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Roscrea hero Pádraig O’Reachtagáin is ‘Dentist of the Year Award 2019’ recipient
Dr O'Reachtagáin helps woman escape from violent domestic abuse
Huge Christmas boost as Affinity Credit Union pays out €398,000
GOOD NEWS FOR TIPPERARY MEMBERS
Urgent reminder to support Roscrea Christmas food appeal
Roscrea Lions club also make food and cash appeal
PNP calls for strengthening of anti-corruption agencies
As the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, the People's National Party (PNP) says it remains committed to promoting integrity and trust in politics. Further, the PNP says it will lead a government that repudiates...
DBJ to on-lend $5 billion to MSMEs
The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be on-lending $5 billion to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) over the next 12 months. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke, at the launch of...
CBS' Historic New York Headquarters to Be Sold
The office building, located at 51 West 52nd St. at the corner of Sixth Avenue, has served as CBS’ headquarters since it was completed in 1964.
You Can Score a Bib to the London Marathon Through Zwift
Even if your name wasn’t picked in the drawing, there’s still a chance to get into one of the world’s most popular races.
Cyclist, 51, brings festive cheer to the streets of London by riding a 79-mile reindeer-shaped route on his Strava fitness tracker
Anthony Hoyte, 51, of Cheltenham, cycles long distances around different UK cites using intricate routes so that they appear in the shape of animals on his Strava fitness tracker.
Millionaire travel tycoon, 70, who had to use his local library and internet cafe to get online because his brand new £2.95m apartment didn't have broadband sues the luxury block's owners for £100,000
Millionaire travel boss Stephen Shalson, 70, moved into his 30th floor deluxe flat in The Heron, Barbican, in February 2014 expecting a top quality modern set-up, he says.
Panda mother rocks her two-month-old cub to sleep by simply jiggling her belly
The adorable footage shows female cub Cheng Feng lying on her stomach on top of her mother Cheng Da while dozing off in the steady rhythm at a breeding centre in Chengdu, China.
Extinction Rebellion protesters in hi-vis jackets GLUE themselves to concrete blocks outside Leicester Square tube station as they campaign against air pollution in the latest of their '12 Days Of Crisis' stunts
As part of the group's latest stunt, a number of activists in gas masks, hard hats and hi-viz jackets have glued themselves to concrete blocks, on Cranbourne Street, in central London.
MOBO-nominated drill rappers are jailed for total of nine years for running county lines drugs network that shipped heroin and crack cocaine to the Home Counties
Cassiel Wuta-Ofei, 27, known by his stage name, Scribz, and Malki Martin, 24, who goes by ASAP, were sentenced to a total of nine years behind bars for operating a heroin and cocaine drugs network.
Election campaign turns nasty: Labour activist 'PUNCHES Matt Hancock's adviser at Leeds hospital where sick boy, four, was pictured lying on floor' - hours after Boris Johnson was confronted with the image by ITV reporter
An aide to Matt Hancock was alleged punched by a Labour activist as the Health Secretary visited a hospital at the centre of a storm about a sick child who was forced to lie on the floor.
Human skull and skeleton dredged up from the depths of the Thames 'belonged to convict thrown overboard from 18th century prison ship'
Lara Maiklem, 48, discovered the skull and partial skeleton next to mudflats in the Thames. The remains are thought to be from a convict thrown overboard from an 18th-century prison ship.
NHS recruitment exec, 39, hanged himself four days before Christmas after developing alcohol problem from drinking socially with friends
Steven Davis-D'Cruz, 39, who earned £80,000 a year recruiting NHS staff, developed an alcohol problem while drinking socially with friends,an inquest in Stockport, Greater Manchester heard.
Revealed: Juice Wrld died after 'swallowing painkillers to HIDE them from cops' after private jet pilot alerted Chicago police that rapper was flying in with 70 pounds of marijuana, hand guns and armour-piercing bullets
Police and federal agents had been waiting inside the Atlantic Aviation hangar for the 21-year-old's flight to arrive from Los Angeles at 1:30am Sunday, following claims drugs and guns on board.
The far-Right 'weirdo' who stored bomb cache in his camper van: Machinist, 42, is caught with home-made explosives, 85 knives, an axe and three SWORDS
Simon Flint (pictured brandishing a broadsword in an image he posted online), 42, pleaded guilty at Teesside Crown Court to two charges of having an explosive substance on June 28 and 30.
Pensioner, 81, uncovered a Napoleonic sword in the same spot where he buried it as an 11-year-old because he was too afraid to take it back to his care home after discovering it in the woods
Peter Pike, 81, who grew up in a care home in Newton Abbot, first came across the mystery weapon in a scabbard while playing with friends in the woods.
Heartbreaking video shows 'suicidal' deaf pensioner, 77, describe his desperate loneliness as he watches other residents talk and laugh at care home where he cannot make himself understood
John Skinner, 77, wants to be sent to a specialist homes for deaf OAPs in the UK but his local council have refused the request to move him from Oak Court Residential Care Home, Wolverhampton.
Tottenham Hotspur's £65,000-a-week football star Davinson Sanchez Mina must pay £276 after being caught speeding in his Land Rover
The Colombian defender (pictured), 23, was clocked on a speed camera driving his three-litre diesel Land Rover over the speed limit in London on February 2.
'The forgotten Bletchley Park': How genteel spa town of Malvern helped win WWII with experimental radar able to spot Hitler's night-time bombers
It's not entirely fanciful to suggest that if the Second World War was won from anywhere, it was won from the Worcestershire town of Malvern, writes BRIAN VINER.
Passengers on board Australia's biggest cruise liner caught up in New Zealand's volcano tragedy describe the horror of watching the injured be brought back to the ship
Australians are believed to be among the visitors on Whakaari from a nearby cruise ship, the Ovation of the Seas, which originated in Sydney.
U.S. officials 'repeatedly lied about Afghanistan war for 18 years and hid the fact it was unwinnable', according to bombshell Washington Post report dubbed 'the Pentagon Papers of today'
In a lengthy article published on Monday, the Post claims that top officials knew the military's chances were slim but that they routinely hid the grave reality.
Pictured: Tour leader killed in New Zealand volcano horror as questions are raised over whether tourists should have been allowed onto island – and fears grow for second guide
The victim's brother, Mark Inman, confirmed his death and said Mr Marshall-Inman had 'passed away doing the one thing he loved' after the New Zealand eruption.
Owner of £3m apartment sues Heron Tower for £100,000 after enduring two years without broadband
A millionaire is suing for £100,000 after going two years without broadband at his £3 million apartment and being forced to log on at his local library.
'Cruel' chimpanzee greeting cards withdrawn from sale
A major greeting card company has stopped selling products featuring captive apes after animal rights activists said the "cruel" pictures fuel the exotic pet trade and inhibit conservation.
'Middle-class' carriages: Rail passengers offered 'premium economy' fares
Three classes of travel will be introduced to Britain's railways for the first time in 60 years, the chief executive of the new West Coast mainline has announced.
Protest and boycotts as Austrian author accused of supporting Milosevic to receive Nobel prize
Protesters from the Balkans and worldwide are expected to descend on Stockholm today as the Nobel Prize for Literature is handed to an Austrian author accused of supporting the genocidal Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic.
Activists storm office of Malta's prime minister demanding resignation over murder investigation
The sister of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was involved in a tense stand-off with Maltese police on Tuesday after a group of protesters stormed into the prime minister’s office in Valletta, the capital, to demand his immediate resignation.
Syrian president's uncle stands trial over 'ill-gotten gains' empire in France
The uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stood trial in Paris on Monday accused of pumping tens of millions of pounds of “ill-gotten gains” into a vast property empire for himself and his extended family.
America's deceit over Afghanistan quagmire disclosed in blunt confidential interviews
Senior US officials routinely misled the public about success in Afghanistan, fiddling statistics and metrics to spin a conflict they knew was going badly, according to a trove of confidential assessments.
Jewish groups criticize Trump for antisemitic stereotypes in speech
Trump urged to appeal to Jewish voters in ways that don’t use ‘money references that feed age-old and ugly stereotypes’
Hungry bears and a legends parade: Monday's best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world
Factory owner, manager nabbed after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years
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Activist: How many classes must we skip for world to know we're suffering? | IOL News
Youths from developing countries are concerned about the planet's future and their respective governments' inadequacy at combating climate change.
Consumer Watch: What Consumer Act says about sales of ‘old’ cars | IOL News
It seems dealerships can pretty much do as they please, flouting the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
Anti-apartheid activist Ben Turok dies, aged 92 | IOL News
Former anti-apartheid activist and economics professor Ben Turok had died, his family confirmed on Monday morning.
Useful tips and tricks to deal with load shedding | IOL News
As South Africans brace for a dark festive season, experts have offered useful tips and tricks to help deal with ongoing load shedding.
UNICEF wants countries to prioritise children in climate action policies | IOL News
UNICEF and the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner have called on countries to sign a declaration that will ensure children ...
Kenyan government sued for 'failing to protect' sex trafficking victims | IOL News
A charity group says the government's decision to make the women testify against their alleged traffickers had caused them psychological harm.
Cops accused of flouting laws by sourcing unlawful R6.9m donations | The Star
SAPS allegedly received Police Day gifts and sponsorships with the national commissioner’s approval
WATCH: SA struggling to keep calm in December as load shedding takes its toll | Cape Argus
From the serious to the lighthearted, many South Africans have been sharing their often disgruntled feelings as they endure Eskom's load shedding.
'It's all down to sheer laziness' - Your opinions on parking chaos outside Stanley School in Blackpool
Blackpool Council has drafted in civil enforcement officers to patrol outside Stanley Primary School on Wordsworth Avenue, Marton due to ‘illegal and inconsiderate’ parking at school drop-off and pick-up times.
Blackpool dolls house has raised funds for charity
A dolls house has a new home for Christmas after being sold for £120 and raising funds for charity.
IP-based phone service providers to use technology to tackle caller ID spoofing
Canadian providers of Internet-based phone systems should be able to adopt new technology next year that goes after fake phone calls.
Phone service providers expected to adopt new caller ID verification program
Some of Canada's telephone providers are being called on by the country's telecom regulator to add to their arsenals in the battle against phone scammers.
Wallsend woman banned from keeping animals after claiming sex change led to her neglecting pets
Julie Ann Greenwood's cats were found covered in fleas by RSPCA inspectors
This is how Cassper Nyovest is bringing back his popular #FILLUP concert before the end of the year
South African Hip Hop sensation, Cassper Nyovest is set to fill up another stadium this year.
Ericsson pays $1bn to settle corruption probe
Networking giant reaches settelement following accusations of corruption by US authorities
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 plummet to cheapest price ever
The price of the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones has been slashed, making them cheaper than ever before.
New Bioshock game confirmed, as 2K sets up new development studio
The Bioshock franchise is set to get a new instalment, but can Cloud Chamber make a game worthy of the series?
FTC confirms Cambridge Analytica were wrong'uns
Face(book) the music
Jury finds in favour of Elon Musk in 'pedo guy' Twitter case
Apparently if you own a spaceship, you can accuse people of child abuse
Johnson's Brexit fight and NHS waiting times 'cover up' lead the papers
The future of Brexit and last-ditch voting drives for the leaders of the major parties dominate the front pages of most of the nation’s newspapers to kick-off election week. The Daily Mail and The Daily Telegraph lead off with Boris Johnson’s rallying cry to Leave voters ahead of Thursday’s election.
National outdoor clothing chain set to take over empty high street building
A planning application has been submitted for the former Nationwide Building society premises
Mohammed Alshamrani: Saudi pilot who killed three sailors was ‘left infuriated after being called ‘pornstache’’
The Saudi air force trainee who killed three sailors at a US navy base last week reportedly made an official complaint about being called “pornstache” by one of his instructors. Mohammed Alshamrani
TV reporter smacked on bottom during live broadcast: ‘You violated, objectified and embarrassed me’
A TV reporter said she was left “violated” and “embarrassed” after being smacked on the bottom during a live broadcast. Alex Bozarjian, of WSAV News, was reporting roadside from a 10km race in
Juice Wrld Allegedly Consumed Pills on Plane Before His Death, 70 Pounds of Marijuana Seized: Report
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Juice Wrld’s Security Guards Arrested for Having Guns at Airport: Report
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Vice President highlights limp action to prevent illegal trade
Despite the inability to prevent and control illegal trade effectively, illegal goods worth over Ks15 billion were confiscated over the past 14 months, Vice President Myint Swe told local businesspeople. The Private Sector Development Committee held the 31st meeting with Myanmar entrepreneurs at the office of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Yangon on December 8.
Lotto chiefs announce that €6.8million jackpot ticket was sold in Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny
National Lottery chiefs also revealed that the lucky winner has already been in touch
Paddy Clancy column: Leaving coats for the homeless on the Ha'penny Bridge is wonderful, but it's not enough
"Every politician in Leinster House must accept some blame"
Yusoff Rawther: Police open investigation paper
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Police have opened an investigation paper over Muhammed Yusoff Rawther’s allegations that he was sexually assaulted by PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department’s Prosecution and Legal Division principal assistant director SAC...
Chong Wei congratulates badminton squad on their SEA Games achievements
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Malaysia’s badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei has congratulated the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and the national squad on their achievements in the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines. In the latest entry in his Instagram account today, Chong Wei acknowledged...
Communism claims a ploy to tarnish democratic process, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Senator P. Waytha Moorthy has expressed disappointment over allegations made by a Terengganu Umno member that communist elements have infiltrated the government. In a statement today, he said such claims are clear efforts to...
Lynas says investing in new plant to extract low-level radiation before shipping ore here
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Lynas Corporation Ltd said today it will open a new cracking and leaching plant in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia to extract low-level radioactivity from materials to be shipped to Malaysia for final treatment. The Australia-based rare earth miner said it has signed an option...
Call for import duty of fishing equipment to be abolished
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — A Dewan Negara member today proposed the that the import duty on fishing equipment, such as net, fishing line and engines, to be abolished to help ease the burden of traditional fishermen. Senator Datuk Razali Idris said the price of most fishing equipment has increased by...
Norza: Medal bounty shows Malaysian badminton has a great future
MANILA, Dec 9 — The national badminton squad’s bounty of three gold, two silver and five bronze at the 30th SEA Games is a proud achievement for the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), and proves that all is not lost as far as the future of Malaysian badminton is concerned. Its president...
EU opens subsidies for electric battery push
BRUSSELS, Dec 9 — The EU’s powerful anti-trust authority today approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in batteries. The move is part of a big push led by Germany and France to prepare Europe for the emergence of electric cars, as...
Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup
MELBOURNE, Dec 9 — United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed’s rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when his team touched down in Australia today for this week’s Presidents Cup. Reed received a two-stroke penalty for improving his...
RM164m monsoon aid allocation to be distributed to rubber smallholders, tappers
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — An allocation of RM164 million will be distributed to 274,639 rubber smallholders comprising 255,997 business owners and 18,642 rubber tappers through the 2019 Monsoon Season Aid programme. According to Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, aid of RM600 per...
WESG 2019-2020 Asia Pacific to be held in Malaysia on January 3-5
PETALING JAYA, Dec 9 — A total of 260 athletes from 58 countries will be converging in Malaysia for one of the world’s biggest e-Sports events, the World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) 2019-2020 Asia Pacific Final, which will be held from January 3-5 at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre...
Malaysians spend 70pc of monthly income on goods, housing and transport, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Almost 70 per cent of Malaysians’ monthly income are spent on goods, housing and transport, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. Based on a World Bank Group report, the cost of living shouldered by Malaysians was mainly...
SSM to offer big discounts on compounds
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will offer discounts up to 90 per cent for the settlement of compounds imposed on registered corporations from January 1 to April 30, next year. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the...
Insurance, road tax for Zahid's 20 vehicles paid by Yayasan Akalbudi, court told
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The High Court today was told that the road tax and insurance for 20 vehicles belonging to former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi amounting RM107,509.55 was paid using funds from Yayasan Akalbudi Foundation fund, between January and September 2015. Allianz...
Customs busts drug trafficking syndicate, seizes RM5m worth of ketamine
NILAI, Dec 9 — The Customs Department believes that an international drug trafficking syndicate has been crippled with the arrest of four men, including a local resident, in two separate raids in Selangor earlier this month. Customs deputy director-general (enforcement and compliance) Datuk Abdul...
Mexico president says senators OK’d changes to USMCA trade pact
MEXICO CITY, Dec 9 — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said today that the country’s senators have accepted proposed changes to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as US lawmakers mull ratifying the trade pact. Speaking during his regular morning news conference, Lopez Obrador...
Filipino boxers set the standard in SEA Games finals
CLARK, Dec 9 — Thirteen boxing gold medals were up for grabs at the South-east Asian Games today, and it was Filipino fighters who set the pace in the early bouts. The fifth and final day of the boxing programme climaxed with the 30th SEA Games’ very own Thrilla in Manila in front of a raucous...
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs
There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes four-year ban on Russia
Russia’s hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped.
Shropshire Star comment: True cost of so-called bargains
In recent years, trading standards officers across the region have seized millions of pounds worth of fake goods.
How to clean grime off your car this winter
In the colder months ridding your car of grit and dirt is essential
Trump, Pelosi on shortlist for Time Person of the Year
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and President Trump have both made the shortlist to be named 2019’s Time Person of the Year, "Today" revealed Monday.
KDF moves swiftly after Air Force fighter jet lost important piece mid air
Sleepy village woken up by heavy military presence
Samy Vellu's son seeks court order to determine his father's mental health
KUALA LUMPUR: Former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu’s son has filed a legal proceeding to determine his father's mental health which allegedly has been deteriorating over the last two years.
Ronnie Liu gives statement over event commemorating Hat Yai Peace Accord
KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Pelek assemblyman Ronnie Liu has given his statement to police over his attendance at the 30th anniversary of the Hat Yai Peace Accord last week.
Anifah to apply for stay order in Kimanis by-election
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Anifah Aman's counsel will be applying for an urgent stay order to prevent Election Commission from holding the by-election for Kimanis parliamentary seat.
Corruption trial of Angolan ex-president's son begins
The son of former Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has appeared in court, at the start of his trial on corruption charges.
Firemen hailed as heroes in Delhi horror blaze
Two fireman who rescued 27 people were hailed as heroes Monday after Delhi's deadliest fire in decades killed 43, prompting outrage that safety regulations were yet again ignored.
A new medical examiner will explain death to the living
Snohomish County’s top autopsy doctor will soon be J. Matthew Lacy. Dr. Daniel Selove is retiring.
Home For Christmas: Royal Irish Parade On Return From Afghanistan
Hundreds of people cheered on 250 troops in Shropshire on Saturday.
Public Offered Free Counter-Terrorism Training
The coaching was previously available only to those who worked in crowded areas.
Comment: Why Is There Only One Woman Training To Become A Royal Marine?
A former Royal Marine shares with Forces News his opinion on the news that there is only one female in Marines training.
NAS Pensacola Attack: US Defense Secretary Orders Review Of Military Base Security
The call follows a shooting at a naval base in Florida that left three sailors dead.
Axed BBC Christmas tree 'to be replaced soon'
The 7m tree was removed less than two weeks after being put up outside Broadcasting House.
'Thomas Cook crash almost ruined my marriage proposal'
First, the tour firm's failure risked a surprise marriage proposal, now Corryn Banham is trying to get her money back.
White Castle Frozen Burgers Recalled for Listeria
The White Castle recall is for 6-pack cheeseburgers, 6-pack hamburgers, 6-pack jalapeno cheeseburgers, 16-pack hamburgers, and 16-pack cheeseburgers with best by dates ranging from 04 Aug 2020 to 17 Aug 2020.
Woman attacked, seriously injured by tigers she raised at California animal sanctuary
The victim and founder of the animal sanctuary remains hospitalized with several cuts and puncture wounds as officials investigate.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.
Ramaphosa roasted after ‘tone-deaf’ Eskom letter
The president visited Medupi for the first time, calling it a 'fitting symbol of the importance of our state-owned enterprises'.
Tutu discharged from hospital, instructed to rest
Tutu, who turned 88 in October, has been open about his fight against prostate cancer.
Court orders meeting with foreigners in church amid ‘crisis’
All parties were also ordered to file reports by 09.00am on Friday so the court could understand how the matter was being resolved.
Cash doubt over £13m Arbroath dual-carriageway scheme
A divide over Arbroath active travel proposals to transform the town-splitting A92 dual carriageway has seen a bid to halt the multi-million pound scheme blocked.
Health and safety probe rules no action needed after A9 worker crushed by falling cabin
Health and safety chiefs have recommended no further action after a probe into an industrial accident on the A9 near Perth.
Fife railway enthusiasts to bring UK’s oldest industrial locomotive back into use
A locomotive which was the oldest in industrial use in the UK will be back on the tracks next year after being gifted to Fife railway enthusiasts.
PICTURES: More than 600 Santas take to streets of Perth for charity run
A sea of red and white flowed through the streets of Perth at the weekend as hundreds took part in the annual Santa run.
Election candidate raises hopes of Mossmorran inquiry at Lochgelly debate
Hopes were raised that the Scottish Government had changed its position on an independent inquiry into the impact of flaring at Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife.
Angus domestic abuser who said he’d rather go to jail than do unpaid work told sentencing ‘not a negotiation’
An Angus domestic abuser has been put on an electronic tag after being told by a sheriff that court sentencing “isn’t a negotiation”.
Tayside businessman accuses Mongol Rally team-mate over missing charity money
A global adventure in a good cause has ended up in a court battle over allegations of missing charity money.
£13m Arbroath active travel plan hits bump in the road over cash question
A divide over Arbroath active travel proposals to transform the town-splitting A92 dual carriageway has seen a bid to halt the multi-million pound scheme blocked.
‘Outspoken and committed’: SA mourns ANC veteran Ben Turok
ANC veteran Ben Turok’s career has been anything but dull.
Medupi is a fitting symbol of the importance of our SOEs – Ramaphosa
The problems with the construction of Medupi and Kusile power stations account for much of the financial crisis at Eskom, says President Cyril Ramaphosa, but they are a fitting symbol of the importance of the country’s state-owned enterprises.
Banks could face forced legacy systems cull
RBA floats closure of direct debits for real-time automation.
Australian Digital Health Agency chief suddenly quits
After three years.
Mexico President Obrador: Senators have accepted proposed changes to USMCA
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday announced that Mexican senators have accepted the proposed changes to the United States-Mexico
Florida mother, father and teenage son all battling cancer at the same time
(CNN) — It’s difficult enough to have one loved one experience cancer, but three at one time? Unimaginable. But that’s reality for the Desclefs family....
NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown
(CNN) — Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in Florida. The store...
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater depicting Santa with cocaine
(CNN) — Walmart is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference. The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind...
A New Jersey bill would require schoolchildren to be taught cursive handwriting
(CNN) — Should children be required to learn cursive? A New Jersey legislator says so. Assemblywoman Angela McKnight has introduced a bill that would require...
National Council elects Bernard Sibalatani as the new Chairperson
-The National Council has elected Bernard Sibalatani from the Zambezi Region as the new Chairperson while Victoria Mbawo Kauma from the Kavango East Region as his Deputy on Monday.
Obamacare back at the high court — with billions for insurers on the line
More than $12 billion is at stake for the nation's health insurers Tuesday when the Supreme Court hears another Affordable Care Act case.
Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup over doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data.
Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries
Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have gender-segregated entrances, officials said, in a further easing of social restrictions in the ultra-conservative Islamic kingdom.
French far-left leader gets suspended jail term for shoving police
A French court on Monday handed a suspended jail term of three months to far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon over his conduct during a raid on his party offices last year, when he shoved a police officer and a prosecutor.
Tiger skin, foetuses found in Indonesia poacher case
The skin of a critically endangered Sumatran tiger and four foetuses have been confiscated after the arrest of several suspected poachers, Indonesian police said.
French basketball player fined in China for not looking at flag
A French former NBA player has been reprimanded and fined $1,400 by sports officials in China for not looking at the Chinese flag during the national anthem before a game.
Russia doping whistleblower welcomes ban, urges review of Olympic results
The former head of Russia's anti-doping agency, who fled Moscow after turning whistleblower, on Monday welcomed a four-year ban from major sporting events imposed on his country.
Online account linked to Saudi gunman in Pensacola attack quoted Osama bin Laden
The Saudi national who killed three at a Naval base in Florida may have tweeted a quote by al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden prior to the shooting.
Russia banned from 2020 Tokyo Olympics for doping scandal
The World Anti-Doping Agency executive committee banned Russia from competing for the next four years, which will leave them out of the next two Olympic Games.
Twitter stands by temporarily suspending Fox's Hegseth for posting Pensacola terrorist's manifesto
Twitter is standing by its decision to temporarily suspend Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth after he posted the Pensacola terrorist's manifesto on the social media platform.
KMT leads DPP in Taiwan legislator-at-large election
Han Kuo-yu trails Tsai Ing-wen by 4.7 percentage points based on poll of 7,000 Taiwanese netizens.An online poll revealed by Yahoo News on Dec. 9 showed that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) leads the Kuomintang’s (KMT) Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) by 4.7 percentage points in the January election.
Beijing orders removal of foreign computer equipment from government offices
Measure aims to reduce China’s reliance on foreign technology and counter US tech restrictions.Government offices and public institutions in China have been ordered to replace foreign computers and software within three years, Financial Times reported on Monday (Dec. 9).
Chinese library burns religious and pro-democracy publications
Scholars concerned for safety as online criticism removed from all websites in China.A library in Gansu, China announced in October that it would begin to examine its collections and remove publications that encouraged thoughts against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Marvin Rees calls councillors' plan to complain a 'fake debate'
“I feel that we’re being ignored," an opposition councillor said
Keynsham fire station hotel development plan described as 'monstrous carbuncle'
People are not happy with plans to turn the former Keynsham fire station into a hotel, flats, shops and restaurant and a speech from Prince Charles was referenced in the criticism
As AI moves into content creation, researchers aim to battle its biases
As artificial intelligence generates more of the words we read every day, a USC Viterbi research team seeks to better understand and one day help to eliminate bias against women and minorities.
EU opens subsidies for electric battery push
The EU's powerful anti-trust authority on Monday approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in batteries.
It may not be HQ2 but AOC declares victory and trolls Amazon over New York expansion
Can we call it HQ1/2?
Advanced technology may indicate how brain learns faces
Facial recognition technology has advanced swiftly in the last five years. As University of Texas at Dallas researchers try to determine how computers have gotten as good as people at the task, they are ...
Andy Ruiz Jr.'s trainer critical of fighter's preparation for rematch with Anthony Joshua
Asked about Andy Ruiz Jr's preparation for his rematch with Anthony Joshua, Manny Robles said:
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua 2 purse, salaries: How much money will they make in the rematch?
The highly-anticipated rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua will mark a career-high payday for each fighter, and why shouldn't it?
Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup through 2022 in doping scandal
WADA handed down a four-year ban to Russia from international sporting events after a panel recommended RUSADA be declared non-compliant again.
Vladimir Tarasenko injury update: St. Louis Blues GM confident forward will return for playoff run
The 27-year-old underwent surgery on his shoulder in October, but Doug Armstrong says Tarasenko's recovery timetable has him on pace to return in early April.
Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua 2 results: Joshua delivers boxing clinic to reclaim heavyweight belts
The British boxer jabbed his way to the sweet, tactical victory, returning to the upper echelon of the heavyweight class after the embarrassing upset earlier in 2019.
Just eight people turn up to get a free cash handout in Ilkeston
It was available to pensioners living in a certain area
Airlines from three CPLP countries banned from Europe
Airlines from Angola, Sao Tome and Principe and Equatorial Guinea are on the 'black list' of 115 airlines banned from flying to the European Union (EU), released in Brussels on Monday.
Online booking for ID cards now available in Portugal
A protocol signed Friday in Lisbon will allow the State Booking Centre to operate an online scheduling service via the ePortugal Portal, the Ministry of Justice (MJ) informed.
Video: Here Are The Weapons You'll Find In Bite The Bullet, A New Contra-Inspired RPG
RPG + food = yes please!
Russia banned from global sports for four years over doping
It has been banned from Olympics 2020 and FIFA world Cup 2022
Date for new elections announced
'We won't begin process of dissolving Knesset until Wednesday, so that party heads can try to prevent new elections,' Knesset speaker says.
"Concerning that Democrats take position demeaning to Israel"
Rep. Alan Clemmons tells why the term 'occupation' is wrong, expresses concern over 2020 candidates' attempts to de-legitimize Israel.
'Blue and White are acting like amateurs'
Former Kadima minister Haim Ramon criticizes Blue and White for 'amateurism,' says they 'failed twice,' 'need to separate.'
Former Justice Minister: Aharon Barak a 'judicial pirate'
Haim Ramon slams former Supreme Court president responsible for 'constitutional revolution' says court acts as 'tyrannical' political party.
'I hope Liberman comes to his senses and prevents elections'
Min. Regev praises Petah Tikva conference, expresses hope that Yisrael Beytenu will join right-wing coalition and prevent elections.
Game of Thrones star nixes appearance over anti-Semitic effigies
Carice van Houten cancels planned appearance on Belgian show over inclusion of mayor who backed anti-Semitic parade float.
Inflated haredi draft numbers: 'The orders came from the top'
Former officer in IDF's manpower directorate who was involved in inflating of haredi draft numbers says orders 'came from the top.'
Buhari's aide backs social media regulation - Premium Times Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesman, Garba Shehu, has called for the regulation of social media, saying doing otherwise could lead to "more lawlessness
Sowore: Whistleblowers' coalition condemns SSS invasion of court
The coalition urged President Muhammadu Buhari to punish the officials of the SSS and leadership of the agency for the invasion of a courtroom in an attempt to rearrest Mr Sowore.
Former Rangers footballer has grave restored 125 years after he first signed for club
Rangers supporters and Larkhall residents turned out to mark the re-dedication service for Neilly Gibson.
Former Celtic star Gary Mackay-Steven thought he was on golf course day after infamous Glasgow river plunge
The footballer had to be rescued from the River Kelvin after falling into it during a drunken night out in August 2017.
Police Scotland blasted by councillors over process of top cop's appointment
Police Scotland have been lambasted by Stirling councillors over the appointment of Forth Valley’s new top cop, with one suggesting they may even have broken the law.
West Lothian Council agrees to sell off historic Linlithgow buildings
The former town museum is now in private hands
Tackling the key issues - our manifesto for West Dunbartonshire
Voters head to the polls this Thursday and the Lennox Herald has identified what we believe are the key issues the successful candidate needs to address.
Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup
United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed's rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when ...
Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan's PM
It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry ...
12 workers hurt in Pasir Gudang chemical factory fire
JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 12 chemical factory workers in Jalan Nibong 1, Tanjung Langsat Industrial area near Pasir Gudang sustained burns on Sunday ...
Russia to discover sporting fate as WADA meets
Russia faces a four-year ban from international sporting competitions, including the Olympic Games, when the World Anti-Doping Agency hold a ...
House Democrats, USTR nearing deal to pass modified USMCA agreement -WSJ
House Democrats and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer are nearing a deal to pass a revised version of the United States-Mexico-Canada ...
Basketball: French player Guerschon Yabusele fined in China for not looking at flag
BEIJING: A French former NBA player has been reprimanded and fined US$1,400 by sports officials in China for not looking at the Chinese flag ...
Queensland to bid to bring Games back to Australia in 2032
SYDNEY: Queensland will launch a bid to bring the Summer Olympics to Australia for the third time in 2032 if it can get financial support from ...
Singapore's Noah Lim wins jiu-jitsu gold at sport's SEA Games debut
Singapore’s Noah Lim won the gold medal in the men’s jiu-jitsu (ne-waza) SEA Games match on Monday (Dec 9), as the sport made its debut in the ...
Singapore swimmers set new SEA Games record in 50m freestyle heats
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines: Singapore swimmers Jonathan Tan and Teong Tzen Wei both clocked the same time (22.46) in the men's 50m freestyle ...
Day 5 of public transport chaos as French strike bites
PARIS: French commuters and tourists braced for a fifth day of public transport chaos Monday (Dec 9) as the government prepared to respond to ...
Daughter claims Australian ex-PM ordered her to keep quiet about rape
The daughter of former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke said he ordered her to keep quiet about her alleged rape by one of his political allies ...
Badminton: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew settles for silver after losing SEA Games final
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines: Singapore’s wait for a gold medal in the badminton men’s singles continues after Loh Kean Yew lost 18-21, 18-21 to ...
Firemen hailed as heroes in Delhi horror blaze
NEW DELHI: Two firemen who rescued 27 people were hailed as heroes Monday (Dec 9) after Delhi's deadliest fire in decades killed 43, prompting ...
India gang-rape shootings revives extrajudicial killing fears
The shooting of four gang-rape and murder suspects by Indian police has highlighted the scourge of extrajudicial killings in a nation grappling ...
Book containing vulgarities not on MOE's recommended list, chosen by school
SINGAPORE: A novel containing vulgarities was not part of the recommended text list from the Ministry of Education (MOE) but selected by a school ...
Victoria’s top cop claims Lawyer X ignorance
Victoria Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton claims he only learned this year that lawyer Nicola Gobbo was a police informer more than once.
Minister urges shoppers to boycott ‘un-Australian’ Coles
Senior Nationals minister David Littleproud has called for shoppers to boycott Coles until it puts a 20-cent levy on all dairy products to help farmers.
Hunt for ex-Sydney man over child abuse
A global hunt is on involving police from three countries for a high-profile man accused of abusing boys at a refuge he ran in Sydney in the 1980s.
FBI now treating investigation into Pensacola naval station shooting as an 'act of terror'
The motive behind a 21-year-old gunman's attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola remains undetermined, but the FBI is treating it as "an act of terror," a member of the agency said.
NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at Walmart in his hometown
Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida.
City of Pensacola has fallen victim to a cyber attack, mayor says
The mayor of Pensacola announced Monday that the city is under a cyber attack. He said it's unknown if it's connected in any way to the recent naval base shooting.
Clearwater High School students spread message of unity, create January Unity Walk
Some kids in Pinellas County are hoping to inspire other kids their age.
Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting
The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim.
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Keeping an eye on older loved ones during the holidays
Make sure to connect with those who are getting older as you make your way to relatives homes this holiday season.
Gary Kirsten open to helping South Africa and add value
Cricket News: With Cricket South Africa (CSA) looking down the barrel, former opener and coach Gary Kirsten could return to help the team in a mentor's role for the
Windy weather sets new renewable power record for Britain
Extra power on the network on Sunday meant National Grid paid some households to use electricity.
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
Premium economy to be launched on Britain’s railway
Avanti West Coast is developing plans to introduce a middle tier between standard class and first class.
BuzzFeed UK threatened with being dissolved over late accounts
The online media business is already more than two months late and risks fines unless it files its 2018 financial information soon.
Will States relax the rules on busking?
STREET entertainers will be allowed to use amplifiers while performing if proposals to relax Jersey’s busking laws are approved by the States this week.
Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs
There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.
Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?
The parties differ in their approach to law and order.
Charlie Parker: ‘We can attract good people’
IT is a ‘bit of a myth’ that the government finds it difficult to attract ‘good people’ to fill front-line roles – the real problem is inadequate support once they arrive, the government’s chief executive has said.
Extinction Rebellion activists wearing gas masks block central London road
The protesters, outside Leicester Square Tube station, are demanding the next government tackles air pollution in the capital.
Thomson bows out
Steve Thomson has made it official. Widely rumoured not to be seeking re-election in the next provincial election, Thomson issued a statement Monday confirming so.
Deadly volcano eruption
A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring its moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight others missing and feared dead, authorities said.
Ice bucket inspiration dies
Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday. He was 34.
New steps against scammers
Some of Canada's telephone providers are being called on by the country's telecom regulator to add to their arsenals in the battle against phone scammers.
Power restored on Westside
UPDATE 4:54 p.m. BCHydro says the power has been restored in West Kelowna.
Tentative deal on trade pact
House Democrats have reached a tentative agreement with labour leaders and the White House over a rewrite of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal that has been a top priority for President Donald Trump.
Improving your credit score - The Mortgage Gal
As we move into the holiday season, mortgages are not top of mind for most of us.
Baffert will 'back off' High Velocity; return in San Vicente possible
Horse Racing news: Baffert will 'back off' High Velocity; return in San Vicente possible.
Hall of Famer Stevens: 'It's time for a revolution to save our sport'
Horse Racing news: Hall of Famer Stevens: 'It's time for a revolution to save our sport'.
The week's fastest horses: A new top for Maximum Security
Horse Racing news: The week's fastest horses: A new top for Maximum Security.
Infinity Ward Sends Out Modern Warfare Survey Aiming To Woo Unimpressed Gamers Back
Infinity Ward wants to know why the players stopped playing and has sent out a survey to try and figure out how to lure the gamers back.
Pope names Tagle to Vatican post
POPE Francis has named Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle to the top Vatican post of Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
Isko wants Manila to end ‘endo’
MAYOR Isko Moreno yesterday said he would want Manila to lead in helping the government of President Rodrigo Duterte toward the direction of putting an end to the practice of short-term employment called ‘endo’.
Noynoy in hospital
FORMER President Benigno Aquino III is confined at the Makati Medical Center where he is scheduled to undergo a heart surgery, the Makati police chief said yesterday.
Troops recover 8 NPA high-powered firearms
BALER, Aurora - Eight high-powered firearms and assorted materiel belonging to a unit of the New People’s Army (NPA) were recovered Saturday in a joint Army-Police operation in barangay Punglo, Maria Aurora town.
Cops alerted as CPP anniversary nears
ALL police forces nationwide were ordered to be on heightened alert and maintain their vigilance needed to thwart surprise New People’s Army attacks and other atrocities as the the Communist Party of the Philippines marks its founding anniversary on December 26.
Grave danger
SAYING that inexperienced motorcycle taxis with no track record will put commuters’ lives in danger, the Lawyers for Commuter Safety and Protection (LCSP) filed a petition for injunction with application for a temporary restraining order against five motorcycle taxi companies hoping to penetrate the market.
‘We won as one’
THE determination, unity, hard work and sacrifices of Filipino athletes, the Duterte administration, and sports officials led by Philippine South East Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) chairman and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano were among the reasons behind Team Philippines becoming overall champion of the 30th South East Asian Games (SEAG) once again.
New rule proposed for out-of-state medical marijuana users
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island agencies have proposed a new regulation on the sale of medical marijuana that would require out-of-state patients to present identification from their state as proof of residency.
Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.
Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.
Deadly India fire in one of thousands of illegal factories
NEW DELHI (AP) - Day laborers in one of New Delhi's most congested neighborhoods demonstrated against unsafe working conditions on Monday, a day after at least 43 people were killed in a devastating fire at an illegal factory there.
Walmart Canada issues apology for sweater depicting Santa Claus with apparent drug reference
This ugly Christmas sweater did not go over well at Walmart.
Want to buy an old fire station? South Florida county has one on auction block
Officials from a South Florida county are preparing to auction several parcels of real estate -- including an old firehouse.
Reporter groped by runner on live TV
Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.
Flamboyant governor of Kenya's capital charged with graft
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The flamboyant governor of Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, was Monday charged with 19 counts of graft-related charges as the country struggles to tackle runaway corruption.
US Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation, scandals
Weighing on the entire Catholic clergy in the U.S. is the ripple effect of their church’s long-running crisis arising from sex abuse committed by priests.
Murder trial ends in mistrial after lawyer involved in crash
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) - The murder trial of a Massachusetts woman charged with killing her 81-year-old neighbor ended Monday when the judge called a mistrial because the defense attorney was struck by a car.
Swastikas found on Worcester State University restroom door
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - Swastikas were found on the door of a men's restroom at a Worcester State University, according to an email from the school's dean of students.
Police make counter terrorism training available to the public
Free counter terrorism training is being made available to the public to teach them how to react to a major incident.
‘Time to toughen up our laws’ - Motorists call for drink-drive limit to be cut across UK
Four out of five Scottish drivers believe the rest of the UK should bring its drink-drive limit in line with that north of the border.
Complications of advertising
Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, the trouble is I don’t know which half.
Big change in number of children arrested in Lancashire
Arrests of children in Lancashire have been reduced by 81 per cent in eight years.
Big Bertha: A 25,000 HP Mechanical Worm Designed in Japan for American Drilling
It’s a known fact that engineers, in their constant pursuit for innovations, have learned a good amount from nature itself, as it provides one of the best sources of inspiration.
Calls to Scots domestic abuse helpline rise by a quarter in last year
CALLS to a domestic abuse and forced marriage hotline in Scotland have risen by a quarter in the past year. The helpline, managed by Scottish Women’s Aid, dealt with 3,191 requests for assist…
Sponsored Content: Keep it Quiet: Overcoming the Latest Challenges in EMC Regulation
Consumers and companies alike require high quality electronic equipment to support everyday lives and more of these devices are now wireless enabled, writes ROHDE & SCHWARZ.
Activists storm into Malta PM's office to demand his resignation
Activists have barged into the building that houses the office of Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to demand his immediate resignation amid an investigation into the 2017 killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko denies corruption charges in court
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pleaded not guilty to more than 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest after appearing in court under tight security.
Africa's Nobel Prize winners: A list
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday will receive the 2019 Nobel Prize for Peace for his "decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea".
Extrajudicial killing fears as Indians cheer Hyderabad 'shootout'
The shooting of four gang-rape and murder suspects by Indian police has highlighted the scourge of extrajudicial killings in a nation grappling with high levels of sexual crimes and a notoriously slow judicial process.
Palestinian ex-prisoners recall torture in Israeli detention
Ramallah, Occupied West Bank - It was supposed to be a normal Wednesday for Samer Arbeed and his wife, Noura, picking up and dropping off the children, eating leftovers for lunch, and working on a sink-load of dishes.
In Nobel speech, Japanese winner Akira Yoshino says lithium-ion batteries will play key role in achieving sustainable society
Yoshino underscores that the development of the batteries can be linked with that of AI, the “internet of things” and next-generation wireless networks.
Abe granted brief respite as scandal-hit extraordinary Diet session draws to a close
During the course of the session two ministers resigned, a plan for reforming college English-language tests was withdrawn and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was accused of breaching election campaign laws.
Empress Masako pledges to help emperor more and bring happiness to the people in birthday message
Empress Masako said Monday she is happy to have completed her duties as part of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement rituals, and pledged to continue such work
LDP plans tax breaks to help spread 5G networks
The Liberal Democratic Party's tax panel is planning to give preferential tax treatment to mobile phone carriers and others to help spread fifth-generation
Protests over Panipat intensify in Rajasthan, hall vandalised
Several theatres stopped screening of the film following protests
Defectors transferred votes to BJP in a big way
Through the campaign for bypolls in Karnataka, strategists kept their fingers crossed over transfer of votes. For, in several constituencies, there had to be significant transfer of votes in favour of
The yoga link between China and Chennai
How the meditative cultures of China and India inspired Joshna Ramakrishnan to set up her own yoga studio, Atma Yoga Shala, in Guangzhou
Hats off to KCR, TS police, says Jagan
‘Killing of accused in the Disha case case has been widely hailed’
30 ace bloggers to promote Kerala
Maiden Domestic Kerala Blog Express in March 2020
India moves up one spot in human development index: UNDP report
India is ranked 129 out of 189 countries according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme.
Child rights panel slaps fine on teachers
Two teachers asked to pay compensation to student for leaving answer script unevaluated
Fake messages on organ donation rampant
Sulphi Noohu says perhaps there is lobby working against cadaver donations as there is no money in it
NHRC team quizzes MRO and revenue staff
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) team on Monday questioned four MROs and other revenue officers who conducted panchanama of the four accused in the Disha rape and murder case, who were killed i
For the first time in two decades, steam locomotive operates from Coonoor to Ooty
The chartered train service carried more than 70 foreign tourists from multiple countries
Several nuns have stories of abuse: Sister Lucy
Nun’s memoir, Karthavinte Namathil launched in Kochi
Srinagar airport remains suspended due to heavy fog
Flight movements in Srinagar for the third consecutive day; 26 flights cancelled
Protest against book
DC book Fair closed down temporarily in Kannur
11 red sanders operatives nabbed at two places in Kadapa district
Accused resorted to stone pelting for several hours, say police
Encounter no solution to sexual assaults on women: Katti Padma Rao
Culture of respecting women should be nurtured: Dalit leader
Registration for mountain biking closes today
Registrations for amateurs competing in the 6th edition of MTB (Mountain Bike) Kerala will close on December 10.Organised by the Department of Tourism, the December 20-22 mega mountain biking event in
Anti-Citizenship Amendment Bill strike, protests disrupt life in Tripura
Situation peaceful and several protesters arrested, police said
HC takes suo motu notice of snakebite case
The Kerala High Court has ordered to initiate suo motu proceedings in the case of the death of Shehla Sherin, a student of the Government Sarvajana Vocational Higher Secondary School, Sulthan Bathery,
Bill for regulated recycling of ships passed by Parliament
MPs raise concerns over environmental impact, workers’ safety
Teachers offer real-life solutions to improve education system
45 schools from seven States participate in ‘PolicyHack’
Two more cheated in QR code scam
More cases of people losing money after falling prey to QR code scamsters are coming to light. Two city-based software engineers were allegedly cheated of ₹1.17 lakh in separate incidents when they we
Quack gave consultations at govt. hospital
Had childhood dream of becoming a doctor, Sanjay Singh told police
Wythenshawe finally has its own Screwfix...and it could mean great things for local charities
The new Sharston store could mean a boost for Wythenshawe charities, thanks to the Screwfix Foundation
His mum showed him nothing but unconditional love... he terrorised her for years to feed his drug habit
'I can't keep living like this'
Bianca Andreescu Wins Lou Marsh Trophy As Canada’s Athlete Of The Year
Andreescu is the first tennis player to win the award.
Great-grandma who's just turned 100 is 'oldest Labour Party member in country'
Bristolian Pamela Parsons has just celebrated her 100th birthday but has already sent off her postal vote for this week's election - and once again she's backing Labour
Toddler who has lived whole life in detention centre faces separation from mum
Huyen Tran arrived in Australia by boat as an asylum seeker in 2011. There she met Paul and the pair decided to start a family together - they now have an 18-month-old daughter
'Youth minister' slaps reporter's bum while running race leaving her 'violated'
A participant slapped WSAV reporter Alex Bozarjian on her bum while she was reporting on the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run - now he's been banned from future events
Man City stars put Man Utd defeat behind them to celebrate Raheem Sterling's birthday
Raheem Sterling celebrated his 25th birthday with a lavish Great Gatsby themed bash as his Manchester City team-mates put their Manchester derby disappointment behind them
Villagers armed with flare guns try to scare off 63 polar bears invading town
A video shows rangers using flare guns to scare off polar bears near Ryrkaypiy, Russia, and the village is on lockdown over fears the hungry animals might 'eat' residents
Hawke sisters divided over will fight
BOB Hawke’s eldest daughter hopes claims the former prime minister dissuaded her sister from reporting an alleged rape by a Labor MP in the 1980s don’t change the way Australians view him.
Feedback sought on Kingsley apartments
THE City of Joondalup is seeking feedback on an application for seven apartments on one lot in Kingsley.
Perth pub closes doors after nearly 50 years
PUNTERS can take home a piece of a Perth pub which has closed its doors after nearly 50 years.
23 Enforcement Orders issued on Irish food businesses last month
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland today reported that during the month of November, 21 Closure Orders, and 2 Prohibition Orders were served on food busine...
Russia banned from 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup over doping scandal
Russia will not be allowed to compete at the 2020 Olympics or the World Cup two years later after being handed a four-year doping ban.
'Hats Off,' Andhra CM Reddy Lauds 'Encounter Killings' in Telangana Rape, Murder Case
Reddy, who is a close friend of KCR, said that the brutal incident was a shame on part of the society that needs to be questioned.
Priyanka Lambasts Centre Over Rising Petrol, Onion Prices, Says Govt is in Sleeping Mode
"The inflation has made the life of common man worse, prices of onion have crossed Rs 200 in some parts and petrol has crossed Rs 75, but the BJP government is in sleeping mode", stated Priyanka.
PA Releases Tortured Jewish Convert Jailed Since Yom Kippur
As punishment, besides the beatings, he was denied food and water, and as a result "I fainted three times and they took me to a hospital.”
Russia Banned from 2020 Olympics, 2022 World Cup, for Doping
The deputy director general of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), Margarita Pakhnotskaya, said the WADA decision was "well-expected."
PA Villagers Enraged: Jews Bought Parcels in Arab Development Project
Abu Samra uploaded an ad in Hebrew announcing "A golden opportunity to buy land in Judea and Samaria!" above a map of the land plots available for purchasing from the Arab project.
"I may be Irish but I'm not stupid" — Joe Biden's latest gaffe
“I may be Irish but I’m not stupid.”
Caroline Kennedy christens new aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy
JFK's daughter christened the new US Navy aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy, at a ceremony on Dec 7.
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
Premium economy to be launched on Britain’s railway
Avanti West Coast is developing plans to introduce a middle tier between standard class and first class.
Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs
There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes four-year ban on Russia
Russia’s hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped.
Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?
The parties differ in their approach to law and order.
Extinction Rebellion activists wearing gas masks block central London road
The protesters, outside Leicester Square Tube station, are demanding the next government tackles air pollution in the capital.
How to clean grime off your car this winter
In the colder months ridding your car of grit and dirt is essential
Macy’s Spotlights Women-Owned Businesses With SoGifted
Macy's is partnering with the female-led millennial venture capital fund SoGal Ventures to launch an in-store initiative focused on women-owned businesses.
Sonko no-show in Voi
Sources at the Voi court also said they were expecting Sonko to appear and face charges
Saudi military training under review after US shooting
US lawmakers call for a halt of the program after Saudi officer killed three Americans.
India police lauded for killing rape suspects
Crowds cheered the men's deaths and lauded "swift justice" by police.
Explainer: Your rights in a PSV
As a PSV passenger you have rights that are enforceable
Saudi eateries rid of double entrances
Required entrances for single men and another for women and families now lifted.
No more survivors from New Zealand volcano eruption
As many as two dozen tourists are feared dead.
A look inside Intare Arena in Kigali
The facility was built to spur Rwanda's meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions (MICE) segment
Troops rescue 31 women, children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Army says its troops have rescued 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17 children at Mantari, Malam Masari and Gabchari Villages in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno.
No more survivors on New Zealand island after volcano eruption
New Zealand police have said no more survivors were expected to be rescued from an island volcano that erupted suddenly on Monday, suggesting as many as two dozen people could have died.
India rape-murder victim’s relatives to get guns and guards
Indian police on Monday deployed round-the-clock protection and promised a weapons licence to the family of an alleged rape victim who died after being set on fire on the way to testify in court.
WSCIJ postpones Osinbajo’s integrity award over Sowore
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) said it has postponed the presentation of its integrity award to Nigeria vice president Yemi Osinbajo over the detention of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore. “The postponement was decided on, to align with protests against the repression of #FreedomOfSpeech in recent times, especially the incidence between the […]
Corruption trial of Angolan ex-president’s son begins
The son of former Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos appeared in court on Monday, at the start of his trial on corruption charges.
Gbadamosi seeks repeal of Land Use Act
A real estate developer, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, has called for the repeal of Land Use Act to allow for freehold ownership system in all states across the federation.
Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts urge Vietnam girls to stay in school
Former US first lady Michelle Obama and Hollywood A-lister Julia Roberts toured a high school in rural Vietnam on Monday, urging a classroom of teenage girls to stay focused on their education to transform their lives.
EFCC recovers N3.6bn, 10 houses from suspected looters in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has recovered N3.6 billion and 10 houses from suspected looters.
French strike chaos deepens in crucial week for Macron
France's transport chaos deepened Monday on the fifth day of a nationwide strike over pension reforms, ramping up tensions at the start of a crucial week in President Emmanuel Macron's battle with trade unions.
The 9 youngest leaders in the world
Finland's Sanna Marin, 34, will be the world's youngest prime minister in office when she is sworn in tomorrow. Here are the nine youngest leaders serving in the world today:
Latest TRP Ratings: Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka Tops The Chart; Bigg Boss 13 And Dance Plus 5 Re-enter
The TRP/BARC ratings for Week 48 are out. Yeh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka has topped the TRP chart while Kundali Bhagya has dropped to the third spot. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has jumped to the second spot.
Lata Mangeshkar Is Back Home, Hale And Hearty!
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar who was admitted to hospital from the past 28 days, has finally returned home.
Is Sangathamizhan A Hit Or Flop? Box Office Verdict Is Out!
Sangathamizhan, starring Vijay Sethupathi in lead role was one among the major releases of November. According to reports, the movie has not had a good outing at the box office.
Tassia collapse building death toll rises to 10 after 4 more bodies found
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9- The death toll from the building that collapsed in Tassia Estate in Embakasi Constituency has risen to 10 after more bodies were - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Senior Party officials face disciplinary action for exam fraud - VnExpress International
The Party Central Inspection Committee has recommended disciplinary action against a former Party secretary of Ha Giang Province over last year’s massive exam fraud.
SEA Games: Vietnam surpass gold target with 9th day haul - VnExpress International
Vietnamese athletes won 14 gold medals in various disciplines Monday to go past the target of 65-70 gold medals at the 30th SEA Games.
Call for more councils to publish details of donations given to councillors
Councils are being criticised for not publishing details of any political donations given to thei...
Highest ever number of closure and enforcement orders on food businesses last month
The 'highest ever' monthly number of enforcement orders were served on restaurants and other food...
Piyush Goyal demands reciprocal access for Indian companies abroad
Foreign cos wont be allowed in local contracts unless India Inc gets to compete in those nations, said Goyal.
India moves from 130 to 129 in human development index: UNDP report
In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16, UNDP India resident representative Shoko Noda said. India ranked 130 last year. The steady progress was due to nearly three decades of rapid development, which had seen a dramatic reduction in absolute poverty, along with gains in life expectancy, education, and access to health care, she said.
Army fires US precision guided Excalibur rounds for first time using M777 howitzers
The firing of the Excalibur rounds took place as part of the armys training procedure. A precision guided kit was also tested.
VA Tech Wabag, Ion Exchange rally over 15% after NGT grim report on water pollution
Va Tech Wabag is a multinational player in the water treatment industry.
31 Army personnel killed in terrorist attacks along LoC from 2016 to 2018: Govt
In written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said that in 2016, six Army personnel died in terrorist attacks, followed by 13 in 2017 and 12 in 2018.
'India took only five years to move from USD 2 to USD 3 trillion economy'
"It took us nearly 60 years after independence to achieve USD 1 trillion mark. It took 12 years to achieve our second trillion (dollar economy). And it has taken only five years, 2014 to 2019, to achieve the third trillion economy," Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, said in his address to the Indian-American community.
Five arrested in Riau as authorities seize four Sumatran tiger fetuses in jar, dried skin
Authorities have arrested five suspected poachers and traders targeting Sumatran tigers, confiscating four fetuses of the endangered species and tiger skin during raids in Riau over the weekend.
Construction begins on Munir Human Rights Museum
The Munir Human Rights Museum was expected to become a place "to teach the public, tourists who visit Batu and students about human rights".
Hello, citizens: West Java introduces app to facilitate communication with residents
The West Java administration has launched a mobile application that will enable local residents to engage in a two-way communication with administration officials, therefore allowing them to voice their concerns over certain issues and curbing the prevalence of fake news.
SEA Games: Indonesian Maria Londa considers retiring after almost 20 years of competing
The 2019 Philippines Games was Maria’s sixth SEA Games, and the gold was her 12th SEA Games medal.
Optimism abounds among industry players on Industry 4.0
Indonesia has already been in the Industry 3.0 stage where industries have adopted automation especially for tasks that are considered to be dangerous for humans.
'We demand proof, not promises': Papuans urge Jokowi to bring justice to Paniai tragedy
Five people, including four high school students, were allegedly shot and killed by Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers on Dec. 8, 2014, during a protest in Paniai.
Central Java students take to streets to mark International Anticorruption Day
During the rally, students carried posters emblazoned with words of protest such as “Cukup Atiku Sing Ambyar, Negoroku Ojo" (It’s enough that my heart is broken, don’t make my country become so) in the Javanese language.
Jokowi appoints Rudiantara as PLN president director: Luhut
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has named former Communications and Information Minister Rudiantara as the new president director of state-owned utility company PLN, says an official close to the President.
Soon-to-be skyscrapers in Habibie’s Meisterstadt megablock feared to disrupt air traffic
Hang Nadim International Airport has demanded that the apartments have a more reasonable height so as to prevent disruption to air traffic.
How much money are people willing to spend on their kids this Christmas?
Are you going to spend more or less than the UK average?
Farm burglar who stole quad bikes and vehicles in 'prolific' spree has found God
Jeffrey Bevan stole quad bikes, tools and pick-ups in a spree of thievery but told a judge he has now found God, and feels ashamed of what he did.
NHS staff in Wales can get free Uber rides or Uber Eats meals this Christmas
The offer is available during Christmas week (December 23-27) when doctors, nurses and support staff continue to work around the clock
Narwhal “the unicorn dog” finds a home
He will become a spokesdog for diversity
Tributes to 'much loved' member of staff who died during 'traumatic' day for Swansea primary school
A book of condolence will be placed at the school this week for people to leave their memories of Carol Watts
Morrisons giving customers free bags of wonky carrots to help with Rudolph tradition
Morrisons supermarkets across the UK will be giving away 125,000 paper bags of wonky carrots to customers
How common abusing parent spaces is in car parks - and how much it could cost you
A snapshot revealed just how often people are willing to break the rules and risk an expensive penalty
Anthony Joshua would love to defend world titles in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua has revealed his desire to defend his world heavyweight titles in Nigeria after his rematch win over Andy Ruiz Jr. on Saturday night.
Keeper Hill among 22 on course for Caspian Caviar Gold Cup
Warren Greatrex feels the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup could be the right race for Keeper Hill after the recent Haydock winner was among 22 five-day confirmations for the valuable handicap chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.
Win Boxing Day football tickets: We're got two tickets for Cardiff v Millwall to give away in our latest competition
Over the course of the next two weeks on Twitter, we'll be giving away a pair of tickets to EVERY Boxing Day game in the Sky Bet Championship.
Mark Howard reflects on the recent jumping action
Top Racing TV analyst Mark Howard reflects on the weekend action and still harbours one doubt over Defi Du Seuil's Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase credentials.
Donn McClean reflects on the week's action in Ireland
Our columnist dissects Sunday's John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown and there are plenty of horses who caught his eye elsewhere.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis discusses top bank accounts for children
Martin also told parents which method not to bother with
General Election leaves schools in budget limbo
Election "purdah" rules mean schools face a rush to get their budgets ready for next year
Coleen Rooney backs Deliveroo after 'misleading' advert ban
Another advert by the delivery service, which aired in March, was also banned two months ago
Heung-Min Son: Police, Tottenham and Burnley investigating alleged racial abuse by 13-year-old
Tottenham and Burnley are investigating alleged racial abuse aimed at Heung-Min Son by a 13-year-old spectator on Saturday.
Metacritic has removed over 6,000 negative Death Stranding ratings
The change was first reported by Redditor argandg, who noted that while there were 78 new positive ratings between the 4th and 5th of December, the number of negatives dropped by 6,429—from 9,335 to just 2,906. At the time of…
China to replace all foreign hardware and software at government and public institutions by 2022
Among several developments in the US-China trade war has been the latter's push to make itself technologically independent of the US semiconductor industry. A major step in this direction is an order passed by the Chinese Communist Party, to push…
Two Wolves fans arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton game
Both the Seagulls and Wolves are working with police.
Anti-discrimination groups want joint response after weekend of homophobic, racist incidents
Premier League clubs reacted strongly in the wake of alleged incidents of homophobic and racist abuse.
Oxford's Anthony Forde to leave hospital this week after nasty injuries
Anthony Forde suffered four broken ribs and a punctured lung.
EU approves state aid to develop car batteries industry
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union has approved 3.2 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China's supremacy.
Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) - For decades, the people of Bethlehem have watched tour buses drive up to the Church of the Nativity, disgorge their passengers for a few hours at the traditional birthplace of Jesus, and then return to Israel.
Review: Author keeps tension high in `Trace of Evil'
"Trace of Evil" by Alice Blanchard (Minotaur)
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday.
2 guards with rapper Juice WRLD arrested on gun charges
Chicago (AP) - Two security guards who were with rapper Juice WRLD when he died after suffering a medical emergency at Chicago's Midway International Airport have been arrested on gun charges.
Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.
Mexico recalls Argentina ambassador for alleged book theft
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico recalled its ambassador to Argentina after a video surfaced suggesting he may have tried to steal a book from a Buenos Aires bookstore.
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes ban on Russia for Olympics, major sports events
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from the Olympics and other major sports events for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday.
Torrential rains in Uganda, 26 killed, says Red Cross
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - At least 26 people have been killed in floods unleashed by heavy rains in different parts of Uganda, the Red Cross said on Monday as authorities urged people in affected areas to relocate.
Paralyzed Humboldt crash survivor takes first steps
The day Ryan Straschnitzki underwent surgery that would turn his body into something like a remote-controlled robot, the paralyzed hockey player had one deep worry: The 6-foot-1, 190-pound defenseman who once didn't miss a shift even after dislocating a shoulder told his dad he was afraid of needles.
Flamboyant governor of Kenya's capital charged with graft
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The flamboyant governor of Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, has been charged with 19 counts of graft-related charges as the country struggles to tackle runaway corruption.
Mexico may accept US steel trade rule, rejects aluminum
Mexico may accept U.S. requests for greater regional content on steel, as long as there is a five-year phase-in period.
US Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation, scandals
CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) - More than a century ago, waves of Catholic immigrants from Ireland, Poland and Quebec settled in Chicopee and other western Massachusetts mill towns, helping build churches, rectories and schools to accommodate their faith. Today the priests leading those churches are under siege due to stresses, challenges and sex abuse scandals complicating their lives and those of their fellow priests across the United States.
Schauffele making a name for himself with his golf
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Steve Stricker cared only about securing a spot in the first U.S. Open in his home state of Wisconsin. Still, there was something about the PGA Tour rookie in his group during a 36-hole qualifier that intrigued him.
Traffic jams cripple Paris as pension strikes halt trains
PARIS (AP) - Paris commuters inched to work Monday through massive traffic jams as strikes against retirement plan changes halted trains and subways for a fifth straight day.
Review: Cook's new thriller sheds light on genetic genealogy
"Genesis," Putnam, by Robin Cook
CBRE marketing UPMC's never-occupied Freight House Shops space as available for sublease
UPMC may not move into the Freight House Shops at Station Square after all.
Pinehouse inquiry report expected by year's end
The formal portion of the inquiry into the Northern Village of Pinehouse has concluded and the final report is expected by year's end.
Official: Base shooter watched shooting videos before attack
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Saudi student who fatally shot three sailors at a U.S. naval base in Florida hosted a dinner party earlier in the week where he and three others watched videos of mass shootings, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Saturday.
More than 100 Middletown-based soldiers to be sent off to year-long deployment
ST. CLAIR TWP., Butler County — More than 100 soldiers with the 324th Military Police Co. with the Ohio National Guard based in Middletown will soon deploy for a year to support the U.S. Southern Command operations, according to the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department.
Over 360K sign petition to keep Michael Vick from being honored at Pro Bowl
— A petition started at Change.org is seeking to keep former NFL quarterback Michael Vick from being honored at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl.
Farmers blockade Tesco in ongoing row about beef prices
IFA president says supermarket’s half-price beef sale is an ‘insult to farmers’
Record number of domestic abuse incidents reported in North
Officers respond to domestic abuse incident every 17 minutes, PSNI says
Thefts of defibrillators over weekend is criticised
CCTV footage shows two men stealing defibrillator from outside a shop in Drogheda
Jury sworn in for trial of man accused of murdering infant son
Yusif Ali Abdi charged with killing Nathan Baraka Andrew Ali in Clane 18 years ago
Workers to have legal right to tips paid by credit or debit cards, says Minister
Regina Doherty to expand scope of planned legislation governing payment of wages
Court seeks clarification before approving €2.9m debt write-off for Frank McNamara and Theresa Lowe
Further information sought by High court judge on musician’s financial affairs
Nearly 1,000 tourists stranded in New Zealand town following landslides
Authorities say road access to Franz Josef is not likely to be restored until Friday
NBRU says nearly 1,000 anti-social incidents on Dublin Bus services
Most incidents concentrated in about ‘half a dozen hotspots’ around the city
Significant gender pay gap still evident at Solihull Council
Latest figures show that the chasm is narrowing, but the latest averages included in the annual summary are still ahead of what other West Midlands authorities reported last year.
Severn Trent celebrates up-and-coming stars with Tech Awards sponsorship
West Midlands utility is backing the leaders of tomorrow by sponsoring the Young Tech Talent category at our annual awards
"Powerful case" for inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings - Prime Minister
"I will look very hard at what we can do," he tells campaigns
Drink-fuelled all-inclusive breaks to Magaluf could be banned in hard-hitting new measures
Politicians are discussing plans to outlaw bad behaviour on the island of Majorca - and they could come into force as soon as next month
Saudi Arabia ends gender segregation at restaurants
Restaurants in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have separate entrances for men and women, the kingdom's government announced on Sunday.
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference
Walmart is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference.
Madison Refugee Union, Jewish Social Services rally for refugee resettlement
The Madison Refugee Union and Jewish Social Services rallied at the Capitol on Sunday to spread awareness of the refugees resettling in the city.
Paul Volcker, former Fed chairman, dies at 92
Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve known for his battles against inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was 92.
Washpo: Top US officials misled public about Afghan War
Confidential documents obtained by The Washington Post reveal that top U.S. officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan in order to conceal doubts about the likelihood that the U.S. could be successful in the nearly 20-year effort since its earliest days, the paper reported in a major investigation on Monday.
FBI: Pensacola base shooting 'act of terror'
The motive behind a 21-year-old gunman's attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola still remains undetermined, but the FBI is treating it as an act of terror, a member of the agency said.
T-Mobile, Sprint head to court to defend merger
Attorneys general from more than a dozen states are flexing their legal muscles in a landmark trial that could block T-Mobile's $26 billion merger with Sprint.
China reportedly bans foreign technology in government offices
China is reportedly planning to ban all government offices and public institutions from using foreign software and computers in a move that could dent sales by US tech companies and increase tensions at a crucial moment in the trade war.
FBI now treating investigation into Pensacola naval station shooting as an 'act of terror'
The motive behind a 21-year-old gunman's attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola remains undetermined, but the FBI is treating it as "an act of terror," a member of the agency said.
NFL star Khalil Mack pays off 300 holiday layaway accounts at Walmart in his hometown
Chicago Bears star linebacker Khalil Mack is spreading Christmas joy by paying off all the holiday layaway accounts at a Walmart in his hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida.
City of Pensacola has fallen victim to a cyber attack, mayor says
The mayor of Pensacola announced Monday that the city is under a cyber attack. He said it's unknown if it's connected in any way to the recent naval base shooting.
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference
Walmart issued an apology for a Christmas sweater sold on its website that features an image of Santa Claus behind a table with white lines on it that appear to depict cocaine.
Georgia reporter responds after being groped by runner on live TV: 'Do better'
A Georgia reporter called out the runner who groped her while she was reporting on a running event in Savanah over the weekend.
Taiwan urged to ease rules to attract AI talent
To tackle ongoing brain drain, Taiwan businesses are keen on adopting AI solutions to accelerate operation upgrades and transformations, but what counts more is how they can attract more high-level foreign AI and other tech professionals to work in Taiwan to sustain innovation momentum, according to some experts.
Farm-Labor Reform Bill Heads For House Vote This Week
The House is scheduled to vote on a bipartisan bill to provide legal status to undocumented farmworkers and to modernize the H-2A guestworker program.
Two Wolves supporters arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse during Brighton game
Two Wolves supporters have been arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse during the team’s game against Brighton.
Free counter-terrorism training available to public for first time
Counter-terrorism training is going to be made available to the public for the first time to prepare them for major incidents.
New BioShock game in development under new studio, 2K confirms
2K today confirmed that the BioShock series is returning under a new studio. The game is being developed by Cloud Chamber, a newly set up studio with teams in San Francisco and Montreal.
Revolutionary Kenya-based Entrepreneur Who Beat World Bank to Global Prize
What made the win even bigger for him was that he had beaten huge players to the top prize, including...
Sonko Arrest: Court Makes Decision on Bail Application
The Anti-Corruption Court has made a decision regarding Sonko's bail application, going on to...
Scare as Kenya Airforce Fighter Jet Part Falls From Sky
The stunned residents convened at the scene of the crash but were stopped dead on their heels the moment...
Sonko Unveils Expensive Strategy to Beat DPP Haji
Known not to go down without a fight, the governor has unveiled his strategy to fight back as the...
Controversial Company at the Centre of Sonko's Woes
As the flamboyant county head unleashed his battery of 12 lawyers, the controversial company behind his woes has been revealed as...
Man in Viral Video of Brutal Elephant Killing Pays Dearly
After the shocking video of the man mercilessly hacking the poor animal to death went viral, village elders have finally turned...
Marijuana testing data points to lab shopping in Nevada
When it comes to marijuana testing labs in Nevada, results may vary — wildly — according to an analysis of state data conducted by a Washington-based scientist.
5 dead, many more missing in New Zealand volcano eruption
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing.
5 dead, 8 missing in New Zealand volcano eruption
A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight ...
Mayo garda warning over security of Christmas presents
THINK like Santa and don't put the presents under the tree until Christmas – that's the advice of Superintendent Joe McKenna.
Mayo GAA officer rounds on critics over 'torrent of abuse'
MAYO GAA secretary Dermot Butler has rounded on his critics, and those of his fellow officers, for what he described as the 'torrent of abuse' they have been subjected to in recent months.
1&1 fined EUR 9.55 mln for GDPR infringement
The German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) has fined 1&1 a total of EUR 9.55 million for infringing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The company failed to protect sufficiently its customer service line, allowing third parties to access customer personal data by providing only a name and date of birth.
China orders govt offices to remove foreign equipment, software
In the latest salvo to the tech cold war, the Chinese government has ordered all government offices and public institutions to stop using any foreign computer and software equipment, the Financial Times reported, saying all such equipment will have to be removed within three years. The Chinese directive, which could hit companies such as HP, Dell and Microsoft, is the first from Beijing to set specific targets limiting China’s use of foreign technology.
Experts cite training gaps in accidental shootings by police
Accidental shootings by law enforcement have happened in recent years at agencies small and large and at all levels — city, county, state and federal — across the U.S., an Associated Press investigation found.
Trump, Dems in tentative deal on North American trade pact
The new trade pact would replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, which eliminated most tariffs and other trade barriers involving the United States, Mexico and Canada.
White Castle frozen burgers recalled due to listeria
White Castle recalled several varieties of it frozen burgers due to listeria concerns.
Winnfield woman accused of selling raffle tickets in holiday scam
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office recently arrested two suspects from Winnfield after for an alleged “holiday scam.”
More than $2.2M in alcohol sold at Tiger Stadium in 2019
In 2019, LSU Athletics generated more than $2 million from the sale of more than 280,000 drinks in the public areas of Tiger Stadium, the school announced Monday, Dec. 9.
Moving tributes at packed service for grandmother swept away in Derbyshire floods
Former High Sheriff Annie Hall was described as a 'supporter, adviser, leader'
Derby couple who were shipwrecked for 117 days to be featured in new film
“Their story reminded me of Life of Pi"
Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries
The latest reform was hailed by young Saudis but dismissed by arch-conservatives on social media, with one Twitter user saying it went against sharia, or Islamic...
Four footballers drown in River Nile
The match that was slated for 3:00 PM at Buwenda playground in Mafubira sub-county, Jinja district was promptly cancelled
Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges
Governor Mike, the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having benefitted from irregular procurement and payments of...
Golf tourism encouraged as Namanya, Maraka win Kenya Day Golf
Playing off handicaps 28 and 30 respectively, the two emerged with the best net scores from the rain-soaked course to add more prizes in their budding golfing careers....
Barrio Queen owners sell Paradise Valley luxury home
The owners of the Barrio Queen chain of restaurants found a buyer for their luxury home in Paradise Valley.
Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine
The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.
American Airlines sets record for number of days without a cancellation
Three of those days without a canceled flight came during the Thanksgiving weekend.
Vietnam CEO reveals that work for the race is 80% complete
The 2019 season may have only just come to its conclusion, but preparations for the 2020 edition are still going on. The CEO of the new Vietnam Grand Prix has revealed that 80% of the work is done.
WATCH: Valtteri Bottas' rallying on-board!
Recently we brought you the story that Valtteri Bottas had won a rally at Paul Ricard, but we didn't have any footage! But don't fear, we've found you some on-board video of Bottas' skills behind the wheel of his Citroen DS3 as he stormed to victory.