Quake hits Florence area, trains temporarily suspended

ROME (Reuters) - An earthquake struck north of Florence on Monday morning, sending people fleeing from their homes, damaging some buildings and causing cancellations or severe delays to trains across Italy.

At Least 16 People Dead in Uganda Floods

Kampala - Flooding in Uganda has claimed at least 16 lives, the Red Cross said, as the region reels from weeks of rain.

Weather chaos: tourists stranded on West Coast for days

Weather chaos: tourists stranded on West Coast for days

Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand

White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.

Quake rattles Tuscany, no injuries reported

ROME (AP) - An earthquake struck Tuscany north of Florence on Monday, sending frightened people into the street in the middle of the night, opening up cracks in walls and damaging a church.

Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed’s rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when his team touched down in Australia on Monday for this week’s Presidents Cup.

Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup

MELBOURNE, Dec 9 — United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed’s rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when his team touched down in Australia today for this week’s Presidents Cup. Reed received a two-stroke penalty for improving his...

Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup

United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed's rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when ...

Tiger Woods warns Patrick Reed of Australian crowds after penalty controversy

Tiger Woods and the United States aim to put Patrick Reed’s Hero World Challenge controversy behind them at the Presidents Cup.

Tiger Woods and how he became the Presidents Cup captain so soon

Usually, captains of team events are older. Tiger Woods is only 43. So why is he the captain of this week's U.S. Presidents Cup team? It all started with one text.

Parker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun

Last week, scientists released the surprising initial results from the Parker Solar Probe’s first two close encounters with the Sun.

NASA’s Parker probe reveals new solar oddities

The first observations from NASA's Parker Solar Probe "will fundamentally change our understanding of the sun," researchers say.

New Images Show Asteroid Bennu Spewing Bits of Itself Into Space

Images taken by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft are helping scientists to understand why small particles are occasionally flying off the surface of Bennu, a nearly spherical asteroid that resembles a spinning top.

How Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Got Its Freaky ‘Tiger Stripes’

Since 2005, scientists have puzzled over a series of long fissures seen in the southern regions of Saturn’s frozen moon Enceladus. New research explains how these so-called tiger stripes formed and why Enceladus is the only place in the solar system where these features could have emerged.

A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet

Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014

Google's Finally Ditching Support for Its Explorer Edition of Glass

Google Glass will soon receive the final nail in its coffin – as a consumer-marketed product, that is. The company announced this week it’s rolling out one final update to its Glass Explorer Edition. But don’t worry: The wearable’s more industry-focused yet still equally dorky-looking brethren, the Enterprise Edition, will continue receiving support. And so the Google Glass brand lives on. Praise be.

This update is the last you’ll see of Google Glass Explorer Edition

Google has announced one final update before it pulls the plug on the Explorer Edition of its Google Glass smart glasses.

It's the end of the road for Google Glass Explorer Edition

Out to Glassture

Google Glass Explorer Edition will get its final update next year

Google has been quiet about the Google Glass project. The last update we featured was about the Glass Enterprise Edition 2 allowing efficiency and speed in production. That was back in May. That la…

Google adds robocall screening and more to the Pixel 4 in first ‘feature drop’

Plus, a memory management update for all Pixels.

Take Five: Euphoria to despair and back again

(Reuters) - 1/ELECTION NIGHT FEVER

European stocks stutter as attention turns to trade deadline, central bank meetings

LONDON, Dec 9 — European stocks fell today as worries about a Chinese economic slowdown and the US-China trade war outweighed Friday’s strong US jobs data, in a quiet start to trading before several big events later in the week. The Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday and new European Central...

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker has died

Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office.

Pound-Euro Rate's Recovery Potential Limited Beyond 1.20: AFEX

Foreign exchange strategists with foreign exchange brokers AFEX say Pound Sterling is likely to remain relatively well supported against the Euro, and the strong rally in the exchange rate seen over recent weeks can potentially reach 1.20

4 AM Wake-Up Call

Right off the bat, we saw an almost 850-point drop in the Dow Jones from Black Friday until Tuesday as President Trump was quoted as saying that he saw the chances of a trade deal lessening.The tariff

Russia and Ukraine leaders, in first talks, agree to exchange prisoners

PARIS (Reuters) - The leaders of Russia and Ukraine agreed on Tuesday to exchange all remaining prisoners from the conflict in east Ukraine by the end of the year, but left thorny questions about the region’s status for future talks.

Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will hold formal talks Monday for the first time with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in Ukraine's east, at a highly anticipated summit in Paris.

Paris summit seeks resolution to Ukraine war

A series of meetings are being held at the Elysee presidential palace to try to revive a 2015 peace deal that has been largely ignored.

Paris summit seeks resolution to Ukraine war

A series of meetings are being held at the Elysee presidential palace to try to revive a 2015 peace deal that has been largely ignored.

Peace in sight? Paris summit seeks solution for Ukraine war

The summit notably includes the first face-to-face meeting between Zelenskiy, a comic actor and political novice, with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August.

Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August. Kneeling in the blood-soaked sand of the bunker as he and his comrades checked the bodies for weapons and ammunition, the young militant made a terrible discovery – one of

U.S.-Taliban talks resume, raising prospect of an end to America's longest war

A Western official told NBC News that Washington had "ambitious timelines" for the talks and was pushing to secure a deal by the end of December.

Documents show US leaders misled public on progress in Afghanistan War: report

Senior U.S.

US lied about Afghan war all along: report

Secret govt docume­nts reveal senior US offici­als knew the war was unwinn­able but kept the truth from their public­

French far-left leader sentenced to suspended prison term

PARIS (Reuters) - French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon has been sentenced to a suspended three-months prison term and given a 8,000 euros fine for intimidating officials who were investigating him over possible funding irregularities, a Paris suburb court said on Monday.

French Politician Melenchon Sentenced to 3 Months in Prison for Intimidating Officials - Reports

The head of the left-wing La France Insoumise party has faced trial over clashes with police officers during raids on his home and office last October.

French far-left leader gets suspended jail term for shoving police

A French court on Monday handed a suspended jail term of three months to far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon over his conduct during a raid on his party offices last year, when he shoved a police officer and a prosecutor.

No let-up in Macron's duel with unions on fifth day of strikes

Trade unions called for more street protests after nationwide strikes aimed at forcing President Emmanuel Macron to abandon his pension reforms caused chaos on France's transport networks for a fifth day on Monday. The week ahead will test whether Macron can deliver the social and economic change

Marijuana Allegations Brings Call for Probe Into Serb President

(Bloomberg) -- A top aide of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic requested an investigation into his boss and his brother in a bid to clear them from opposition-led allegations that they’re linked to an illegal marijuana farm.Opposition parties are struggling to make a dent in the dominant position of

Antonio Conte eyeing reunion with Chelsea ace in January to bolster Inter squad

January move touted by reports in Italy...

5 probable destinations for Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti

Samuel Umtiti is all but certainly going to leave Barcelona in 2020, so here's a look at five possible destinations for the World Cup winner. Barcelona cen...

Football transfer rumours: Marouane Fellaini to Mourinho's Tottenham?

Vitor Pereira to manage Everton? | Marcos Alonso to Internazionale? | Ben Godfrey to Borussia Dortmund or Arsenal?

Chelsea injury news: Key boost for Lampard vs Lille, but duo ruled out

Blues boss gets mixed news on injury front...

Reports: Chelsea star in talks to reunite with former manager at Serie A giants

According to reports, Chelsea star Marcos Alonso is being targeted by his former manager Antonio Conte, who is currently the boss of Serie A club Inter Milan.

Natalie Nunn's Husband Moves Out Following Reports She Had A Threesome With Dan Osborne

Chloe Ayling's admission to having a threesome with Natalie Nunn and Dan Osborne has caused a lot of problems.

Natalie Nunn begs husband to return amid Dan Osborne sex slurs after I'm A Celeb concludes

Natalie Nunn has posted a declaration of love addressed to her husband, who reportedly dumped her after claims she had a threesome with Dan Osborne

Jacqueline Jossa's parents praise her for I'm A Celebrity win but leave Dan out

Jacqueline's proud mum and dad gushed as she won the reality show, but her husband Dan Osborne was nowhere to be seen in the pictures

Coronation Street's Peter Ash shares a photo of son as he wins medals at swimming festival

Peter has a son named Ayden

I’m A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa returns to social media for the first time with Dan Osborne

"I cannot quite believe that it's happening"

Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain ‘as their own country’

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to stop European Union migrants from treating Britain “as their own country” if he wins this week’s general election.

Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants from treating Britain 'as their own country'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to stop European Union migrants from treating Britain “as their own country” if he wins this week’s general election.

Boris Johnson says he will stop immigrants treating Britain 'as their own country'

Prime minister Boris Johnson says EU migrants had been able to treat the UK as their own country for too long.

Boris Johnson insults the 3.6m EU citizens who have made the UK their home

Letter: EU immigrants are the latest scapegoats in an election that demonises others to gloss over the Tory party’s own failure to create a prosperous and more equal society, writes Maike Bohn, co-founder of the3million

Goods moving between Britain and North will require checking - Coveney

British Prime Minister claimed over the weekend such checks would not be necessary

'Hopefully' - How the Aston Villa dressing room reacted to heavy Leicester City defeat

Aston Villa news includes social media reaction from AVFC players following Sunday's loss

Aston Villa fans criticise John McGinn’s performance in home defeat versus Leicester

The midfielder was not on top of his game in the 4-1 defeat.The midfielder was not on top of his game in the 4-1 defeat.

‘I must admit’ - Every word from Dean Smith on VAR complaint, Aston Villa’s shape & Leicester

Aston Villa news includes full transcript from the head coach after the 4-1 defeat to Leicester City

Garth Crooks praises ‘amazing’ Everton ace Mason Holgate

The 23-year-old was a standout performer as the Toffees shocked Chelsea.BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks has hailed Everton defender Mason Holgate as 'amazing' during their shock 3-1 victory over Chelsea at the weekend.

Jonny Evans: Leicester inspired by last-gasp Liverpool defeat

The Foxes have won eight straight games, a club record in the top flight.

South Korea jails three Samsung Electronics executives over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud

SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud.

Samsung executives guilty of destroying evidence in fraud case

Three employees jailed for up to two years in case linked to $3.9bn accounting fraud

South Korea jails three Samsung Elec execs over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud

A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under ...

South Korea jails three Samsung Electronics executives over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud

A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud. Prosecutors began investigating the suspected fraud at Samsung Biologics

Ericsson to pay $1 billion USD to settle corruption investigation

Ericsson has agreed to pay more than $1 billion USD (approximately $1.3 billion CAD) to resolve U.S. corruption probes.

FBI: Pensacola base shooting 'act of terror'

The motive behind a 21-year-old gunman's attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola still remains undetermined, but the FBI is treating it as an act of terror, a member of the agency said.

Pensacola Shooter Sent Anti-U.S. Tweets Before Naval Base Attack

Mohammed Alshamrani, a member of the Royal Saudi Air Force, killed three Americans when he opened fire at Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting

The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim.

Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.

Saudi gunman tweeted against US before base shooting

The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast US support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.

Rohingya refugees demand justice at Myanmar World Court case

COX’S BAZAR (Reuters) - Rohingya Muslims demanded Myanmar be held to account at the United Nations’ top court in The Hague, where Myanmar leader and Nobel peace prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is set to defend the country against charges of genocide of the minority community.

Rohingya refugees demand justice at Myanmar World Court case

Rohingya Muslims demanded Myanmar be held to account at the United Nations' top court in The Hague, where Myanmar leader and Nobel peace prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is set to defend the country against charges of genocide of the minority community.

Myanmar leader Suu Kyi departs for genocide hearings amid fanfare at home

YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar leader and Nobel peace prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi departed on Sunday for the U.N’s top court in The Hague to defend the country against charges of genocide of its Rohingya Muslim minority.

Rohingya refugees demand justice for Myanmar genocide at ICJ

Rohingya genocide hearings at the International Court of Justice start at The Hague as human rights campaigners call for a global boycott of Myanmar to stop violence against the Muslim minority group

Aung San Suu Kyi heads to The Hague for Myanmar genocide case

Nobel laureate will defend government at court hearing on Rohingya crackdown

Boris Johnson ‘broke his word’ over Brexit union pledge, says Arlene Foster

DUP says deal will put a border down the Irish sea and threaten the union with Britain

'Once bitten twice shy': Arlene Foster warns Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on DUP support after the election as she demands written guarantees there will not be customs checks between the UK and Northern Ireland after Brexit

Arlene Foster has warned Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on the DUP's support unless he provides them with cast iron guarantees relating to his Brexit deal.

DUP accuses Boris Johnson of breaking his word on union commitment

Boris Johnson has been accused of breaking his word over his commitment to protect the union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland by the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. As the Prime Minister faced fresh questions over trade within the UK after Brexit, Arlene Foster said Government officials had told her there would need to be checks. Asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme about the sense of some in the unionist community that Mr Johnson’s deal was a “betrayal”, she said: “I think it is right for the leadership of unionism in Northern Ireland to try to work with the prime minister of the day to get the best deal for Northern Ireland. “We will always do that. We will continue to do that. I think it says more about the person who broke their word than me and the leadership of the… Democratic Unionist Party.”

Johnson ‘broke his word’ over Brexit union pledge, says Foster

DUP says deal will put a border down the Irish sea and threaten the union with Britain

Northern Irish leader says Boris Johnson broke his word on Brexit

The DUP has refused to support the Brexit deal Boris Johnson struck with the EU.

I had a little dilemma in Ghana; but still had fun – Cardi B

Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar known to many as Cardi B name would be on the lips of Ghanaian entertainment lovers for long after the little

Cardi B knows no one in Ghana, including myself – Shatta Wale

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has blasted Ghanaian celebrities over their antics yesterday when Cardi B failed to meet with them, saying Ghana is a village and the rapper knows no one in the country. Yesterday a

Cardi B lits up the stage at her concert in Ghana with stunning performance

Cardi B performance Ghana To end her show, Cardi gave away her beautiful wig by throwing it into the crowd who struggled for it

Watch The Hilarious Moment Akuapem Poloo’s Wig Fell Off While Dancing With Cardi B (+Video)

Controversial Screen goddess Rosemond Brown popularly known as Akuapem poloo finally had her prayers of meeting with American pop star Cardi B answered when the latter was in Ghana yesterday 8th December 2019. Cardi B was slated to have a  meet and greet session with some Ghanaian celebrities at 2:30 pm yesterday ahead of her […]

Video of when Cardi B told organisers she cannot meet Ghanaian celebrities pops up

Social media for the past 24 hours has been buzzing after some so-called Ghanaian celebrities were snubbed in a supposed ‘meet and greet’ with American rapper, Cardi B at the Kempinski hotel. Over the weekend, some self-acclaimed Ghanaian celebrities including Afia Schwarzenegger, Akuapem Poloo, Moesha Hajia4real, and the likes were subbed by the ‘Press’ hitmaker. […]

'Twin Peaks VR' trailer offers a dive into David Lynch's mind

The trailer for 'Twin Peaks VR' is as strange and cryptic as the TV series.

Forget Half Life Alyx: Twin Peaks VR is here and it’s as weird as you’d expect

The official trailer for the Twin Peaks Virtual Reality game is here and as you would expect it is very, very strange.   Following its announcement last ye | Trusted Reviews

Someone Spent 24 Hours In VR The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time

YouTuber SwankyBox is a huge fan of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, the classic N64 RPG. As a kid he would play it for hours and hours and hours, exploring every inch of the world and also just chilling out and watching the sunset. So he recently decided to experience Ocarina Of Time in a brand new way, using...

Bioshock is back, says 2K Games

Yes, the rumors are true: 2K Games is working on yet another entry in the BioShock series. Come on, you knew 2K Games wasn’t about to let one of its most acclaimed franchises stagnate forever. Today, 2K announced the founding of Cloud Chamber, its newest development studio. This team of storytellers has begun work on the next […]

Activision may reveal new Crash Bandicoot game this week

Woah! Activision may be doing what we’ve wanted for years as the company appears to be rearing up to reveal an all-new Crash Bandicoot game. Over the week, a number of large-scale influencers have been receiving Crash-themed figurines from Activision. With the Christmas period coming up the figurines are appropriately festive themed, but is Activision …

Start a Coding Career in the New Year With 99 Hours of Training for $25

With thousands of startups and apps launching every day, there has never been a better time to start a career in code. However, knowing where to start can be tricky. The Ultimate 2020 Web Designer & Developer Bundle offers a simple solution — this collection includes six courses and 99 hours of content, covering all

'Hour of Code' Demystifies Computer Programming for Kids

'Hour of Code' is a fun way to introduce children (and even adults) to the world of computer programming. So, how do you get involved?

Complete Google Cloud Mastery Bundle Is Available For A Massive Discount Offer For A Few Days – Avail Now

The Complete Google Cloud Mastery Bundle will help you start a lucrative career in one of today's most popular platforms. Avail offer now!

Daily Deal: The Ultimate 2020 Web Designer & Developer Bundle

The Ultimate 2020 Web Designer and Developer Bundle has 6 courses geared to teach you the latest in web design and development...

Using the web to help young people find work

Meet Allan van der Meulen, co-founder of Zlto, a web app tackling youth unemployment in Cape Town and creating real change in the community

Valfaris free ‘Full Metal Mode’ update is now available for download

Big Sugar has announced that the free 'Full Metal Mode' update for heavy metal action-platformer Valfaris is now live on the PC.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne’s Safi’jiva Siege brings transforming armor and Awakened weapons to the game

Alongside the new Siege comes new armor for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne players as well as three new weapons.

Red Dead Redemption 2 New Mod Allows Changes To Difficulty

The Red Dead Redemption 2 Difficulty Scaler mod allows players to change the damage weapons do in the game for both player and AI enemies

Sizeable God Eater 3 version 2.20 update available for Nintendo Switch

Those of you who own God Eater 3 on the Nintendo Switch platform might want to check whether your copy has received the latest update, as Version 2.20 is out now. The update is pretty hefty and pac…

RuneScape patch updates farming and herblore elements, notes here

A new patch has been released for RuneScape by Jagex that is focused on improving farming and the game's herblore as well as a number of other changes and fixes. These changes apply both to the PC ver

Share market highlights: Sensex ends 43 points up, Nifty near 11,950; TCS, HCL Tech top losers

Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The headline indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Monday afternoon, amid volatility.

Sensex rises 42 points in range-bound trade; bank, auto stocks spurt

Market benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 42 points on Monday to close at 40,487.43, driven by buying in select bank and auto counters. After opening on a weak note, the 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in

Shares, Commodity, Rupee Market LIVE Updates: Sensex up 100 points, Nifty over 11,950 led by auto, metal stocks

Share Market, Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE Share Price Today Live Updates: Catch all the LIVE market action here.

Sensex falls 70 pts in early trade; banking stocks drag

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday fell over 70 points in early trade, dragged mainly by losses in financial and banking stocks amid persistent foreign fund outflows. The 30-share index was

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

Among the Sensex stocks, HDFC emerged as the top gainer, rising by 2.06 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Maruti, Reliance, Power Grid and Tata Steel. On the other hand, TCS, HCL Tech, L&T, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, SBI and ITC lost up to 2.93 per cent.

Winners of the Digital Sky Challenge announced

BRUSSELS - The winners of the aviation challenge themed as Digital Sky Challenge1 were announced at the awards ceremony as part of the SESAR Innovation Days2 on 4 December in Athens. Jointly organised by the SESAR JU and ACI Europe and hosted by Athens International Airport, the Digital Sky Challenge took place on 2-4 December in a dedicated airside facility of the airport. The event brought together 52 young tech-talents from 11 European countries competing in 12 teams to create breakthrough

Madrid-based Fintech StudentFinance Raises $1.27 Million in Seed Round Led by Seedcamp

StudentFinance, a Fintech firm launched by the founders of Uniplaces, recently revealed that it had secured €1.15 million (appr. $1.27 million) in seed fundin

Manateq awards QR1.5bn project to GWC

Manateq (Economic Zone Company-Qatar) announced yesterday at a press conference that it has awarded the Al Wukair Logistics Park development project to Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), Qatar’s leading logistics provider.

Progress towards liberalized and harmonized regulatory frameworks key to unlocking full benefits of air connectivity

Montreal and Aqaba, Jordan, 6 December 2019 - At the Twelfth ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event taking place in Aqaba, Jordan this week, ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu encouraged progress towards liberalized and harmonized regulatory frameworks for air transport, and highlighted the importance of air connectivity for sustainable development, particularly for the Middle East. “Besides the fact that air connectivity generates over 2.4 million jobs in this Region, and $130 billion dollars in Middle East Gross Domestic Product (GDP),

Sponsored Content: Keep it Quiet: Overcoming the Latest Challenges in EMC Regulation

Consumers and companies alike require high quality electronic equipment to support everyday lives and more of these devices are now wireless enabled, writes ROHDE & SCHWARZ.

WWE's Shawn Michaels Reacts to Joker/HBK Theme Mash-Up

WWE legend Shawn Michaels gave a clip of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker dancing to his theme music the HBK seal of approval.

The Morning Watch: ‘Joker’ Cinematography Explained, VFX Artists React to ‘Children of Men’ & More

In this edition, hear Joker cinematography explained by the man responsible for it, visual effects artists react to Children of Men, and more.

Gal Gadot, Chris Pine Star in Action Packed 'Wonder Woman 1984' Trailer

The trailer for the highly anticipated "Wonder Woman 1984" dropped on Sunday and sees star Gal Gadot batting away a bullet and swinging from a bolt of lightning.

Wonder Woman 1984 first trailer: Gal Gadot is back – this time with Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig plays villainous Cheetah in clip that also reunites Gadot with Chris Pine

CCXP 19: Epic first footage for Marvel’s The Eternals shown to crowds

Lucky fans in attendance at Comic Con Experience in Brazil this weekend past got to be the first to see footage of Marvel’s The Eternals. We have the epic sounding description and some more d…

Nirbhaya Case: Tihar Jail Says 'Have No Hangman' As Convict Asks For Mercy Plea Withdrawal

With the recent national outrage over the Hyderabad gangrape and the Unnao rape victim attack, the demand for speedy hanging of convicts of the Nirbhaya case

Nirbhaya rape case: Tihar jail hunts for hangman

With no hangman in Tihar, the jail authorities have approached other prisons in the country to provide them with a hangman.

Uttar Pradesh to set up 218 fast-track courts for crimes against women and children

Currently 42,389 cases of sexual offences against children and 25,749 cases of rape and sexual crimes against women are pending in the courts.

Bihar jail asked to make execution ropes, speculation rife it's for Nirbhaya convicts

The Buxar jail, the only prison in the state having the required knowhow, received an instruction to the effect last week, though it was not known where these ropes -- strong with a short shelf-life -- would be dispatched.

Out on Bail, Honeypreet Insaan Meets Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim In Sirsa Jail

The meeting between Honeypreet Insaan and Gurmeet Ram Rahim in Sirsa jail continued for about one and a half hours.

Crisis: Black Lightning Promo Includes Familiar Clues for CW Crossover

Black Lightning may not have a dedicated episode of Crisis on Infinite Earths, but a new promo reveals how the hero joins the Arrowverse crossover.

Crisis on Infinite Earths Makes a Major Legends of Tomorrow Retcon

"Crisis on Infinite Earths" retcons something pretty major from the very first season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow.

Crisis On Infinite Earths: Every Earth (and Guest Star) in Part One

The Arrowverse's Crisis On Infinite Earths kicked off with a bang - and with a who's who of noteworthy cameos. We break them down.

Heroes Deal with an Important Loss in Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 2 Promo

Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 2 will air on December 9.

Stephen Amell Shares a Heartfelt Message Following Crisis' Big Tragedy

Arrow star Stephen Amell has a message for fans following the shocking ending to part one of the Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Earl of Yarmouth and his wife who were 'evicted' from the family's £85million estate by his aunt and parents reveals he 'regrets' the bitter row because his siblings are no longer speaking to him

The Earl and Countess of Yarmouth have defended their decision to speak out against his family, after claiming they evicted him following a fallout in the summer.

My dad’s alive and well again in “The Irishman” movie

The family of Detective Eugene Casey, who was one of the investigators of an infamous 1957 mob murder, was stunned to see him in “The Irishman” movie.

Exeter's fondly remembered 'celebrity' hairdresser passes away in husband's arms

Such was her talent that she was asked by Ford Motors to design a hairstyle – The Capri – to coincide with the launch of the Ford Capri in 1969

Former Sunday Times columnist Kevin Myers admits he 'hasn't had a full night's sleep for two years' since being fired over anti-Semitism row involving Claudia Winkleman and Vanessa Feltz

Journalist Kevin Myers has spoken about the impact being fired from his role at the Sunday Times and the backlash surrounding his column has had on his life. 

John Lennon's sons post throwback family photos on 39th anniversary

Sean and Julian Lennon paid tribute to their dad

Moment 'drunken' British tourist steals a coach in Benidorm and goes on a wild two-mile, high-speed wrecking spree

The vehicle was taken from a depot on the outskirts of Benidorm where it had been left for the night before being driven at speed through the holiday resort.

Brit arrested after 'two-mile wrecking spree' with 'stolen coach' in Benidorm

CCTV footage shows the coach smashing into mopeds and cars at the side of the road in Benidorm, Spain, after it was allegedly stolen from a depot by a British man

Man 'booted the s**t' out of car causing thousands of pounds worth of damage

Alison Brown said that the drivers side handle had been ripped off and all of the panels of the car had been kicked in as well

Police latest after woman injured by double decker bus in Torquay

It happened in Torquay on Saturday night.

Young mum was 'stabbed dead while trying to break up a fight between two men'

‘She tried to get in the middle and she got stabbed.'

Marauders Revives a Classic X-Men Villain With a Hellish New Role

As the latest incarnation of the Hellfire Club takes shape, a '90s X-Men villain returns in a new role that could spell big trouble for the mutants.

Steven Universe Future Is Challenging Steven's Savior Mentality

The first four episodes of Steven Universe Future work at deconstructing Steven's savior complex, each in its own way.

Black Widow: What We Learned From Reading Every Comic She's Appeared In

The Black Widow's long and complicated history hides a lot of details casual readers may have never known.

From In/Spectre to Plunderer: Your Winter 2020 Anime Preview Guide

A preview guide with staff, streaming platform, studio, premise, and release date information on the anime titles premiering in Winter 2020.

Annihilation: Scourge Proves Why Reed Richards Is Marvel's Dumbest Genius

Mr. Fantastic might be one of the smartest men in the Marvel Universe, but Annihilation: Scourge proves that the super-genius can be pretty dumb.

Human skull and skeleton dredged up from the depths of the Thames 'belonged to convict thrown overboard from 18th century prison ship'

Lara Maiklem, 48, discovered the skull and partial skeleton next to mudflats in the Thames. The remains are thought to be from a convict thrown overboard from an 18th-century prison ship.

Archaeologists discover 'amazing' 4,000 year old carved stones on Orkney

Archaeologists have discovered nine 'very rare' carved stones on Orkney - thought to be 4,000 years old.

‘Ghost ship' of Sutton Hoo to sail again: Anglo-Saxon vessel found in Suffolk 80 years ago will be rebuilt from 3D computer models to explore the origins of English seafaring

In its Suffolk-based burial mound - thought the resting place of King Rædwald - only the impression of the ship and its iron rivets remained, the timber having long rotted away.

'The forgotten Bletchley Park': How genteel spa town of Malvern helped win WWII with experimental radar able to spot Hitler's night-time bombers

It's not entirely fanciful to suggest that if the Second World War was won from anywhere, it was won from the Worcestershire town of Malvern, writes BRIAN VINER.

5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks

What Christmas at Sandringham is REALLY like: From 'viciously competitive' board games to Prince Philip's 'very strong' cocktails, experts reveal how the royal celebrations are 'wonderfully relaxed'

Sandringham: The Queen at Christmas, which aired last night on Channel 5, revealed that royal celebrations at the Norfolk estate are a lot more relaxed than you might imagine.

Reasons to say Bah Humbug! at Christmas

Ebenezer Scrooge had it right. There is so much palaver about Christmas these days that we should just skip it altogether.

She's decked the halls AGAIN! Christmas-mad grandmother, 77, kits out home with £30,000 festive decorations for 10th year running (after promising real-life Scrooge husband a year off)

Betty-Ann Jones, 77, of Pontadawe, near Swansea, pledged that last year would be the final time she took out her £30,000 collection of baubles, trees, Santas and reindeer.

Histories of our treasured Christmas traditions

Why we do what we do during the festive season

6 chefs dream up their perfect Christmas

What if the day could be rearranged so you and your loved ones actually enjoyed it?

'Once bitten twice shy': Arlene Foster warns Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on DUP support after the election as she demands written guarantees there will not be customs checks between the UK and Northern Ireland after Brexit

Arlene Foster has warned Boris Johnson he may not be able to count on the DUP's support unless he provides them with cast iron guarantees relating to his Brexit deal.

Boris Johnson ‘broke his word’ over Brexit union pledge, says Arlene Foster

DUP says deal will put a border down the Irish sea and threaten the union with Britain

DUP accuses Boris Johnson of breaking his word on union commitment

Boris Johnson has been accused of breaking his word over his commitment to protect the union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland by the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. As the Prime Minister faced fresh questions over trade within the UK after Brexit, Arlene Foster said Government officials had told her there would need to be checks. Asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme about the sense of some in the unionist community that Mr Johnson’s deal was a “betrayal”, she said: “I think it is right for the leadership of unionism in Northern Ireland to try to work with the prime minister of the day to get the best deal for Northern Ireland. “We will always do that. We will continue to do that. I think it says more about the person who broke their word than me and the leadership of the… Democratic Unionist Party.”

Arlene Foster says Boris Johnson 'broke his word' on preventing an Irish Sea border

Foster says government officials have told her there would need to be checks.

Northern Irish leader says Boris Johnson broke his word on Brexit

The DUP has refused to support the Brexit deal Boris Johnson struck with the EU.

Meet the real-life 'hot priest': Married vicar's rugged good looks wins him 116,500 Instagram followers and comparisons with Fleabag hunk Andrew Scott

Rev Chris Lee (pictured), 36, from London, posts '60-second sermons' to his 116,500 fans. The married father of two is adamant they follow him for the power of the gospels and not due to his looks.

Bette Midler faces a backlash for sharing a snap of three teenage girls looking at their phones in an art gallery - and told she's being 'creepy' for trying to shame them

Hocus Pocus star Bette Midler, 74, shared an image to Twitter of three girls sitting on a bench at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, saying 'What's wrong with this picture?'.

My dad’s alive and well again in “The Irishman” movie

The family of Detective Eugene Casey, who was one of the investigators of an infamous 1957 mob murder, was stunned to see him in “The Irishman” movie.

Earl of Yarmouth and his wife who were 'evicted' from the family's £85million estate by his aunt and parents reveals he 'regrets' the bitter row because his siblings are no longer speaking to him

The Earl and Countess of Yarmouth have defended their decision to speak out against his family, after claiming they evicted him following a fallout in the summer.

Line of Duty's Martin Compston: 'I haven't played a nice guy in a while'

Plucked from obscurity by Ken Loach, the Scottish actor has gone from working-class kid to star of the UK’s favourite drama. Now, he’s in a new thriller – and, for once, without an English accent

'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Reacts to Golden Globe Nom: "I'm the Loner Throner"

The Hollywood Reporter speaks with the erstwhile Jon Snow about representing the HBO drama: "This feels full circle."

‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Russian Doll’ Get Snubbed by Golden Globes

The television nominations included only one truly quirky choice (“Catch-22”?) but there were a few unexpected choices and omissions.

Game of Thrones' Iwan Rheon joins American Gods

Leagues away from Ramsay Bolton.

Avengers: Endgame Script Reveals What Year Steve Rogers Reunited With Peggy

The newly released script for Avengers: Endgame answers one of the films lingering questions: in what year Steve Rogers returned to Peggy Carter.

Marriage Story and The Irishman deserve awards love, but no Greta Gerwig is heart-sinking

The all-male directors nomination list is dismaying in an awards announcement that has done well by the wonderful Marriage Story

Nell Gifford who co-founded Giffords Circus dies from breast cancer aged 46 - leaving behind nine-year-old twins

Circus creator Nell Gifford, from Wiltshire, passed away on Sunday 8th December surrounded by family 'both immediate and circus'at the age of 46 after a longstanding battle with breast cancer.

Nell Gifford, owner of Giffords Circus, dies of breast cancer

Despite her illness, co-founder appeared in shows over the summer before her death at 46

Florida mother, father and teenage son all battling cancer at the same time

(CNN) — It’s difficult enough to have one loved one experience cancer, but three at one time? Unimaginable. But that’s reality for the Desclefs family....

Exeter's fondly remembered 'celebrity' hairdresser passes away in husband's arms

Such was her talent that she was asked by Ford Motors to design a hairstyle – The Capri – to coincide with the launch of the Ford Capri in 1969

Rod Stewart 'absolutely shattered' when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer

He thanked his wife Penny Lancaster for helping him through it.

Thrifty father-of-three reveals how he saves £2,000 a year and even gets money off his utility bills - just by scanning his supermarket receipts

EXCLUSIVE: Peter Chatfield, 39, from Deal in Kent, funded a family holiday to Disneyland Florida, after saving £2,000 through cashback on supermarket shopping apps and special offers.

New changes are coming to contactless payments that means your card could decline more often

The new rules could make Christmas shopping a lot more stressful

Christmas done cheaper with everything you need under £100- including food and booze

Get everything you need for Christmas in one quick swoop for MUCH less than your usual splurges

Benefit claimants hit out at 'patronising' £10 Christmas bonus that hasn't gone up for 40 years

Those on benefits who qualify for the annual bonus launch savage attack on scheme and say they'd rather be left in peace than have the stress of a DWP envelope dropping through the letterbox

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis discusses top bank accounts for children

Martin also told parents which method not to bother with

Crisis: Watch Every DC Cameo from Part 1 of the Arrowverse Crossover

The cameos start rolling immediately in the first chapter of the Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover on Supergirl.

Crisis On Infinite Earths: Every Earth (and Guest Star) in Part One

The Arrowverse's Crisis On Infinite Earths kicked off with a bang - and with a who's who of noteworthy cameos. We break them down.

Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 1 – What Did You Think?!

Supergirl and the Arrowverse heroes faced their ultimate challenge as the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event began with a bang.

Crisis: Supergirl Reveals What Gives Her Hope in Powerful Speech

As the Crisis on Infinite Earths began to overwhelm every corner of the Arrowverse, Supergirl told Superman what really keeps her going.

Crisis: Ralph Dibny Jokingly References Classic DC Superteam in New Footage

A behind-the-scenes featurette for Crisis on Infinite Earths reveals previously unseen footage of Ralph Dibney reacting to the crossover.

A guide to postal votes and proxy votes for the 2019 general election

The 2019 general election campaign is in full swing, and polling day is drawing closer.

Can you take dogs into polling stations?

Get ready for #dogsatpollingstations.

How Cambridge Analytica profiled voters and what it means for India

Voter psychological profiles were built to determine political enthusiasm, political orientation, frequency in voting and consistency in voting for the same political party

Supreme Court Lets Kentucky Abortion Ultrasound Law Take Effect

The law requires doctors to show and describe ultrasounds to women seeking abortions. Challengers said it violated the First Amendment.

Lifeguard's spy cam for boys

Warning: The contents of this story may be disturbing to some readers.

‘Ghost ship' of Sutton Hoo to sail again: Anglo-Saxon vessel found in Suffolk 80 years ago will be rebuilt from 3D computer models to explore the origins of English seafaring

In its Suffolk-based burial mound - thought the resting place of King Rædwald - only the impression of the ship and its iron rivets remained, the timber having long rotted away.

Human skull and skeleton dredged up from the depths of the Thames 'belonged to convict thrown overboard from 18th century prison ship'

Lara Maiklem, 48, discovered the skull and partial skeleton next to mudflats in the Thames. The remains are thought to be from a convict thrown overboard from an 18th-century prison ship.

Archaeologists discover 'amazing' 4,000 year old carved stones on Orkney

Archaeologists have discovered nine 'very rare' carved stones on Orkney - thought to be 4,000 years old.

'The forgotten Bletchley Park': How genteel spa town of Malvern helped win WWII with experimental radar able to spot Hitler's night-time bombers

It's not entirely fanciful to suggest that if the Second World War was won from anywhere, it was won from the Worcestershire town of Malvern, writes BRIAN VINER.

Of fantasy and earth: A ceramic show at Meşher

For the inaugural show at Meşher, an art space at the former Arter location on İstiklal Avenue, 'Beyond the Vessel' unearths the twin genesis of early life and timeless imagination

Everton investigating reports of homophobic chanting during win over Chelsea

Everton are investigating reports of homophobic chanting during Saturday's Premier League game against Chelsea.

Two arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse after Brighton vs Wolves match

It is the latest in a series of allegedly discriminatory incidents in the Premier League.

Two visiting fans arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton-Wolves game

Both the Seagulls and Wolves are working with police.

Two visiting fans arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton-Wolves game

Both the Seagulls and Wolves are working with police.

Two Wolves fans arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton game

Both the Seagulls and Wolves are working with police.

59 mn added under PM Jyoti Bima Yojana, 154 mn under Suraksha Yojana: Govt

The PMJJBY offers life insurance cover of Rs 2 lakh in case of death due to any reason to people in the age group of 18-50 years having a bank or post office account

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal Urges Smriti Irani to Disburse ‘Nirbhaya’ Fund to States

The Union Home Ministry on December 5 sanctioned Rs 100 crores from 'Nirbhaya' Fund for setting up women help desks at police stations across the country.

Loans worth over ₹10 lakh sanctioned under MUDRA Yojana

The PMMY is a scheme launched by the prime minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.

Over 10 lakh cr loans sanctioned under Mudra Yojana

The PMMY is a scheme launched by the prime minister on April 8, 2015, for providing loans up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.

MPs in RS demand hike in tea workers' wages, universal maternity benefits

Demanding the government protect goldsmiths, BJP leader Kailash Soni said traders of gold and silver are in distress due to "police harassment".

NSW fires: state faces 'lethal' conditions as temperatures forecast to soar past 40C

RFS commissioner says despite lower wind speed on Tuesday, high temperature and low humidity will make it a ‘difficult day’ with the New South Wales bushfires

Temperatures set to soar into 40s in NSW heatwave

Firefighters are trying to contain dozens of bushfires across NSW before temperatures soar later this week.

Australia burns grasslands to minimise looming bushfire risk

More than 100 fires are ablaze in New South Wales and Victoria states

Australia braces for heatwave as more than 100 fires burn

An estimated two million hectares have burned -- the size of some small countries -- across a region spanning hundreds of kilometres.

Worst still to come on day of heat, fire danger for Victoria

A total fire ban remains in place for Victoria's north and north-west regions as Melbourne's temperature climbs up to 38 degrees.

North Korea calls Donald Trump 'thoughtless', 'sneaky old man' over tweets

Kim has said North Korea will seek a new way if the US maintains its sanctions and pressure, and issued the deadline for the Trump administration to offer mutually acceptable terms for a deal.

North Korea calls Trump 'thoughtless' old man over tweets

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a "thoughtless and sneaky old man" after he tweeted that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn't want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders and affect the American presidential election by resuming hostile acts.

'Old man' Trump is 'bluffing' says North Korea: KCNA

North Korea on Monday accused US President Trump of

North Korea calls President Trump 'erratic old man' over tweets

North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a “heedless and erratic old man” after he tweeted that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn’t want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders.

North Korea calls Trump 'thoughtless' old man over tweets

Seoul, South Korea: North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a "thoughtless and sneaky old man” after he tweeted that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn’t want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders and affect the American presidential election by resuming hostile acts.

Allow citizenship, should not permit voting right for next 25 years, Sanjay Raut

Shiva Sena supported the citizenship amendment bill with some stipulations. Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party backs the bill pertaining to the voting rights of the persons included in the bill. He urged in Lok Sabha Amit Shah to allow citizenship to the deserved refugees but should not permit right to vote for the next 25 years.

Don't give voting rights for 25 years, Shiv Sena on Citizenship Bill

Participating in the debate on the bill, Vinayak Raut (SS) said there is no clarity yet on how and in which state these people would be rehabilitated. He said framing laws is not enough and there is a need to implement them properly.

Amid protests, Shah to table 'contentious' Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha earlier this year but lapsed with the term of the previous Lok Sabha in the first term of the Narendra Modi government in the Centre. 

TRS opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha and will do so in Rajya Sabha too

Their opposition could make the arithmetic slightly tricky for the BJP in the Upper House but still doesn't threaten the passage of the bill.

Parliament Live: Congress divided country on basis of religion, says Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha Live Updates: Out of the present 375 MPs, 296 voted in favour of its introduction and 82 against it in the Lower House. 

Crossword blog: the New Yorker's cryptic puzzles

The New Yorker has retrieved from its archives some puzzles from its cryptic series. What do you think of them?

[Review] Issue #1 of Joe Hill’s ‘Dying is Easy’ Introduces a Marvelously Dark and Very Funny Noir Tale

“There was this one guy, we got him sitting in front of the TV with his mother’s head in his lap. We asked him what happened. He said she did it to herself! Cut her own head off, man. We asked him how she did that. He said, ‘Quickly’.” In addition to writing a number […]

All The Nerdy Books We're Reading This Summer

Summer is officially here. For me that means butchering countless mangos with my trash knifeskills and playing Daryl Braithwaite's One Summer on repeat. Summer break is also a time where my fellow colleagues and I like to catch up on some of the books that have been piling up on our shelves and e-readers for...

The Silicon Valley Series Finale Fittingly Rewards Failure as Success

The HBO series did not provide a middle-out for its main characters.

Byte Me #10: Very old dildos, deadly lipstick, and a tanned asshole

Welcome back to Byte Me, our feminist newsletter that makes everyone mad <3

SERAP gives States seven days to disclose payments of pensions to ex-governors, others

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sent a Freedom of Information Act request to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman

SERAP asks state governors to disclose pension paid to ex-governors

The civil society group condemns jumbo payments to former political office holders under the pension laws.

How we fast-tracked Kalu's, others' trials, by Justice Bulkachuwa

The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has given hints on how the Judiciary was working to eradicate delay...

Buhari orders Accountant General publish daily treasury statement

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) to publish a Daily Treasury Statement that will provide information...

Obaseki reiterates resolve to curb corruption, sustain transparency, probity in govt

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reiterated his resolve to curb corruption in government by deploying technology...

Even Attorney General Barr is reportedly warning Trump to dump Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani's late-career taste for wealth led him to lucrative foreign consulting work, and those business ties apparently prevented him from becoming secretary of state after he helped get his old friend Donald Trump elected president in 2016, The Washington Post and The New York Times recount. But Giuliani joined the president as an unpaid personal attorney in 2018, the Times adds, and since then, "step by step, he has escorted President Trump to the brink of impeachment." Without Giuliani's "push for money and frank yearning for relevance, the Trump Ukrainian initiative might never have amounted to much more than presidential tweetstorms," and Trump wouldn't be weeks from impeachment, the Times reports. Yet Giuliani was back in Ukraine last week, still publicly digging for (or trying to will into being) dirt on Democrats. Trump seems on board, but his staunchest allies aren't sure what to make of it. "It's weird that he's over there," Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told ABC News This Week on Sunday. Rep. Mark…

Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani’s fiery media appearances

Attorney General William Barr became so concerned about Rudy Giuliani’s actions that he warned President Donald Trump that his personal attorney was becoming a liability, three people familiar with the conversations told The Washington Post.

'My job is to defend my client': Giuliani teases his own report on Ukraine findings

President Trump’s personal attorney claimed he would have a report on his own findings in the Ukraine saga ready by the end of the week.

Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani's fiery media appearances, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Rudy Giuliani was a key figure in the events that sparked an impeachment probe, and his actions have long concerned Trump administration officials.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani's fiery media appearances

Attorney General William Barr became so concerned about Rudy Giuliani’s actions that he warned President Donald Trump that his personal attorney was becoming a liability, three people familiar with the conversations told The Washington Post.

'An outright lie': Ohio lawmaker shown to be linked to group pushing rightwing Christian bills

Timothy Ginter, who said he had ‘no knowledge’ of Project Blitz, was listed as co-chair of state branch of group behind the campaign

'An outright lie': Ohio lawmaker shown to be linked to group pushing rightwing Christian bills

Timothy Ginter, who said he had ‘no knowledge’ of Project Blitz, was listed as co-chair of state branch of group behind the campaignAn Ohio legislator who said he had “no knowledge” of a rightwing Christian bill mill called Project Blitz is, in fact, the co-chair of the state branch of an organization

Ron Lauder Pledges $25 Million for Campaign Against Anti-Semitism

Mr. Lauder, a billionaire and longtime Republican contributor, cast the effort as more aggressive than that of other Jewish advocacy groups, outlining plans to air television and radio ads.

‘Toxic’ Mueller Impeachment Article Threatens to Split Dems

When Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that House Democrats would proceed with articles of impeachment, she did so in the language of duty, history, and the Constitution. “This has nothing to do with politics,” she said. “It’s about the Constitution of the United States.”In almost the same breath

Prof. Jonathan Turley Claims Harassment After Testifying at Impeachment Hearing | Breitbart

Professor Jonathan Turley of George Washington University Law School claims that he received threatening messages after his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee last week. Turley was the only law professor on a panel that argued against the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Steven Universe Future Reveals Pink Diamond Was Even Worse Than We Thought

The Steven Universe Future episode "Volleyball" contains revelations about Pink Diamond's sordid past and the crimes she never truly answered for.

CCXP 19: Epic first footage for Marvel’s The Eternals shown to crowds

Lucky fans in attendance at Comic Con Experience in Brazil this weekend past got to be the first to see footage of Marvel’s The Eternals. We have the epic sounding description and some more d…

All The Nerdy Books We're Reading This Summer

Summer is officially here. For me that means butchering countless mangos with my trash knifeskills and playing Daryl Braithwaite's One Summer on repeat. Summer break is also a time where my fellow colleagues and I like to catch up on some of the books that have been piling up on our shelves and e-readers for...

Steven Universe Future Is Challenging Steven's Savior Mentality

The first four episodes of Steven Universe Future work at deconstructing Steven's savior complex, each in its own way.

[Review] Issue #1 of Joe Hill’s ‘Dying is Easy’ Introduces a Marvelously Dark and Very Funny Noir Tale

“There was this one guy, we got him sitting in front of the TV with his mother’s head in his lap. We asked him what happened. He said she did it to herself! Cut her own head off, man. We asked him how she did that. He said, ‘Quickly’.” In addition to writing a number […]

airBaltic receives the Regional Airline of the Year Award by CAPA

The Latvian airline airBaltic received the CAPA Regional Airline of the Year award in a special ceremony in Malta on December 5, 2019. For the second time, airBaltic has been recognised as the leader of the regional aviation sector by CAPA's Aviation Awards for Excellence which is held annually since 2003 with professionals participating from airlines around the world. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic said: “We at airBaltic have had yet another year of intense work and successful growth.

Ethiopian Group CEO named ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ by CAPA

ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been recognized as ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ at the annual Global Aviation Awards for Excellence organized by Centre for Aviation (CAPA) in Malta on 5th December 2019. Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam won the title for his commendable individual influence on the aviation industry, demonstrating outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction for the growth of Ethiopian Airlines and the aviation industry at large. Commenting on the accolade, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam said,

CAPA's World Aviation Outlook Summit heads to London Stansted in 2020

CAPA – Centre for Aviation (CAPA) announced London Stansted Airport as the host of the CAPA World Aviation Outlook Summit in 2020 during this year’s Summit proceedings in Malta. To be held on 2-3 Decεμβερ 2020, the Summit will welcome over 200 aviation executives to analyse the industry’s performance over the year, discuss the current state of play and forecast the outlook of the aviation market. Covering all regions - Europe, Asia, Middle East, Americas and beyond - expert speakers will

Lucky 13 for Milan Bergamo

For the first time in its history, Milan Bergamo Airport has hit the 13 million passenger mark, setting a new record for annual passengers for the Italian gateway. Handling just one million passengers for the first time in 1999, saw the airport celebrate the historic moment with the lucky 13-millionth passenger departing for Dheli via Rome. Endorsed by Milan Bergamo’s strengthening of existing flights, new carriers, and the expansion of route choice, the airport has welcomed extraordinary growth over the last

Indian Full Service Carrier Vistara Signs Codeshare Pact With German Aviation Major Lufthansa

New Delhi (Sputnik): The aviation sector in India contributes $72 billion to its Gross Domestic Product. The country has 464 airports, of which 125 are owned by the government. According to Indian Commerce Ministry statistics, Foreign Direct Investment in India’s aviation sector reached $1.8 billion between April 2000 and December 2018.

Wishu, the app that lets businesses book creative freelancers on demand, launches in the UK with €535K raised

London-based Wishu, the marketplace for creative freelancers, has today announced the launch of its app across the UK. Wishu (founded in 2019) is the world’s first social marketplace app that allows creative freelancers and businesses to negotiate, book and pay for services within the app. Wishu lanches with a total investment of €535K, and a host of major players already on board: Y-Combinator, TechStars, and Momo.

Using the web to help young people find work

Meet Allan van der Meulen, co-founder of Zlto, a web app tackling youth unemployment in Cape Town and creating real change in the community

Payments Role In Innovating Appointment-Based Businesses

Boulevard discusses the unique needs of salons to elevate their one-to-one client relationships with technology that can also widen their margins.

How Netflix uses psychology to perfect their customer experience

If there’s a company that’s synonymous with seamless customer experience, it’s Netflix. It has become the defacto entertainment source for many. So much so that 15 percent of the world’s web traffic goes to Netflix. But when your experience is industry-leading, how do you evolve it without disappointing customers? The answer lies in experimentation, built on proven […]

WalkMe raises $90 million to help people navigate user interfaces with on-screen prompts

WalkMe, a digital adoption platform that helps companies integrate on-screen product walkthroughs into their software, has raised $90 million.

New Zealand volcano: fatal eruption on White Island – video report

A fatal eruption on New Zealand's White Island left tourists stranded

Volcano Erupts in New Zealand, Tourists are Missing (VIDEO)

Hundreds of tourists were near New Zealand's island when a volcano erupted there, the Associated Press reported, citing country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Some people have been injured and others are still missing.

New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded. "I can confirm there is one fatality," said deputy commissioner John Tims. "There is a number still remaining on the island who are currently unaccounted for," he added, "at this stage, it is too dangerous for police and rescue services to go to the island."

White Island volcano: All you need to know

Volcano popular with tourists erupts in northern New Zealand leaving at least five dead and 10 trapped.

WATCH: Death toll rises after sudden volcano eruption in New Zealand

'Whakaa­ri', as it is known in Maori, is New Zealan­d’s most active cone volcan­o

London Bridge terror attack: Ex-convict sprayed fire extinguisher into Usman Khan's eyes so that man with narwhal tusk could stab him

A former convict who tackled the London Bridge terrorist has revealed how he used a fire extinguisher in an attempt to blind Usman Khan so that a man wielding a narwahl tusk could stab him.

Jaden Moodie murder: suspect accused of ‘preposterous’ claims

Ayoub Majdouline has said his clothes were stolen and worn by an attacker of the 14-year-old

11th-hour plea made for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to give evidence at inquests

A lawyer for the victim’s families told the court today: “It is not too late to tell the truth.”

Eleventh hour plea for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to come forward

The call was made during closing submissions at inquests into the disputed shootings of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971.

Britain’s Worst Ever Serial Rapist, a 'Classic Psychopath', Told by Judge He Will One Day Be Free

In the early hours of 6 May 2019 Joseph McCann was arrested while hiding up a tree near Congleton, outside Manchester. His capture brought to an end to the serial rapist’s two-week reign of terror across England.

The 10 biggest takeaways from NFL week 14: 49ers steal instant classic and Rams discover their horns

We&rsquo;re in the endgame now, folks.

49ers tight end George Kittle says he was thrilled when a defender grabbed his face mask on the biggest play of the game

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints in a 48-46 shootout on Sunday, with both teams trading heart-stopping drives late in the fourth quarter.

49ers tight end George Kittle says he was thrilled when a defender grabbed his face mask on the biggest play of the game, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - George Kittle didn't mind getting tossed around by his face mask as long as it meant his team was in a position to win.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Upon Further Review: Jones, Packers keep momentum going with win over Washington

What we learned from the Green Bay Packers' 20-15 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.

49ers vs. Saints final score: Highlights from San Francisco's thrilling win in New Orleans

We're provided live scoring updates and highlights from 49ers vs. Saints in New Orleans today, and it might have been the game of the year in the NFL.

Daily Deal: The Ultimate 2020 Web Designer & Developer Bundle

The Ultimate 2020 Web Designer and Developer Bundle has 6 courses geared to teach you the latest in web design and development...

Start a Coding Career in the New Year With 99 Hours of Training for $25

With thousands of startups and apps launching every day, there has never been a better time to start a career in code. However, knowing where to start can be tricky. The Ultimate 2020 Web Designer & Developer Bundle offers a simple solution — this collection includes six courses and 99 hours of content, covering all

Save 20% off the 8BitDo SN30 Bluetooth Gamepad

Today's highlighted deal lets you save 20% off this retro controller which comes in four different colors. Play your favorite games retro style with this Game Boy pocket inspired bluetooth gamepad.

If you thought HP was stopping deals after Cyber Week, think again

It’s pretty unbelievable how much amazing tech you can get during the weeks leading up to and right after Thanksgiving. Because, let’s be honest, while you’re spending time with y…

Pokémon could soon hide behind your couch thanks to an ARCore update

A new Google ARCore update helps your phone understand the depth that real-world objects have, helping virtual characters and objects feel a lot more realistic.

How to vote in the 2019 general election 

There are two weeks left until the 2019 general election polling day.

General Election 2019: when do polling stations open and close in the North West – and how to find your nearest place to vote

This Thursday, the UK will head to the polls for the first December general election since 1923.

What to do if you have lost or not received your polling card for general election

You need to first check if you are registered to vote

Tories hold 10-point lead over Labour three days before election

Party leaders have launched a final push to get voters to back them as election week begins.

UK election: From cosplaying Football goalie to Barista, Political leaders try to gather votes as Britain enters final stretch of campaign

Britain's main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final stretch.

Disabled mother, 51, and her nine-year-old autistic son face a homeless Christmas after Hoover tumble dryer blaze destroyed their flat

Lisa Camilleri, 51, from Shenley, Hertfordshire, was waiting for the three-year-old Hoover dryer to finish its cycle last month when she heard a 'loud bang' and her electricity tripped.

Accidental house fire warning as more than 500 blazes reported in Scotland

More than 500 accidental house fires were recorded across Scotland during the festive season last year, according to new figures.

I nearly died but was still presented with a £93,000 bill for my treatment

I was left paralysed on my left side and I need support with even the simplest of things like eating and going to the toilet.

People banned from keeping cars at 'fire trap' flats but they can still live there

EXCLUSIVE: The Decks development is fitted with the same material that contributed to the devastating fire at The Cube student block in Bolton last month

'Heartless' Boris Johnson takes reporter's phone after refusing to look at photo of child on hospital floor

Boris Johnson has been accused of being "heartless" after refusing to look at a photo of a child sleeping on a hospital floor because of a lack of beds.

Extraordinary scenes in court as woman who was drugged and raped while she was asleep is called 's**t' by her attacker's girlfriend

A woman who was drugged and sexually assaulted by her flatmate in her Gold Coast unit was called a s**t in court by her attacker's girlfriend on Monday. 

Britain’s Worst Ever Serial Rapist, a 'Classic Psychopath', Told by Judge He Will One Day Be Free

In the early hours of 6 May 2019 Joseph McCann was arrested while hiding up a tree near Congleton, outside Manchester. His capture brought to an end to the serial rapist’s two-week reign of terror across England.

UK serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences for horrific attacks

Convicted burglar McCann (34) had been freed after a UK probation service error.

'Classic psychopath' and serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences

Over 15 days, he abducted, raped and assaulted victims aged between 11 and 71 in Watford, London and the North West on England.

Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences for horrific attacks

He must serve a minimum term of 30 years.

IDEG Launches 2 Bitcoin Trusts in Asia

Digital asset management firm IDEG Investment on Sunday announced the launch of two crypto trusts - Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining Trust I.

Analysts Claim Indirect Investment in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain helps Manage Massive Risks

There has been an extra amount of negative sentiment directed towards cryptocurrencies in the last few weeks as Bitcoin slowly winded down from $8500 to $6800 over the course of a month. Many wealth managers believe it is better to gain exposure to this space by investing in publicly listed companies that are working with blockchain and multiple cryptocurrencies, reported by LifeHacker, December 8, 2019.

OKEx to Launch Crypto Options Trading Later This Month

Crypto exchange OKEx on Monday announced its plan to launch a crypto options trading platform.

UK Digital Security Platform Smartlands Will Tokenize Own Equity. Offering to be Sold in the US via Broker Dealer

UK based Smartlands will be tokenizing its own equity selling a 3.5% equity stake in the platform, according to a note from the company. Smartlands is a digital

An Industry in Transition: ThinCats Exits P2P Lending to Focus only on Institutional Money

Last week, P2P property lender Landbay announced it would no longer accept retail money as it moved away from the peer to peer lending model. Managing P2P inves

Who is the 2019 Miss Universe From South Africa?

South African model Zozibini Tunzi, 26, set the world on fire on Sunday evening by winning the most prestigious international beauty trophy. But who is the new “Miss Universe”?

Miss Universe on her special relationship with her dad: “I’m a daddy’s girl”

YOU spoke to newly crowned Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, before she left to compete at the Miss Universe competition in Atlanta, USA. In the interview, Zozi reveals the special bond she has with her father.

Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019

Miss Australia Priya Serrao said she has an “incredible appreciation” for the Miss Universe competition after an ‘inspiring’ winner was chosen in the pageant's finale just hours ago.

South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi Wins Miss Universe 2019 (+Photos)

The 68th edition of the Miss Universe competition, was held on December 8, 2019 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States. Catriona Gray of the Philippines crowned her successor Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa by the end of the event. Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe Sunday night after excelling through rounds […]

5 inspiring quotes from Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi

There is no doubt that Queen Zozibini Tunzi’s pearls of wisdom earned her the world’s respect.

Watch Ehd e Wafa Episode 12 online by Hum TV

Watch Ehd e Wafa Episode 12 online Another addition to the hit dramas of the year 2019 is Ehd-e-Wafa which is not a romance-tale but covers the remarkable journey of four friends. The drama is ISPR sponsored production and its theme is about how the four fellows strive to make their lives. The main characters of the drama include Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Wahaj Ali and Ahmed Ali Akbar. Ehd-e-Wafa has been written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Saife Hassan. This serial is being on-aired on Hum TV every Sunday at 08:00 pm. You can also watch it on PTV Home and YouTube.

Latest TRP Ratings: Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka Tops The Chart; Bigg Boss 13 And Dance Plus 5 Re-enter

The TRP/BARC ratings for Week 48 are out. Yeh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka has topped the TRP chart while Kundali Bhagya has dropped to the third spot. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai has jumped to the second spot.

Pakistani Analyst Hints at Ninja Turtles on Country’s Political Scene, Gets Trolled

New Delhi (Sputnik): Pakistani analyst Shahid Masood Khan has brought up the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles while discussing the political scene in the country. Masood Khan is a Pakistani columnist and political analyst.

Madhuri Dixit To Debut On OTT With Karan Johar’s Family Drama

Madhuri Dixit is all set to make her OTT debut with Netflix show - a family drama, which will be produced by Karan Johar. The actress says that she is extremely excited about it.

Harry Anand & Kaviczar Come Together for A Party Track Naach Nachaniya

Singer-composer-music director Harry Anand and singer Kaviczar have teamed up for a party song titled "Naach Nachaniya"."'Naach Nachaniya' is a very close song to me and Kaviczar. We have really wor

Minecraft Bedrock Edition out this week with PS4 crossplay

It looks like Sony has finally given in when it comes to crossplay on Minecraft, with a new Bedrock Edition coming to PS4 this week.

It looks like Minecraft’s “Better Together” cross-platform update is finally coming to PlayStation 4

Last year, Mojang (owned by Microsoft) released the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft. Based on the code from the Pocket Edition, Bedrock unified the code for the game across al platforms, even allowing…

Minecraft Bedrock edition will launch tomorrow on PS4, adds cross-play

Sony has confirmed that Minecraft Bedrock edition will be released tomorrow on PS4, with this version of the game unifying the code across all versions of the game. This means that PS4 players will be

Feature: 6 PS4 Announcements to Expect During This Week's State of Play

Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?

Minecraft is finally getting PS4 cross-play support

Minecraft can now be played across every major console and mobile OS

Jewish Journalist Accuses Swedish Police of Enlarging Her Nose on ID Card

While many interpreted what the Jewish journalist claimed to be a doctored photograph as yet another token of age-old hatred of Jews, others saw no trace of anti-Semitism but rather a bad printer.

Why did the Sun publish a far-right conspiracy theory?

The tabloid swiftly deleted its dubious exclusive linking Labour to a shadowy ‘network’ of postmodern hard-left extremists, says author Daniel Trilling

The Cure For Ultraviolence

The cases of Usman Khan and Lisa Marie Smith point to the problems with deradicalization.

Lawyer Asks Racists To Use Sketchy Millions They Got From UNC To Fund Scholarships For Black Students To Avoid Lawsuit For Bogus Takedown

Last week we wrote about the sketchy, sketchy deal in which UNC gave some racists $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit that was filed after...

Game of Thrones star nixes appearance over anti-Semitic effigies

Carice van Houten cancels planned appearance on Belgian show over inclusion of mayor who backed anti-Semitic parade float.

Top hotels say guests are stealing mattresses from their rooms

How do you get that in your suitcase?

Mattress thieves: why light-fingered hotel guests are now a very big problem

Luxury hotels have always had to contend with toiletries and even the odd bathrobe being pilfered. But now thieves are suddenly much more ambitious

Hotel pilferers set their sights on MATTRESSES as five-star establishments find luxury 'rain-effect' showers, TVs and artwork are also vanishing along with their bathrobes

The luxury beds are worth so much and are filled with so much technology, like memory foam and temperature controls, that they have become a target for thieves, a survey has revealed.

'They took everything' - Mario Rosenstock's warning after burglary gang ransacked home as he watched TV

MARIO Rosenstock has told of his shock after raiders ransacked his home while he and his family were watching TV downstairs.

Disabled mother, 51, and her nine-year-old autistic son face a homeless Christmas after Hoover tumble dryer blaze destroyed their flat

Lisa Camilleri, 51, from Shenley, Hertfordshire, was waiting for the three-year-old Hoover dryer to finish its cycle last month when she heard a 'loud bang' and her electricity tripped.

I nearly died but was still presented with a £93,000 bill for my treatment

I was left paralysed on my left side and I need support with even the simplest of things like eating and going to the toilet.

Survivor of attack by Joseph McCann tells of long wait for therapy

Woman with PTSD symptoms had to go private as NHS wait was at least eight months

Heartbreaking video shows 'suicidal' deaf pensioner, 77, describe his desperate loneliness as he watches other residents talk and laugh at care home where he cannot make himself understood

John Skinner, 77, wants to be sent to a specialist homes for deaf OAPs in the UK but his local council have refused the request to move him from Oak Court Residential Care Home, Wolverhampton.

My working week: 'A pupil is worried her mum will turn up at school drunk'

I work in a school with the most vulnerable children. It can be rewarding and impossibly frustrating

Poverty blighted my childhood. I’m voting to help today’s cold and hungry kids

Boris Johnson’s government is predicted to impoverish hundreds of thousands more children, says author Kerry Hudson

PS6 due in 2026 says Sony, PS5 Pro in three to four years

Get your pre-orders ready because the PS6 could be out as early as 2026, with a PS5 Pro model perhaps as early as 2023.

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Reportedly Possible In Next Console Lifecycle

Come next year, Sony will officially be launching its next-generation PlayStation 5 (PS5) console, thus resetting the console generation once again. Recently though, the Japanese electronics corporation suggested that a "Pro" version of the PS5

All Sony PS5 Games Could Enable Multiplayer With Cloud Controller Sharing

Sony was just recently granted an interesting patent that could potentially turn any single-player game into a multi-player experience

The Elder Scrolls: Legends has played its final hand

In a post on Legends’ official subreddit, Bethesda has confirmed it will stop rolling out new content releases for its strategy card game.

Feature: 6 PS4 Announcements to Expect During This Week's State of Play

Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?

WhatsApp ending support for millions of phones later this month

If you're not using a Windows Phone, you'll probably be alright

WhatsApp block: Chat app will BAN these phones in a matter of weeks

WHATSAPP has been warning users for some time that they will face a block in 2019... and the all-important date when things come to an end is almost upon us. Here are the phone models that will be ditched by the hugely-successful chat app in a few weeks.

Just weeks until WhatsApp will stop working on these phone models

If your model is on the list, which includes iPhone, Android and Nokia devices, you're being urged to change phones if you'd like to keep WhatsApp

WhatsApp stops working on millions of old phones this month - see if yours is on the list

WhatsApp is ending support for numerous iPhone, Android and Windows phones. Check to see if your smartphone is impacted by the latest update.

This update is the last you’ll see of Google Glass Explorer Edition

Google has announced one final update before it pulls the plug on the Explorer Edition of its Google Glass smart glasses.

Who is Henry Gabay, Derby County's potential new investor?

The London-based businessman is in advanced talks with the Rams about an investment partnership with current club owner Mel Morris

Record outcome for Edinburgh legal firm Anderson Strathern

Mid-tier legal firm Anderson Strathern has booked record full-year results as it continues to secure high-profile work.

Mainstream taps Rothschild for equity partner search

Eddie O’Connor owns 55% of company

Subprime lender Amigo’s chief executive and chairman quit

Departures follow move by founder James Benamor to reassert control of the business

A Nobel Prize winner dispels myths about retirement, real-estate investing tips, and advice for family-estate planning

Investing Insider is your one-stop shop for high-profile investor interviews, trade recommendations, and actionable analysis.

I'm A Celeb's Jacqueline Jossa snubs interviews after Dan Osborne drama

The I'm A Celebrity winner is keeping a low profile today.

I'm A Celeb queen Jacqueline Jossa puts wedding ring back on

The Eastenders star's win was overshadowed by accusations her husband had cheated on her.

I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa is 'fine' as she 'cancels live TV interviews

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! runner up Andy Whyment said Jacqueline is keeping her head up.

Dan Osborne hails his ‘jungle queen’ as wife Jacqueline Jossa wins I’m A Celeb

She defeated Andy Whyment and Roman Kemp.

Dan Osborne hails his ‘jungle queen’ as wife Jacqueline Jossa wins I’m A Celeb

She defeated Andy Whyment and Roman Kemp.

I'm A Celeb campmates 'banned Brexit and voting talk' and we're insanely jealous

Can you imagine not hearing about Brexit for a month?!

Andy Whyment reveals I’m A Celebrity Brexit ban

There was one topic that was not up for discussion in the jungle camp.

I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa is 'fine' as she 'cancels live TV interviews

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! runner up Andy Whyment said Jacqueline is keeping her head up.

Jacqueline Jossa has gone silent after winning I'm a Celebrity

While her fellow campmates have been interviewed on breakfast shows the Queen of the Jungle has not been seen or heard from

I'm A Celebrity: Roman Kemp breaks down watching message from Mum and Dad

It was shown on Extra Camp

Caitlyn Jenner celebrates 'sweet friend' Jacqueline Jossa's I'm A Celebrity win

These two!

Dan Osborne hails his ‘jungle queen’ as wife Jacqueline Jossa wins I’m A Celeb

She defeated Andy Whyment and Roman Kemp.

Dan Osborne hails his ‘jungle queen’ as wife Jacqueline Jossa wins I’m A Celeb

She defeated Andy Whyment and Roman Kemp.

I'm A Celebrity's James Haskell shows off 'jungle wife' Caitlyn Jenner

James matched his tie colour with Caitlyn's dress.

Kate Garraway shares pic as she reunites with I'm A Celebrity campmates

All one big happy family again

Yash Receives 'The Sensation of South Indian Cinema' Award, Netizens Can’t Contain Their Excitement

New Delhi (Spuntik): Having started his career in Kannada television, Yash made his debut in cinema in 2013 with the film "Googly" and delivered some commercially successful films like "Mr and Mrs Ramachari", "Gajakesari", and "Santhu Straight Forward".

Gully Boy Grabs 11 Awards At Star Screen Awards, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt & Zoya Akhtar’s Time Aa Gaya

It's a bumper week for the film Gully Boy as the film has received 11 awards at the recent Star Screen Awards. Marking the last week special the film has also won at the Asian Academy Creative award f

Gully Boy producer Ritesh Sidhwani: Maybe we’ll get the Oscar this time

The Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt starrer is India's official entry in the International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards.

Star Screen Awards 2019 Winners' List; Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurrana Bag Awards

The Star Screen Awards 2019 was held yesterday (December 8) in Mumbai. The prestigious award ceremony was graced by the biggest stars and dignitaries of the film industry. The tinsel town fraternity was gathered together to celebrate and honour the best of cinema from the year 2019.

Will Yash Dub For Himself In KGF: Chapter 2's Tamil Version?

Yash will be next seen in KGF: Chapter 2 and the film will be releasing in Tamil as well. Now, audiences are eager to know whether he will dub for himself in the Tamil version of the upcoming well.

Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem

DUBAI: The quality of youth is said to determine the kind of future a nation will have. Experience shows that high levels of youth participation in a country’s workforce and political discourse can have a positive impact on societal development. Sadly, only a few Arab countries offer their youth these opportunities.

Unemployment high on list of Arab youth’s major concerns

DUBAI: The Arab world will face three major shifts in the next decade, adding fresh urgency to the task of tackling corruption and extremism across the region, the UAE’s minister of Cabinet affairs and the future said on Monday at the 12th Arab Strategy Forum (ASF) in Dubai. The three shifts will include a new economic reality, a revolution in information production, and an

Support smaller think tanks in Japan

Hundreds of smaller think tanks and personal offices — essentially small to medium-sized enterprises — around the country may hold the key for Japan's rebirth.

Watchdogs Take Aim at Big Tech's Data Dominance

Google, Alibaba and other “Big Tech” companies could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks and financial technology firms to prevent unfair competition.

As a new breed of global inequality rises, we must unstack the deck holding millions back

In 1964, Dr Strangelove encapsulated Cold War life, unfolding under the constant threat of nuclear fallout.

Boris Johnson Ready For 12 December Elections

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was nervous about his narrowing lead in opinion polls ahead of Thursday’s election but pledged to deliver a “transformative” Brexit on Jan. 31 that would allow lower immigration. The 12 December election will decide the fate of Brexit and the world’s fifth largest economy with a stark choice […]

Britain’s parties in final hunt for votes

Conservatives and Labour are mounting a desperate bid to turn from apathetic voters four days out from an election that will change the face of politics.

U.K.’s poll campaign enters final stage

Johnson is hoping the election will hand his ruling Conservatives a majority to push Brexit with the EU

Brexit? New referendum? What's at stake in UK vote

Britai­n will have until Decemb­er 31, 2020, to strike a new agreem­ent to replac­e decade­s of integr­ation

UK election campaign enters final rounds with Brexit on the line

Britain's general election campaign enters its frenetic final stages on Monday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ...

Cadillac will help you shop for cars in a live virtual showroom

But you're still forced to go through a dealership when you want to buy.

Cadillac Live lets you browse the showroom floor without leaving home

Cadillac earlier this year launched a live virtual showroom for Canadian customers. One part personal shopper, one part interactive digital showroom, the feature allows potential buyers to conduct a one-way video chat with a product specialist so they can learn&hellip;

Tesla To Charge $10 Per Month For "Premium Connectivity" Features

Tesla announces that they will charge $10 for its "Premium Connectivity" features by the end of this year.

How Furniture Fuels AR And Other Retail Innovations

Retailers are turning to visual technologies and new business models to reach more consumers. What's next for the retail consumer experience for furniture?

The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is the Best Used Bimmer you can buy

If you're in the market for a used BMW, take a good, long look at the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, as it's currently the best used BMW deal.

Six Wounded as Four Rockets Hit Military Base Near Baghdad International Airport

Iraq has been gripped by massive demonstrations that have swept across the country since early October. The protesters are demanding the government's resignation, economic reforms, improved living standards and social welfare and an end to corruption.

Four rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport

BAGHDAD — Four Katyusha rockets hit a military base near Baghdad International Airport early on Monday, wounding at least six soldiers, Iraqi security officials said. It was the latest incident in a series of rocket attacks in recent weeks. Iraqi security forces discovered a rocket launcher and some defused rockets nearby after searching the area …

Four Rockets Hit Military Base Near Baghdad Airport

Six soldiers were wounded by the Katyusha strikes, and Iraqi forces discovered a rocket launcher and defused rockets nearby

Iraqis rally against government after activist killed

Iraqis turned out Monday to mourn a prominent activist gunned down the previous evening, the latest violent episode in anti-government demonstrations in which more than 450 people have died.

Four rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport

Four Katyusha rockets hit a military base near Baghdad International Airport early on Monday, wounding at least six soldiers, Iraqi security officials said. It was the latest incident in a series of rocket attacks in recent weeks. Iraqi security forces discovered a rocket launcher and some defused

Crufts' presenter Peter Purves 'shocked & hurt' after Crufts axe after 41 years

The 80-year-old presenter was let go from the show with next to no explanation.

Peter Purves ‘shocked’ and ‘hurt’ by Crufts axe

The presenter said he was told Channel 4 is ‘refreshing’ its line-up.

Peter Purves ‘shocked’ and ‘hurt’ by Crufts axe

The presenter said he was told Channel 4 is ‘refreshing’ its line-up.

'Channel 4 want a younger presentation team, so I had to go': Peter Purves, 80, tells GMB he was 'stunned' to lose Crufts presenting role after 41 years as Piers Morgan launches a campaign to keep him on the dog show coverage

Peter Purves (pictured today), 80, found out this week he is to be axed from the nearly 70-year-old British TV show which he has nurtured for more than half its life.

Amanda Holden addresses 'issues' with Phillip Schofield amid This Morning row

'There is a tin opener and there’s a can somewhere and other people have found the tin opener.'

Storm Brendan to batter Britain with 100mph winds from tomorrow

It comes after Storm Atiyah ripped through the UK last night.

Met Office says 'potential for snow' on Dartmoor and Exmoor this week

On Wednesday the Met Office says there is a potential for sleet or snow on the moors, including in Princetown

Met Office issues yellow weather warning - predicting 60-70 mph winds across Lancashire

Weather experts at the Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning of high winds for Lancashire and the North West tomorrow (Tuesday, December 10, 2019).

Storm Brendan set to batter Scotland as country hot by two weather warnings

The Met Office has put in the alerts for heavy rain and wind for much of the country on Tuesday.

Weather forecaster predicts travel problems as wind and rain warning for Ayrshire is issued

The warning comes after a weekend of heavy rain.

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen on the brink of reaching top spot in Premier League Fantasy Football as he climbs to SIXTH in table of over seven million people thanks to Jamie Vardy and Mohamed Salah

The Norwegian's team, named Kjell Ankedal, has risen to sixth out of 7 million players worldwide after a gameweek where captaining Mohamed Salah paid off with a 26-point return.

World Chess Champion On the Verge of Topping Fantasy Football Table

Magnus Carlsen, the world's best chess player for the last decade, is on the brink of reaching the top in another game -- fantasy football. From a report: The grandmaster is enjoying his best season ever in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game and after Sunday's results he climbed to the sixth posi...

Alan Shearer makes emphatic title prediction after Man City lose to Man Utd

City are 14 points off league leaders Liverpool following the weekend's results and their chances of retaining the title for a third season in a row look slim

Pep Guardiola's message to Man City players after falling 14 points behind Liverpool

Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by rivals Manchester United on Saturday, leaving the champions a staggering 14 points behind Premier League title favourites Liverpool

‘I must admit’ - Every word from Dean Smith on VAR complaint, Aston Villa’s shape & Leicester

Aston Villa news includes full transcript from the head coach after the 4-1 defeat to Leicester City

Peaceful Hong Kong march marred by fire outside court, police say

Hong Kong: Hong Kong protesters set fire outside court buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on government buildings, marring what was otherwise a "generally peaceful" march over the weekend, police said on Monday.

Fire and petrol bombs after 'generally peaceful' Hong Kong march, police say

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong protesters lit a fire outside court buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on government buildings, following a “generally peaceful” march at the weekend, police said on Monday.

Hong Kong protest, largest in weeks, stretches several miles

The huge turnout was a reminder to China’s leader, Xi Jinping, that the monthslong campaign against his authoritarian policies still had broad support in Hong Kong despite a weakening economy and increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police.

Fire and petrol bombs after ‘generally peaceful’ Hong Kong march, police say

Hong Kong protesters lit a fire outside buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on buildings, following a “generally peaceful” march

Hong Kong: 800,000 Take to Streets Against China in Peaceful Protest

Nearly a million Hong Kong residents flooded the streets, demanding safeguards for their democracy against the Communist Party of China.

Russia are banned from all international sport for next four years over doping failures... but they could still farcically be allowed to compete at Qatar 2022 as 'NEUTRALS'

Russia have been banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.

WADA bans Russia for four years from international sport

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.

WADA bans Russia from Olympics for four years over doping

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia from global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics after accusing Moscow of falsifying data from an anti-doping laboratory.

Russia to miss Tokyo 2020 Olympics after four-year ban from major sporting events by Wada

Athletes who can prove they are untainted by the doping scandal will be able to compete at the Olympics under a neutral flag.

WADA imposes four-year ban on Russia

The World Anti-Doping Agency has imposed a four-year ban on Russia using its flag, anthem and team names at Olympic and sports events.

Be a freewheeler! It's 50 years since Easy Rider, but the route the characters rode, from LA to New Orleans, still offers a unique insight into the soul of America

Easy Rider turned actors Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper into the coolest superstars on the planet in 1969. Jeremy Taylor hops on a Harley and rides the road their characters took - the epic Route 66.

Banana, duct tape add up to $150,000 at Art Basel Miami

MIAMI - 3D-printed cocktails, a traffic jam sculpture made of hundreds of tons of sand and more celebrity sightings than a Kardashian Christmas party were a

Score! 800-pound Ivan is a heckuva Seahawks 12th Man

The 8-foot chain saw chiseled dude with a mohawk and shouting mouth swivels around Arlington.

These are the best B.C. books of 2019

Here’s my yearly roundup of the best books released by local authors and publishers this year, just in time for your last-minute literary gift shopping.

Requiem for Russell Chatham: Artist, writer, rogue

Russell Chatham, who died in California on Nov. 10 at 80, was a talented artist, writer, fly fisherman and chef, fond of drink and better at making and spending money than managing it.

Jo Swinson reveals she has been advised to wear 'lower cut tops' amid fears that the Lib Dem campaign is failing to win over voters

Jo Swinson said the extraordinary tip was among a welter of 'unsolicited advice' she has received on how to revive her flagging campaign.

Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson: Somebody suggested I should wear lower cut tops

Ms Swinson said she believes UK politics ‘can be better’.

Boris Johnson quizzed by voter on Tories’ use of attack website

The Prime Minister was challenged during a visit to a transport firm in Tyne and Wear.

Boris Johnson quizzed by voter on Tories’ use of attack website

The Prime Minister was challenged during a visit to a transport firm in Tyne and Wear.

Boris Johnson quizzed by voter on Tories’ use of attack website

The Prime Minister was challenged during a visit to a transport firm in Tyne and Wear.

Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan's PM

Tokyo,  It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry blossom season.

Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan's PM

It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry ...

Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan's PM

It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry blossom season.

Cherry Blossoms Prompt Full-Blown Scandal for Japan’s PM

It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry blossom season.

Abe granted brief respite as scandal-hit extraordinary Diet session draws to a close

During the course of the session two ministers resigned, a plan for reforming college English-language tests was withdrawn and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was accused of breaching election campaign laws.

India orders over 36,000 metric tonnes of onions; imports at 5-year high

State-run trading firm MMTC has already floated a tender for buying 21,090 metric tonnes (MT) of onions from Turkey and Egypt and the shipments are expected to arrive mid-January

Govt further caps stock limit on onion retailers to 2 tons to check hoarding

As per the ministry's data, maximum retail prices are ruling at Rs 165 per kg on Monday, while modal price was at Rs 100 per kg. In most cities, onions are quoted over Rs 100 per kg in retail markets, pinching hard on consumers' pocket.

Govt limits stock holding for onion retailers to 2 tonnes to curb hoarding

Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.

As Onion Price Reaches Rs 200 Per kg, Centre Reduces Stock Limit For Retailers

For wholesalers, the stock limit remains 25 MT, while for retailers, is has further been reduced to 2 MT from the earlier 5 MT.

'Recent spike in retail inflation mainly on costlier food, government taking steps to moderate prices'

India Business News: The recent spike in retail inflation is mainly due to high food prices and the government is taking steps to moderate the volatility in prices, minist

'Star Trek' actor Rene Auberjonois dead at age 79

Los Angeles - Actor Rene Auberjonois, known for his television roles on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and the US sitcom "Benson," died Sunday in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. He was 79.

‘Star Trek’ actor Rene Auberjonois dies age 79

LOS ANGELES, Dec 9 — Actor Rene Auberjonois, known for his television roles on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the US sitcom Benson, died yesterday in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. He was 79. “We are heartbroken to confirm that Rene passed away today,” a statement on the actor’s...

Rene Auberjonois death: Star Trek family pays tribute as Deep Space Nine actor dies, aged 79

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actor Rene Auberjonois has died, aged 79. The prolific character actor, who also starred in sitcom Benson and Robert Altman film MASH (1970), died of metastatic lung cancer

'Benson,' 'Star Trek' actor Rene Auberjonois has died at 79

Rene Auberjonois, a prolific actor best known for his roles on the television shows “Benson” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and his part in the 1970 film “M.A.S.H.” playing Father Mulcahy, has died. He was 79.

'Star Trek' and 'Benson' actor Rene Auberjonois dead at 79

Rene Auberjonois, known for his roles in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Benson" and his part as Father Mulcahy in the 1970s film "M.A.S.H." has died at age 79.

Serena O’Dwyer from Cashel receives Gold Gaisce Award

The awards were presented by President Michael D Higgins in a prestigious ceremony hosted by Sinead Burke

James and Aishling finally tie the knot in Cahir wedding of the year

The Saturday night entertainment will go down in history as one of the best shows Cahir GAA and the Cahir Ladies Football Club have ever staged when James and Aisling finally tied the knot in a mock w...

Spectacular concert in Two Mile Borris this December

Two Mile Borris National School, in association with the In Tune for Life Orchestra and the McGrath School of Irish Dance, will host an evening of traditional music and dance on Thursday, December 19 ...

Tipperary student wins trip to Strasbourg in national Rotary youth leadership competition

WELL DONE TO CLONMEL HIGH SCHOOL'S EOGHAN RYAN

Deaths in Tipperary - Monday, December 9, 2019

The late Thomas (Tom) McCormack The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) McCormack,  Lisheen Upper, Greenane, Tipperary. December 8th 2019, (Peacefully) at his residence, Thomas (Tom): in...

Prasa placed under administration – minister

Developing story.

Fikile Mbalula: Prasa Placed Under Administration

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced that the interim board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has been dissolved with immediate effect and that it has been placed under administration. Mbalula made the announcement at a press briefing on Monday morning. He said Prasa had deep-rooted problems and merely replacing an interim […]

We are placing Prasa under administration – Mbalula

The minister has dissolved the interim board with immediate effect and Bongisizwe Mpondo has been appointed administrator.

Replacing the board won't fix crisis at Prasa, says Mbalula | IOL News

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the crisis at Prasa could not be solved by replacing the current board with a new one.

Mbalula: Placing Prasa Under Administration Will Get It Back On Track

JOHANNESBURG – Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said his decision to place Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) under administration with immediate effect will allow for rapid action to get the parastatal back on track. Mbalula made the surprise announcement at a briefing in Braamfontein on Monday shortly after informing staff about the decision, which […]

India gang-rape shootings revives extrajudicial killing fears

Human rights campai­gners warned of a deepen­ing cultur­e of impuni­ty as police take the law into their own hands

Extrajudicial killing fears as Indians cheer Hyderabad 'shootout'

The shooting of four gang-rape and murder suspects by Indian police has highlighted the scourge of extrajudicial killings in a nation grappling with high levels of sexual crimes and a notoriously slow judicial process.

India police lauded for killing rape suspects

Crowds cheered the men's deaths and lauded "swift justice" by police.

India gang-rape shootings revives extrajudicial killing fears

The shooting of four gang-rape and murder suspects by Indian police has highlighted the scourge of extrajudicial killings in a nation grappling ...

‘War crime’: Gov’t slams use of child soldiers after clash kills 16-year-old rebel

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday denounced rebels of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) for recruiting child soldiers in their armed struggle, saying such an act is a war crime and

Tipperary student wins trip to Strasbourg in national Rotary youth leadership competition

WELL DONE TO CLONMEL HIGH SCHOOL'S EOGHAN RYAN

Autism Awareness Roscrea open new community hub at Rosemary Square 

AAR was recently honoured with a Civic Reception by Thurles Templemore Municipal district of Tipperary County Council

UCC Quercus scholarship for Cashel Community School student James O’Sullivan

James will receive opportunities to participate in the Quercus lecture series and invitations to networking events

Lithuanian-born Kerry goalkeeper shines brightest at AFL Combine in Dublin

20 hopefuls participated in the two-day testing event in UCD.

Boost For Waterford Camogie As Dan Shanahan Appointed As Coach

Waterford camogie have received a huge boost with the news that county legend Dan Shanahan will take up the reins as head coach.

Rare whisky collection expected to sell for £8,000,000 at auction

It includes the most expensive single bottle in the world, a 1926 Fine and Rare Macallan, which sold for £1.5 million. 

Perth firm prepares to auction off record-breaking whisky ‘library’

A record-breaking whisky collection that goes under the hammer next year has been unveiled in Perthshire.

Whisky galore! Largest ever collection could fetch up to US$10m

LONDON, Dec 9 — Scottish auctioneers hope to sell off 3,900 bottles of rare whisky for up to £8 million (RM42.8 million) next year in what they said would be the largest private collection of the tipple ever to go up for auction. Colorado businessman Richard Gooding, who died in 2014 aged 67,...

World's 'largest collection' of rare whiskies on sale

Lovers of very expensive whisky will get the chance to bid on nearly 4,000 rare bottles acquired by a late US soft drink bottling company executive.

World's 'largest collection' of rare whiskies on sale

Lovers of very expensive whisky will get the chance to bid on nearly 4,000 rare bottles acquired by a late U.S. soft drink bottling company executive.

France: Steven Clerima steps down as Head of Delegation

Eurovision news: The French Head of Delegation at the Eurovision Song Contest, Steven Clerima will be leaving his post after working for four years with the Frech ESC

Finland: Sanna Marin to become world's youngest PM at 34

Finland's left-wing Social Democrats, who lead a five-party coalition government, have picked 34-year-old Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin to become the country's youngest-ever prime minister next week, taking over after the resignation of Antti Rinne.

Finland's new 34-year-old prime minister is the world's youngest

Finland's leading party has nominated a 34-year-old prime minister, making her the world's youngest premier in a women-led coalition cabinet after a political shake-up.

Finland Politics

Finland's next government is breaking the mold in multiple ways. Sanna Marin, the 34-year-old transport minister, was tapped over the weekend by the ruling Social Democratic Party to be Finland's new prime minister. When she takes the reins of the country, most likely on Tuesday, she will become

Bitok gives ultimatum to Malkia Strikers trio

The qualifiers are set for January 2 to 10 in Cameroon.

Beleaguered DR Congo rainforest attacked on all sides

Kisangani, DR Congo: Lush rainforest covers millions of hectares of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a central part of Earth's natural defence against global warming -- but it is under severe threat from a perfect storm of mismanagement and corruption.

Beleaguered DR Congo rainforest attacked on all sides

An array of global and local NGOs are in a tense fight to save the rainforest, which lost an area twice the size of Luxembourg last year alone, according to Global...

The Environmental Catastrophe in Your Joint

“Trespass grows,” which feed the marijuana black market, do great damage to the planet.

Deadly India fire in one of thousands of illegal factories

NEW DELHI (AP) - Day laborers in one of New Delhi's most congested neighborhoods demonstrated against unsafe working conditions on Monday, a day after at least 43 people were killed in a devastating fire at an illegal factory there.

1.9 billion people at risk from mountain water shortages, study shows

Rising demand and climate crisis threaten entire mountain ecosystem, say scientists

Steve Harvey announces wrong Miss Universe category winner and we're all wincing

There he goes again.

After Steve Harvey’s Apparent Miss Universe Teleprompter Gaffe, No One Knows If Miss Malaysia Or Miss Philippines Won The National Costume

Oh no! It's happened again! Steve Harvey hosted the 2019 Miss Universe and there was a gaffe when it was time to name the winner of the costume

South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi Wins Miss Universe 2019 (+Photos)

The 68th edition of the Miss Universe competition, was held on December 8, 2019 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States. Catriona Gray of the Philippines crowned her successor Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa by the end of the event. Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe Sunday night after excelling through rounds […]

Awkward moment Miss Universe host names wrong winner 4 years after last blunder

Miss Universe host Steve Harvey was left red-faced yet again as Miss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon corrected him when he wrongly named the winner of the national costume category

Miss Universe contestants put on a colourful display in the swimsuit segment before Miss South Africa is crowned winner and admits 'people with my skin and hair were never considered beautiful growing up'

Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, has been crowned the Miss Universe 2019 winner after beating runners-up Puerto Rico's Madison Anderson and Mexico's Sofia Aragon in the final three.

Modi govt's centralised nature doesn't work well for economic reforms, says Raghuram Rajan

Rajan pointed out that extreme centralisation, coupled with lack of empowered ministers and a coherent guiding vision meant reforms picked up steam only when PMO focused on them and lost pace when its attention switched to other pressing issues

Goyal says tit for tat to countries discriminating with Indian cos

"Free and equal access" is the policy adopted by this government two years ago, he said at an event organised by EXIM Bank here

Beyond cricket and curry: India could be the next big thing

The India-Australia relationship has been a bit stuck - but it doesn't have to be that way.

India Ends Disappointing Year in Crypto, Will 2020 Be Better?

Regardless of crypto market price action, some countries have had a better 2019 than others. India has been on the back foot for most of it ...

Need to mutually solve climate change, strive for holistic growth: Kovind

The President made the remarks at the Lakshmipat Singhania-IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards ceremony here.

When is Wonder Woman 1984 released and who is in the cast?

Gal Gadot returns with a cast of famous faces.

Wonder Woman 1984 first trailer: Gal Gadot is back – this time with Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig plays villainous Cheetah in clip that also reunites Gadot with Chris Pine

The first trailer for the 'Wonder Woman' sequel is finally here. Watch Gal Gadot's return as the superhero.

Warner Bros. debuted the trailer for the DC sequel at Brazil's CCXP on Sunday. It will be in theaters June 2020.

Wonder Woman 1984's First Trailer Is Here To Bring Justice To The Reagan Era

Diana’s back, this time in the glitz, glamor, and the glut of corruption of the 1980s. Greed is good, baby, though I imagine Wonder Woman might not agree....

Wonder Woman 1984's First Trailer Is Here to Bring Justice to the Reagan Era

Diana’s back, this time in the glitz, glamour, and the glut of corruption of the 1980s. Greed is good, baby, though I imagine Wonder Woman might not agree.

British PM visits Hindu temple, pledges support to Modi's new India mission

Johnson's visit to temple comes ahead of UK's crucial General Election on Thursday where he is seeking re-election.

‘Who Did this?’ India-Style Boris Johnson’s ‘Election Campaign’ Video has Netizens in Splits

New Delhi (Sputnik): Ahead of a fast-approaching UK General Election set for 12 December, a traditional Indian style election campaign video is grabbing all the attention on social media.

Modi’s New India Citizenship Law Sparks Panic and Protests

(Bloomberg) -- India’s parliament is set to approve legislation preventing Muslim migrants from neighboring countries from receiving citizenship -- the next step in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hardline Hindu nationalist program and one that’s seen to go against the nation’s secular constitution.The

PM Modi cautions people against Congress in Jharkhand

Modi, who was addressing a poll rally at Bokaro, compared Jharkhand to a youth attaining 19 years and its citizens its gaurdian and appealed to the people of the state to vote for the BJP government for the second time in a row.

PM Narendra Modi met Sports Ministry officials over Tokyo Olympics preparation

Modi headed the meeting at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on November 20.

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on "Sesame Street," died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop.

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on Sesame Street, died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the Sesame Workshop.

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

He gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

He gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

He gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl

Best Echo Deals for Christmas 2019

Grab some amazing deals on Echo smart speakers. We round up the best Amazon Echo deals - here's how to get a cheap Echo.

Best Speaker Deals for Christmas 2019

We're always interested in finding good discounted speakers. Check out the best speaker deals we've found including wireless speakers and soundbars.

You can still grab this Echo Dot Philips Hue deal bundle for just $35

Grab this fantastic Echo Dot Philips Hue deal for just $34.99 at Amazon while stocks last

Best Headphones Deals for Christmas 2019

Don't pay full price, because we're always rounding up all the best Christmas deals on headphones right here.

Today is another chance to save on the new iPad, PS4 Pro, Fitbit Versa 2, and more

Green Monday is a thing, apparently.

The top four is within reach for United, says Maguire

In the wake of Manchester United's 2-1 victory over local rivals Manchester City, Harry Maguire has set his sights on the top four.

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Manchester United

Football News: Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Prem

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Man Utd

Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table.

'Top four in sight for Manchester United'

United are unbeaten in five Premier League matches.

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Man Utd

Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table.

Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after U.S. pullback

Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull U.S. forces from northern Syria. Russian troops were shown in footage on the

Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after US pullback

Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull US forces from northern Syria.

Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after U.S. pullback

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump’s decision to pull U.S. forces from northern Syria.

Russian troops enter Raqqa city for first time during Syrian War

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The Russian Armed Forces have entered the city of Raqqa for the first time during this nearly nine-year-long war, a number of activists in northern Syria reported on Monday. According to the reports, the Russian Armed Forces entered Raqqa to distribute humanitarian aid to the people in the war-torn city. The military delivered two thousand food kits to Raqqa residents. Military doctors have also arrived in the city, who are ready to provide assistance to all in need. “The infrastructure in Raqqa was completely destroyed during the liberation process conducted by the US-led international coalition,” an officer at the Russian Center for Reconciliation of Controversial Parties, Vladimir Varnavsky, told reporters. “Thousands of civilians became victims of indiscriminate air and artillery attacks,” Varnavsky added. “The city has not yet finished the work of clearing debris and clearing the area, and there is a shortage of clean water, medicine and food.”

Locals in northern Syria back Turkey's presence in region

A survey released by Gallup shows that more than half of the locals back Turkey's offensive in northern Syria while expressing willingness to live under Turkish rule

Barr 'warns Trump that Giuliani has become a liability'

Donald Trump’s attorney general has repeatedly briefed the president that Rudy Giuliani has become a liability to his administration, it has been reported, as opposition to the former New York mayor continues to swell within the White House.Mr Giuliani, the president’s personal lawyer, has become increasingly

'My job is to defend my client': Giuliani teases his own report on Ukraine findings

President Trump’s personal attorney claimed he would have a report on his own findings in the Ukraine saga ready by the end of the week.

Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani’s fiery media appearances

Attorney General William Barr became so concerned about Rudy Giuliani’s actions that he warned President Donald Trump that his personal attorney was becoming a liability, three people familiar with the conversations told The Washington Post.

Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani's fiery media appearances, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Rudy Giuliani was a key figure in the events that sparked an impeachment probe, and his actions have long concerned Trump administration officials.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani's fiery media appearances

Attorney General William Barr became so concerned about Rudy Giuliani’s actions that he warned President Donald Trump that his personal attorney was becoming a liability, three people familiar with the conversations told The Washington Post.

Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?

Here's what we know.

China’s advanced type PCL191 multiple rocket system in strategic proximity to Taiwan – reports

A report in the latest issue of Modern Ships praises the Chinese multiple launch rocket system called the Type PCL191 as the most cutting-edge piece of weaponry capable of firing both rockets and ballistic missiles. The modular launcher appears to be based on the AR3 system intended for the export market. Unlike other weaponry on display in Beijing during China’s National Day military parade on 1 October, the Type PCL191, dubbed by CCTV as “a self-propelled rocket launcher with precision strike capability”, traveled up and down the streets of the capital loaded on the back of heavy-duty trucks almost anonymously, the report has it. It also gives an in-depth description of the system’s capacity saying it can carry eight 370 mm (14½ inch) rockets – each with a range of 350 km (220 miles) – or two 750 mm Fire Dragon 480 tactical ballistic missiles, capable of flying up to 500 km. According to PLA Daily, an MLRS brigade was stationed with the 72nd Group Army in Huzhou, in the province of Zhejiang on China’s eastern…

China’s Cutting-Edge PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket System in Strategic Proximity to Taiwan – Reports

The new PCL191 system is understood to be capable of destroying multiple strategic targets such as airports, command points, and supply bases. One of the locations it is reportedly stationed at now is Xiamen in Fujian Province, just a stone’s throw away from Taiwan.

China's Plan for 6 Aircraft Carriers Just 'Sank'

China reportedly is slowing its plan to acquire two aircraft carriers for each of its regional fleets. Instead of speeding ahead with the development of a six-carrier fleet -- two each for the

U.S. General: Space Is Where Russia and China Are Most Dangerous

The greatest threat that Russia and China pose to the United States is in space, Gen. David Goldfein, the U.S. Air Force’s chief of staff, said at an event in California in early December 2019.

Ukraine reports seven enemy attacks in Donbas on Dec 8

There were no Ukrainian army casualties in the past day.

US military aircraft spotted near Russian base in Syria: report

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – A U.S. military aircraft was tracked off the coast of Syria this week, as it reportedly traveled through the eastern Mediterranean region. Citing the Twitter account IntelSKy, Avia.Pro reported that a U.S. P-8 military aircraft was tracked near the Russian Hmeimim Airbase, which is located in the southwestern part of the Latakia Governorate. “The American anti-submarine aircraft Boeing P-8 A Poseidon was spotted a few hours ago near the Russian military bases in Syria. A rather remarkable event took place for the first time in many weeks, which raises questions from experts about the Pentagon’s new interest in Russian military bases,” Avia.Pro said. The reason for the close flight is unknown and the U.S. Armed Forces do not comment about these flights. “The purpose of the flight of the American military aircraft was unknown, however, experts previously noticed an interesting detail – often the appearance of American military aircraft near the Russian military bases in Syria are accompanied…

First Normandy Four summit in three years: what we know so far

For the first time in three years, the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia will sit down at a negotiating table to move from a standstill the implementation of the Minsk agreements.

Iraq military complex housing US forces slammed by rockets, says army

Several rockets slammed into an Iraqi military complex that hosts US forces next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday, wounding six Iraqi troops, the military said in a statement. Security forces found launchers with rockets that had not been fired properly, indicating a larger attack was planned, the military said.

Syrian Army uses advanced Russian equipment to clear booby traps in northeast Latakia

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:50 P.M.) – Engineering units from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) are working to dismantle the explosives left behind by the jihadist rebels in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. According to a Sputnik Arabic correspondent, engineering units of the Syrian Army are working to clear the liberated areas in northeast Latakia, as they concentrate on three main fronts in this governorate. The reporter quoted a military source as confirming that the current combing operation is targeting some of the more rugged locations that the armed terrorist factions used before their defeat. The source pointed out that “the engineering units of the Syrian army are using advanced Russian equipment to detect explosive objects left behind by the gunmen. They would point out that the Syrian Army has great experience in the detection of explosives and mines, especially in areas that were previously under control of the jihadist rebels.

Adelaide weather: Christmas 2019, the Bureau of Meteorology gives us a sneak peek at what’s in store

Searching for the Adelaide Christmas weather forecast? Here’s an early look at what’s in store as the big day approaches.

Column: Some brief chilly periods in this week's forecast, but no prolonged cold

Our next quick hit of arctic air will arrive Tuesday and last through Thursday. While it won’t be extreme cold, it will be sufficient to s

Worst still to come on day of heat, fire danger for Victoria

A total fire ban remains in place for Victoria's north and north-west regions as Melbourne's temperature climbs up to 38 degrees.

Goodbye, Sun: Vancouver forecast calling for rain nearly every day this week

While the Metro Vancouver weather forecast called for a chance of flurries at the start of December, the upcoming week calls for a great deal of rainfall.

Jersey's changing climate

THE dramatic change in Jersey’s climate has been laid bare in new data which reveals the Island is seeing a significant rise in temperatures and is coming to the end of its hottest decade since records began.

10 stunning photographs of the Sea of Galilee

From sunup to sundown, this historic freshwater lake in northern Israel is a shimmering jewel.

Russia, UN, Syria Rebuild Pagan Temple of Baal in Palmyra: Third Pre-Messiah Gateway

The site hosted many monumental projects including the Temple of Bel (or Ba’al). The temple was built on the site of a prior pagan temple dating back to the third millennium BCE.

Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territory - For decades, the people of Bethlehem have watched tour buses drive up to the Church of the Nativity, disgorge their passe

Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territory - For decades, the people of Bethlehem have watched tour buses drive up to the Church of the Nativity, disgorge their passe

Palestinians in Bethlehem Look beyond Religious Tourism

For decades, the people of Bethlehem have watched tour buses drive up to the Church of the Nativity, disgorge their passengers for a few hours at the traditional birthplace of Jesus, and then return to Israel. But in recent years a new form of touris

Five killed, several injured as volcano erupts in New Zealand

Five people have died and several others are injured after a volcano erupted off the coast of New Zealand's North Island

At least 5 dead after a New Zealand volcano erupted unexpectedly, sending ash plumes 12,000 feet into the air

New Zealand Police said the site is too dangerous to attempt to rescue anybody. The volcano could erupt again.

1 dead as NZ volcano erupts, more fatalities likely

Around 100 people were near New Zealand's White Island volcano when it erupted suddenly on Monday, leaving authorities scrambling to treat the injured and find those unaccounted for.

New Zealand police say no more survivors expected from volcano eruption

WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - New Zealand police said early on Tuesday they did not expect to find any more survivors from a volcanic eruption on White Island that killed at least five people and injured up to 20.

NZ police say no more survivors expected from volcano eruption

WHAKATANE (New Zealand), Dec 10 — New Zealand police said early today they did not expect to find any more survivors from a volcanic eruption on White Island that killed at least five people and injured up to 20. “No signs of life have been seen at any point,” the police said in a statement...

Najib Says He’s Right to Buy $131,000 Gift for Wife: 1MDB Update

(Bloomberg) -- Najib Razak said he has the right to buy birthday presents for his wife and gifts for a former leader of Qatar using funds that prosecutors allege was siphoned from a former unit of 1MDB.Malaysia’s former prime minister testified in court that he spent 763,500 euros ($845,000) at jeweler

Insurance, road tax for Zahid's 20 vehicles paid by Yayasan Akalbudi, court told

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The High Court today was told that the road tax and insurance for 20 vehicles belonging to former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi amounting RM107,509.55 was paid using funds from Yayasan Akalbudi Foundation fund, between January and September 2015. Allianz...

Syrian president's uncle stands trial over 'ill-gotten gains' empire in France

The uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stood trial in Paris on Monday accused of pumping tens of millions of pounds of &ldquo;ill-gotten gains&rdquo; into a vast property empire for himself and his extended family.

British father, 36, jailed in UAE after being victim of identity theft

Atif Khalique, 36, had applied for what he thought was a job and provided all his personal details.

SNC exec driven by greed?

The Crown has begun final arguments in the criminal trial of former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi.

Ahead of Normandy Four summit, Ukraine's Foreign Minister names "main red line" for Ukraine

The talks on Donbas settlement will be held in Paris today.

Zelensky meeting with Macron, Merkel in Paris

The Ukrainian president is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart later today.

Zelensky, Putin to have bilateral meeting following Normandy Four talks – media

A meeting of the four leaders is scheduled for Monday evening.

Putin, Zelenskiy Meet In Bid To Bring Peace To Eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, met in Paris for long-awaited talks on resolving the military conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Russia opposes initiative on expanding Normandy format

The leaders of the Normandy Four states – Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia – are scheduled to meet in Paris, France, on December 9.

Man fighting for life after 'setting himself on fire' outside London pub

Three drinkers and a bouncer managed to put out the flames after the horrifying incident in Chislehurst, south east London

Shocked Bulwell residents speak out about living on the same street as a 'deconstructed meth lab'

Residents described the estate as 'quiet' for families

Police give update after man on night out with friends left with serious head injury

The 38-year-old victim suffered from the injury during the brutal attack on Sunday morning

Mother, 25, who was stabbed to death near her home 'while trying to break up a road rage fight' as police quiz man, 27, on suspicion of murder

The victim, named locally as Levi Davis, pictured, who is thought to be a mother-of-two, was knifed in Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, at around 8.30pm.

Two men rushed to hospital after Rutherglen murder bid as forensic cops seal off pub

TWO men were rushed to hospital after a Rutherglen murder bid – as forensic cops seal off a local pub. Police confirmed that two men, aged 27 and 51, were badly hurt on East Kilbride Road las…

Perth pub closes doors after nearly 50 years

PUNTERS can take home a piece of a Perth pub which has closed its doors after nearly 50 years.

Popular country pub The Battleaxes given a zero food hygiene rating

The new owners are working to make improvements

Keynsham fire station hotel development plan described as 'monstrous carbuncle'

People are not happy with plans to turn the former Keynsham fire station into a hotel, flats, shops and restaurant and a speech from Prince Charles was referenced in the criticism

Whopping 550-home development in Plymouth is getting underway

The site clearance follows the removal of the industrial buildings which was given permission in March

West Lothian Council agrees to sell off historic Linlithgow buildings

The former town museum is now in private hands

Hawke sisters divided over will fight

BOB Hawke’s eldest daughter hopes claims the former prime minister dissuaded her sister from reporting an alleged rape by a Labor MP in the 1980s don’t change the way Australians view him.

Daughter claims Australian ex-PM ordered her to keep quiet about rape

The daughter of former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke said he ordered her to keep quiet about her alleged rape by one of his political allies ...

Victoria’s top cop claims Lawyer X ignorance

Victoria Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton claims he only learned this year that lawyer Nicola Gobbo was a police informer more than once.

Former Sunday Times columnist Kevin Myers admits he 'hasn't had a full night's sleep for two years' since being fired over anti-Semitism row involving Claudia Winkleman and Vanessa Feltz

Journalist Kevin Myers has spoken about the impact being fired from his role at the Sunday Times and the backlash surrounding his column has had on his life. 

Grandmother, 60, is jailed for more than two years for blackmailing man in his 60s out of £30,000 over brief 'sexual encounter' that cost him his marriage

Lorraine Cox (pictured), 60, was jailed for two and a half years at Newcastle Crown Court following the cruel blackmail.

Police find young woman reported missing

A young woman reported missing from a Queen St, Brisbane, apartment, has been found safe.

Police found not negligent in tragic OD death of Metro Vancouver teen

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. says police officers were not negligent when they were initially unable to locate a Langley teenager as he overdosed from drugs.

Not negligent in teen death

British Columbia's police watchdog has concluded two Langley RCMP officers were not negligent in their response to a report of a teenage boy who was in distress after consuming a large quantity of drugs.

YCSO: Man arrested after man with head trauma dies in Cornville

Officials were dispatched to a Cornville home around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday where a 22-year-old man was suffering from a severe head injury.

Missing toddler found dead in northwestern Wisconsin

Authorities say a toddler who went missing in northwestern Wisconsin has been found dead. Rice Lake police say they received a call about 9:30 p.m. Sunday that a 2-year-old girl was missing from her home and that the front door was open.

James Maddison 'on brink of signing new Leicester deal' amid Man Utd transfer interest

Leicester are hopeful of persuading Maddison to extend his current contract to ward off Man Utd, after manager Brendan Rodgers committed his future to the club

James Maddison 'on brink of signing new Leicester deal' amid Man Utd transfer interest

Leicester are hopeful of persuading Maddison to extend his current contract to ward off Man Utd, after manager Brendan Rodgers committed his future to the club

Blow for Man Utd as touted transfer target could pen new contract with PL rivals

Red Devils linked with swoop for star man...

James Maddison 'on verge of new Leicester City deal'

Leicester City are reportedly ready to hand midfielder James Maddison a new long-term contract at the King Power Stadium.

Man Utd must change manager despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revival, says Simon Jordan

The Norwegian manager has led United to victories over Tottenham and Manchester City in the last week but some are still not convinced he is the best man for the job

Man Utd must change manager despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revival, says Simon Jordan

The Norwegian manager has led United to victories over Tottenham and Manchester City in the last week but some are still not convinced he is the best man for the job

The two Man City stars Solskjaer told his Man Utd side to target at the Etihad

A tactical masterclass...

Man United's Paul Pogba is back from injury, but does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even need him?

Paul Pogba is closing in on a return to the Man United squad after injury, but does he fit into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tactical framework?

Manchester United midfielder Fred praised for proving his critics wrong

The Brazilian midfielder has played a key role in wins over Tottenham and Man City

The mood at Manchester United following Man City and Tottenham wins

Man United had their best week yet under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last week and the mood at Carrington has improved immeasurably.

South Korea Financial Markets

Stock markets weakened during European trading on Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more U.S. tariffs on China and the outlook for negotiations on the trade dispute. A Chinese official said that Beijing wants a prompt settlement of its trade war with Washington as another U.S. tariff hike

Stocks slip as investors weigh outlook for US-China trade

Tokyo (AP) - Stock markets weakened during European trading on Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more U.S. tariffs on China and the outlook for negotiations on the trade dispute.

Global stocks whacked as China export decline highlights trade war damage

LONDON, Dec 9 — Global equity markets were in a sombre mood today after Chinese export data highlighted the economic damage from the 17-month long trade war and re-focused attention on a crucial December 15 tariff deadline. The only big winner of the day was the British pound which surged to...

European stocks stutter as attention turns to trade deadline, central bank meetings

LONDON, Dec 9 — European stocks fell today as worries about a Chinese economic slowdown and the US-China trade war outweighed Friday’s strong US jobs data, in a quiet start to trading before several big events later in the week. The Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday and new European Central...

Asian markets subdued ahead of key US-China tariff deadline

Asian stocks edged up on Monday following surprisingly strong US jobs data, but gains were subdued amid concerns over the [...]

TV crew laugh at Ted Cruz in live interview after he endorses Trump's baseless conspiracy theory

Ted Cruz was laughed at by a TV crew during a live interview after he endorsed Donald Trump’s baseless conspiracy theory about Ukraine.The Texas senator, who challenged Mr Trump to be the Republican nominee in 2016, was mocked for saying he believed there was “considerable evidence” that Ukraine meddled

Trump impeachment drive enters crucial week in divided Congress

Democrats accuse Trump of abusing his power by allegedly linking military aid for Ukraine and a White House meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky to a request...

Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. Trump

Trump and his allies acknowledge he will likely be impeached in the Democratic-controlled House, but they also expect acquittal next year in the Senate where Republicans have the majority.

Trump impeachment drive enters crucial week in divided Congress

Washington, United States | AFP | The impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump in a sharply divided US Congress enter a new phase Monday when the House Judiciary Committee convenes a hearing expected to result in specific charges against the Republican leader. Democrats accuse Trump of abusing his power by allegedly linking military aid for Ukraine …

Judiciary Hearing Sets Stage For Trump Impeachment Charges

Chairman Jerrold Nadler expects the committee to vote soon, possibly this week, on at least two or more charges against the Republican president.

Langer edges Team Goosen in dramatic 3-way playoff

Bernhard Langer and son, Jason clinched victory on the first hole of sudden death over Team Goosen and Team Lehman at the Father Son Challenge.

Woods looks to draw a line under Reed violation ahead of Presidents Cup

MELBOURNE, Dec 9 — United States captain Tiger Woods attempted to draw a line under Patrick Reed’s rules violation at the Hero World Challenge over the weekend when his team touched down in Australia today for this week’s Presidents Cup. Reed received a two-stroke penalty for improving his...

Tiger Woods warns Patrick Reed of Australian crowds after penalty controversy

Tiger Woods and the United States aim to put Patrick Reed’s Hero World Challenge controversy behind them at the Presidents Cup.

Tiger Woods and how he became the Presidents Cup captain so soon

Usually, captains of team events are older. Tiger Woods is only 43. So why is he the captain of this week's U.S. Presidents Cup team? It all started with one text.

Rory McIlroy: People like to kick Patrick Reed when he’s down

Patrick Reed has been on the defensive after becoming embroiled in controversy at the Hero World Challenge, with Rory McIlroy on his side

U.S. General: Space Is Where Russia and China Are Most Dangerous

The greatest threat that Russia and China pose to the United States is in space, Gen. David Goldfein, the U.S. Air Force’s chief of staff, said at an event in California in early December 2019.

NATO-China: New relationship challenges

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Last week, leaders of its 29 member states gathered for a two-day summit in London. And for the very first time, the group in its joint statement named and mentioned China. As Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO secretary general, has…

Meet the "Blue Magpie": Taiwan's New Domestically-Made Fighter?

Here's what we know.

Why Europe will side with the US over China for 5G

America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

Why Europe will choose the US over China

America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

Villa Park in salute to legend Ron Saunders

Villa fans paid tribute to legendary manager Ron Saunders during yesterday’s Premier League clash with Leicester.

Former Notts County midfielder Garry Thompson announces retirement

He scored 12 goals for the Magpies in one season

‘I must admit’ - Every word from Dean Smith on VAR complaint, Aston Villa’s shape & Leicester

Aston Villa news includes full transcript from the head coach after the 4-1 defeat to Leicester City

Marcelo Bielsa praises Jack Harrison and Philippe Sandler's 'urgent' surgery - Man City loan round up

Manchester City loanee Jack Harrison has been praised by Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa for his improvement this season.

The weekend in pictures including Anthony Joshua, Mohamed Salah, Jose Mourinho

Anthony Joshua became a world champion for the second time.

SA’s planned online porn block met with stiff resistance

The Internet Service Providers’ Association has criticised a proposal by the Law Reform Commission to require ISPs to block adult Web content, saying similar efforts have not worked elsewhere in the world.

ISPA challenges proposed blocking of adult Web content in SA

The body says proposals to block all adult Web content will not protect children.

Don’t rush into bad law: Giving India the data protection law it deserves

The process to develop a data protection law has been slow and opaque, and the rumours coming out of the government are not encouraging that the bill will deliver the privacy protections that Indians need and deserve.

Court hostage is also part of state capture

Cartels subdue the legislature and pass laws that aim at securing their haven of rotten and unfair advantage to the detriment of the common good.

Social Media Companies Aren’t Even Close to Fixing Their Bot Problem, Report Finds

Researchers with the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence released a report last week showing that – shocker! – it remains as easy as ever to buy followers and engagement on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Roman Kemp to see biggest Instagram fee increase since leaving I'm A Celeb, reveals data

Roman Kemp finished in third place on last night's finale of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Andy Whyment came second and Jacqueline Jossa won.

Who was the winner of the I'm A Celebrity 2019 final?

Your king or queen of the jungle has been crowned.

Robbie Williams is up for I'm A Celebrity 2020 - but wants a record breaking fee

The singer teased that he hopes to bag a record appearance fee worth of millions to sign up as he chatted to jungle hosts Ant and Dec

I'm A Celebrity 2019 result is one of the biggest upsets in betting history

‘We never really thought she had a chance.'

Dan Osborne hails his ‘jungle queen’ as wife Jacqueline Jossa wins I’m A Celeb

She defeated Andy Whyment and Roman Kemp.

Democrats' December debate lineup could be all white, but diversity isn't only about race

The fact that no black candidate has qualified for the Los Angeles debate is no reflection on a diverse party that made Barack Obama president.

Warren says all-women Democratic presidential ticket can beat Trump

* Candidate says she’d consider Kamala Harris as running mate * Warren: Trump has destroyed US leadership – I’ll restore itElizabeth Warren believes an all-women Democratic presidential ticket can beat Donald Trump next year.The Massachusetts senator made her views plain in an interview with the Associated

Warren says all-women Democratic presidential ticket can beat Trump

Candidate says she would consider Kamala Harris as potential running mate and would be ‘open’ to Joe Biden

It’s Not Because She’s a Woman

In early October, Elizabeth Warren hit her stride. Her stock in the Democratic primary had been climbing steadily since midsummer, and as Joe Biden continued to lag, the Massachusetts senator became the first presidential hopeful to overtake him as front-runner in the RealClearPolitics polling average.She

2020 Watch: Buttigieg on the defensive, Biden's strategy

NEW YORK (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:___Days to Iowa caucuses: 56Days to general election: 330___THE NARRATIVEThe Republican president is likely to be impeached, but Democrats are further away from rallying behind one nominee (or two) than they've ever been, even after California Sen. Kamala Harris' sudden departure. The top tier still features four — former Vice President Joe Biden; South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg; Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; and Massachusetts Sen.

Ethereum Developers Are Creating a Revolutionary Open Financial System: Report

To combat failing fiscal policies, currency manipulation and a shadow banking system that continues to feed fee-grabbing financial intermediaries, Ethereum developers are building tools that reimagine how money flows and how financial services are provided.

Provable Things launch pTokens

pTokens, the world’s first token to enable decentralized finance interoperability between any…

Ethereum Istanbul Upgrade Goes Live: Here’s Why its Important

Ethereum Instanbul brings a number of improvements to the network and brings the chain one large step closer to the implementation of Serenity

Crypto Is Money: Dai Stablecoin Support Arrives on Coinbase Debit Card

If you can spend cryptocurrency in mainstream society, then crypto is money -- at least so says the tech's biggest proponents.

DAI Flippens SAI 3 Weeks After Multi Collateral DAI Launch

The total amount of SAI (single collateral DAI) that was converted to DAI has exceeded 50 percent of outstanding supply. At this rate, we could see nearly all SAI migrating to DAI by the end of 2019. Maker has been exceptionally healthy, faring well even as ETH and BAT prices continue to fall, December 9, 2019.

Ashkelon under Water, Residents Sail in Kayak on Hanamer Street

“There was water in the closets, in the beds, in the downstairs unit. Objects were floating."

At least 700 shacks destroyed by floods, people trapped in Mamelodi

Communities across the city are in dire need of help after being affected by the flooding.

Eruption on White Island

Police is working with National Emergency Management Agency to coordinate a search and rescue operation following a volcanic eruption at White Island this afternoon.

‘There Were No Safety Features’: Outrage Follows New Delhi Fire

The blaze at an illegal factory in New Delhi was one of the worst in recent years. The victims were migrant laborers from poor villages.

1 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

The eruption sent a plume of steam and ash about 12,000 feet (3,660 meters) into the air.

2020 Watch: Buttigieg on the defensive, Biden's strategy

NEW YORK (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:___Days to Iowa caucuses: 56Days to general election: 330___THE NARRATIVEThe Republican president is likely to be impeached, but Democrats are further away from rallying behind one nominee (or two) than they've ever been, even after California Sen. Kamala Harris' sudden departure. The top tier still features four — former Vice President Joe Biden; South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg; Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; and Massachusetts Sen.

Warren says all-women Democratic presidential ticket can beat Trump

Candidate says she would consider Kamala Harris as potential running mate and would be ‘open’ to Joe Biden

Biden looks to rural Iowa to catch fast-rising Buttigieg

STORM LAKE/OELWEIN, Iowa (Reuters) - As Joe Biden on Saturday finished an eight-day bus tour through the crucial early nominating state of Iowa, one realization loomed large: His biggest challenge to clinching the Democratic presidential nomination may be coming from Pete Buttigieg, a Midwest mayor less than half his age.

You are what you watch: How media consumption is driving impeachment divisions

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

Democrats' December debate lineup could be all white, but diversity isn't only about race

The fact that no black candidate has qualified for the Los Angeles debate is no reflection on a diverse party that made Barack Obama president.

It Looks Like a B-2 Bomber: Here Comes Russia's Okhotnik Stealth Drone

Take a look.

Israeli defense firm unveils new versatile military drone

BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – The Israeli Defense firm, Elbit Systems, unveiled a new addition to its military drone line called MAGNI Unmanned Aerial System, the Sputnik News Agency reported on Monday. Citing a statement by the company, Sputnik reported that  MAGNI was developed to give soldiers and vehicle crews additional “situational awareness capabilities” in the form of a mobile intelligence gathering platform. “We wanted to give infantry a tactical eye-in-the-sky”, Erez Meir of Elbit’s Multi-Rotor business unit said. According to Elbit, the 2.5-kilo drone MAGNI can be launched in less than a minute, providing the vehicle’s crew with vision of the battlefield from above even in nighttime conditions allowing it to spot enemy units. The received surveillance information can then later be shared via a connection to the Battle Management Systems (BMS), developed by Elbit, which allows different military units to better coordinate their actions. MAGNI is capable of flying for around half an hour without landing…

Small, Fast, Versatile: Israeli Defence Firm Presents New Surveillance Drone for Military

The same company earlier presented a prototype tank for the Israeli Defence Ministry's Carmel armoured fighting vehicle project that featured the use of high-tech Iron Vision helmets, designed to give the tank's crew a 360˚ view of the battlefield, as well as launchable drones to provide eagle-eye view of surrounding areas.

F-117 Stealth Fighters Are Playing the Enemy (Taking on F-22s, F-15s and F-16s)

“I witnessed an F-117 along with four F-16s go up against F-15s and F-22s. The F-117's callsign was KNIGHT, the F-16s were GOMER and MIG, and they were communicating on the aggressor frequency.”

NK tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test

Satellite imagery captured before and after North Korea conducted what it called a "very important" test at its missile launch site suggested it had tested a rocket engine, experts said on Monday.

Modi’s New India Citizenship Law Sparks Panic and Protests

(Bloomberg) -- India’s parliament is set to approve legislation preventing Muslim migrants from neighboring countries from receiving citizenship -- the next step in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hardline Hindu nationalist program and one that’s seen to go against the nation’s secular constitution.The

Citizenship Amendment Bill: Protests erupt as India pushes for 'anti-Muslim' law

Bill seeks to amend the Citize­nship Act of 1955 which prohib­its illega­l migran­ts from applyi­ng for Indian citize­nship

Citizenship Amendment Bill Receives Mixed Response in LS | Top Reactions

Introducing the Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said the Bill will not do injustice to anyone and there is no political agenda behind bringing the Bill to the House.

I Will Declare as a Muslim If Parliament Passes Citizenship Amendment Bill, Says Harsh Mander

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill Citizenship Bill Harsh Mander India Airing anguish against the controversial ​Citizenship Amendment Bill, writer and activist Harsh Mander sa

'If Congress Hadn't Done Partition on Basis of Religion..': Shah Attacks Oppn in LS as War of Words Ensue on Citizenship Bill

"Why do we need this Bill today? After independence, if Congress had not done partition on the basis on religion, then, today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did partition on the basis of religion," Shah fumed in Parliament.

Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects

Turkey said on Monday it had deported 11 French nationals back to France as part of a program to extradite what it says are foreign terrorist fighters. Turkey's Interior Ministry, which made the announcement, gave no details. France's Foreign Ministry declined to comment, but diplomatic sources

Turkey says it has deported 11 French terrorist suspects

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey said on Monday it had deported 11 French nationals back to France as part of a program to extradite what it says are foreign terrorist fighters.

Turkey deports 11 French suspected IS members

ANKARA, TURKEY (AP) - Turkey has deported 11 French nationals who are suspected of being members of the Islamic State group, the Interior Ministry said Monday.

Turkey deports 11 French suspected ISIL members

Turkey has deported 11 French nationals who are suspected of being members of the ISIL (ISIS) armed group.

Unemployment high on list of Arab youth’s major concerns

ANKARA: Turkey sent 11 French “foreign terrorist fighters” back to France on Monday, the Turkish interior ministry said. “Eleven French citizens have been deported to their home country,” it said in a statement. Ankara has lambasted Western countries for refusing to take back their citizens who left to join the Daesh group in Syria and Iraq. It says it has some 1,200 foreign

Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges

The flashy governor of Nairobi on Monday pleaded not guilty to over 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest in a court appearance held under tight security. Governor Mike , the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having

Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges

Governor Mike, the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having benefited from irregular procurement and payments of $3.5 million.

Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges

Governor Mike, the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having benefitted from irregular procurement and payments of...

Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | The flashy governor of Nairobi on Monday pleaded not guilty to over 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest in a court appearance held under tight security. Governor Mike , the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having …

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko denies corruption charges in court

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has pleaded not guilty to more than 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest after appearing in court under tight security.

Swiss donor hands Nazi artefacts to Israel warning of anti-Semitism

A wealthy Lebanese-Swiss businessman said Sunday he had bought Adolf Hitler's top hat and other Nazi artifacts to give them to Jewish groups and prevent them falling into the hands of a resurgent far-right.

Criticism of Handke's Nobel Prize grows over denial of Bosnian war crimes

Ahead of the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony, condemnation grew Monday over the awarding of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature to Austrian writer Peter...

Kosovo, Albania to boycott Nobel Literature award ceremony

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo and Albania say they will boycott the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony Tuesday to protest the award being given to Austrian writer Peter Handke who both countries link to the war in the former Yugoslavia.

Kosovo, Albania to boycott Nobel Literature award ceremony

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo and Albania say they will boycott the Nobel Literature Prize ceremony Tuesday to protest the award being given to Austrian writer Peter Handke who both countries link to the war in the former Yugoslavia.

Marijuana Allegations Brings Call for Probe Into Serb President

(Bloomberg) -- A top aide of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic requested an investigation into his boss and his brother in a bid to clear them from opposition-led allegations that they’re linked to an illegal marijuana farm.Opposition parties are struggling to make a dent in the dominant position of

At least 5 dead after a New Zealand volcano erupted unexpectedly, sending ash plumes 12,000 feet into the air

New Zealand Police said the site is too dangerous to attempt to rescue anybody. The volcano could erupt again.

1 dead as NZ volcano erupts, more fatalities likely

Around 100 people were near New Zealand's White Island volcano when it erupted suddenly on Monday, leaving authorities scrambling to treat the injured and find those unaccounted for.

Five killed, several injured as volcano erupts in New Zealand

Five people have died and several others are injured after a volcano erupted off the coast of New Zealand's North Island

One dead in New Zealand volcano eruption, more fatalities likely

WELLINGTON: New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded.

New Zealand volcano eruption leaves at least five dead after tourists seen in crater caught up in explosion

Police Deputy Commissioner John Tims said 23 people had been taken from White Island in the country's Bay of Plenty, some of whom are injured

South Korea jails three Samsung Electronics executives over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud

A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud. Prosecutors began investigating the suspected fraud at Samsung Biologics

South Korea jails three Samsung Elec execs over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud

A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under ...

South Korea jails three Samsung Electronics executives over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud

SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud.

Samsung executives guilty of destroying evidence in fraud case

Three employees jailed for up to two years in case linked to $3.9bn accounting fraud

Samsung Executives Jailed For Two Years Following $3.9 Billion Fraud Case

Korean tech giant Samsung is in trouble with the law once again as three executives have been sentenced to prison today. Take a look here!

Thousands of homes and businesses left without power following Storm Atiyah

Around 7,000 homes and businesses are without power this morning following high winds from Storm Atiyah which took place last night.

UK weather: Storm Atiyah brings high winds and power cuts

Blustery weather prompts two yellow alerts and warning of disruption to election voting

Storm Brendan to batter Britain with 100mph winds from tomorrow

It comes after Storm Atiyah ripped through the UK last night.

Met Office warns of power cuts when high winds hit Derbyshire

Winds could reach up to 60mph

Weather forecaster predicts travel problems as wind and rain warning for Ayrshire is issued

The warning comes after a weekend of heavy rain.

Blitzboks in 'Pool of Death' at Cape Town Sevens

The Blitzboks have been drawn in a tough Pool A for this weekend's Cape Town Sevens.

Dayimani set for Blitzboks debut in Cape Town

South Africa Sevens coach Neil Powell has added Lions star Hacjivah Dayimani to his squad for the Cape Town Sevens.

Boks' Euro 2020 roster: Wales still to sneak in?

While an additional game against Wales could yet be latched on, the Bok end-of-year itinerary in 2020 currently looks a fairly kind one for them, writes Rob Houwing.

Lack of funds sees Cape Town 2020 Triathlon World Cup leg scrapped

The International Triathlon Union World Cup will not return to Cape Town in 2020 due to lack of sponsorship.

Jeremy Guscott slams Premiership Rugby's refusal to switch final in blow to Warren Gatland's Lions prep

The former England player-turned-pundit says it "beggars belief" that Premiership Rugby cannot display any flexibility which would help Gatland in South Africa

Feedback sought on Kingsley apartments

THE City of Joondalup is seeking feedback on an application for seven apartments on one lot in Kingsley.

Bisa Property and Morris Property Group have lodged applications for Stuart Flats redevelopment

Plans for close to 500 units on the former Stuart Flats public housing site in Griffith have been lodged with the ACT government's planning directorate.

Whopping 550-home development in Plymouth is getting underway

The site clearance follows the removal of the industrial buildings which was given permission in March

New studio flats to be built in Bolton town centre

Nine new apartments will be built at the site of an empty warehouse

Keynsham fire station hotel development plan described as 'monstrous carbuncle'

People are not happy with plans to turn the former Keynsham fire station into a hotel, flats, shops and restaurant and a speech from Prince Charles was referenced in the criticism

Unai Emery 'targeted three key Arsenal transfers' before downfall

The sacked Arsenal manager oversaw a decent transfer window during the summer but was unsuccessful in his pursuit of his three top targets, including Man Utd's Harry Maguire

Arsenal board denied three key transfer requests from Unai Emery

This would have drastically improved Arsenal.

Unai Emery: Former Arsenal boss approached by Everton for manager job

Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery was approached about the Everton job, Sky Sports News understands.

Unai Emery: Everton reportedly approach Spaniard for manager job

Premier League side Everton have reportedly approached Spanish football coach Unai Emery about the possibility of him becoming their next manager.

Nicolas Pepe explains changes Freddie Ljungberg has made at Arsenal since Unai Emery sacking

Ljungberg has taken over from the sacked Spaniard on an interim basis and has already stamped his mark on the club according to Pepe

Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August. Kneeling in the blood-soaked sand of the bunker as he and his comrades checked the bodies for weapons and ammunition, the young militant made a terrible discovery – one of

Shooting in the dark; Afghanistan's endless war pits brother against brother

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - The 19-year-old Taliban deserter is haunted by the memory of the attack on a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan in August.

8 soldiers killed in Afghan suicide bombing

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

ISWAP executes two soldiers, policeman in new video

INSURGENTS believed to be members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), released a video showing the execution of two

Two Nigerian Soldiers, Policeman Killed As ISWAP Releases Fresh Video

The Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) has released a new video showing the execution of two Nigerian soldiers and a policeman, Concise News reports.

After knife attack on Appalachian Trail, Canadian hiker shares plan to finish trek

MONCTON, N.B. - Kirby Morrill has loved sports since she was a young girl. At the University of New Brunswick, she was a rugby star, celebrated for her "off

After knife attack on Appalachian Trail, Canadian hiker shares plan to finish trek

MONCTON, N.B. — Kirby Morrill has loved sports since she was a young girl. At the University of New Brunswick, she was a rugby star, celebrated for her "off-the-charts" tackling.

After knife attack on Appalachian Trail, Canadian hiker shares plan to finish trek

A Canadian woman who was brutally attacked and left for dead on the Appalachian Trail in May has a story of determination, survival, and inspiration.

Photographer Nearly Killed by Passing Train that Got so Close it Tore Her Coat

A video released by local authorities in Carland, Michigan captured the scary moment when a photographer was nearly hit by a passing train she was photographing. Fortunately, the train “only” tore a piece off of her coat, leaving her unscathed… if shaken and (hopefully) wiser.

Scanner Reports 12-9-19

I was rereading an old interview with the author Marlon James the otter day when I saw the essay "Walking While Black" by Garnette Cadogan mentioned and I remember I meant to read it once but had more important things to do at the time so I put it off. Seeing the mention again I decided to Google it and read it. I did read it and it made me see what I was blind to before. I never understood White Privilege and I hate people who toss it in my face just because I am white. Who in the HELL are they to assume I have had it better than others just because I am a White Male? I have had a rough life not even Chris Rock would like to trade places with me. For people who grew up as I did with abuse it would be hard, damn near impossible to see where there has been any Privilege in their lives.

Macron eyes European leadership

If the U.S. declines play a uniting role in the democratic world, more parochial, divisive visions will come to the fore.

Three front-line nations drifting into chaos

Let's hope that Washington has enough wisdom to keep Ukraine, Turkey and South Korea on our side.

Why Europe will choose the US over China

America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

NATO-China: New relationship challenges

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Last week, leaders of its 29 member states gathered for a two-day summit in London. And for the very first time, the group in its joint statement named and mentioned China. As Jens Stoltenberg, the NATO secretary general, has…

Why Europe will side with the US over China for 5G

America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi makes foray into Japanese market

Xiaomi Corp., the world's fourth-largest maker of smartphones, is entering the Japanese market, embarking on a quest to win the hearts of iPhone-loving Jap

Huawei cancels smartphone launch in Taiwan after being temporarily banned - Gizmochina

News emanating from Taiwan indicates that Chinese tech giant Huawei may have been forced to cancel the launch of its flagship phone and smartwatch in Taiwan after Taipei imposed a temporary ban on some of its products for listing the island as part of China. Huawei was billed to launch the flagship Mate 30 Pro …

Xiaomi Is The World's Fourth Largest Smartphone Maker

According to the official introduction, Xiasomi has become the world's foruth largest smartphone maker after Samsung, Apple, and Huawei.

Huawei to roll out Harmony operating system to more products next year, but not phones and tablets

Huawei unveiled its proprietary OS in August as a possible alternative to Google’s Android, as it copes with trade restrictions by the United States that threatens to cut its access to technology made by U.S. firms

Vivo X30 Series is Already Being Mass-Produced, 100,000 Units a Day - Gizchina.com

Vivo's vice president and general manager for the Chinese market, Liu Hong, just revealed some details about the upcoming Vivo X30 series at the..

White Island volcano: All you need to know

New Zealand's most active volcano erupted violently on Monday with at least five people killed and many still trapped on White Island with rescuers unable to reach them.

5 dead, many more missing in New Zealand volcano eruption

A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing.

Volcano Erupts in New Zealand; 5 Dead, Many Missing

A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moonlike surface, killing five people and leaving many more missing.

Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand

Five people have been killed and many more are missing after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface.

Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand

White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.

Three front-line nations drifting into chaos

Let's hope that Washington has enough wisdom to keep Ukraine, Turkey and South Korea on our side.

Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in Ukraine's east on Monday, in a much-anticipated summit in Paris.

Foreign Policy: What the West gets wrong about Russia's intentions in Ukraine

Moscow never wanted an annexation – it just wanted a bargaining chip. Understanding that is the key to settling the conflict once and for all.

Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will hold formal talks Monday for the first time with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in Ukraine's east, at a highly anticipated summit in Paris.

Guns blaze in Ukraine as leaders meet in Paris

Hundreds of explosions and bursts of small arms fire were reported on the contact line in east Ukraine, as France prepares to host the first peace summit on the war in three years.

I’m A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne kiss before she reunites with her children at Versace hotel

I’M A Celebrity winner Jacqueline Jossa and husband Dan Osborne kissed outside the Versace hotel before being whisked away for crisis talks. The former EastEnders actress, 27, beat Corrie sta…

I'm A Celeb queen Jacqueline Jossa puts wedding ring back on

The Eastenders star's win was overshadowed by accusations her husband had cheated on her.

I’m A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa and ‘cheating’ Dan Osborne in tense talks by the pool after showdown with her mum

I’M A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa has been pictured having tense talks with her cheating husband Dan Osborne by the pool in Australia. The Queen of the Jungle was without her wedding ring a…

I'm A Celeb's Jacqueline Jossa snubs interviews after Dan Osborne drama

The I'm A Celebrity winner is keeping a low profile today.

I'm A Celebrity's Roman baffled as Lorraine asks saucy question about girlfriend

Awks!

Marinos' faith in Teruhito Nakagawa pays off

Just over five years ago, Yokohama F. Marinos showed their faith in then-22-year-old Teruhito Nakagawa when they announced they would sign the Senshu Unive

Like a giant’s robe on a dwarfish thief, the 2019 Coach of the Year coat hangs loose on Antipas

Highlanders’ Flying Dutchman, Hendrik Pieter de Jongh, turned 49 yesterday and, amid a shower of love he received from the Bosso family, there was also an underlying sense of regret.

NPB stars no longer shy about expressing MLB aspirations

Kohei Arihara wants to pitch in the major leagues in the near future. Haruki Nishikawa wants to make the move as well. Hayato Sakamoto doesn't want to, but

SEA Games: Indonesia sees Vietnam as last hurdle to soccer gold

Indonesia will look to seek revenge for a group stage loss when it plays Vietnam in the soccer final of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines on Tuesday.

I-League: Chennai City favourites against Punjab, East Bengal search for first win of season

Punjab FC have registered just one point from their opening two fixtures, having lost 0-3 to Churchill Brothers, followed by a 1-1 draw against East Bengal.

References in Peshawar BRT, Malam Jabba land scams ready, says NAB chief

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal on Monday said that the accountability watchdog has prepared references against alleged malfeasance in Peshawar Bu

BRT, Malam Jabba references are ready: NAB chairman

The bureau

NAB prepares BRT, Malam Jabba references, says chairman NAB

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman retired justice Javed Iqbal said on Monday that the accountability watchdog has tightened its noose around plunderers of

EFCC secures 1,900 convictions, recovers N794bn in 4 years — Magu

Mr Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), says the commission has so far secured 1,900 convictions and recovered...

Good governance matters

The stakes are too high for the government to quietly settle the case, as Garuda is publicly listed. Transparency matters, for without it the government would put its reputation on the line both at home and overseas.

Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of De

Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 9. What we are watching in Canada ...

The 9 at 9: Monday

Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your week.

Inhofe, Horn chide Tinker housing contractor

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn leveled harsh criticism last week at the contractor accused of negligence and fraudulent activity while operating private housing at Tinker Air Force Base and other military installations. Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, referred to Balfour Beatty Communities as “notorious.” Horn, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, told a company executive she was “incredibly disappointed you have failed to live up to your responsibility for taking care of the people that are living in these houses.” At a hearing of his committee, Inhofe asked Air Force Secretary Barbara M.

Horn hears frustration from constituents over impeachment

U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn faced frustrated constituents on Sunday at a town hall meeting, where people voiced anger over impeachment and the lack of accomplishments the divided government has produced this year. “As an independent voter, I think you’re in a lot of trouble if you vote for this impeachment,” Susan Jaslow, of Edmond, told Horn. Ronda Peterson, of Edmond, who identified herself as a conservative, said Congress had been consumed all year with impeaching President Donald Trump. “We want Congress to get back to work for the American people, please,” Peterson said. Horn, D-Oklahoma City, who had earlier reiterated her position that she hasn’t made up her mind on impeachment, told Peterson,

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

VANCOUVER - The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

All practising lawyers in B.C. will be required to take a six-hour online course covering these areas

40th GCC summit: The beginning of reconciliation?

Doha, Qatar - As leaders prepare to convene the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit on Wednesday, a possible resolution to the blockade on Qatar that has lasted more than two years will dominate discussions, analysts say.

The Real Test for the GCC: Dealing with Qatar's Crisis Skilfully

This is a Gulf week par-excellence, as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was founded in 1981 with security as its primary concern, will hold it fortieth summit under exceptional circumstances. The Saudi capital Riyadh is considered the Counci

The role of geopolitics in GCC unity

All current member states are monarchies, two absolute monarchies (Saudi Arabia and Oman), three constitutional monarchies (Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain) and one federal monarchy (United Arab Emirates).

Germany’s relations with Qatar not limited to business: Envoy

The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the State of Qatar, H E Hans-Udo Muzel said that friendship and cooperation between the two countries is not limited to business, as Berlin is partnering with Doha in many other fields to jointly tackle the challenges of the future, saying that Qatar is an important partner for his country during its non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council in 2019-2020, sharing a common vision of a multilateral framework based on a rules-based world order.

Once propped up by Qatari high-rollers, Saudi city prays for truce

Al-Ahsa (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Jackhammers and cranes gather dust at half-built Qatari-funded hotel sites in a Saudi city hit hard by an abrupt diplomatic rupture, but signs of thawing cross-border ties are reviving economic hopes. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has downplayed the dispute with

UK votes on Thursday: What you should know in 500 words

Britons will head to the polls on Thursday, December 12 for a snap general election, which is hoped to end the country's Brexit impasse.

Brexit? New referendum? What's at stake in UK vote

Britai­n will have until Decemb­er 31, 2020, to strike a new agreem­ent to replac­e decade­s of integr­ation

Britain’s parties in final hunt for votes

Conservatives and Labour are mounting a desperate bid to turn from apathetic voters four days out from an election that will change the face of politics.

U.K.’s poll campaign enters final stage

Johnson is hoping the election will hand his ruling Conservatives a majority to push Brexit with the EU

Boris Johnson Ready For 12 December Elections

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was nervous about his narrowing lead in opinion polls ahead of Thursday’s election but pledged to deliver a “transformative” Brexit on Jan. 31 that would allow lower immigration. The 12 December election will decide the fate of Brexit and the world’s fifth largest economy with a stark choice […]

Should I buy from Kickstarter?

You can find many interesting things on Kickstarter. We explain why it's not like normal online shopping, and the things to watch out for before you spend any money.

How to treat your money well

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Regret is tough to deal with.

Creating Rent The Runway For Jewelry Lovers

Jewelry rental platform Switch aims to make it easy for consumers to rent, use and return jewelry they might like to wear but not own.

20 Strategies That Farmers Can Use in 2020

These 20 strategies range from eliminating a tillage pass to making the most of technology.

Ad support is bad support

Streaming services outmanoeuvring broadcast television By Amna Khan A girl sipping her tea on a rooftop covered with fairy lights, staring romantically into the skyline d

Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport

Four Katyusha rockets struck a military base next to Baghdad International Airport in Iraq's capital on Monday wounding "six fighters", the military said.

Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport, 6 hurt

Four Katyusha rockets struck a military base next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday wounding "six fighters", a statement from the military said.

Rockets Hit Base Near Baghdad Airport, Six Wounded

An army complex that hosts U.S. forces next to Baghdad International Airport was hit by several rockets, wounding six Iraqi troops, the military said in a statement.

Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport, six wounded

Four Katyusha rockets struck a military base next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday wounding "six fighters", a statement from the military said. Security forces found a rocket launcher and several rockets in a search of the area, the statement said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. It was the latest in a spate of rocket attacks on military installations this past week. On Thursday, two Katyusha rockets landed inside Balad air base, but there were no casualties or damage reported from the attack.

Four rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport

Four Katyusha rockets hit a military base near Baghdad International Airport early on Monday, wounding at least six soldiers, Iraqi security officials said. It was the latest incident in a series of rocket attacks in recent weeks. Iraqi security forces discovered a rocket launcher and some defused

Call for papers opens, several top international keynote speakers announced for Security Summit 2020

Several top international keynote speakers will speak at the summit, from 23 to 25 June next year.

Nicolas Bourbaki: One of the greatest mathematicians of 20th century never really existed

When an editor of the journal ‘Mathematical Reviews’ wrote that Bourbaki was a pseudonym, he was refuted by Bourbaki himself.

Madrid-based Fintech StudentFinance Raises $1.27 Million in Seed Round Led by Seedcamp

StudentFinance, a Fintech firm launched by the founders of Uniplaces, recently revealed that it had secured €1.15 million (appr. $1.27 million) in seed fundin

Watch: Olga Tokarczuk’s powerful Nobel Lecture

In it, she touched upon her childhood, the need to narrate a story well and the problem that we are facing now.

At SeaGL 2019, free software was in fine feather

X Factor’s Nicole Scherzinger looks amazing as Scots rugby hunk Thom Evans supports her with cuddle amid romance rumours

NICOLE Scherzinger and Scots rugby ace Thom Evans added fuel to romance rumours as he was spotted embracing her while supporting her musical show last night. The 41-year-old X Factor judge was spot…

Nicole Sherzinger cuddles Thom Evans close as he's spotted with overnight bag

We thought the Pussycat Doll was 'too busy'

Naughty Boy Kisses Nicole Scherzinger Under Fur Blanket In Cozy Photo

Nicole Scherzinger and Naughty Boy are currently both working on The X Factor: The Band and have taken cozy photos together. Scherzinger shared two images within one post to her Instagram account ...

Ant McPartlin and Anne-Marie Corbett enjoy date in Oz ahead of I'm A Celeb final

The I'm A Celeb presenter enjoyed a well-deserved afternoon away from the jungle as he treated his girlfriend Anne-Marie to a takeaway lunch date

Dancing On Ice 2020 kicks off as Love Island's Maura Higgins glitters in gold

Who will be crowned this year's champion?

AC Milan fan stabbed in fight over players' shorts

An AC Milan supporter was stabbed outside Bologna's stadium on Sunday in a fight over who had caught a players' shorts, according to media reports in Italy

AC Milan fan stabbed in fight over players’ shorts – reports

An AC Milan supporter was stabbed outside Bologna stadium Sunday in a fight over who had caught a players' shorts, according to media reports in Italy.

Weekend Roundup: Racism mars United’s derby win; Son, Suarez’s hit wonder goals

While a man was arrested for racist abuse directed at Manchester United players, Son Heung-min and Luis Suarez scored worldies, and Juventus suffered their first league defeat this season.

Juventus loss opens title race as Lazio enters the fray

MILAN (AP) — A two-team battle for the Serie A title has suddenly become a three-team race.Before last weekend, Inter Milan was trying to prevent Juventus from winning a record-extending ninth straight league title. But Lazio handed Juventus its first loss of the season to enter the fray.Lazio recovered from an early goal from Cristiano Ronaldo to win 3-1 and move to within three points of second-place Juventus. The Rome club is five points behind Inter after the league leaders were held to a 0-0 draw by Roma.“We were focused and perfect, and managed to beat a great team,” Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi said after Saturday’s match. “But we have been doing well for the past four years, qualifying for Europe and

Serie A legend Mihajlovic makes emotional return after leukaemia diagnosis

The Serbian boss returned to the dugout after a difficult period, and his rival coach was delighted to see him.

Traffic and transportation strategies for the 2020 Games

Innovative traffic and transportation management strategies are being developed to handle the surge in travelers and traffic during the games and the various trial events.

PPP forum on exporting smart transport infra to be held

A forum on public-private partnerships for the export of smart technology-based public transport infrastructure is set to be held in Seoul on Thursday, the Seoul City government said Monday.  Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the forum will look at emerging trends in smart transport systems, Seoul’s smart transport policies and the municipality’s support for private companies looking to br...

Ghana considering ‘sea bus’ system to fight consistent traffic, here’s how

The Coastal Development Authority in Ghana has said that it is considering a proposal to develop a ‘sea bus’ system to promote transportation between coastal regions.

Delhi fire tragedy: A tale of failed regulation and chaotic urbanisation

The political economy encourages vast, largely unregulated industrial activity, in utter violation of labour, safety and environment laws

MahaMetro suggests Light Metro, Metro Neo for TS

Both can be built quickly to provide for faster public commute and do not require much land acquisition

Taylor Swift, Sacha Baron Cohen And More React To Their Golden Globe Nominations

The 2020 Golden Globe nominations are in and we have all the reaction from this year's nominees. With the star-studded ceremony set to take place on Sunday, January 5, actors Tim Allen, Dakota Fanning and Susan Kelechi Watson were all on hand to announce the nominees bright and early from the Beverly Hilton hotel Monday…

Netflix dominates Golden Globes noms as 'Marriage Story' scoops six

Hollywood disruptor Netflix dominated the Golden Globe nominations Monday as its heart-wrenching divorce saga

Golden Globes nominations 2020: It's Marriage Story v The Irishman

Noah Baumbach’s divorce drama leads pack with six nominations while Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Irishman trail with five apiece

Golden snubs and surprises, including little Cats love

When They See Us, the searing TV series on the plight of the Central Park Five got no nods despite critical acclaim. Show creator Ava DuVernay was also snubbed at the Emmys in the directing and writing categories, although Jharrel Jerome won for best lead actor in a limited series.

Golden Globe Nominations 2020: The Full List Of Nominees

The 2020 Golden Globe nominations were announced on Dec. 9.

Councillors raise whopping £25k for local charities after taking on three peaks challenge

The proceeds were donated to homelessness charity Big Change and the We Love MCR Charity

Local activist helps raise $20,000 to support LGBTQ+ youth

Within 10 hours, a local activist helped raise $10,000 to support transgender youth. In less than a week, the amount raised has doubled.Mike Morrison felt compelled to kickstart a fundraising campa…

Hundreds spend the night in sleeping bags on Times Square

Jim O’Shea and Dan Niland sat atop a bright blue mat inside a secured pedestrian plaza in Times Square on Saturday, playing cards as they prepared for the night ahead.

Mums forced to 'live on energy drinks so kids can eat' on estate

Residents of an estate in North Wales are facing heartbreaking decisions

Homeless 'should get £400,000,000 left on dormant Oyster cards'

A London Mayoral candidate is fronting a campaign she hopes can raise millions for charities.

PlayStation 5 Pro could launch in 2023, Sony executive hints

A new report by LetsGoDigital suggests that Sony is already working on the PlayStation 5 Pro, and that it could launch three years after the PlayStation 5

PS6 due in 2026 says Sony, PS5 Pro in three to four years

Get your pre-orders ready because the PS6 could be out as early as 2026, with a PS5 Pro model perhaps as early as 2023.

Sony Wants to Make Every PS5 Game Multiplayer with Cloud Controller Sharing

So says yet another patent

Bayonetta and Vanquish bundle launches in February 2020 (update)

Last night, we reported that a remastered version of Vanquish was spotted on the Microsoft Store. Well, this was just part of the story. We now know that the elusive Bayonetta and Vanquish bundle exists.

To the Surprise of No One, PS5 Will Have Exclusive Games

Titles not playable on PS4

A child loses their home every 8 minutes despite parents 'doing everything they're supposed to'

Penny Walster, a hub manager at Shelter, says many families and individuals are caught in a 'perfect storm' of homelessness, which has seen people who work in schools and hospitals turn to the charity for help

Poverty blighted my childhood. I’m voting to help today’s cold and hungry kids

Boris Johnson’s government is predicted to impoverish hundreds of thousands more children, says author Kerry Hudson

Homeless 'should get £400,000,000 left on dormant Oyster cards'

A London Mayoral candidate is fronting a campaign she hopes can raise millions for charities.

Mums forced to 'live on energy drinks so kids can eat' on estate

Residents of an estate in North Wales are facing heartbreaking decisions

Hundreds spend the night in sleeping bags on Times Square

Jim O’Shea and Dan Niland sat atop a bright blue mat inside a secured pedestrian plaza in Times Square on Saturday, playing cards as they prepared for the night ahead.

Flailing Boris Johnson struggles to explain his 'made up' crime and HS2 figures

Boris Johnson was challenged live on LBC over "made up" figures from Home Secretary Priti Patel about an alleged violent crimewave that would follow a Labour victory in this week's general election

"Powerful case" for inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings - Prime Minister

"I will look very hard at what we can do," he tells campaigns

READERS’ LETTERS: Many factors go into sentencing criminals

Sir, – As a person who was concerned with the Scottish criminal justice system for some 50 years as defence counsel, advocate depute, sheriff and part time High Court judge, I think that I am entitled to comment on the editorial The Courier story entitled “Disappointing term for sexual abuser” (December 5).

Election 2019: Government adviser in altercation as health secretary visits Leeds General Hospital

A government special adviser has been involved in an altercation at Leeds General Hospital, during a visit by health secretary [...]

Boris Johnson pledges to 'look at' abolishing BBC licence fee

Boris Johnson has said he is "looking at" abolishing the BBC licence fee.

Victor Lindelof reveals brave Manchester United tactic that helped them beat Man City

Man Utd defender Victor Lindelof spoke after the win against Manchester City in the derby at the Etihad on Saturday.

Watch Paul Scholes Go Crazy After Manchester United Won Bragging Rights Vs City

Post the 1-2 win against Manchester City, former Manchester United player - Paul Scholes - can be seen enjoying himself with friends and family in a bar.

What Pep Told Ole During Manchester Derby

After Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer first exchanged words before being seen hugging on the sideline during the Manchester derby, the Spaniard has since revealed what he told his counterpart.

Jamie Redknapp explains impact Fred has had on Man Utd- and why he finally deserves credit

The Brazilian midfielder's performances have improved greatly this season following a difficult start to life at Old Trafford

Man Utd must change manager despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revival, says Simon Jordan

The Norwegian manager has led United to victories over Tottenham and Manchester City in the last week but some are still not convinced he is the best man for the job

Anthony Joshua aims dig at Andy Ruiz Jr after partying admission

Andy Ruiz Jr claimed he was overweight and spent too much time partying after being beaten by Anthony Joshua in their world heavyweight title rematch

Anthony Joshua aims dig at Andy Ruiz Jr after partying admission

Andy Ruiz Jr claimed he was overweight and spent too much time partying after being beaten by Anthony Joshua in their world heavyweight title rematch

Anthony Joshua criticises Andy Ruiz over weight gain and lack of preparation: ‘That’s not the way of a champion’

Anthony Joshua criticised rival Andy Ruiz’s ill-thought preparation for their heavyweight title fight on Saturday night by claiming his ‘three months of partying’ was “not the way of a champion”.

Andy Ruiz can never live down his failed approach to Joshua rematch

Anthony Joshua came into the rematch ready and in shape. Andy Ruiz failed in his preparation. There's much to learn from the Clash at the Dunes.

Anthony Joshua ready to take career down new path

It's not all about the devastating knockout for Anthony Joshua anymore. He's not going to go desperately chasing Deontay Wilder for the elusive belt in his

His mum showed him nothing but unconditional love... he terrorised her for years to feed his drug habit

'I can't keep living like this'

Survivor of attack by Joseph McCann tells of long wait for therapy

Woman with PTSD symptoms had to go private as NHS wait was at least eight months

Plenty of Fish 'boyfriend from hell' threatened to kill woman in campaign of abuse

Dennis Beastall and Julie Emms met on a dating website and he moved into her flat in Leicestershire a week after they started talking - but he soon turned violent

Morecambe rapist Stephen Gilyeat gets extended jail term for attacks on two schoolgirls

A child rapist snared two young victims by chatting to them on a social media app, a court has heard.

Grandmother, 60, is jailed for more than two years for blackmailing man in his 60s out of £30,000 over brief 'sexual encounter' that cost him his marriage

Lorraine Cox (pictured), 60, was jailed for two and a half years at Newcastle Crown Court following the cruel blackmail.

Manchester teacher reveals what it's really like to work in a secondary school

Joshua Griffiths has been helped along the way by the Chartered College of Teaching

I taught at a 'for-profit' college. They're predatory disasters

Students rack up debt for worthless diplomas – debt they default on at twice the rate of their peers at traditional colleges

Helping under-privileged children crack competitive exams

Avanti Learning trains them in maths and science so that they get into best colleges

ST Poll: More than half of students who receive tuition begin at age 7 or even younger

ST Poll: More than half of students who receive tuition begin at age 7 or even younger

Edmonds-Woodway junior excels in academics and activism

Audrey, 16, is active in theater and started a feminism club. “I’m very vocal, always raising my hand.”

Marcus Rashford and his agent ask Premier League to count goal vs Aston Villa

Marcus Rashford's goal vs Aston Villa earlier this month was given as a Tom Heaton own goal.

‘Simply the best’: Martin Keown raves about 22-year-old Man United star

Martin Keown has hailed Manchester United summer signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka as the best one-on-one defender in the Premier League. The England

Premier League: Three things we learned from Matchweek 16

Premier League: Liverpool's relentless march to a first English title since 1990 gathered pace with a comfortable win at Bournemouth, while Manchester..

Three things we learned from the Premier League

Liverpool's relentless march to a first English title since 1990 gathered pace with a comfortable win at Bournemouth, while Manchester City's defence of the trophy was hit by a painful defeat against rivals Manchester United.

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Man Utd

Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table.

No Study Shows Indians Immune From Air Pollution: WHO Responds To Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar had said on Friday that there were not studies done in India to prove air pollution affected the health of people.

WHO refutes Prakash Javadekar, says, ‘we wish air pollution didn’t kill people, but it does’

The environment minister had earlier claimed in Parliament that there was no established link between air pollution and a shorter life span.

How corruption and populist politics weigh down Delhi's infrastructure

The first of a five-part series takes stock of Delhi, the power centre and cultural melting pot of India, to find that it needs an overhaul

SC Partially Lifts Ban on Construction Activities in Delhi-NCR

The SC had previously deferred lifting the ban, requested by the Centre, slamming the authorities for failing to curb the pollution that had caused a near medical emergency in the capital city.

Delhi pollution: SC partially lifts ban on construction, allows work only during day time

Earlier in November, the apex court imposed a ban on all kinds of construction work in view of the rising pollution levels in Delhi. This is the longest construction ban that has been enforced in winter months for the past few years.

Satellites are changing the night sky

The stars we can see from Earth could soon be outnumbered by a swarm of satellites.

From Their Balloons, The First Aeronauts Transformed Our View Of The World

Near the beginning of the new film “The Aeronauts,” a giant gas-filled balloon called the “Mammoth” departs from London’s Vauxhall Gardens and ascends into the clouds, revealing a bird’s eye view of London. To some moviegoers, these breathtaking views might seem like nothing special: Modern air travel has...

Betelgeuse Is “Fainting” But It's Not About To Explode. Probably

A ripple of excitement is passing through the community of astronomers, both amateur and professional, at reports that Betelgeuse has dimmed significantly

A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet

Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014

Parker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun

Last week, scientists released the surprising initial results from the Parker Solar Probe’s first two close encounters with the Sun.

Support smaller think tanks in Japan

Hundreds of smaller think tanks and personal offices — essentially small to medium-sized enterprises — around the country may hold the key for Japan's rebirth.

Jobs of the future are clustering in a handful of US cities: Study

A new analysis of where "innovation" jobs are being created in the United States paints a stark portrait of a divided economy where the industries ...

Eddie Cross: It cannot be Business as Usual in 2020

By Eddie Cross If there is one thing our leadership has to understand as we approach Christmas this year, it is that in 2020, we cannot continue to do things the way they have been done in the past decade. We go out of 2019 with so many areas of failure in terms of policy and activity that it is difficult to pick them out and deal with them one by one. So this weekly letter is going to cover my personal wish list for my country in 2020.

New Zealand is a far more multicultural place today – its mainstream media is not

Commercial media, a business that requires public trust and goodwill, is in a tough financial position right now. Gaurav Sharma says that's in part because of its poor job of reaching immigrant communities, in the first of a new monthly column for The Spinoff. Let's start with a test, about refer

Vandals damage cars in Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem

DUBAI: The quality of youth is said to determine the kind of future a nation will have. Experience shows that high levels of youth participation in a country’s workforce and political discourse can have a positive impact on societal development. Sadly, only a few Arab countries offer their youth these opportunities.

A less than satisfactory trade agreement

This trade deal, inadequate is it is, may be all that is possible during the first term of a Trump administration.

Big European firms ‘dodging China-US tariffs by shifting supply chains’

European companies are ‘settling in’ to the trade war, Chamber president says

China says hopes to reach trade deal with US as soon as possible

China said it hopes to make a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, Reuters reports. “On the question of China-US trade talks and negotiations, we wish that both sides can, on the foundation of equality and mutual respect, push forward negotiations, and in consideration of each others’ core interests, reach an…

Trade war goes digital: countries eye tariffs on Internet economy

Potentially forcing people to pay duties on software and movie downloads.

Freeland heads to Mexico in effort to finalize new NAFTA revisions

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is to meet American and Mexican officials in Mexico City on Tuesday amid reports a deal to revise the new North American free-trade agreement is close to completion.

Karnataka bypoll: Hunsur bucks the trend, hands out defeat to BJP

Popularity of Cong. candidate H.P. Manjunath and absence of chemistry between BJP’s A.H. Vishwanath and the electorate are said to be the chief reasons for the defeat

What The Karnataka Bypoll Results Mean For Yediyurappa And Congress

The BJP won 12 of the total 15 seats in the bypolls and Congress only managed to get two. Siddaramaiah resigned as Leader of Congress Legislature Party and Leader of Opposition.

Yediyurappa-led BJP govt. safe in Karnataka as party sets to win 12 out of 15 bypoll seats

While the Congress managed to win two seats, the Janata Dal (Secular) drew a complete blank

Negative campaign did me in, says Vishwanath

He cites ‘shifting’ of JD(S) votes to Cong. as another reason

Congress wins battle in Hunsur

Its candidate H.P. Manjunath romps home with an impressive margin of 39,727 votes

NPB stars no longer shy about expressing MLB aspirations

Kohei Arihara wants to pitch in the major leagues in the near future. Haruki Nishikawa wants to make the move as well. Hayato Sakamoto doesn't want to, but

MLB Rumors: Anthony Rendon’s Agent Reportedly Wants 7-Year Deal As Rangers Still Favored To Sign Him

Despite Anthony Rendon’s previous comments about wanting to end his MLB career at the age of 35, a new report suggests that the 29-year-old third baseman, who last played for the Washington ...

Marinos' faith in Teruhito Nakagawa pays off

Just over five years ago, Yokohama F. Marinos showed their faith in then-22-year-old Teruhito Nakagawa when they announced they would sign the Senshu Unive

The Good Phight’s Winter Meetings preview

The 2019 Winter Meetings are upon us! It’s the baseball rumor-mongerer’s favorite time of year. The good people at MLB Trade Rumors are perhaps stocking up on Red Bull and coffee as we speak, knowing the refreshing button on many web browers will be smashed over the next few days. It all began Sunday night with the announcement that Marvin Miller (!) and Ted Simmons were finally voted into the Hall of Fame.

Wheeler, Phillies finalize five-year, $118M contract

The Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler finalized their $118 million, five-year contract Monday. Wheeler agreed to the deal last Thursday subject to a successful physical.

Sonia Gandhi turns 73, wishes pour in

Ms. Gandhi, however, is not celebrating her birthday in the wake of rape incidents in various parts of the country and concerns over women’s security.

Sonia Gandhi spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in for Cong president

Gandhi decided not to celebrate her birthday as she was saddened by rape incidents and assaults on women in various parts if the country

‘Unwell’ Pankaja Munde skips regional BJP meet in Aurangabad

"I have spoken to Pankaja Munde before coming to Aurangabad for the meeting. She is ill. Moreover, preparations are going on for the December 12 rally. She remained absent with a prior permission," Patil told reporters.

‘Discussed weather’: Ajit Pawar on first meeting with Fadnavis after fallout

On Sunday, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar shared the stage at the marriage ceremony of independent MLA Sanjay Shinde's daughter in Solapur district and were seen engaged in a 20-minute animated chat.

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari drops Jai Prakash as vice president, move surprises many in party

Removal of Prakash has come as a "surprise" for many in the party as he is considered close to Rajya Sabha member Vijay Goel. "The timing of the decision is questionable since Tiwari himself has completed his three-year term as the president of Delhi BJP. Jai Prakash is known for his closeness to Goel," said a top Delhi BJP leader.

No citizen will be allowed to turn refugee due to NRC, Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: Mamata

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the NRC and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill will not be allowed in Bengal as long as the TMC is in power

Not a single citizen will be allowed to turn a refugee due to NRC, CAB: Mamata

Giving assurances that NRC and CAB will be never allowed in Bengal as long as the TMC is in power, Banerjee said NRC and CAB are both two sides of a coin.

Will never allow NRC, CAB in Bengal; no one will lose citizenship: Mamata

Her comments come on a day when Shah after introducing the bill in Lok Sabha said it is not against minorities but against infiltrators

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi tears up copy of Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha, says Bill makes Muslims stateless

During the discussion on the Citizenship Amendments Bill in Lok Sabha, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi teared up a copy of CAB and accused the BJP Government of targetting and trying to make Muslims stateless.

CAB not against minorities, Congress divided India on religious lines: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

"Why do we need this Bill today? After Independence, had Congress not done partition on the basis of religion, then today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did the partition on the basis of religion," Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha.

'If Congress Hadn't Done Partition on Basis of Religion..': Shah Attacks Oppn in LS as War of Words Ensue on Citizenship Bill

"Why do we need this Bill today? After independence, if Congress had not done partition on the basis on religion, then, today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did partition on the basis of religion," Shah fumed in Parliament.

Citizenship Amendment Bill: How Amit Shah Defended Excluding Muslims

The Lok Sabha voted in favour of the introduction of the bill after protests by opposition leaders.

CAB not against minorities, Congress divided India on religious lines: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

"Why do we need this Bill today? After Independence, had Congress not done partition on the basis of religion, then today we would have not needed this Bill. Congress did the partition on the basis of religion," Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha.

‘Congress Partitioned Nation On Religious Lines’: Amit Shah Tables Citizenship Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha