seeks govt. reply on encroachment of tanks

Telangana High Court directed the State government to file counter affidavits in two PIL petitions relating to alleged encroachments of water bodies surrounding the State capital. A bench of Chief Jus

Clamour for transparency of testing data grows shriller

Our strategy is focused but not random, say Health officials

11 camps set up in Coimbatore district to evaluate Class XII answer scripts

3,000 teachers and 500 non-teaching staff to be involved in the process

Former Assam CM seeks release of 2 JNU students

Pinjra Tod members in police custody.

IHCL extends meal distribution for COVID-19 workers by a month

Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) of the Tata Group has announced extension of its free-of-cost TajSats meal distribution programme for COVID-19 frontline workers by another month. Puneet Chhatwal, MD

Bharat Mata Shrouded: Don’t Be Surprised By What Happened In Kanyakumari; Hindus Of District Have To Bear Evangelist Aggression Day In, Day Out

The evangelist onslaught in Kanyakumari is anything but new.

Proposal: Only MKs to select attorney general - Inside Israel

MKs Ayelet Shaked and Shlomo Karai submit bill to remake committee to select attorney general to include only Knesset members.

UPDATE: One person dead, two in critical condition after Highway 1 collision in Langley

A man and woman were taken to hospital in critical condition

Community Leaders Call For NZ To Unite Against Racism

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

UK leader's aide says he won't quit over lockdown road trip

LONDON — British leader Boris Johnson’s powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't resign for driving the length of England while the country was under strict lockdown — a trip he made without informing the prime minister first.

Crowd gathers in Waterloo Park over weekend

Bylaw was called but ultimately, no fines were issued

Dominic Cummings 'does not regret' lockdown travel as he addresses nation

Several Conservative backbenchers have joined calls from opposition parties for Mr Cummings to quit or be sacked

Top aide in landmark DR Congo trial pleads innocence

Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Vital Kamerhe, a major ally to DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, proclaimed his innocence on Monday as a historic trial for alleged corruption resumed. Kamerhe, 61, a veteran political figure who is also Tshisekedi’s chief of staff, is accused with others of having embezzled more than $50 million (46 million …

Flash Flood In Meghalaya's Garo Hills Inundate Quarantine Centre

People at a coronavirus quarantine centre in Meghalaya's Garo Hills had to be shifted to another building on higher ground after a flash flood hit the area following a cloud burst on Monday.

Over 1.38 Lakh Migrants Returned Home On Shramik Trains From Rajasthan: Railways

Over 1.38 lakh migrant workers stranded in Rajasthan have been sent to their home states in 98 Shramik Special trains till Sunday, the North Western Railway said on Monday.

"Switched To New Normal": Airports' Body Tweets Photos Of Social Distancing

On a day when domestic flight operation commenced after two months of coronavirus lockdown, the Airport Authority of India tweeted pictures of an airport where social distancing norms were being followed. The body called it the new normal.

COVID-19: Nigeria evacuates 69 nationals from Lebanon

An official said the evacuees were made up of 50 trafficked young women and 19 others.

Karnataka Students Can Give SSLC Board Exams In Kerala And Goa Too For Safety Reasons

The SSLC exams in Karnataka will be conducted for a period of 10 days, from 25 June to 4 July.

Five-Year-Old Boy Flies Alone From Delhi To Bengaluru, Returns Home After Getting Stuck For Two Months 

The boy had gone to Delhi around three months ago to his grandparents’ place.

COVID-19 lockdown: Domestic flight services resume in Mumbai

COVID-19 lockdown: Domestic flight services resume in Mumbai: As many as 20 flights were operated to and from the Mumbai airport till 12:45 pm on Monday after .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

RSS pushes its own 'self-reliance' model to help Modi galvanise public opinion

RSS pushes its own 'self-reliance' model to help Modi galvanise public opinion: With the government by its side and Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself exhorting Ind to be

Chandrababu Naidu returns to his residence in Andhra Pradesh after 2 months

Chandrababu Naidu returns to his residence in Andhra Pradesh after 2 months: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday returned to his residence in Amaravati from Hyderabad after a gap of two months due to the COVID-19 lockdown.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Cyclone Amphan: Govt releases Rs 1,000 crore to West Bengal; central team to visit soon

The rescue-and-relief operations in West Bengal were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee

India sees highest 1-day spike with 6,977 corona cases, enters 10 worst-hit nations list

The total count of cases in India now stands at 1,38,845 with 4,021 deaths. A total of 154 of these deaths were reported on Monday.

Spike in COVID-19 cases expected, ready to deal with it: Assam Health Minister

A total of 35 more COVID-19 cases have been reported from Assam on Monday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 427.

57-year-old Mumbai cop dies of COVID-19, takes toll to 12

The deceased constable was living in the Worli Police camp with his family members.

Infectious Diseases Block equipped with superlative facilities inaugurated at SKIMS

Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) today crossed another milestone to further strengthen advanced patient care services with

Australian mercenaries in secret mission to help Libyan warlord

Private Australian, British and US military operatives took part in a secret mission to support a Libyan warlord, a UN report reveals.

Police: New Jersey nurse attacked, nearly kidnapped by man she treated at hospital

A New Jersey nurse was attacked and terrorized by a man who she treated at her hospital the day before, according to police.

'I think...I behaved reasonably' - Dominic Cummings defies calls to quit over accusations of flouting lockdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aide refused to resign today, saying he had done nothing wrong by driving 250 miles from London to access childcare when Britons were being told to stay at home to fight COVID-19.

Varadkar hails ‘day of hope’ as no new Covid-19 deaths reported in Ireland

Ireland has recorded no new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since March.

Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian Sailors Freed After Africa Kidnapping

Eight foreign crew members kidnapped from a container ship off Benin's coast last month have been freed, the Nigerian Navy says.

Atlanta is home to 2 potential contenders for Biden's VP

ATLANTA — Neither public rivals nor personal friends, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams spent years climbing parallel ladders at Atlanta City Hall and the Georgia Capitol. They are now Georgia’s most influential African American women. Bottoms, the 50-year-old Atlanta mayor, is a top surrogate for Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Abrams is …

N.S. RCMP use warrants to find killer's cellphone, computer and other devices

HALIFAX — As police in Nova Scotia continue their investigation into a mass killing last month that claimed 22 lives, newly released documents reveal the RCMP have seized and searched the killer’s computer, cellphone, tablet and a navigation device. The search warrants released today do not provide details about what police found because the documents are heavily …

Congress weighs choice: 'Go big' on virus aid or hit 'pause'

WASHINGTON — Congress is at a crossroads in the coronavirus crisis, wrestling over whether to “go big,” as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants for the next relief bill, or hit “pause,” as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists. It’s a defining moment for the political parties heading toward the election and one that will affect …

Ex-strongman Bouterse seeks another term in Suriname

PARAMARIBO, Suriname — Few leaders have the sort of shadows that hang over Suriname’s President Dési Bouterse: a former coup leader and strongman, convicted of murder and drug smuggling, overseeing a dire economy. Yet the charismatic 74-year-old president stands a fair chance of holding onto power as the small South American nation elects a new …

Costa Rica latest country to legalize same-sex marriage

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is expected to become the latest country to legalize same-sex marriage early Tuesday when a ruling from its supreme court goes into effect ending the country’s ban. Couples scheduled ceremonies — mostly private due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some that would be broadcast — to celebrate their …

Nesting loggerhead turtle found dead, investigation underway

MANTEO, N.C. — The National Park Service said Monday it is investigating after a nesting loggerhead sea turtle was found dead on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach, with signs that the creature was run over by a vehicle. The female turtle came onto the beach early Monday morning and had begun to lay eggs …

Coronavirus lockdown | 532 flights take off but over 50% seats go empty

39,000 passengers ferried; last minute cancellations leave many frustrated

VOX Liberia Distributes Food, Non Food Items to Vulnerable Population, Church Leaders In Margibi County

Marshall, Margibi County – A Liberian based Charity; VOX Liberia based in Lower Margibi County has begun identifying with the most vulnerable population in Boye’s Town, Marshall on the Roberts International Airport Highway as contribution towards the fight of COVID-19 in Liberia. Several pastors, religious institutions also benefited from the donation. Speaking to Journalists ahead […]

Louth GAA '2,000 percent confident' new stadium in Dundalk won't suffer from future flooding

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Hong Kong law society condemns attack on lawyer during China security law protest

HONG KONG: The Law Society of Hong Kong has strongly condemned an assault on a lawyer during Sunday's (May 24) protest against a controversial ...

Man arrested after swimming moat to enter Japan palace grounds

A Japanese man was arrested in Tokyo on Monday after swimming across the Imperial Palace's moat to scale an outer wall, entering off-limits parts ...

Thug breaks into Edinburgh pharmacy stealing large haul of drugs

The yob ran off with thousands of tablets after sneaking into the store on Home Street earlier today, May 25.

Tributes paid to Scots mountain climber one year on from death in Indian avalanche

Dad-of-two Martin Moran was among a group of eight who were caught up in an avalanche on India's Nanda Devi mountain last year.

Kwara confirms four new COVID-19 cases - Premium Times Nigeria

Kwara State now has a total of 74 COVID-19 cases.

Buhari mourns New Telegraph journalist - Premium Times Nigeria

Waheed Bakare, editor of Saturday Telegraph, died on Sunday.

N-Power beneficiaries dispute minister's claim of April payment

Ms Farouq had on Saturday announced the payment of April stipends to N-Power beneficiaries.

NGO moves Delhi High Court seeking equal ration benefits for all Delhiites

The plea seeks same ration benefits for Aadhar card and voter card holders as is being given to ration card holders.

Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths

The latest data on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus

Requiring face masks to fight COVID-19 while upholding niqab bans shows irony lost on leaders ǀ View

The current recommendations on wearing face masks also lay bare the absurdity of the arguments that some European governments have used to prohibit the wearing of face coverings in the public space.

David Drucker: Why Biden's latest gaffe may not be as damaging as Hillary's 'deplorables' remark

David Drucker said on Monday that “only time will tell” if presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden can rebound from his “you ain’t black enough” comments.

FBI joins 3-state manhunt for UConn student wanted in string of slayings, home invasion and kidnapping

The FBI has joined the massive search, which is now spanning three states, for a University of Connecticut student believed to be armed with several stolen guns whom police say is connected to two homicides, a kidnapping and a home invasion.

Topless Irish leader pictured having picnic with pals in park ‘in breach of social distancing’

THE Irish Prime Minister has been accused of breaking the country’s rules on social distancing during the current sunny weather. Leo Varadkar was spotted meeting friends with partner Matthew …

Heart-stopping moment boy, 12, escapes bear attack thanks to ultra-calm response while stalked by half-ton beast

A YOUNG boy has escaped a bear attack by keeping calm and following his family’s instructions. The 12-year-old boy, named Alessandro, was hiking with some adults in the Brenta Dolomites, nort…

Teen girl, 17, and man die after being pulled from water in bank holiday tragedies on Cornwall coast

A MAN and a 17-year-old girl have died today in two separate tragedies on the Cornish coastline. Emergency services confirmed they attended several incidents off the coast on the Bank Holiday Monda…

New wave of cholera cases hits Turkana West

Governor Nanok said all the cases have been contained and no deaths recorded.

Virus border lapse raises eyebrows

A serious security lapse at the Busia border saw two Covid-19 cases slip into the country.

PHOTOS: Ganduje facilitates release of 300 inmates

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has facilitated the release of 300 inmates across the state. Ganduje said the state government paid the N12 million to settle the fines to

Onlookers Horrified as Drunk Man Tries to Drown Bear in Warsaw Zoo After Entering Its Enclosure

The man managed to escape with just a few cuts but the poor bear was left distraught.

To cover-up one murder, man kills nine more people with sleeping pills as his 'weapon'

Police has arrested a 26-year-old man accused of killing 10 people.

Cross River government declares 35 persons wanted over cult killings

Determined to make Cross River State a safe place to live, the State government has declared 35 persons wanted for cultism.

Coronavirus: No new deaths reported in Republic for first time since March

There have been no new coronavirus deaths reported to health officials in the past 24 hours.59 n...

Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona ease curbs

The easing measures come as the Madrid region, the city of Barcelona and large parts of Castile-Leon in the northwest, formally enter the first phase of rolling back one of the strictest lockdowns in the world.

US limits travel from Brazil amid worsening coronavirus outbreak

Brazil has the second-highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the world — trailing only the United States — with more than 350,000 cases and 22,700 deaths.

Indian man killed wife using cobra after failed attempt with viper: cops

An Indian man has been accused of murdering his wife with a highly venomous cobra -- weeks after failing with a viper.

Celeb-loved animal rights activist accused of staging dog abuse

A Los Angeles animal rights activist is accused of staging gruesome dog killings during trips to slaughterhouses for footage in his foundation videos, according to a report. Marc Ching, who runs the

Trump praises America’s ‘towering spirit’ in Memorial Day speech

President Trump likened the coronavirus pandemic to war during a Memorial Day visit to Fort McHenry in Maryland, saying the “towering spirit” that spurred American resistance to a British

China’s ‘bat woman’ researcher warns coronavirus is just ‘tip of iceberg’

China’s “bat woman” researcher warns that the deadly coronavirus surfacing now is “just the tip of the iceberg” in terms of what humans may soon face without a global

Kentucky parents killed in car crash after son’s graduation

Nancy and Lyndon Barnett died in a car crash after leaving their son Dalton's high school graduation, school officials and authorities said.

UK coronavirus death toll increases by 121 to 36,793 as downward trend continues

The Department of Health confirmed that the UK's death toll has risen to 36,914 after a further 121 fatalities were confirmed in 24 hours

Two cases in Kottayam

Kottayam on Monday reported two fresh COVID-19 cases with two persons who had returned from the UAE testing positive for the virus, taking the total number of patients in the district to 11.Health Dep

LDF keeps its options open

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is gearing up to reap optimum benefit of the smouldering differences of opinion in the Kerala Congress (M) ahead of the local body and Assembly elections.The front lead

Heavy rains hit five Assam districts, 30,000 affected

Flood adds to COVID-19 woes as total positive cases cross 500 mark

Flight services re-start in Kalaburagi

Operations of domestic passenger flight services at Kalaburagi Airport which were suspended on March 12 to contain the spread of coronavirus resumed with the landing of a Star Air flight here on Monda

There is clue on techie having links with unorganised terrorist groups: Police to HC

He had put social media post asking people to sneeze openly in public place to spread COVID-19; court denies him bail

TDP leader blames YSRCP govt. for cancellation of flights

‘Naidu’s Visakhapatnam visit postponed, not cancelled’

CM pitches for continuity of LDF rule

On fourth anniversary of government, Pinarayi recounts how recurrent obstacles were overcome

Migrants must get MNS nod, says Raj Thackeray

Party chief says they should also take government permission.

Need to allow House panel members to join meets virtually too: Anand Sharma

He says there is still a lot of confusion about air travel and a virtual mode became essential

Teen girl and man die after being pulled from water in Bank Holiday tragedies

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the two tragedies on the Cornish coastline on Bank Holiday Monday, with another incident involving a man who was pulled from the water unconscious

Joe Biden appears in public for first time in months at veterans memorial

Former Vice President Joe Biden left home for the first time in months on Monday to lay a wreath at a veterans memorial near his home in Delaware. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee,

Dominic Cummings sparks fury as viewers say they'll 'save a fortune' on new eye test

Dominic Cummings said he took a 30 minute drive to the beauty spot of Barnard Castle to 'test his eyesight' over concerns it had been affected by a suspected case of coronavirus

Dr Miriam Stoppard: 'No evidence' of children infecting teachers with coronavirus

A study from New South Wales, Australia, throws light on the vexed question of re-opening schools

Coronavirus live updates: U.S. marks Memorial Day as deaths near 100,000

Here are the latest coronavirus updates from around the world.

Suriname's president seeks re-election after murder conviction

Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, a former military ruler who has dominated the country's politics in recent decades, was seeking a third term in an election on Monday, about six months after a local court found him guilty of murder in absentia. Bouterse, who has avoided prison due to his presidential

US urges probe into alleged ethics breach at African Development Bank

The US Department of the Treasury has called on the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out an independent probe into alleged ethics breaches by its president, Akinwumi Adesina. In a letter obtained by AFP on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed "deep reservations" about

Trump threatens to pull Republican convention out of North Carolina

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina unless the state's Democratic governor guarantees he will swiftly lift restrictions on large gatherings of people during the coronavirus pandemic. "Unfortunately, Democrat Governor

Memorial Day: Biden wears face mask for first public appearance in 10 weeks but Trump refuses to

Joe Biden has appeared in public for the first time in more than two months to mark Memorial Day.In contrast to Donald Trump who has not worn masks during public appearances, both Mr Biden and his wife Jill Biden wore black face masks to lay a wreath a memorial for World War II and Korean War veterans

William Small, Legendary Washington Bureau Chief for CBS News, Dies at 93

He served as the network's Washington Bureau Chief from 1962 to 1974.

Uttar Pradesh News: State Govt Releases 2257 Convicts on Parole For 8 Weeks to Decongest jails

The development comes after the Supreme Court in March directed decongesting of prisons in a bid to maintain social distancing amid Coronavirus lockdown.

Four people have signed petition for Dominic Cummings to keep his job

A petition set up for the PM's chief adviser to keep his job has not got many signatures.

Busia border choking with traffic

Some drivers have reportedly been held up at the border for up to four days as they await their test result before being allowed to continue.

This man's letter about his dead wife will shame Boris Johnson over his advisor's reckless behaviour

British billionaire twins at war over London’s Ritz hotel and family’s fortune

The brothers, who spent decades avoiding media attention by isolating themselves on an island in the middle of the English Channel, are now front-page news due to the latest part...

Op-Ed: Beyond the constitutional debate: unpacking the political conundrum

Addis Abeba, May 25/2020 – The Ethiopian constitution drove more interest, analysis and scrutiny in the past month than it had since its promulgation. Politicians and scholars have discussed and debated on what they referred as a constitutional conundrum after the National election board announced that it cannot conduct election ...

Europe's First Lung Transplantation on COVID-19 Patient Successfully Conducted in Vienna

VIENNA (Sputnik) - Doctors of the Medical University of Vienna's General Hospital successfully carried out the first lung transplantation on a COVID-19 patient in...

Trump Defends 'Moral Sin' of Golfing Amid Pandemic

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday railed against media coverage of his recent golf outing amid the COVID-19 outbreak, arguing that he had gone...

UK official death toll rises to 36,914 after 121 die

The updated figure includes deaths in care homes.

Piers Morgan hits out at Dominic Cummings for 'not apologising' in statement

Piers accused Mr Cummings of 'taking the whole country for morons'.

Hydroxychloroquine trial suspended over safety fears

Donald Trump said he had been taking the anti-malarial drug which may have a benefit in treating Covid-19.

Man arrested after he filmed himself 'brutalizing nursing home patient, 75'

'Is this even possible to believe? Can this be for real? Where is this nursing home, how is the victim doing,' Trump tweeted Thursday in response to the video.

Morphed Yogi Pic? UP BJP MLA Nandkishor Gujrar files complaint against Pataal Lok producer Anushka Sharma for 'misusing' his picture

Amazon Prime's latest series Pataal Lok received a huge amount of appreciation from the critics as well as the audiences. However, on the other hand, producer Anushka Sharma has been slapped with two back-to-back legal notices.

My partner was deported and I don't know if our sons will ever see him again

We only got half an hour together to say goodbye. Half an hour for Rayan to hold his sons for the last time.

No new coronavirus deaths in Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland has reported no newThe Republic of Ireland has reported no new coronavirus deaths for the first time since March. coronavirus deaths for the first time since March.

Domestic flight services resume at Tiruchi airport

IndiGo flight with 66 passengers from Bengaluru lands; airline cancels services on Chennai sector; passengers scanned on arrival

State police issue new guidelines as cases increase among force

Most were deployed to enforce lockdown, at checkposts and containment zones

Ramanagaram loses green zone tag

Ramanagaram district lost the green zone tag on Monday with a two-year-old boy, who recently returned from Tamil Nadu, testing positive for COVID-19.It is the first positive case in Ramanagaram distri

Three more cases in Pathanamthitta

Two men from Abu Dhabi and pregnant woman from Kuwait test positive

TDP to hold Mahanadu through Zoom app

14,000 leaders and workers expected to converge on the vidro-conferencing platform

NPA to start online classes from today

137 probationers to attend three classes for at least four hours a day as part of Phase-II training

Maharashtra issues guidelines for air travel

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

Italy coalition squabbles over recruiting volunteers to enforce distancing

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s coalition partners quarrelled on Monday over a proposal to recruit volunteers to enforce social distancing rules as the country gradually rolls back its coronavirus-related restrictions.

Patrick Ewing out of the hospital after being treated for coronavirus

Patrick Ewing is getting the upper hand in his fight against coronavirus. Three days after the Knicks legend announced he tested positive for COVID-19, his son Patrick Ewing Jr. said Monday the

Video shows woman tussling, falling off NYC fire escape in wild incident

Shocking video captures the moment a woman fell from a Bronx fire escape while tussling with a man through a window — all part of a wild incident that later ended with the guy killing another

Millions of Indonesians celebrate Eid under social restrictions

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

COVID-19: Health minister issues ‘new normal’ guidelines for workplaces 

In a ministerial decree issued on Saturday, Terawan detailed how offices and manufacturers should operate during the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB).

Eid: MTN spreads love, cheers to Muslims 

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Modi greets Hasina on Eid-ul-Fitr

Narendra Modi has greeted Sheikh Hasina on Eid-ul-Fitr.

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

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

Mary Lou McDonald comments 'hammer home Fine Gael concerns' over talks

Comments made by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald about the IRA campaign during the Troubles 'hammer home concerns' which Fine Gael has about the party, according to a TD.

Tributes paid to Ireland’s deputy ambassador to China who died on Sunday

Michael Hurley embodied all that is finest in diplomatic service – Simon Coveney

Man admits rape of boy after drugging him with pain relief substance, court told

In one attack man used oxygen mask to force teenager to inhale drug before sex assault

M&M organises service support for its vehicles on essential services

Also comes up with finance schemes for frontline staff

Denmark to let cross-border couples meet again

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

Polish health minister denies wrongdoing in procurement spat

WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski denied on Monday any wrongdoing as he reacted to accusations of inadequate supervision over procurement of equipment to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

US communities face tough choices on opening public pools

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

BBC's Simon McCoy slams colleague Gary Lineker for 'abusing his position'

The Match of the Day host defended himself

Without full capacity, Trump threatens to pull GOP meeting from NC

President Donald Trump threatened Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state’s Democratic governor doesn’t immediately sign off on allowing a f...

Covid-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine, after study shows it increases mortality rate

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial was being suspended ‘while the safety is reviewed’.

Quebec reports 85 new COVID-19 deaths as confirmed cases approach 48,000

The number of people in Quebec who have recovered from COVID-19 as of Monday is 14,654, up 323 from the 14,331 recoveries reported a day earlier.

Ohio governor urges people to wear face masks: ‘This is not about politics’

“This is one time when we truly are all in this together. What we do directly impacts others,” says Gov. Mike DeWine.

Woman accused of child desertion in Ouachita Parish

Police have arrested a woman accused of child desertion in Ouachita Parish.

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

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

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus amid safety fears

Malaria drug taken by Trump could raise risk of death and heart problems, study shows

Dawn of Asian century puts pressure on EU to choose sides, says top diplomat

EU foreign affairs chief says end of US-led global system may have arrived and Europe needs robust strategy for China

I'm Social Distancing Away From My Partner, and I Have No Idea When I'll See Him Again

When most of the country went into lockdown with stay-at-home orders amid the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I, along with many others, wasn't

Here’s What Hair Salons Are Doing to Make You Feel Safe In the Chair Again

Hair salon reopenings are underway across the US, but how safe is it to get a cut or color? Two pros share how their salons are addressing safety.

COVID-19: UAE reports 3 deaths, 822 new coronavirus cases and 601 recoveries

UAE’s total confirmed coronavirus infections have risen to 30,307

Arewa trends on Twitter as Northern Nigerian youths show off their wealth (Photos)

Wondering why Arewa is trending on Twitter? Well, the nomenclature became a trend after Northern youths took to Twitter to share photos as they celebrated Eid Mubarak. Most of the photos were taken while standing close

Coronavirus: European nations easing restrictions confident they can avoid second wave

They don't want to re-introduce lockdowns.

UK coronavirus death toll rises by 121 up to 36,914 - the second-smallest increase since March

A further 121 people in the UK have died with coronavirus, bringing the total to 36,914. The deaths - which were recorded in the 24-hours to 5pm on Sunday - took place in hospitals, care homes and the wider community. The increase in deaths announced on Monday is the second-lowest 24-hour increase since March, and while Covid-19 deaths and cases are declining, there is often a lag in the figures reported at the weekends and on bank holidays, meaning they do not always offer a full picture of deaths in the period they are from. In the 24-hour period up to 9am on Monday, 73,726 tests were carried out or dispatched, with 1,625 positive results. The Department of Health said "technical difficulties" meant it was unable to provide a figure for the number of people tested in the 24 hours to 9am on Monday. On its website, some 17,473 people were said to have been tested under pillar one of the testing strategy - swab tests at Public Health England labs and NHS hospitals - but the figure for essential worker swab tests…

UN: Libya coast guard intercepts, detains about 400 migrants

Safa Msehli, a spokeswoman for the International Organization for Migration said the migrants were taken to the al-Nasser detention center in the town of Zawya, west of Tripoli, she said.

Bankers Stay Home as South Africa Inc. Prepares Return to Work

Investec Chief Executive Officer Fani Titi saw a sign of things to come when he dropped by the bank’s headquarters last week.

Edo discharges one more COVID-19 patient - The Nation Nigeria

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state has discharged one more coronavirus (COVID-19) patient from its isolation centre

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

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

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

Imo: PDP assistance financial secretary resigns - The Nation Nigeria

The state Assistant Financial Secretary, of the Imo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Maximian Okedu, on Monday resigned his position...

Man spends last 30 years in psychiatric hospital - and no one knows who he is, High Court hears

The elderly man has referred to living in Dublin 'for years' but his true identity is not known

Man who carried out 'barbaric' circumcision on baby boy jailed for three years

Philip Ogbewe, who is from Nigeria but has been living in Ireland for 20 years, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment of life

Medical supplies procurement ‘scam’: Shimla man who recorded audio clip that exposed wrongdoing questioned

In the 43-second audio clip, one person is heard talking about giving Rs 5 lakh to the other. According to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, one person in the clip is Dr Gupta.

MGNREGS come to tribals’ aid in Nandurbar, district reports highest-ever employment under scheme

According to District Collector Dr Rajendra Bharud, 41,157 labourers are employed in various works undertaken by district collectorate.

HC seeks govt’s response on plea seeking full-fledged testing facilities in non-red zones

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice S S Shinde, which heard the plea on May 22 through videoconference, directed government counsel Priyabhushan Kakade to respond to the petition in the next hearing.

‘Spy’ pigeon caught flying along International Border along J&K’s Kathua

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kathua, Shalinder Kumar Mishra said the pigeon was flying over Manyari village in Hiranagar sector along the IB and had flown in from the Pakistan side.

Gujarat:Video shows GMERS superintendent saying Dhaman-1 ventilators ‘not as good’, she denies

In a release issued later, the Congress enlisted the information received from both hospitals as well as the feedback of the doctors on Dhaman-1.

Ahmedabad: Illegal slaughter of buffaloes; waiting for after Eid to detain more accused, say police

This was following Gujarat High Court (HC) directions that require accused persons to be tested for Covid-19 before being presented before a magistrate.

Coronavirus India Update, May 25: Cases near 1.40 lakh; lockdown extended till June 30 in Himachal’s 2 districts

Coronavirus (Covid-19) India Latest Update, May 25: The total number of infections in India rose to 1,38,845 on Monday. Of these 77,103 are active, while 57,720 patients have been discharged.

More We Remain Silent, More Criminal It Is: Aga Ruhullah

Rumblings in Kashmir’s grand old party arose on May 24, the first day of Eid, when its Budgam face questioned the party’s silent stand on the swiftly taken steps in the erstwhile state of J&K. In a series of tweets, Ruhullah Mehdi, NC’s Chief spokesperson, said while the government was doing a job, the hands and thoughts of local leaders were not tied

Astronomers See “Sparkles” Around The Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole

Astronomers are aware the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way occasionally flares due to clouds of material suddenly being absorbed. The

New Research Could Call Into Question Origin of Mars

Scientists to determine if, like the Earth, Mars suffered a huge impact event as it formed

Scientists discover how an obscure protein promotes breast cancer progression

South Australian scientists have made a critical breakthrough, discovering how an obscure protein causes breast cancer to develop and grow more quickly.

New therapeutic approach for aggressive breast cancer

This type of TNBC tumor does not express any of the receptors involved in most breast cancers (estrogen, progesterone and HER2), so the most common treatments, such as the hormone therapy, are not viable in these patients.

The Doors "Whiskey Bar/Alabama Song/Backdoor Man/Texas Radio/Love Me Two Times" Live

Песня "Alabama Song" ("Песня Алабамы") известна под несколькими названиями – "Whisky Bar", "Moon over Alabama", "Moon of Alabama". The Doors Soundstage Performance... Whiskey Bar Alabama Song Backdoor Man Texas Radio (poem) Love Me Two Times...

President Erdogan calls PM Imran, offers condolences over Karachi plane crash

Two leader­s also agree to enhanc­e bilate­ral cooper­ation agains­t Covid-19 pandem­ic to jointl­y addres­s the situat­ion

China accuses US of triggering 'new Cold War'

FM Wang says fast-spread­ing 'politi­cal virus' in US is using every opport­unity to 'smear' China

Coronavirus news: N-95 mask prices fall 47% after NPPA advisory

N-95 masks were earlier being sold in the market for Rs 150 to 300 per unit, but prices have been reduced after the advisory by the NPPA

New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme.

Mira Bhayandar: 34 new COVID-19 positive cases, 2 deaths; more relaxations from Wednesday

Continuing with the spurt in the spread of coronavirus cases in the Mira Bhayandar area, the metropolitan satellite township reported 34 new COVID-19 positive cases on Monday while two patients succumbed to the infection.

Karan Johar on self-isolation after two household staff test positive for COVID-19

Two members of Karan Johar's household staff have tested coronavirus positive. While the filmmaker and his family have tested negative, they will be in self-isolation for the next 14 days.

'Not sure if giving my opinion on football warrants me being called a black c*** and a n*****': Former Sheffield United star Curtis Woodhouse reveals vile racist abuse he received online, just weeks after Ian Wright received similar messages

The ex-professional footballer turned boxer took to Twitter on Monday to show the vile abuse he received by posting screenshots of a comment that said: 'Black c*** f*** off'.

'Barnard Castle is the new Pizza Express, Woking': Twitter pokes fun at Dominic Cummings' explanation of his lockdown trip to Durham

Dominic Cummings refused to apologise for driving 260 miles to Durham, and claimed he had always behaved 'reasonably and legally'. Sceptical Britons poked fun at him on Twitter.

How to boil water in prison

When ex-jewel thief Larry Lawton went to prison, he learned a lot of useful skills, which he is now sharing on YouTube. In this video, he teaches you how to boil water with a “stinger,”…

U.K. reportedly draws up plan to phase out Huawei equipment from 5G networks

The United Kingdom has reportedly drawn up a plan to phase out Huawei equipment from its 5G networks citing national security concerns.

Covid-19 Claims 2 More Lives In J&K, Toll Reaches 23

The novel coronavirus toll in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 23 on Monday with two more fatalities, while 47 new infections took the number of cases to 1,668,, officials said

562 Stranded Kashmiris Return Home In Six Flights

Over five hundred Kashmiris stranded in various parts of the country reached Valley on Monday in six flights, as the domestic flight operations resumed today, two months after Pan-India lockdown was imposed on March 25 to fight coronavirus pandemic

Venturing out in Lockdown? You may face difficulty in motor insurance claim

Although partial movement of people has been allowed in COVID-19 free areas, the lockdown has not been withdrawn completely yet.

Flights cancelled across India! Flyers left disappointed at airports in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad

Following the central government's announcements of resumption of domestic flights services, many state governments started to express reservations over the move. West Bengal government categorically stated that it would allow flight services gradually from May 28.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Delhi-Ghaziabad border sealed until further orders; those under essential services allowed to cross

In a recent notification, it has been informed that Delhi-Ghaziabad border will be sealed and the norms that were applicable during the second phase of lockdown will be implemented until further notice.

Emergency in Congress’ DNA, says BJP after ‘gag order’ by Mumbai Police

The development comes in the midst of criticism the Uddhav Thackeray government is facing over the poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: Private schools owners cry to FG, States for help

The National President of the Association, Godly E Opukeme, made the appeal in a statement on Monday

Welfare recipients facing five-month delays to exit cashless debit card scheme

Data shows that of the 859 application lodged since September, only 30 have been accepted

'Feels good to be out of my house': Biden lays Memorial Day wreath in Delaware

Wearing face mask, former vice-president takes break from two months of isolation

Large crowds gather for Memorial Day as US braces to surpass 100,000 deaths

People packed bars and restaurants in Missouri and beaches in Georgia and Florida, while other places remained closed or followed social distancing rules

Ethiopian Airline denies evacuation of Nigerians from Canada

Ethiopian Airlines yesterday denied having any existing contract to evacuate stranded Nigerians from Canada. According to the airline, it

Group exposes alleged plot to smear Governor Emmanuel

A group in Akwa Ibom, Good Governance Assembly, says it has uncovered a sinister plot to sponsor a campaign of calumny against the state governor, Udom Emmanuel

COVID-19: Shehu Sani says it is dangerous to reopen schools

Popular activist, Shehu Sani, has said it is unsafe to reopen schools across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sani said it is dangerous reopen schools.

Former police commissioner scores Buhari's administration in 5-years

Commending the president for his efforts, Tsav said Nigeria's polity has been stabilised since the past five years as a result of President Buhari's commitment.

China links Australia barley tariffs to past trade disputes

Beijing defends Australia barley tariffs but links move to past trade cases against China.

UK PM’s top aide Cummings defies calls to resign after breaking lockdown

Cummings told reporters that he acted 'reasonably and legally' when he drove across the country with his wife while she was suffering from the virus, despite official advice to stay at home.

Justice sector budget cuts ‘will negatively impact SA’s corruption fighters’

The department further expects a budget cut to hinder Legal Aid SA's ability provide legal representation for the indigent and vulnerable citizens.

Suspected Aiye kingpin, ‘Obasanjo’, two others killed in Lagos

The suspected leader of the Aiye confraternity, Waidi, popularly known as ‘Obasanjo’ was weekend, shot dead by members of a rival cult...

Junaid backs el-Rufai on compulsory education for Almajiri children

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

Plateau state national assembly caucus donates to covid-19 fund

The National Assembly caucus from Plateau State on Monday put aside their political differences and collectively made some donation

Two arrested for allegedly severing man’s hand over woman in Osun

Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Kamoru Ajibola and Ismaila Mohammed for severing the hand of Tunde Ajayi

Police arrest EX-IBC DG who stabbed wife to death in Imo

The Imo state police command yesterday said that it has arrested, the Ex-Director General, DG, of the Imo State Broadcasting Corporatio

A-Ibom APC stakeholders condemn media attacks on Senator Akpabio

SOME concerned stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State has condemned social media publications target

Paddy farming: How migrant crisis has spurred a shift to direct seeding method

But for this farmers need uninterrupted power supply immediately, a need the govt is yet to fulfill

COVID-19: Woman in Plateau isolation centre delivers baby

A woman in her 30s who was isolated at a COVID-19 observation center at Heipang, Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State has

SALLAH: Pandemic has adversely affected Enugu northern community — Sarikin Hausa

LEADER of the Northern Community in Enugu State, Alhaji Abubakar Sambo has disclosed that his people were top on groups greatly affected...

NAIG faults NNPC’s recruitment, promotion process

The National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG) has condemned the claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (aracter.

Japan Ends Coronavirus State of Emergency

The likelihood of the Japanese government lifting a state of emergency in Tokyo and nearby prefectures, as well as Hokkaido, altogether next Monday is growing, as the number of new coronavirus cases continues to decline, officials have said. After observing the situation over the weekend and hearing opinions from health experts, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will formally decide what to do with the emergency for Tokyo and Hokkaido, as well as Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures, the last remaining areas under the measure among the country’s 47 prefectures, officials said Friday.

Bulgaria: Quarantine for International Transport and Bus Drivers is Lifted

Today, the quarantine for international transport and bus drivers is lifted. This way passing through the territory of Bulgaria will not require temporary isolation.

‘Botched PR exercise’: Scottish politicians react to ‘special’ press conference by special adviser Dominic Cummings

Scotland's politicians have had their say in response to the unprecedented press conference conducted by the Prime Minister's special adviser, Dominic Cummings.

India among 10 worst-hit Covid-19 nations as coronavirus cases near 1.40 lakh

The country registered 154 deaths and a record jump of 6,977 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 1,38,845 and death toll to 4,021 on Monday with some experts attributing the spike in cases to the lockdown relaxations.

‘It Feels Good To Be Out Of My House’: Biden Makes First In-Person Appearance In 2 Months

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden attended his first in-person event in months Monday since he started self-isolating at his Wilmington...

Domestic flights resume from Ahmedabad, Surat airports

As per officials of Airport Authority of India, a total of 13 domestic flights arrived and 15 left from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad on Monday, as air travel restrictions have been relaxed for travel within India in the fourth phase of lockdown.

Obama team was 'afraid' Flynn would find improper access to NSA data, Joe diGenova says

The Obama administration was "afraid" retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn would find out about improper access to National Security Agency data as President Trump's national security adviser, according to former U.S. Attorney Joe diGenova.

Trump And Pence Threaten To Yank RNC Out NC If Guv Doesn’t Allow Full Attendance At Event

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are holding the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC) hostage to force North...

Man, 24, arrested after choking girlfriend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Honolulu police arrested a 24-year-old man after he allegedly choked his 24-year-old girlfriend in Honolulu Sunday.

Lebanon Reports 5 More Virus Cases

Lebanon reported on Monday five more coronavirus cases, taking the country’s total to 1,119. A health ministry statement said no new fatalities were reported, leaving the toll at 26. A total of 688 people have recovered from the disease. Last week, c

COVID-19: WAANSA Nigeria urges FG to provide special packages for security agencies

WAANSA Nigeria, a foremost civil society group focused on security issues, peace and national development, made the call via a statement on Monday, May 25.

Dubai to Allow Free Movement, Business Activity from Wednesday

Dubai will begin allowing free movement and business activity to restart from Wednesday, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said on Monday. Starting from Wednesday there will be no restrictions on movement or business operations between 6:00 am

Saudi Arabia Says Two-Thirds of Infections Recovered from Virus

Saudi Arabia registered on Monday 2,235 new coronavirus cases, raising its total to 74,795, as the health minister promised a "gradual" return to normal. Among the new case are 28,728 active ones and 384 in critical condition, said Health Ministry sp

Cummings Hits Back at Media: If People Are Upset, It's Your Fault

Dominic Cummings has criticised the establishment media for making false reports about his lockdown while suffering from coronavirus.

Muslims Around the World Defy Coronavirus Lockdowns to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Reports from across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia this weekend described Muslims ignoring lockdowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

Ronan Farrow, Mia Farrow Accused of Hypocritically Trying to Kill Magazine Article on Woody Allen's Wife

Ronan Farrow and his mother, actress Mia Farrow, are facing an accusation that they tried to stop a New York magazine article about Soon-Yi Previn -- Woody Allen's wife and Mia Farrow's adopted daughter -- that painted the Farrow family in a negative light.

Donald Trump at Fort McHenry: 'We Are the Captains of Our Own Fate'

President Donald Trump celebrated Memorial Day on Monday at a special visit to Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.

#BooForBoris: British Left Organises Anti-Johnson Two Minutes Hate

Opponents of the UK's Conservative government have called on followers to indulge in a public shaming ceremony by "booing for Boris" Johnson.

Arbery's Family's Lawyer: Trump's DOJ ‘Has Been Very Active’ in Our Case

The Justice Department has been "very professional," "very active," and "very responsive" in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, said Lee Merritt.

Nurses withdraw services at Plateau isolation centre

James Abraham, Jos Nurses at one of the isolation Centres for COVID-19 in Plateau State, the Jos University Teaching Hospital,  on Monday withdrew their services. It was learnt that as a resu...

COVID-19: Gombe discharges 44 Almajirai after 14 days quarantine

Chima Azubuike, Gombe Gombe State government on Monday discharged another set of Almajirai from the Amada quarantine camp having tested negative to COVID-19 after completing their two weeks quar...

India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 1.4 lakh; Cases quadruple since May 1