Cosatu to present R254bn Eskom rescue plan

The plan could reduce Eskom's debt by more than half.

Leading women in their fields gather for major seminar in Tipperary

Aspire to Inspire event for Nenagh

Tipperary IFA president says EU 'can't be browbeaten' by Boris Johnson

Irish farmers 'cannot be sold out'

Dangerous structure in Boulick graveyard, Gortnahoe - Ryan

Call to tackle dumping with CCTV

Curfew imposed in sections of Central Village, St Catherine

Sections of Central Village in St Catherine are now under a curfew. The curfew began at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m., on Saturday. The boundaries of the curfew are as follows: NORTH: Along the Nelson Mandela...

Legal challenge is launched to block Moscow's attempt to roll out facial recognition - as 175,000 cameras are installed in the capital

Activist Alena Popova and politician Vladimir Milov launched the challenge in Moscow's court, saying the camera's will affect people's privacy. Moscow has 175,000 cameras already installed.

Dutch with a death wish: Around 10,000 over-55s in the Netherlands have a serious desire to die, government research finds

Yesterday, Health Minister and Christian Democrat MP Hugo de Jonge, revealed to the Dutch parliament that 0.18 per cent of people over the age of 55 have a serious desire to die.

US DENIES entry to any foreign national who has visited China over the past two weeks, while United joins Delta and American Airlines in suspending ALL flights to China due to coronavirus

The Trump administration on Friday declared the coronavirus a public health emergency, and banned foreign nationals who have been to China in the past two weeks from entering the US.

Wealthy are to be offered huge tax breaks by Uruguay’s new president to lure them to the country’s coastal resorts and help boost the economy as other South American countries crumble

Luis Lacalle Pou says he wants to offer residency to up to 200,000 by slashing the minimum amount of property foreigners need to buy to qualify.

Images in photojournalism contest show best and worst of humanity

More than 12,000 photos were submitted to a photojournalism contest run by free-to-use photography app Agora. A self -taught Filipino photographer,@renebernaclaimed first-prize.

Desperate single man, 30, who is looking for a girlfriend buys massive £425 billboard asking for applicants

Mark Rofe (pictured), 30, from Sheffield, said he has been single for more than a year and has noticed all his friends are getting married while he is struggling to get a date.

Mysterious Russian spacecraft has maneuvered into orbit right behind a $4 billion US spy satellite - and the Pentagon is worried it could be preparing for an attack

Between January 20 and 23, Russian spacecraft Cosmos 2542 made several maneuvers to end up in the same orbit as the American spy satellite USA 245, and is now closely following it.

Making waves! The Splash Challenge is the latest social media trend that sees users 'jumping' off the surface of a body of water

More than 2,000 people have already uploaded their attempts at the Splash Challenge. The aim is to reach backward and touch the surface of the water before landing safely back on the ledge.

A flashy model! Vintage silver Mini that belonged to Christine Keeler during the height of the Profumo scandal goes on sale for £20,500

Keeler (pictured) was regularly photographed driving the 1961 Austin Mini Seven around London at the time her affairs with a government minister and a Soviet naval officer were hitting headlines.

Former K-Pop idol Seungri is charged with organising prostitution after scandal of women being drugged and raped in exclusive clubs tarred the industry's reputation in South Korea

Lee Seung-hyun, 29, whose stage name is Seungri, avoided spending time on remand at a hearing at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office yesterday.

Italian music school accused of 'racism' after barring all East Asian students from classes due to the coronavirus outbreak

Santa Cecilia conservatory, in Rome, told 81 nationals from countries including China, South Korea and Japan not to attend class. Many have not been home for more than six months.

Bill Gates predicted a coronavirus-like outbreak - down to it starting at a Chinese market - in 2019 Netflix documentary show 'The Next Pandemic'

In an episode of the Netflix 'Explained' series aired late last year billionaire Bill Gates warned of the likelihood of a global pandemic breaking out from one of China's wet markets

Rome bar near Trevi fountain and restaurant in Vietnam ban Chinese customers and Italian music school blocks all East Asian students in 'racist' incidents as coronavirus is declared a global health emergency

A bar in central Rome has put up a sign saying 'people coming from China' do not have access, while a restaurant in Vietnam said 'no Chinese'. An Italian school has also barred East Asians.

Horrific footage of a yelping dog being barbecued alive at a Chinese market is shared by activists calling for an end to the barbaric trade in dog meat

A video shared by campaign group No To Dog Meat shows a dog in searing pain as it tries to open its battered jaw to yelp while being cooked on a barbecue at a meat market in Yulin, China.

Borderlands 3 latest hotfix activates Rare Chest Riches event, addresses drop rates and more

This specific hotfix activates the Rare Chest Riches event, addresses drop rates and implements permanent scaling for Takedown at the Maliwan Blacksite.

Monks, models and a McDonald's party: Friday's best photos

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

Subway vandalism reported on day of anti-police, fare protests in New York City

Demonstrators have planned a day of action Friday to protest the MTA's plan to add 500 new police officers to the New York City subway system.

McLaren Senna, 911 Battle 10 Other Cars In 'Greatest' Drag Race

A massive 12-car drag race was organized by MotorTrend at Vandenberg Air Force Base including muscle cars, supercars, and SUVs.

Online videos are breaking the silence over domestic abuse in Senegal

For Senegalese activist Fatou Warkha, online videos play a vital role in her campaign to expose and end violence against ...

ANC's Supra Mahumapelo insists Public Protector will not be removed

Senior ANC leader Supra Mahumapelo has warned that Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane will not be removed from her position.

SA wine industry promotes sober drinking habits through new code

The South African wine industry on Friday announced that it has joined other liquor industries in introducing a new code ...

'We allowed to wear what we want': ANC defends female youth leader's 'short' dress

ANC leaders defended the youth league leader, but ANCYL task team convenor Thandi Mahambehlala, said it did not mean women ...

Third person arrested in KZN for 'fake' matric certificates this week

A man and two women were charged with fraud.

Woza weekend, woza load shedding! Eskom announces Stage 2 power cuts till Monday

Eskom on said Friday that Stage 2 load shedding would start on 9 am on Friday and continue through to 6 am on Monday .

Pensioner demands R37K refund after builder 'ran away with money'

A Lotus River pensioner is demanding her money back after a builder allegedly “ran away” with her money.

Bogus soccer coach arrested for rape in Pinetown

He promised them that they will play for one of the Premier Soccer League junior teams.

LOOK: Durban's new R300m promenade 'already cracking'

Less than two months after being opened amid fanfare, the newly extended section of the promenade is already cracking and ...

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson sets out his plan to ensure every North East school is a good school

The Education Secretary spoke to ChronicleLive as Boris Johnson gathered his Cabinet for a Brexit-day meeting in Sunderland

Council says 'no thanks' to free theatre ticket but declining the offer 'will impact vulnerable children'

The Empire Theatre offers the complimentary service to Sunderland City Council

Pressure mounts to ban 'dangerous' US preacher who called being gay 'an abomination' from Newcastle

American evangelical preacher Franklin Graham is set to speak at the Utilita Arena as part of a tour of the UK to address "falling morality" in the country

PS5 and Xbox Series X games from EA will 'blow your minds'… says EA

What could EA be cooking up? Other than FIFA, of course...

Collaboration tools are more popular than ever, but they have an insidious side

Are collaboration tools having a positive or negative impact on the way we work?

The best free iPad games in 2020

So you've got an iPad and you have no cash left to buy any games. Have no fear, because plenty are free.

AI: from experimentation to adoption

IBM commissioned a survey of 4,500 technology decision-makers and found that AI is being successfully adopted by the mainstream business world.

Beyond Brexit: What will change after the UK leaves the European Union?

ITV News' experts and special correspondents have been thinking about how the landscape could change in their respective fields post-Brexit. From the difficulties of securing a "deep and meaningful" trade deal to potential staffing shortages in the NHS, life outside the Brussels club will present many challenges.

Six Nations tournament worst offender for gender pay gap in sports prizes, study finds

The most stark inequality between men and women in sport prize money is in the Six Nations rugby tournament, a new study has found. Data gathered by workplace equality group Work180 found the winners of the men’s 2020 Six Nations will receive £5 million while the victorious women’s team will get nothing. The findings come as the 2020 Six Nations tournament is set to see the introduction of a Women’s Player of the Championship for the first time.

Nike Alpha Fly: Other banned sport goods as World Athletics rules on hi-tech trainers

World Athletics has issued new legislation on hi-tech running trainers, after it came under pressure to clamp-down on "technological doping". The Nike Vaporfly trainers, which have become popular with long-distance and marathon runners, have come under heavy criticism from critics. They claim the technology used equates to "technological doping", while Nike says the shoes improves running economy by four per cent. The thick sole with a carbon fibre wedged in the middle gives runners extra cushioning and improves energy return.

From passports to driving to mobile phone roaming: What will change now that the UK had left the European Union?

The United Kingdom left the European Union at 2300 on Friday January 31 - 'Brexit Day'. It marked the end of more than four decades of partnership, and the start of an 11 month-long transition period which will see a new deal thrashed out. Much is set to change once that transition period comes to a close at the end of December 2020 - but what about between now and then?

World Athletics Council ban Nike Alpha Fly trainers worn in sub-two-hour marathon

The international body that governs track and field has announced it has "amended its rules" on what shoes athletes can wear in competitions. The changes made by World Athletics Council mean the Nike next-generation Alpha Fly trainer will be banned - the shoe Eliud Kipchoge ran a sub-two-hour marathon in Vienna in October 2019. As a part of the amended rules, shoes must have been available on the open retail market for at least four months before they can be used in competition. On their website, Nike says Kipchoge "tested" a number of "prototype" trainers in competitions suggesting the shoes were not available on the wider market. Nike has been approached for comment.

Burlescombe produce market "overwhelmed" by optimism and support

The new monthly produce market got underway at Burlescombe and Westleigh Community Hall on Sunday, January 26

Barnstaple based business take Business Innovation of the Year gong

SEA, the Barnstaple-based defence and security electronic system specialist has won a national award

Former Cold War fighter pilot and Deputy Lieutenant of Devon Sir Michael Steer dies

Air Chief Marshal, Sir Michael Steer, has was born October 11, 1938, and died on January 5, 2020, aged 81

Devon Ability Games bring inclusive sport to North Devon

They will be taking part in a variety of events including archery, sitting volleyball and new age curling

Eco-friendly ideas win students first place in Lego League competition

The innovation competition, held in Devon County Hall in Exeter, was part of the South West division of the Lego League

Expert says South West must unite to fight for funding post-Brexit

"Your MPs and councils will have to pressure central Government to keep up the ante, both on how to get some of this money and what they can spend it on”

High demand for Barratt Homes' new Tiverton development

The developer is launching the new site on Saturday, February 8

Anti-hunt activists "shocked and horrified" by MP's Boxing Day comments

The campaign follows protests at the Boxing Day meet on December 26 as the Tiverton Staghounds paraded through the town centre

Dilemma as Mid Devon District Council faces £1.4million budget gap in 2023

"Unless any savings proposals are forthcoming, we will need to look to reserves to close the residual budget gap"

What next for Tiverton town centre?

The previous Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) Conservative-led administration had agreed to widen an alleyway between Fore Street and the Pannier Market

Council thanks those who helped shape budget decisions

The Council carried out a budget survey in the latter part of 2019 to encourage residents and businesses to have their say

Reward offered for removing tyre from crocodile’s neck

Anyone who succeeds in freeing a wild crocodile from a tyre stuck around its neck in Indonesia will receive a reward from a local conservation group. The Central Sulawesi Natural Resources

More Myanmar workers return to Myanmar after Chinese New Year

More Myanmar migrant workers are returned to Myanmar after Chinese New Year due to Novel Coronavirus, sources said.

Pasteurised camembert? French cheesemakers vote ‘Non’

PARIS, Jan 31 — A battle over the future of camembert, one of France’s most emblematic cheeses, came to a head today after producers voted against allowing pasteurised versions of the venerable raw-milk pucks. A narrow majority of dairy executives — 53 per cent — rejected a plan that would...

Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

NEW DELHI, Jan 31 — The hanging of four men scheduled for tomorrow for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed “until further orders,” a court ordered today. The brutal attack on Jyoti Singh sparked weeks of demonstrations and shone a spotlight on the...

France cracks down on plastic waste, destruction of unsold clothes

PARIS, Jan 31 — The French parliament yesterday passed a law forbidding retailers from destroying unsold clothes and banning single-use plastic containers by 2040, part of the government’s efforts to reduce waste. The bill adopted by the Senate, after being cleared by the lower house National...

Kipchoge headlines Kenyan team for Olympic marathon

NAIROBI, Jan 31 — Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge, the first to break the mythic two-hour mark, and Vivian Cheruiyot will lead the Kenyan marathon team for the Tokyo Olympics in August. Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei said the country expected a drug-free Olympics and hoped...

Spreading fake news on coronavirus: MCMC takes Zed Zaidi’s statement

CYBERJAYA, Jan 31 — Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) president Rozaidi Jamil was at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for two hours to give his statement on his action in sharing fake news about the 2019 novel coronavirus infection. More well-known as Zed...

EU court says no jurisdiction over Slovenia, Croatia border row

ZAGREB, Jan 31 — EU’s Court of Justice said today it lacked jurisdiction to rule on a border row between Slovenia and Croatia but urged the two nations to work to resolve the long-standing issue. Slovenia filed the case against Croatia with the Luxembourg-based court in July 2018 accusing...

Thiem to seek inspiration from Djokovic wins

MELBOURNE, Jan 31 — Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider. Austrian Thiem booked his maiden final at Melbourne Park...

Muhyiddin warns PPBM leaders to stay away from money politics or risk election being nullified

PAGOH, Jan 31 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today warned party leaders and members to avoid money politics if they do not want their election to be declared invalid. He said Bersatu’s leadership viewed the issue of money politics seriously as it...

DBKL to offer special traffic compound rates from Feb 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be offering special traffic compound rates as low as RM15 for motorcycles, cars and heavy vehicles from February 1- March 3 in conjunction with Federal Territory Day. The public may check and settle outstanding fines at all DBKL payment...

Travellers beat China virus lockdown via bridge over the Yangtze

JIUJIANG, Jan 31 — People are leaving and entering China’s Hubei province on foot over a bridge spanning the Yangtze river, despite a virtual lockdown on vehicle traffic due to a coronavirus epidemic that has killed more than 200 people. The Yangtze divides Jiujiang in Jiangxi province and...

New rules outlaw some of Nike’s record-breaking shoes

PARIS, Jan 31 — World Athletics announced significant changes to its rules today that will outlaw some variants of Nike’s Vaporfly running shoes and introduce strict limits to the technology developed for any future shoes used in elite competition. The sport’s governing body (WA) said that...

French citizens evacuated from Wuhan land in France

MARSEILLE, Jan 31 — A plane carrying around 200 French citizens evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan, epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, landed near Marseille today, AFP reporters on board the aircraft said. The passengers, who will be placed in quarantine at a seaside holiday camp for...

Airbus to pay around €1b in UK slice of global bribery settlement

LONDON, Jan 31 — Airbus, the world’s largest aircraft maker, will pay just under €1 billion (RM4.3 billion)in a British settlement to draw a line under a three-and-a-half year criminal investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption. The deal under a three-year Deferred...

Holiday spots in southern Thailand face hard times after coronavirus outbreak

PHANG NGA (Thailand), Jan 31 — Thai tourist boat company “Love Andaman” is facing a bleak February after China banned all outbound group tours this week to try to contain the coronavirus outbreak. China is Thailand’s biggest source of foreign tourists, accounting for 28 per cent of the 39.8...

South Korean evacuees from Wuhan welcomed to quarantine centres

SEOUL, Jan 31 — Hundreds of South Koreans flown home on a charter flight from China were greeted with welcome signs today as they arrived at quarantine centres where nearby residents had staged vehement protests only a day before. The 368 South Koreans were transported to two facilities in Asan...

Haj cost for Muassasah pilgrims remains RM9,980, says Mujahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The cost for each Muassasah Haj pilgrim to perform the Haj this year will remain at only RM9,980 from the actual cost of RM22,900, Minister in the Prime Minister Department Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof Rawa. He said the remaining cost of RM12,920 for each of the 31,600...

No restrictions on food imports from China, says agriculture minister

MARANG, Jan 31 — There are no restrictions on the import of food from China so far, although the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a public health emergency following global concerns over the 2019 novel coronavirus infection. Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri...

Finance minister: 18pc discount for PLUS toll charges starts tonight

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The 18 per cent Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) toll highway discount begins tonight, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng today. Lim reiterated Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s announcement that the Cabinet has decided to restructure PLUS’ concession...

Don’t worry, we are okay, say Malaysian students under Wuhan coronavirus lockdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — “Families and friends in Malaysia, don’t worry. We are okay and safe here,” said Yeong Kai Yi, 26, a Malaysian student at the Central China Normal University in Wuhan, China, when contacted by Bernama today. The final year student at the university’s School of Fine...

1.7 million road users to benefit from 18pc discount for PLUS toll charges

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — A total of 1.7 million road users will benefit from the 18 per cent savings in their toll rates, at all PLUS-operated highways nationwide, from the stroke of midnight tomorrow. The toll reduction will cover all Passenger Vehicles (Class 1), Taxis (Class 4) and Buses (Class...

123 China tourists fly home via chartered flight from KK

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 31 — A total 123 tourists from Hubei, China flew home on a Xiamen Airlines chartered flight from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) today at 6.30pm. They boarded the chartered flight at the initiative of the government of China after the government cancelled all...

Thiem shoots down young gun Zverev to reach Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Jan 31 — Dominic Thiem won the new-generation battle with Alex Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4) to reach his first Australian Open final today and set up the ultimate test against Melbourne Park maestro Novak Djokovic. In an enthralling semi-final featuring a rain interruption, a lighting...

Airbus to pay US$4b to settle corruption probe, says French prosecutor

PARIS, Jan 31 — European planemaker Airbus will pay €3.592 billion (RM16.3 billion or US$3.98 billion) to settle corruption probes by US, British and French authorities into contract dealings, France’s financial prosecutor said today. The simultaneous settlements in Britain, France and the...

Telecoms group Orange chooses Nokia and Ericsson for French 5G network

PARIS, Jan 31 — Orange, France’s biggest telecoms company, said it had chosen Nokia and Ericsson to deploy its 5G network in mainland France, as China’s Huawei Technologies faces intense political scrutiny in Europe. “For Orange, the deployment of 5G represents a huge challenge and is one...

Street art creates a splash of new life for Lisbon barrio

LISBON, Jan 31 — In a poor neighbourhood north of Lisbon, tourists contemplate a huge mural of a black woman pulling off a white mask — a potent symbol in a “no-go” neighbourhood that has been transformed by art. The painting by Angolan-Portuguese artist Nomen is undoubtedly “the most...

OECD warns of ‘concerns’ over US move on digital tax

PARIS, Jan 31 — An alternative proposal by Washington on how to tax digital giants worldwide has been met with “concern” by several nations, the OECD group of free-market economies said today. The push for a so-called “safe harbour” option would essentially render compliance optional,...

Investigators Bust €6 Million Bitcoin and Gold Fraud Scheme

An international task force of French, Belgian and Israeli investigators brought down a fraud scheme responsible for stealing €6 million from French and Belgian citizens.

Ledger Wallet Co-Opts Controversial Pro-Brexit Slogan for Cryptocurrencies

On the eve of the U.K.’s exit from the EU, French crypto hardware wallet firm Ledger has attempted to co-opt the notorious pro-Brexit “Take Back Control” mantra for crypto.

Silk Road Marketplace Senior Adviser Pleads Guilty in US Federal Court

The senior adviser to Silk Road operator Ross Ulbricht had pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute narcotics in a Manhattan Federal Court.

Cybercriminals Hide Crypto Mining Script Behind Kobe Bryant Wallpaper

Microsoft’s Security Intelligence team has found a malicious coin mining script in html code buried in Kobe Bryant desktop wallpaper.

American Airlines pilots sue to halt flights to China | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

DALLAS >>The pilots’ union at American Airlines sued today to stop the carrier from flying to China and told members not to operate flights there because of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.

Why is there an uptick of human trafficking during major events?

Human trafficking can occur at any time and at any place throughout the world, but major festivals and events including the Super Bowl are known to result in an increase of human trafficking activity. ...

Young people putting music to the crisis: The role of music as a political expression

Songs that Sing the Crisis: Music, Words, Youth Narratives and Identities in Late Modernity is the title of a special issue of the journal Young (Nordic Journal of Youth Research) to be published on 1 ...

How supercomputers are helping us link quantum entanglement to cold coffee

Theoretical physicists from Trinity College Dublin have found a deep link between one of the most striking features of quantum mechanics—quantum entanglement—and thermalisation, which is the process ...

Image: Hubble spies bar, baby stars

The galaxy depicted in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is a barred spiral known as NGC 7541, in the constellation of Pisces (the Fishes). 

Calculating Hawking radiation at the event horizon of a black hole

A RUDN University physicist has developed a formula for calculating Hawking radiation on the event horizon of a black hole, which allows physicists to determine how this radiation would be changed with ...

Investigating dynamics of democratic elections using physics theory

Sometimes, physics theories and constructs can also be used to study seemingly unrelated phenomena, such as social behaviors or dynamics. While human beings are not necessarily similar to specific physical ...

How U.S. Christians imagine God contributes to discriminatory hiring practices

How people visualize God can have real consequences to life on Earth, Stanford research has found.

A quantum of solid: A glass nanoparticle in the quantum regime

Researchers in Austria have used lasers to levitate and cool a glass nanoparticle into the quantum regime. Although it is trapped in a room-temperature environment, the particle's motion is solely governed ...

How individuals decide between self-interest and commitment to a group

In conflicts that occur simultaneously within and between groups, who would, when and why put aside their own interest to stand up for the interest of the social group he or she belongs to? Recent findings ...

How will immigration rules change after Brexit?

The issue dominated the EU referendum debate.

Fire shifts review planned

Shropshire’s fire brigade plans a review to help part-time staff manage their work-life balance while maintaining cover, but some stations have “pre-empted” this by changing their shift systems, the governing body has heard.

Delayed police break-up costing force millions, report claims

West Mercia Police’s failure to break its alliance with Warwickshire is costing the force “£6million to £8million” a year, according to a commissioner’s report.

Gold Brexit commemorative 50p coins priced at £945 are a sell-out

The Royal Mint has been operating a queuing system on its website as people buy the new commemorative 50p coins.

Lucrative speaking circuit helps David Cameron bank £836,000 profit in a year

Former prime minister Theresa May also earned close to £400,000 in the month of December alone through speaking engagements.

Burglar gets nine years for string of break-ins

A burglar who carried out a spree of break-ins and stole a car from one victim has been jailed for nine years.

Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal

Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.

Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities

The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.

Increased funding to help schools reorganisation

Increased funding will “stabilise” Powys County Council's creaking schools and education service to allow it to go through a reorganisation, councillors have been told.

Glasgow’s Duke of Wellington statue sports EU flag cone on Brexit day

A special blue cone with yellow stars sat atop the Duke of Wellington statue in the hours before Britain officially left the European Union on Friday.

First apprentices join West Mercia Police

West Mercia Police’s recruitment drive has hit another landmark this week, as the first ever intake of police constable degree apprentices start their policing journey with the force.

Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court

The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.

Facebook to remove posts promoting fake coronavirus cures

It will also block hashtags on Instagram that peddle false information.

Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

Dream job as Shropshire university calls for lamb taste testers

It's a dream job for foodies who love lamb, and dozens of volunteers are going to get the chance to try it.

Regulations around pensions for people injured during Troubles splits parties

Sinn Fein condemned the scheme, which excludes those injured in an incident that they were convicted of playing a part in, and unionists welcomed it.

Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK

Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.

Woman Rep narrates strange encounter with Waititu at an office toilet

That is when I knew the man is bad news

IGP: Police know where Riduan is

SEPANG: The police have information on the whereabouts of K. Pathmanathan, the ex-husband of kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi, who has been missing with their daughter for the past 11 years.

Demand for face masks, hand sanitisers soars

KUALA LUMPUR: The rising fear among the public over the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) has caused a high demand for surgical face masks and hand sanitisers over the last few days.

Prosecution objects to Najib, family examining items seized by police

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution is opposing an application by Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his family for permission to physically inspect items allegedly purchased using funds siphoned from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) which were seized from them shortly after the 14th General Election (GE14) .

IGP fully supports move to strengthen drink driving law

SEPANG: Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador welcomes the government’s decision to impose heavier penalties for offences related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and reckless driving.

Kenyan patient admitted to hospital does not have coronavirus, government says

A Kenyan student who was admitted to a hospital in Nairobi after returning from China with flu-like symptoms, tests negative for the coronavirus, the Kenyan government says.

US pilots, cabin crew demand China flights halt on virus fears

US airlines cut hundreds of flights to China and State Department advises people not to travel there due to outbreak.

50 Durban councillors guarded on 24-hour basis at taxpayers' expense - eThekwini report

A report states 50 Durban councillors, most of whom are ANC, are being guarded around the clock by security details provided by the eThekwini Municipality.

Place your bets, but not if you’re under age

This is Day 19 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.

Tribal leaders make the case for sales tax-sharing deals

A new law would affirm a sales tax agreement the Tulalip Tribes reached with the state and county.

Strike at Swedish is over, but contract dispute is not

The health care provider says replaced strikers will return to work by Sunday. The union calls it a lockout.

US Defends Fourth Rise In Casualty Count After Military Base Attack

The disclosed number of injured personnel has progressively risen from zero to 64, since the strike on Al Asad air base earlier this month.

Stonewall Top 100: British Military Services Fall In 2020 Employer Rankings

All three services have ranked worse in this year's list, compared to 2019.

'I tested my new name at the coffee shop'

For young trans people, giving their new names to the barista can be the start of self-acceptance.

2020 Goodwood Festival Of Speed Theme Announced

From new model debuts and historic race cars to drifting displays and hill climb time trials, the Goodwood ...

Officials to use new method to corral Asian carp in Kentucky

Federal and state officials will use an experimental fishing method next month at Kentucky Lake in an attempt to reduce the infestation of Asian carp.

Report: Family farm bankruptcies jumped 20% in 2019

2019 was a tough year for American farmers. U.S. farm bankruptcies jumped 20 percent last year.

WATCH: Fire department rescues deer from Ohio pool

The homeowner hadn’t looked out her back door in several days. When she did around 11 a.m. Thursday, though, she discovered something unusual about her pool.

'Large boulder the size of a small boulder' Tweet by sheriff's office goes viral

A Colorado sheriff's office Tweet is going viral due to their unusual description of a boulder's size.

Mourners bid fond farewell to former ANC NMB chief whip Bicks Ndoni

'Bicks Ndoni was a humble man who played a central role in bringing together the two big municipalities - Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage.'

Bongo case postponed but Mahumapelo drops bombshell statement

Mahumapelo says there are those who mobilise people to make sure that some people are arrested, in order to resolve political challenges that are within the movement. 

Tourism businesses urged to harness ‘fantastic’ potential of Arbroath 2020

Tourism businesses across Angus and Dundee are being encouraged to turn the “eyes of the world” on the area by harnessing the potential surrounding this year’s 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath.

Trial of Fife woman accused of embezzling almost £6k from architects postponed

The trial of a woman accused of embezzling nearly £6,000 from an award-winning firm of architects was postponed yesterday to allow lawyers to agree a transcript of a police interview.

Angus caravan park lodges lawful use bid for 220 units in latest stage of site saga

Angus caravan park operators have lodged a bid for year-round occupation of hundreds of units there in a move amined at bringing to an end a lengthy legal saga at the popular site.

OPINION: As an outsider, this is why I chose to live in Dundee over Perth

I became an adopted Taysider when I moved to Perth in 2018 and I now call Dundee home.

Britain’s only sled-dog centre to close due to lack of snow in the Cairngorms

Britain’s only daily working sled-dog centre is shutting its doors because of climate change.

Fife electric vehicle users will have to pay to use public charging points from April

Drivers of electric vehicles in Fife will soon have to pay to top up at public charging points.

DTA tweaks IT contracting rules to help government get on with agile

Changes also put supplier performance under the spotlight.

IBM chief Ginni Rometty to step down

Cloud business boss Arvind Krishna to succeed.

Anti-virus maker Avast shutters data harvester Jumpshot

Privacy scandal news saw share price fall off a cliff.

Three new tech execs join WA's govt-wide digital office

Including the state’s first-ever digital chief.

Domino's wants software development classed as a manufacturing industry

Warns Australian tech job market is getting dysfunctional, again.

French Pres. Macron: Brexit was based on lies, exaggerations and cheques that will never come

"The 2016 Brexit campaign was based on lies, exaggerations and cheques that were promised but will never come," French President Emanuel Macron said o

WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency; death toll hits 213

"Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems," says WHO chief.

The global spread of the coronavirus — where is it?

The World Health Organisation has declared an international emergency over the outbreak.

Pakistan halts flights to and from China as death toll from coronavirus rises

"We are suspending flights to China until February 2," says additional secretary of aviation.

Pakistani gets top post in New York police’s volunteer force

Nasir Saleem is the first Pakistani to be appointed the deputy chief of the NYPD's 5,000-strong volunteer force.

AFP Fact Check: Coronavirus — Pakistani officials deny they issued warning over dangers of eating goat meat

The post has been shared more than 893 times.

Opposition criticises govt decision to not repatriate Pakistanis stuck in virus-hit China

Syed Shibli Faraz says govt has transferred $840 to the accounts of each student in China.

Weston man charged with illegal drone flight over Super Bowl festivities in Miami Beach

MIAMI BEACH (AP/WSVN) — A Weston man is facing federal charges after the FBI says he flew a drone in an area off-limits because of...

Florida man charged with illegal Super Bowl drone flight

MIAMI (AP) — A Florida man is facing federal charges after the FBI says he flew a drone in an area off-limits because of nearby...

GlobalData: Brexit deal with EU will change the landscape of medical device industry in UK

In the event of a free trade agreement with the EU, the UK will continue to be bound by current EU laws, thereby adhering to the new Medical Device Regulation. This will significantly change the landscape of the medical device industry, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Warren is right. Presidents have the power to bypass Congress on drug pricing

On the presidential primary campaign trail in Iowa, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) brought out a favorite talking point: ways the president can bring down drug prices without waiting for Congress.

5 things to know about Trump’s Medicaid block grant plan

The Trump administration unveiled a plan Thursday that would dramatically revamp Medicaid by allowing states to opt out of part of the current federal funding program and instead seek a fixed payment each year in exchange for gaining unprecedented flexibility over the program.

Argentina's debts, poverty on menu as Pope welcomes leader

Pope Francis on Friday received Argentina's new President Alberto Fernandez to the Vatican with his compatriot keen to address poverty and Buenos Aires' debts during private talks.

Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed

'Common sense': Bipartisan push for better-fitting female body armor for troops

Two bipartisan bills in the House and the Senate would improve the fit of body armor for female troops and require a report on injuries from poorly fitting armor.

‘Confront racist symbols’: UC Berkeley Law School abandons namesake over controversial past

The University of California, Berkeley, School of Law removed John Boalt’s name from the campus over his support of the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act.

New York police warn public after antifa vows to ‘f--- shit up’ on city’s subway

The New York City police union warned the public about a rowdy demonstration promised by antifa against the city’s public transportation police.

Former Maryland congressman John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race

John Delaney has ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, more than two-and-a-half years after he became the first to announce his candidacy.

Kansas considers requiring ‘In God We Trust’ to be posted in public schools

The state legislature in Kansas is considering a bill that would require all public buildings and schools to post the motto “In God We Trust.”

Number of service members with brain injuries from Iran attack rises to 64

The Pentagon announced that the number of troops suffering from traumatic brain injuries from an Iranian missile attack has increased to 64.

Taiwan revokes Far Eastern Air Transport’s operating license

Compensation arrangement for ticket holders will be worked out early February.The Ministry of Transportation announced Friday (Jan. 31) it was revoking the operating license for Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT), the airline which suspended its flights last December 13 amid financial troubles.

Taiwanese airlines worried about reports of Italian flight ban over coronavirus

CAL has one flight per week to Rome, EVA planning to launch a Milan route in February.Taiwanese airlines were investigating reports Friday (Jan. 31) evening that Italy had banned all flights from China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan amid growing fears of the spread of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Coronavirus forces postponement of Taipei Game Show

Game event awaits rescheduling to summer holidays.Following the example of the Taipei International Book Exhibition, the organizers of the Taipei Game Show announced Friday (Jan. 31) they were postponing their early February event due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Taiwan cracks down on fake news about China coronavirus

False reports allege coronavirus patients confirmed at certain hospitals.The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) has been looking at six suspects in the spreading of false rumors about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, reports said Friday (Jan. 31).

7,000 passengers detained on liner in Italy due to false coronavirus alarm

Woman from Macau detected fever when ship paused at Civitavecchia, north-west of Rome

Taiwan confirms 10th coronavirus case

New patient is husband of 9th case.Taiwan confirmed its 10th case of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Friday (Jan. 31) as the husband of the ninth case in another domestic person-to-person infection.

Touching tributes to Royal Marine Ethan Jones who drowned in training

“Ethan died fulfilling his dream and doing something he loved”

'Brexit' number plate set to make Bristol man thousands of pounds

He bought the plate from the DVLA for £400

Football chief and sweetie tycoon Douglas Rae who created Millions leaves fortune in will

Former Greenock Morton chairman and businessman Douglas Rae - who created Millions sweets - has left a fortune of more than £6.5 million in his will.

Scottish ‘Cyber kiosk’ fears raised in report to the United Nations

An insufficient legal framework to protect people’s rights from new biometric technologies such as facial recognition and “cyber kiosks” and the disproportionate use of strip searching women and children are among concerns about policing, prisons and access to justice raised with the United Nations (UN) in the latest report from the Scottish Human Rights Commission.

Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 US cities

Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and Phoenix.

Online ads still vulnerable to manipulation in US election

Older men in Arkansas might see a close-up photo of President Donald Trump pumping his fist in the air, along with a message asking them to donate $30 to his campaign for a Super Bowl commercial.

Twitter, Pinterest crack down on voter misinformation

Twitter and Pinterest are taking new steps to root out voting misinformation designed to suppress participation in the November elections.

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

Coronavirus outbreak: Social media platforms scramble to contain misinformation

Hoaxes about the coronavirus are spreading as fast, if not faster, than the actual virus on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, and the social media platforms are scrambling to contain the global outbreak.

Ginni Rometty, 1st female CEO at IBM, to step down in April

Ginni Rometty, the first female CEO in IBM's century-long history, is leaving the helm in April.

ViacomCBS names NBC exec to head CBS

ViacomCBS has named George Cheeks as president and CEO of CBS Entertainment group starting March 23.

The 49ers will win the Super Bowl, Alexa predicts, but Siri and Google Assistant won't say

The San Francisco 49ers are going to win the Super Bowl. That's what Amazon Alexa says anyway.

Australian Open 2020 schedule: TV channels, dates, times for every match at Melbourne Park

As always, the tennis grand slam year kicks off with the Australian Open. Here's everything you need to know about the 2020 edition.

MLB should take cue from NHL, NBA and tweak All-Star events to maximize fun

We have some ideas to make the Midsummer Classic even more of an event.

PETA says its Colin Kaepernick-inspired Super Bowl ad rejected by Fox

PETA also says the NFL put pressure on the network.

IKEA customers can now pay someone to build flatpacks in their homes

It's available for Nottingham customers

Nottingham couple could be stuck in China for weeks as flights suspended over coronavirus

They are trying to 'follow the rules' by staying at home, wearing masks and washing their hands.

Illumination's Mario Movie Is "Moving Along Smoothly", Aiming For 2022 Release

Nintendo is "proactively involved"

Shabbat Shalom from Israel

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Arutz Sheva's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

IDF: Undercover agent was used to smuggle tahini

IDF disciplines commanders involved in undercover military operation - to deliver tahini.

Rabbis protest: 'PM Netanyahu creating a smokescreen that hides much greater concessions'

Hundreds of Rabbis declare: 'The Deal of the Century is not worth the risk, we are repeating the same mistake as Oslo.'

Trump's vision for peace? You decide

It's important that all sections of our political spectrum discuss the plan fully before coming to a decision.

Aliyah and sovereignty - is there a connection between them?

Knowing what to carry, not only outside but inside, can very well determine and profoundly affect the ongoing aliyah process.

Nigerian soldiers arrest journalist 'over Boko Haram report'

Nigerian soldiers on Thursday arrested a Daily Trust reporter in Maiduguri, Borno State, over a report about the Boko Haram war.

Council to set aside million for survivors of child abuse

£2million has been set aside to support those who suffered historical abuse.

PKC hopes events will provide a £31million windfall

The council has set itself the bold target for 2024

Pair of councillors sign up for St Vincent's Hospice firewalk

Jim Paterson and Andy Doig will walk over hot coals at temperatures of more than 800C

Perth and Kinross garden festival will be bloomin’ lovely

The annual Scottish Snowdrop Festival has returned

Gatehouse of Fleet man receives more than £100,000 compensation after being wrongly arrested by Police Scotland

Gary Webb says his life has been "completely trashed" after spending three nights in prison in 2015

When taste of Christmas is soured by GBV heartache

On November 17 2019 I lost my younger sister, Prudence Mphahlele; she was strangled allegedly by her husband.

Clark takes Phoenix lead with best score of PGA Tour career

Wyndham Clark shot the best score of his PGA Tour career, a 10-under-par 61, to take the first-round lead at the Phoenix Open in Arizona on Thursday.

Tennis: Muguruza climbs back from brink to make Melbourne final

Garbine Muguruza won only one match between June and December last year. Suffering illness, she was then thrashed 0-6 by a qualifier in her first ...

Commentary: Jiayou! A community in crisis but Wuhan residents fight back with calls for solidarity

Quarantined residents at the epicentre of the Wuhan coronavirus epidemic are rallying together even though they have had to be isolated to prevent ...

Wuhan coronavirus: 1,500 SAF personnel packing 5.2m masks in 24-hour operation

SINGAPORE: A total of 1,500 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel are packing 5.2 million surgical masks for distribution to the public, as ...

Correction directions issued over claims of Singaporeans contracting Wuhan coronavirus, shortage of masks

SINGAPORE: Several correction directions have been issued over false claims to do with the Wuhan coronavirus situation in Singapore, the ...

US SEC Commissioner defends proposal on shareholder voting rules

A top official at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday defended an agency shareholder voting proposal amid "misconception" ...

Tennis: Time running out for 'GOAT' Federer as rivals close in

Roger Federer's fans call him the Greatest Of All Time but after defeat at the Australian Open his hold on the men's record for career Grand Slam ...

Wuhan coronavirus: China sacks senior city health official unable to answer basic questions

BEIJING: Chinese authorities on Thursday (Jan 30) sacked the health chief of a city near the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak whose ...

Japan speeds up new Wuhan coronavirus measures as more evacuees arrive

TOKYO: Japan said on Friday (Jan 31) that it would bring forward the date that the coronavirus will become a "designated infectious disease" to ...

Grand Slam experience has Muguruza primed for title - Henin

Garbine Muguruza's big-match experience should prove the difference in the Australian Open women's final against American surprise package Sofia ...

American Airlines, mechanics union reach tentative US$4.2 billion contract deal

American Airlines Holdings Inc and its mechanics union announced tentative joint collective bargaining agreements on Thursday covering five ...

Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide

Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly ...

Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China's fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to ...

Chinese communities in Italy warn of 'racism' over Wuhan coronavirus

Prominent figures in Chinese communities in Italy warned Thursday of episodes of "latent racism" against their compatriots by Italians fearful of ...

Thousands turn out to mourn Kobe Bryant as Lakers return to the court in LA

Tens of thousands of Kobe Bryant fans flooded the grounds around Staples Center on Friday ahead of his former team's first game since his death in ...

Helicopter company in Kobe Bryant crash not certified to fly in poor visibility - reports

The charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday was not certified to ...

Bryant death prompts Brazilian football campaign against gay prejudice

REUTERS: The untimely death of Kobe Bryant has led to a campaign against homophobia in Brazilian football. Bryant wore the no. 24 shirt for the ...

Shadow of Kobe Bryant hangs over first Lakers game since his death

Kobe Bryant's former team the Los Angeles Lakers will make an emotional return to the court on Friday for the first time since his death earlier ...

PM yet to receive report on McKenzie’s handling of ‘sports rorts’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he's yet to receive the findings of an investigation into Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie's conduct.

Government savaged over handling of coronavirus amid growing toll of infections and deaths

The federal Health Minister has savaged Queensland's premier for claiming a lack of communication from the federal government could hamper local containment efforts.

Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Qantas Suspends All Flights To & From China As 10th Australian Coronavirus Case Confirmed

Major Australian airline Qantas has announced plans to suspend flights to and from China as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak causes logistical issues.

Urmila Matondkar compares CAA with Rowlatt Act, gets WW II years wrong

"After the end of the Second World War in 1919, the British knew that unrest was spreading in India and that it could increase after the Second World

Long-suffering Zimbabwe cricketers to have salaries cut

Cricket News: Zimbabwe's cricketers are set to have their salaries cut as their national board continues to face financial troubles. Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Taven

Brian Lara to play in bushfire relief match

Cricket News: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara on Friday joined the star-studded list of players who have confirmed their participation in the charity cricket

Bethesda selling Fallout t-shirt for Aussie bushfire relief

Bethesda is the latest to sell physical gear in efforts to fundraise for Aussie bushfire relief, offering a Fallout-themed First Responders t-shirt.

Rainbow Six Siege ANZ Women’s League starts March 2020

A Rainbow Six Siege ANZ Women’s League will begin in March 2020 thanks to a partnership between Ubisoft and XP Esports.

Destiny 2 Empyrean Foundation likely to bring Trials of Osiris back

The Destiny 2 Empyrean Foundation event, scheduled for in-game inclusion next week, will likely bring back the PvP-focused Trials of Osiris.

How will immigration rules change after Brexit?

The issue dominated the EU referendum debate.

Sunlit uplands? Forecast offers bright outlook for UK’s first post-Brexit day

Following a tumultuous three-and-a-half-years, even the February 1 weather forecast is split along Leave-Remain lines.

Lucrative speaking circuit helps David Cameron bank £836,000 profit in a year

Former prime minister Theresa May also earned close to £400,000 in the month of December alone through speaking engagements.

Nearly 300 sexual offences by London minicab and taxi drivers recorded in 2018

Some 17 drivers were charged, including 15 licensed private hire drivers, a taxi driver and an unlicensed driver.

Airbus paying £3bn to end global corruption probes

Courts in France, the US and the UK considering their own parts of the deal.

Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities

The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.

Coin hoard is a world record breaker – and that’s official

A HOARD of almost 70,000 Iron Age coins found in Jersey has been officially recognised as a world record – although its value and whether it will stay in Jersey still remain unclear.

Glasgow’s Duke of Wellington statue sports EU flag cone on Brexit day

A special blue cone with yellow stars sat atop the Duke of Wellington statue in the hours before Britain officially left the European Union on Friday.

Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court

The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.

Facebook to remove posts promoting fake coronavirus cures

It will also block hashtags on Instagram that peddle false information.

Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

Brexit: Industry leaders give trade deal hopes and fears

LEADERS in Jersey’s fishing, farming and hospitality industries have outlined their hopes and fears as the UK prepares to leave the EU and negotiate a new trade deal by the end of this year.

Financial watchdog to investigate M&C Saatchi accounting scandal

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched an inquiry into the £11.6m accounting error revealed in December.

Amazon sees face mask sales surge amid coronavirus fears

Packs of 50 disposable masks have been selling fast on the website.

Regulations around pensions for people injured during Troubles splits parties

Sinn Fein condemned the scheme, which excludes those injured in an incident that they were convicted of playing a part in, and unionists welcomed it.

Brexit: 'Nothing will change today,' says minister

NOTHING will change when the UK legally leaves the EU today, the External Relations Minister has said.

Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK

Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.

Collision of trans sports

Mixed martial arts fighter Tamikka Brents had never felt anyone or anything like the blows that sent her to the hospital in 2014. Fallon Fox hit Brents so hard that she suffered a broken skull.

Vees planning ahead

The Penticton Vees have announced forward Quinn Hutson has committed to the team for the 2020/21 Centennial Cup hosting season.

Working to get them home

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is going through a "deliberate process" to airlift nearly 200 Canadians out of the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China, while other countries continue to get their citizens home.

LifeLabs data breach update

New evidence shows 4.7 million people in B.C. may have had their privacy breached following a hack at LifeLabs.

'Dropped your coronavirus'

A video shot in Burnaby is making the rounds on social media after a white male makes some uncouth comments about the coronavirus to an Asian woman.

Tims seeks to reclaim roots

Tim Hortons franchisees gathered in Calgary earlier this week and erupted into applause after corporate executives promised to help reframe the public's understanding that the chain is a Canadian company.

Holocaust monument egged

Police in Ottawa are looking for a man believed to have thrown eggs at the National Holocaust Monument.

Muslim hatred flares up

Quebec cabinet ministers are speaking out about a deluge of hateful comments posted to the premier's Facebook page after he published a message in support of the province's Muslim community.

The space junk hazard - Skywatching

Back in the late 1950s and early '60s, when our first artificial satellites were put into orbit, we didn't pay much attention to what went with them.

Lalonde gets district nod

Alan Lalonde will begin a new post with the Central Okanagan School District in March.

Gas goes up, gas goes down

The price of petrol continues to yo-yo in the North Okanagan.

Russian jets buzz Cdn Arctic

Two long-range Russian bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles buzzed Canadian airspace on Friday morning, the North American Aerospace Defence Command said, days after a senior military officer warned that North America's early warning system is outdated.

Sally Ann will surpass goal

Back in November, Kelowna's Salvation Army set a lofty goal of raising $700,000 in its annual Christmas campaign.

Surrey relents on Uber

Mayors in British Columbia's Lower Mainland have reached an agreement on an interim business licence for ride-hailing companies that want to operate in the region.

Dickey: San Pasqual longshot leads 5 Saturday price plays

Both Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park offer stakes-laden cards Saturday, with the features headlined by some solid favorites. But I'll try to beat a few, or in some instances find some high-priced board hitters, with these five horses.

Aqueduct's Empire 6 jackpot to pay out on bi-weekly basis

The New York Racing Association announced Friday a series of bi-weekly mandatory payouts for the Empire 6 wager beginning on Sunday, Feb. 9.

McPeek seeks a Holy Bull double; Harvey Wallbanger returning

With a long-term commitment to Florida, having opened Summerfield Training Center in Marion County, the conditioner is slated to saddle Mayberry Deputy for a start in Saturday’s Grade 3, $250,000 Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park.

Expert picks: Holy Bull Stakes 2020 predictions, longshots

Tiz the Law's the one to beat in Saturday's Grade 3, $250,000 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, but there's little consensus on a winner with these selections.

Sir Winston's Dubai World Cup dream alive with comeback win

Belmont Stakes hero Sir Winston, making his first start on dirt since his Triple Crown victory last June, surged last to first on Friday in an allowance optional claiming race at Aqueduct that will have the Mark Casse trainee climbing back up the class ladder.

Three Technique likely to wait for Oaklawn Park's Rebel Stakes

Horse Racing news: Three Technique likely to wait for Oaklawn Park's Rebel Stakes.

$1.1 million California Chrome sibling up for claim at Aqueduct

Fort McHenry, the $1.1 million half-brother of the popular champion California Chrome, has been gelded and will run Sunday for a $50,000 claiming price at Aqueduct.

FBI Allegedly Probing Israeli Firm NSO Group's Spyware Used In High-Profile Hacks

The probe is allegedly looking at suspected intelligence gathering on governments according to the sources.

House supports reform thrust

HOUSE Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez yesterday said the leadership of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano is relentless in its work to help the administration institutionalize the crucial reforms that are vital to delivering the “campaign promises” of President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte and sustain economic growth.

Gamboa to Cagayan Valley cops: Get more HVTs

PHILIPPINE National Police chief, General Archie Francisco F. Gamboa, yesterday called on the Cagayan Valley police force to focus their effort in getting more ‘high-value drug targets’ or the so-called ‘big fishes’ in the illegal drugs industry in order to make a major contribution in the PNP’s stepped-up war on drugs.

Gamboa orders crackdown on VK machines

PHILIPPINE National Police chief, Director General Archie Francisco F. Gamboa yesterday ordered a nationwide crackdown against ‘video-karera’ machines as part of his ‘no-take’ policy on illegal gambling activities as he led the destruction of 56 VK machines seized by the Quezon City Police District.

P340K shabu confiscated

ANGELES CITY – Agents of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region III (PDEA3) confiscated P340,000 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation at Hadrian St. in Barangay Balibago here last Thursday.

Chinese from Hubei banned

ON the recommendation of the Department of Health President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a temporary ban on Chinese nationals from China’s Hubei province, where Wuhan City — the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak— is located.

2 shabu peddlers killed in Mindanao gunbattle

TWO heavily-armed drug traffickers in Mindanao were killed in a shootout with agents of the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-DEG) in a gunbattle which marred the conduct of a buy-bust operation in Malabang, Lanao del Sur yesterday morning, PNP-DEG director, Brigadier General Romeo M. Caramat Jr. said.

DFA to bring home Filipinos in China

AMID health concerns brought about by the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is set to repatriate next week the first batch of Filipinos in China wishing to go home.

US helps PH fight human trafficking

THE U.S. Embassy in Manila yesterday said the US government is providing P153 million ($3 million) to support the Philippine government’s commitment to end modern day slavery.

Illegal gun supplier held, P.2M shabu seized

EASTERN Police District- District Special Operations Group (EPD-DSOU) nabbed a high value target (HVT) and suspected supplier of illegal firearms which resulted in the confiscation of firearms and P200K worth of shabu following an operation in Pasig City Thursday night.

Go for ban on travel from virus epicenter

SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go said he had asked President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend travel from Hubei and its capital Wuhan, the epicenter of a virus outbreak that has spread beyond the country’s borders,.

India’s Supreme Court allows Sarda Mines to resume mining in Odisha

The Supreme Court of India has allowed Sarda Mines to resume mining operations in the state of Odisha if it pays INR933m ($139m) in environmental fine.

Tun M: We Are Going To Use English In The Teaching Of Science And Mathematics

"We must promote the mastery of English in our education system," the acting Education Minister said while speaking during a special meeting with the Ministry of Education on Thursday.

Malaysia Is Donating 18 Million Medical Gloves To China Amidst The Wuhan Virus Epidemic

2.3 million gloves have already been dispatched to Wuhan.

5 Cases Where The Wuhan Coronavirus Was Used To Discriminate Against Chinese

Some restaurants in Japan and South Korea are rejecting Chinese customers.

Celtic star Olivier Ntcham hit with £60 parking fine in Glasgow city centre

CELTIC star Olivier Ntcham swapped a mega-bucks deadline day move for a £60 parking rap from Glasgow City Council. The French midfielder, 23, was spotted lifting a ticket from his car in Glasgow’s …

Mumbai's AC local debut: Stampede-like scene, chaos at Thane station

The train's automated doors would not close because of overcrowding, a commuter said.Central Railway deployed security personnel inside and outside the train, but the crowd seemed to have gotten the better of them

India bans export of all kinds of respiratory masks

The move assumes significance as there could be a spurt in demand for personal protection equipments due to coronavirus outbreak.DGFT also bans imports of stock lot papers

'Samosas, not hamburgers': Anand Mahindra quips as Arvind Krishna named IBM CEO

Mahindra Group chairman was among the Twitter users who celebrated Arvind Krishna's appointment as IBM CEO.He called it as the stunning endorsement of the managerial capabilities

Galileo Return Link Service replies to SOS messages worldwide

The Galileo Return Link Service, which allows people in distress to receive automatic acknowledgement that their signal has been received, is now live.

Why did European Parliament delay a vote on India's CAA, Kashmir?

European Union parliamentarians have voted to postpone a vote that criticises India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and its lockdown in Kashmir.

Could growing tourism troubles unseat Kyoto's long-time mayor?

Kyoto voters head to the polls Sunday to cast their ballots in a mayoral election that will have an impact on the city's future policies for domestic and i

Japan to step up coronavirus action as Abe takes flak for response

To halt the Wuhan epidemic, foreign travelers will be denied entry to Japan starting Saturday if they have been to Hubei province in the past 14 days.

Virus poses stark challenges to Abe's tourism goals as Tokyo Olympics loom

The coronavirus outbreak is posing myriad challenges for the Japanese economy, including a key Abe administration policy initiative — the promotion of inbo

Solitary death at ground zero of China's coronavirus paints a grim picture

A gray-haired man wearing a face mask lay dead on a sidewalk at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. On what would ty

Number of foreign workers in Japan totals record 1.66 million

Chinese accounted for a quarter of the total with 418,327, followed by 401,326 Vietnamese and 179,685 Filipinos, the labor ministry says.

Feeling lucky? Only lottery winners will get to enjoy Suntory's limited edition 55-year-old single malt whisky

The newest bottle in the vaunted lineup of premium Japanese whiskies is more than 55 years old. The nation's oldest distillery will release Yamazaki 55 thi

Xi’s ‘authoritarian’ leadership in countering coronavirus crisis draws flak

Mayor of Wuhan triggers avalanche of international criticism with candid comments

Role of IR professionals more challenging, says N. Srinivasan

“You should have empathy, be fair and transparent in your approach and must earn the trust and confidence of trade unions and workforce.”

13 booked for candlelight march at CAA protest site

Activist Deepak Kabir among them

Court seeks police reply on plea seeking ‘fair’ probe into Jamia violence in December

The petitioner also sought a court-monitored investigation into the incident.

Survey doesn’t address ground realities: Cong.

‘It’s an exercise in obfuscation’

Half of BSNL TS staff opts out

About 5,000 employees take VRS

FIR lodged against Bengal BJP president

Dilip Ghosh made derogatory remarks, says anti-CAA woman protester in complaint

Thanjavur-Tiruvarur electrified stretch inspected

K.A. Manoharan, Commissioner of Railway Safety, Southern Circle, Bengaluru, inspected the electrified Thanjavur – Tiruvarur broad gauge section on Friday. He commenced the inspection from Thanjavur tr

Students design all-terrain electric vehicle

A team of 25 students from Tiruchi designed a car and exhibited at a national-level competition organised by Society of Automotive Engineers- India.‘Team Flux,’ from Saranathan College of Engineering,

195 kg heroin seized in Punjab; 6 held

Foreign national among arrested, role of SSB member being ascertained: CM

Relief as A.P. engineers’ ordeal ends

On returning from China, they will be put under quarantine in Haryana facility

Two day seminar on science and technology in Tamil Epigraphy

The aim of the seminar is to share information about an ongoing project to look at information and messages on science and technology available in Tamil inscriptions

Coronavirus outbreak: Indian government begins to evacuate 366 citizens from China's Wuhan

The 423-seater flight is expected to return to Delhi from Wuhan at 2 a.m. on Saturday and another special flight may depart from T3, Delhi on Saturday.

Main accused in ₹900-crore heroin smuggling case held in Italy

The ATS had seized 5kg of heroin in August 2018 and arrested two people. Probe revealed that it was part of a 300kg consignment which had entered Gujarat from Pakistan through the Mandvi coast.

Scientist bats for technology domination through IPR

AI and Machine Learning are omnipresent concepts, says R. Chidambaram

SARS-like coronavirus outbreak: Court slams police for crackdown on ‘rumour’

China’s Supreme Court judge Tang Xinghua wrote that officers should have been more lenient.

13 booked for holding candle-lit march at Lucknow protest

Uzma Parveen, mother of a seven-month-old baby, a regular face at the protest, was also booked

Top news of the day: Delhi court postpones hanging of Nirbhaya case convicts, Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 6-6.5% in next fiscal, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

Three women ask Postcard News editor Mahesh Vikram Hegde to sing Vande Mataram at Mangaluru airport

The incident comes days after stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra heckled Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami on a flight.

Measures in place to tackle coronavirus

60 under observation in Kasaragod

The Hindu Young World quiz on February 4

MaduraiThe 20th edition of the The Hindu Young World Quiz, one of the longest-running school quizzes, will be held in Madurai on February 4 at the Hatsun Auditorium, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and

Wanaparthy police’s novel idea to curb accidents

Police conduct awareness campaign for villagers living along NH

Woman's Deliveroo order goes viral after she spots something unexpected in her basket

Tanyah Boman only wanted to order a milkshake, but she got a lot more than she bargained for

Ultrasound firm suspended by health bosses goes into voluntary liquidation - leaving several members of staff unpaid

'Obviously we are very upset'

What you need to know if you live and work in Spain, France or other EU country after Brexit

Living and working in the EU depends on the rules of the individual country

160 neighbours complained - but this Oldham home WILL become a HMO

The owner said he was catering for high end professionals, and refurbished properties to the ‘highest possible standard’

Jane Fonda To Bring Friday Drill Fridays To California, Announces First Demonstration In Los Angeles

Jane Fonda is wrangling more Friday Drill Friday supporters. The actress, who kicked started FDF demonstrations in Washington DC, hoping to get government leaders to address the climate crisis, announced that she will launch FDF's next phase across California, specifically in Los Angeles. Fonda has enlisted a number of her famous friends, including her "Grace…

Doctors remove huge hairball growing inside 30-year-old woman's ovaries since birth

The woman had sought medical help after suffering abdominal pain and surgeons found the large cysts in her ovaries, before pulling a mass of hair from her body

People slammed for mocking coaches used for Brits on coronavirus evacuation flight

A flight containing Brits evacuated from Wuhan in China following the outbreak of coronavirus is due to arrive in the UK - but some social media users have hit out at those making jokes in 'bad taste' over their transportation

Boris Johnson apparently blurts out 'keep digging' HS2 plan to a 10-year-old

The Prime Minister said of the controversial rail project: "In a hole the size of HS2, the only thing to do is keep digging."

Man jailed and banned from town centre after shouting abuse at public

A man has been jailed for seven weeks banned from Colchester town centre after being drunk and abusive to members of the public on several occasions.

Morrisons could be moving to redundant car dealership site

The John Grose Ford dealership in Framlingham is set to shut up shop today - as rumours circulate that Morrisons could be taking over the site.

20 new officers for Suffolk as council tax rise for police funding approved

Council tax bills in Suffolk are set to rise after an increase in the share of policing funding was approved.

Suffolk-born Royal Ballet choreographer Liam Scarlett is suspended over allegations

A leading choreographer with the Royal Ballet has been suspended after allegations were made against him, the company has confirmed.

One child a day saved from 'dangerous' online sex offenders in 2019

Nearly one child a day was protected from 'dangerous' online offenders accused of making, possessing, and distributing indecent images of children in Essex last year.

Drug dealer is jailed

A Suffolk man who was involved in the supply of class A drugs has been jailed for two years and eight months.

Jamia Shooter Sent to 14-day Protective Custody by Local Court 

The man, identified as 'Gopal' had chanted pro-Delhi Police and anti-Jamia slogans. He also shouted "Main Deta Hoon Azaadi" (I will give you freedom).

Truck Driver Ferrying JeM Militants Cousin of Pulwama Suicide Bomber: DGP Dilbag Singh

A group of three-four militants were intercepted at the Bann toll plaza, about 28 km from Jammu city, when they were trying to enter the Kashmir valley on the truck.

Army, ITBP Set up Coronavirus Quarantine in Delhi For 300 Students Returning From China

The students, as well as other passengers, will be thoroughly screened upon their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi by a joint team of the Airport Health Authority (AHO) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).

Nirbhaya Gangrape Case: Supreme Court Dismisses Convict Pawan Gupta's Juvenile Review Plea

As per prison rules, a death row convict can only be hanged 14 days after the rejection of his mercy petition.

B’nai B’rith Attacks Baseball’s Promotion of Israel Hater Roger Waters

In 2018, the Simon Wiesenthal Center counted Waters among the ten worst anti-Semitic phenomena of the year – a year which witnessed the Tree Of Life Synagogue massacre.

Offset Addresses Being Detained At LA Shopping Center

The Atlanta native also stopped by the 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed' show in Miami to talk sports.

US government kept submarine crash at Titanic site a secret

A $35 million submarine vessel, operated by British company EYOS Expeditions, crashed into the famous wreckage of the RMS Titanic, in July 2019, according to legal papers seen in the Telegraph. Rob McCallum, the expedition leader admitted earlier this week that the Triton submersible crashed into the sunken ocean...

Derry woman takes Irish citizenship battle to the US

A Derry woman who is challenging a court ruling, that she is a British citizen and not Irish, is taking her campaign to the United States claims this contravenes the Good Friday Agreement. Emma DeSouza is set to travel to Washington, New York, Philadelphia and Boston next week on a 10-day trip in a bid to highlight...

Lucrative speaking circuit helps David Cameron bank £836,000 profit in a year

Former prime minister Theresa May also earned close to £400,000 in the month of December alone through speaking engagements.

Nearly 300 sexual offences by London minicab and taxi drivers recorded in 2018

Some 17 drivers were charged, including 15 licensed private hire drivers, a taxi driver and an unlicensed driver.

Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal

Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.

Airbus paying £3bn to end global corruption probes

Courts in France, the US and the UK considering their own parts of the deal.

Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities

The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.

Construction boss jailed after illegal migrants found working on Midland Metropolitan Hospital

Illegal migrants were found working on the crisis-hit Midland Metropolitan Hospital site after a Home Office-led investigation.

Man ordered to pay £4,500 after car caught fly-tipping on hidden cameras

A man has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after hidden cameras twice caught his car being involved in fly-tipping.

Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court

The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.

Knife Angel to come to Wolverhampton on April 1

The Knife Angel will visit Wolverhampton for a month from April 1.

Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

WATCH: New West Midlands Police puppies named after Friends characters

West Midlands Police has commemorated the 25th anniversary of Friends by naming their latest puppies after the sitcom's characters.

Regulations around pensions for people injured during Troubles splits parties

Sinn Fein condemned the scheme, which excludes those injured in an incident that they were convicted of playing a part in, and unionists welcomed it.

Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK

Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.

Magazines Dive Into Retail Again — This Time With Pot, Fashion And Delivery

Retail and magazines have always had a relationship, and recent developments indicate magazines are looking to take a more direct role in retail.

Brexit news LIVE – Boris Johnson jokes he’s ‘having a midlife crisis’ as he squeezes into race car

BORIS Johnson hopped inside a race car in Sunderland on Brexit Day during a visit to the city’s university. Ahead of the UK officially leaving the EU, the Prime Minister visited The Industry …

Persepolis football club launch official mobile app

TehranTimes – TEHRAN, Persepolis have launched FC PERSEPOLIS, the club’s official mobile app at a ceremony organized by the club and their new business partner. At the ceremony held in Tehran, Mohammadhassan Ansarifard, General Manager of Persepolis, firstly talked about the serious financial challenges that the club face, and then announced Persepolis partnership with knowledge-based company, Atieh Dade Pardaz. Head coach of Persepolis football team, Yahya Golmohammadi, technical manager Afshin Peirovani and all members of the Board of Directors of the club, as well as media representatives, attended the ceremony. The new application is designed to provide the Reds’ fans with unrivaled access to new and exclusive Persepolis content. While Iranian teams are deprived of domestic broadcast revenue, they try to overcome their financial problems through other possible ways. Managers of Persepolis claim that launching the official app is financially a significant one for the club and can increase their income. Persepolis…

WHO declares global virus emergency

The WHO revises its risk assessment after crisis talks in Geneva.

Hangings of Delhi gang-rapists postponed

Some of the men still have legal options to appeal their sentences.

Waititu a 'sacrificial lamb': Ruto allies

They claim the grand plan is to "finish" the DP politically.

What's next for Pride Toronto?

The departure of executive director Olivia Nuamah was a long time coming, some say, but the Pride board's handling of the situation has raised questions of transparency

Inside the Horrific Legacy of Serial Killer Ted Bundy

The murderer whose clean-cut physical appeal helped him prey on women is the subject of a new Amazon docu-series told from the perspective of his onetime girlfriend

Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight

After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with fellow eco-warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices.

WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.

Nigerian embassy in China still lists Jonathan as president five years out of office

Despite Nigeria’s strong ties with China, Nigeria’s embassy website in China meant for information source and consular services is replete with outdated information. In fact, the embassy website still lists former President Goodluck Jonathan as Nigerian leader after five years after he was voted out of the office. Also, Aminu Wali still appears as Minister […]

Employment scheme supervisors to strike over pensions

Supervisors in community employment schemes around the country are to hold a 24-hour strike on 14 February in a long-running dispute over their pension rights.

Strike action by 500 home helps deferred for two weeks

Next week's threatened strike by up to 500 home helps in Dublin and Wicklow has been deferred for two weeks to allow the HSE to progress arrangements for pay restoration to the staff in question.

Vietjet suspends all China flights - VnExpress International

Vietjet will stop all flights to and from China starting Saturday to try and limit the spread the deadly coronavirus.

Amazon sees sales hit €79.2bn as Prime memberships rise

The online retailer Amazon has reported a 21% increase in sales for the fourth quarter of last ye...

Moncrieff's Quick-Fire Quiz: Martin on arm-wrestling Varadkar and pineapple pizza

Micheál Martin says he would step in to stop a street brawl and would have a “good shot” at ...

Economic Survey 'disappointing', Modi govt selling dreams to people: Mayawati

In a series of tweets, BSP president Mayawati said: "Because of the wrong policies and programmes of the centre, rising poverty, inflation, unemployment etc. have led to constant shrinking of the per capita/family income of the people, yet the BJP government is selling dreams to them.

ISRO readying for low cost satellite launch vehicles

ISRO has earmarked $1,600 million for launch vehicles, of which $870 million will be for PSLV and the remaining for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, he revealed. ISRO has planned some 500 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches in the next five years. The Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) model is picking up very well in the space and defence sectors.

View: Public sector bank network, a good idea

It is vital for India to swiftly enact the law on data protection, given the kind of data sharing that has been envisaged in the PSBN.

Eco Survey completely disconnected with problems faced by common man: Congress

The Congress slammed the Centre on the Economic Survey saying it is a diverted picture from the reality, accusing the government of "fudging data" and committing a "fraud" as the numbers presented by it are not believable by the world. Congress spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh said the government has not taken any concrete steps to end tax terrorism.

Push for micro-irrigation says Economic Survey

The Economic Survey say that through government schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) which was launched in 2015 the area under micro-irrigation was increasing.

Sebi disposes of insider trading case against SpiceJet's former independent director

It had been alleged that he traded in SpiceJet while in possession of unpublished price information

Coronavirus outbreak: 6 suspected cases admitted to RML hospital

Five persons self-reported to the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, designated to deal with such cases, with respiratory problems and fever, hospital sources said.

5 things about India you probably didn't know before Friday's Economic Survey

The Survey highlighted that there are quite a few signals that the Indian economy may have bottomed out.

WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.

UK will be more welcoming to Indonesians after Brexit, ambassador says

“To Indonesians who are interested in traveling or studying in the UK, [the country] will be an even more open, welcoming and positive place for Indonesians than it has been in the past,” he said on Friday.

Yasonna ready to step down if immigration boss found not guilty of covering up fugitive's whereabouts

“If he [Ronny] is not guilty, I will step down from my position as a minister because I am sure that [Ronny] is guilty,” Yasonna said on Thursday.

10,000 Chinese tourists cancel trips to Bali over coronavirus fears: Travel group

The chairwoman of Indonesia Travel Agent Association, Elly Hutabarat, said on Thursday that there were cancellations both ways, from China to Indonesia and Indonesia to China.

Relatives anxiously await return of Indonesians trapped in coronavirus epicenter

"We chat almost all the time. We talk via video call two or three times a day. We do everything to make sure she’s alright," one woman says of her niece.

Vandalized building in North Sulawesi not mosque, authorities say

The incident went viral after Twitter user @MohCipto1 uploaded a video showing a group of people taking apart furniture and fixtures while wearing shoes and sandals inside the building.

Be flexible: Islamic party lawmaker wants Indonesia to export cannabis

Indonesia, which has one of the strictest drug laws in the world,  bans the use and possession of marijuana. 

ICC Wales cancels appearance of American preacher Franklin Graham who called homosexuality 'a sin'

Franklin Graham was booked to speak at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport but the event has since been cancelled

Revealed: The most dangerous tube stations on the London Underground network

December 2019 was the most dangerous month overall for crimes committed in Tube stations, with 400 reported across the busiest 20 stations in London

Aldi wants to open a new, bigger Newport store next to Sainsbury's - but the council will try to stop it

Sainsbury's have objected to Aldi's plans to open a new supermarket next door

Takeaway fined for 'lamb' curry which was actually more than half beef

Pasta & Papadums in Briton Ferry was brought before the courts

Former Wales rugby star discovers his cancer has spread to his head

Matthew J Watkins, who played for the Scarlets and Gloucester, said his friends and family have kept him going

Ben Linfoot tips for Grade One races at Leopardstown's Dublin Racing Festival

Ben Linfoot is our man in Ireland this weekend for the Dublin Racing Festival and here he picks out a Yankee from the Grade One contests on Saturday.

Australian Open: Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4) in semi-finals

Dominic Thiem will play Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final on Sunday after battling to a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev.

Delta Work and Kemboy clash in Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup

Delta Work, Kemboy and Presenting Percy are among nine runners declared for the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Warren Greatrex sets sights on Irish Gold Cup with mare La Bague Au Roi

Warren Greatrex feels La Bague Au Roi is coming back to the boil and can put in a huge performance in Sunday's Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup.

Shakespeare North Playhouse appoints new chair

Max Steinberg has been chosen as the new chair of Shakespeare North Trust

Work starts on funky shipping container village set to open soon

The containers will be occupied by street food vendors, shops and startups

Casting call has gone out for Scousers to be filmed in Liverpool

You need some very specific skills in order to apply

Abuse from parents forces referees to refuse to work at matches

Organisers have called parents "an embarrassment" after refs faced a torrent of abuse

Car insurance fraudster bought vehicles and then lied they'd been stolen

Louis King was set to pocket £100,000 in 'deceitful' scam. He was caught but avoided jail

Dominic Thiem to face Novak Djokovic in Austalian Open final after defeating Alexander Zverev

Dominic Thiem won a punishing Australian Open semi-final to set up a showdown against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in Sunday's championship match.

Tokyo Olympic organisers in contact with authorities over coronavirus outbreak

A number of sporting events have already been cancelled or rescheduled following the public health emergency, which has been centred on China.

Sofia Kenin backed to win first Grand Slam by doubles partner

Sofia Kenin will take on Garbine Muguruza in her first grand slam final.

Jamie Murray unaware of Grand Slam landmark as he reaches another final

The pair will face Barbora Krejcikova and Nikola Mektic for the title on Saturday.

Rugby union among worst offenders in gender prize money gap according to study

The winners of the men's Six Nations will receive £5million in prize money while the women's winners get nothing, an equality survey reports.

Farmers stuck with pineapples as prices drop to Shs 700

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“Auntie, Go Inside!” China Turns to Drones to Enforce Coronavirus Quarantine

China has turned to technology to help keep its citizen compliant with quarantine procedures, using drones to castigate those...

Sask. volunteers, staff reflect on fair trade store

"I also have to think of the positive things. When I started you could not find fair trade coffee in the grocery store, and you can now."

Saskatoon street robberies up more than 20 per cent in 2019

Last year, 175 robberies were reported to police in Saskatoon. That is a more than 20 per cent increase over the 144 reported in 2018.

Five things to do in Saskatoon on the first weekend of February

Five things to check out in Saskatoon during the weekend of Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.

Beavercreek drivers to pay tax increase for street work

Next year, Beavercreek drivers will pay a $5 increase when registering or renewing their motor vehicle licenses.

Robocalls: How common are they?

— From October to December 2019, the Federal Trade Commission reported more than 19.5 million do not call complaints in the United States.

House OKs school voucher bill; Senate objects as deadline looms

The Ohio House and Senate will go down to the wire today trying to change the way students get tuition assistance to attend private schools, one day before applications for the 2020-21 school year open Saturday.

With Bellbrook-Sugarcreek deficit looming, state proposes drastic cuts

BELLBROOK — With a deficit looming for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools, representatives from the Ohio Auditor’s Office shared a dozen recommendations to cut district spending.

AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate honors awards winners

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recently held its 67th annual awards luncheon at the Hope Hotel to celebrate top achievers.

Teachers unlikely to face penalties for strike next week

‘Not constructive’ to talk about penalising teachers, says Government spokeswoman

Man with dementia and frostbite to be detained in hospital, court rules

Judge says highly educated man who had professional career was cursed by alcohol addiction

Hundreds of schools face closure on Tuesday due to teacher strike

Meeting between TUI and public service oversight group ends without breakthrough

Judge orders blood can be administered to Jehovah’s Witness girl

Teenager and her parents oppose blood transfusion for religious reasons

Legoland Discovery Centre is offering free entry in Birmingham - if you do a specific job

Next week from 3February, fire emergency service workers can receive free entry at Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham for the duration of its Lego City: Report for Duty event

Planned Parenthood announces expanded abortion access in Ky.

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky announced Friday that its Louisville center will provide abortion services after applying for and receiving a provisional license from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

White House declares health emergency for novel coronavirus

Citizens returning from Hubei Province will be quarantined for 14 days upon returning to the U.S.

Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

What Farmers Are Reading This Week, January 24-31

This week featured a shake-up in markets that took center stage. Aside from markets, news about the Navigable Waters Protection Rule gained traction after a new definition was released. John Deere, the EPA, and Brazil’s soybean harvest all also popped up in this week’s news. To catch up on last week's hot topics, follow the Successful Farming staff's work in the previous recap.

Taipei Game Show 2020 Called Off Following Coronavirus Outbreak

Postponed to summer

Microsoft NieRly Stopped Platinum from Developing on PS4

Xbox was looking to buy Japanese dev

Carolina Panthers Running Back Christian McCaffrey Can't Catch Sonic the Hedgehog

Super Bowl commercial spins in

5 People Raila Hangs Out With in Private

Despite being at the helm of Kenyan politics, Raila Odinga still has an inner circle that includes...

James Nyoro: Brains Behind Uhuru's Ksh7 Billion Project

Through Nyoro's appointment by the president, he took part in various major projects including...

Ezekiel Mutua Splashes Millions on His Barber

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) boss opened up on the heart-melting story of how he worked with the struggling youth to...

Sabina Chege Snaps at DP Ruto [VIDEO]

The Murang'a woman representative turned to Deputy President William Ruto urging him to...

Veteran BBC Journalist Who Was Born and Bred in Kenya

As Kenya might experience her fair share of problems, the country has however managed to produce talents that have...

Woman Rep Narrates Awkward Encounter With Waititu in Office Toilet

"I went to his office to talk to him about the alcohol menace in Kiambu county, however, he dragged to a toilet and...

Kamanda Blows Lid on Ksh1 Million Waititu Owes Him

Nominated member of Parliament Maina Kamanda put the former governor on blast as he claimed Waititu borrowed Ksh...

3 Kenyans Obama Believes Hold Country's Future

The 44th US president Barrack Obama vividly expressed how the three young Kenyans had...

Prenty calls for 'runaway inter-county GAA expenses train' to be derailed

CONNAUGHT GAA Council secretary John Prenty has issued a stark and very strong warning over the costs of running senior inter-county football teams which is running out of control.

Bali Police arrest 2 Bulgarians for alleged ATM skimming

Police in Bali arrested two Bulgarian nationals for an alleged skimming attempt, after initially catching one of them removing a hidden camera at a local ATM machine in Canggu, leading authorities to investigate a possible skimming network from...

6,500 hospital workers to strike unless gov’t closes border with mainland: union

Around 6,500 nurses and doctors have pledged to go on strike unless the government completely closes the border with the mainland in order to stem the spread of the potentially fatal Wuhan coronavirus Representatives of the recently formed...

High-ly potential commodity? Lawmaker from conservative PKS party suggests Jokowi administration should export marijuana

Might we be looking at the dawn of weed legalization in Indonesia?

Mastercard Invests in AI-Based Startup Trust Stamp

Electronic payments giant Mastercard has made a strategic investment in Trust Stamp, an Artificial Intelligence-based authentication services company.

Navajo Code Talker dies at 96; less than a handful remain

One of the few remaining Navajo Code Talkers who used their native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has died.

Report: Family farm bankruptcies jumped 20% in 2019

2019 was a tough year for American farmers. U.S. farm bankruptcies jumped 20 percent last year.

New smart motorways will not open until after safety review, Government confirms

A minister has branded them a "death-trap"

UK evacuation plane leaves Wuhan with 110 people on boar

The civilian aircraft left Wuhan in central China at around 9:45 am local time carrying 83 Britons and 27 foreign citizens.

2019 UCE: Performance improves, boys beat girls

Last year, O'level candidature increased, and more girls than boys registered and sat the final exams. Meanwhile, the rate of malpractice dropped, with the results...

Tennis: Junior tournament exposes youngsters' talents

The selected players from this competition will take part in the East African (Zone IV) Junior Teams’ Competition that will serve as a qualifying event for the final...

Peter Otai died in his sleep - brother

He said he was grateful to the government for allowing the return of his brother’s body besides meeting all the repatriation costs

I did more praying than reading - UCE star

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Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever Sr. dies at age 96

The Navajo Nation has announced the death of a Navajo Code Talker.

Twitter, Pinterest crack down on voter misinformation

Twitter and Pinterest announced the new initiatives just before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses on Monday.

Aston Martin director explains why they will become a constructor in 2021

Following the announcement this morning Racing Point will be rebranded, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has explained why the carmaker wants to become a constructor and a works team in Formula 1.

Racing Point and Aston Martin set to work together in 2021

Racing Point will become Aston Martin's Formula 1 team at the start of the 2021 season thanks to a deal that has been done with the company and Lawrence Stroll. It is believed that Stroll has bought a stake in the British car company and the news comes after it was announced earlier that Red Bull and Aston Martin would part ways at the end of 2020.  

Formula E considering cancellation of China E-Prix following coronavirus outbreak

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, which was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation, Motorsport.com reported the Sanya E-Prix could be canceled or rescheduled.

Man who sexually abused two children jailed

TWO women who were sexually molested as children have welcomed a 12-year sentence handed to their abuser saying "we've finally got our justice.

Glasgow's Duke of Wellington statue sports EU flag cone on Brexit day

A special blue cone with yellow stars sat atop the Duke of Wellington statue in the hours before Britain officially left the European Union on Friday.

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