Fortnite Will Show an Exclusive Star Wars Scene This Weekend

I hate Paradise Palms.

Fortnite to host an “exclusive premiere” of a scene from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Much like this year’s Marshmello concert, players will be able to gather at Risky Reels drive-in to watch the scene in a moment of collective peace.

A Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker scene is to be shown in Fortnite

Fortnite players will be able to view an exclusive scene from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker next weekend. The scene, the contents of which have not been revealed, will play at 7pm UK time on Saturd

Exclusive Star Wars Rise of Skywalker clip to air inside Fortnite

An exclusive Star Wars Rise of Skywalker clip will be shown inside a virtual theatre in Fortnite, it was recently confirmed.

Galaxy’s Edge props will pop up in all kinds of new Star Wars media

The lightsabers are just the beginning

Drink driving limits in Ireland 2019: How soon can you drive after pints, wine and shorts at Christmas

It's the time of year for drinking but make sure not to drive while over the limit

‘Time to toughen up our laws’ - Motorists call for drink-drive limit to be cut across UK

Four out of five Scottish drivers believe the rest of the UK should bring its drink-drive limit in line with that north of the border.

Paddy Clancy column: Leaving coats for the homeless on the Ha'penny Bridge is wonderful, but it's not enough

"Every politician in Leinster House must accept some blame"

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.

25 Vital Festive Road Safety Tips

According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation, over 10 000 people have lost their lives on South African roads during the festive season in the past six years.  With many motorists taking to the roads again this month, Dialdirect implores motorists to be vigilant. “The true tragedy here is that the bulk of these deaths […]

CTET 2019: Gang involved in impersonating aspirants busted

Ten people have been arrested in Moradabad for being involved in impersonating aspirants of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test-2019 examination.

Nine years on, graft case at CBI door

It took over nine years for complaints of massive corruption by the then Director and other officials of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Agartala to be processed through various governme

As Tihar hunts for hangman, Tamil Nadu cop applies for executioner’s job to ensure justice for Nirbhaya

After reading about a lack of executioner in Tihar jail to hang the Nirbaya case convicts, S Subash Srinivasan volunteered to take up the role.

Police get three days’ custody of gang-rape accused

The All Women Police Station (West) on Monday got three days custody of P. Manikandan, 30, suspected to be the main accused in the gang-rape of a class XI girl in Coimbatore. The Mahila Court-cum-Spec

ACB traps Sub-Registrar, computer operator

‘Accused sought bribe for registering a lease deed’

Intel CEO Blames Company's Obsessive Focus on Capturing 90% CPU Market Share For Missing Out on Other Opportunities

Intel chief executive Bob Swan says he's willing to let go the company's traditional dominance of the market for CPUs in order to meet the rising demand for newer, more specialized silicon chips for applications such as AI and autonomous cars. From a report: Intel's Bob Swan blames being focused on ...

Intel's 6-year-old Haswell Pentium processor is making a comeback - but why now?

Seemingly this is a move to help deal with the well-documented production issues which have plagued Intel.

Silicon Labs Executing On Its IoT Opportunity, With Infrastructure Likely To Get Better In 2020

IoT continues to drive Silicon Labs' growth, and particularly its strong wireless portfolio, which saw better than 20% growth in the third quarter. Infrastructure is being held back by weakness in the

Ryzen 9 3950X vs. Core i9-9900KS Gaming, Feat. Tuned DDR4 Memory Performance

Today we're comparing the Ryzen 9 3950X and Core i9-9900KS in a massive number of games, using one of G.Skill's most premium 16GB memory kits, the Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 CL14. For those of you spending $600+ on a CPU, purchasing top end DDR4 memory doesn't seem like a stretch, so here's a head to head comparison between AMD and Intel processors using manually tuned timings.

Nvidia lawyer pushes court to dismiss cryptocurrency mining chip lawsuit

Graphics card manufacturer Nvidia is fighting to have a lawsuit dropped that alleges it misled investors over its failed cryptocurrency mining chip.

K. Michelle Gets Vulnerable In New Photo Where She Shows Off Her Post-Surgery Body And Speaks About The Healing Process

It looks like K. Michelle is back on track to being healthy and happy, and she is now entirely comfortable in her body -- or at least, more than she

Angels Of The North's Sammyjo wants her mental health battle to inspire others

She's now a proud girlboss and wants to inspire others.

It may be time for us to stop dating our ‘types’

More often than not, what builds love cannot be seen but has to be felt and experienced.

'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.

Man who hasn't cut his floor-length hair in 20 years to chop it off for charity

Andrew hopes to raise thousands with his epic haircut.

Boy oh boy! Two male pandas make public debut at Berlin Zoo

The cuteness level at Berlin Zoo doubled on Monday when a pair of twin panda cubs made their public debut, with the zoo revealing the cuddly bundles of fur were both boys.

Twin male pandas charm Berlin zoo

The cuteness level at Berlin Zoo doubled on Monday when a pair of twin panda cubs made their public debut, with the zoo revealing the cuddly bundles of fur were both boys.

Boy oh boy! Twin male pandas charm Berlin zoo

Little ones were born at the zoo in August but in keepin­g with Chines­e tradit­ion they were only named after 100 days

Animal park gets first African elephant born in the UK this year and he's a cuti

He doesn't have a name yet though.

24 hours in pictures, 9 December 2019

News in pictures.

Juice WRLD Passing: Record Label Releases A Statement

Tragedy has struck the music industry once more, as you probably know by now. Juice WRLD has unfortunately passed away, and this tragic event sent

Rapper and Singer Juice WRLD Dead at 21 After Having Seizure at Airport

The rapper and singer Juice WRLD died on Sunday from apparent cardiac arrest. It happened after his private jet, bound from Los Angeles, landed in his

Rapper Juice Wrld dies aged 21 after a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport

Rapper Juice Wrld has died following a ‘medical emergency’ at a US airport, just days after completing a sold out Australian tour.

Rising US rap artist Juice WRLD dies at 21

Chicago-born rapper Juice WRLD, one of a wave of young artists who earned attention on streaming platforms before breaking out as chart-toppers and social media celebrities, died Sunday at the age of 21, according to local authorities.

Drake On Juice Wrld’s Death: 'I Would Like To See All The Younger Talent Live Longer'

The Chi-Town native had just celebrated his 21st birthday on December 2.

Yamaha launches BS-VI compliant YZF-R15 bike, price starts at Rs 1.45 lakh

The 155cc will be available across all company dealerships in India from the third week of December 2019, India Yamaha Motor (IYM) said in a statement.

BSVI Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 launched in India for Rs 1.45 lakh - Gets a drop in power figures

Along with the cleaner running engine, the R15 V3 now gets features such an engine-kill as it senses the kickstand has been lowered. And dual-horn will be a standard offering.

2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 200 revealed

The Svartpilen 200 gets a 26hp, 200cc single-cylinder engine, which is the same as the KTM 200 Duke’s. Click here for more.

Spec Comparo: KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan vs BMW G 310 GS vs Kawasaki Versys-X 300

The Himalayan is the most affordable in the comparo while the Versys-X 300 is the priciest

New 1.0 turbo-petrol engine to power Renault Triber, upcoming HBC SUV

Renault-Nissan will roll out its new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine in India in 2020. Click to know engine details and more.

Adamawa fake doctor to spend 10 years in jail - The Nation Newspaper

A secondary school leaver who admitted to working for several years as a medical doctor has been sentenced to 44 years and six months in jail...

Fake Nigerian doctor sentenced to 54 years in prison

A high court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced one Ibrahim Mustapha, a fake medical doctor to 54 years in prison. The judge Justice Nathan Musa gave the judgements following Mustapha’s admittance of guilt in a 9-count charge against him. Justice Nathan said the verdict was in consideration of the plea by Mustapha’s lawyer. […]

Fake doctor who performed fatal surgeries on 15 patients jailed 54 years in Adamawa

A high court in Yola, Adamawa state capital, has sentenced Ibrahim Mustapha, a fake medical doctor, to 54 years in prison. In June, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested

UPDATED: Court sentences fake doctor to 10 years imprisonment

 Hindi Livinus, Yola A High Court in Yola on Monday sentenced a fake medical doctor, Ibrahim Mustapha, to 10 years imprisonment for using forged medical certificate to practice. Mustapha stoo...

Iran working on improving Zakzaky’s health via diplomatic channels

Iran is constantly working on the case of Nigeria’s top Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky through diplomatic contacts with the Nigerian government.

'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' and 'Joker' Invoke Opposing Sides of the Human Psyche

The recent film release, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” by Marielle Heller, is based on the Esquire magazine article, "Can you say..Hero?" that award-winning journalist Tom Junod wrote in 1998 about Fred Rogers.Can polar opposites, an empathic Mister Rogers and a cynical writer, be friends?

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.

How the De-Aging Process Behind ‘The Irishman’ Worked

Filmed by Martin Scorsese, The Irishman tells the story of Mafia hitman Frank Sheeran and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.

Pangs of affluence

Sans purpose, without roots, free from any and every ideology; behold Mankind in all its cluelessness For centuries, mankind has strived to achieve ‘enough’. Enough food, enough

Too 'chubby' to play Bond: the impossible body standards of the modern action hero

As Henry Cavill’s body-shaming revelations show, being a male lead in Hollywood requires incredible levels of self-punishment

Celebrate the Raspberry Pi’s 8th birthday at a Raspberry Jam

Next year is the Raspberry Pi computer's 8th birthday: celebrate at a community-led Raspberry Jam near you, and register your Birthday Jam so we can send you swag!

Frame up your perfect Christmas gift!

Stettler framing and art supplies dealer has solutions to the trickiest gift questions

The Best STEM Christmas Gifts For Kids

It can feel like the holiday toy-buying gets a little out of hand this time of year. We want to see our kids’ faces light up on Christmas morning, but we don’t want to drown in a sea of plastic to make it happen. That’s why adding a couple of STEM toys into the mix can be such a great middle ground. Kids are...

Dan Murphy's looks to Netflix, Spotify for algorithm advice

Launches new Discovery Engine.

At SeaGL 2019, free software was in fine feather

EFCC secures 84 convictions in Edo - The Nation Newspaper

The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has secured 84 convictions from January...

Corruption: EFCC recovers N217.2m in Benin Zonal office

Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered about N217,268,236 million between January and December.

EFCC secures conviction of 111 fraudsters in Southeast in 11 months

EFCC says it has obtained the conviction of 111 fraudsters in the South East between January and November, 2019, secured the final forfeiture of N1.5billion

EFCC seizes over N643.9m, $706.8m in Kano

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday says that the Kano Zonal office has seized over N643,942 million in

EFCC Uyo Zone secures over 60 convictions - The Nation Newspaper

The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) said it has secured over 60 convictions in Court against corrupt...

Road accident kills 12 in Niger - The Nation Newspaper

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger says 12 people have died in an accident on Sunday at Sawmill village along Mokwa -Makera road in...

Road accident claims 12 lives in Niger

FRSC in Niger says 12 people have died in an accident on Sunday at Sawmill village along Mokwa -Makera road in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state.

12 killed in Niger car accident

The accident involved 103 people: 55 female, 40 male, eight children, five adults.

Road accident claims 12 lives in Niger —FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Niger State has said that 12 people have died in an accident on Sunday at Sawmill Village along Mokwa-Makera road in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. Th...

CHRISTMAS: FRSC deploys 1,700 personnel on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, other Ogun roads

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) will deploy 1,700 personnel to control traffic on highways across Ogun State during the Christmas festival.

Here’s How the US-China Trade War is Helping JD.com Stock Bulls, Bears

Don’t attempt to trade volatile and varied headlines, invest your trust in a powerful trade war pattern setting up on the price chart of JD.com.

Shopify Stock Will Continue to Amaze Investors in 2020

Shopify stock, which is up 165% this year, still has more upside opportunities like the one from last week. The triggers are close.

3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy Before the End of 2019

The year-end success of the healthcare sector has led to several strong stocks to buy. Here are three of the best healthcare stocks to buy.

Smartly Avoid General Electric Stock Dividend for Capital Appreciation

Reassuring news that General Electric was keeping its dividend should move GE stock higher. But, profit-taking is likely to occur first.

5 Cryptocurrency Trading Tips (By a Trader)

The difference between an unprofitable or slightly profitable trader, and a wildly profitable cryptocurrency trader, are often just a few tiny tweaks to the trader’s mentality and strategy.

Motorhead ex Phil Campbell and more confirmed for Ramblin’ Man Fair 2020

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, Massive Wagons, Samantha Fish are more will play the UK festival next summer

Dee Snider: New AC/DC album will feature tracks recorded by Malcolm Young

Former Twisted Sister frontman says a new AC/DC album is on its way and will feature tracks recorded by the late Malcolm Young along with "all four surviving members”

The Book of Mormon is coming to Nottingham - venue, dates, times and ticket prices revealed

It has sold out every one of its 2,829 performances to date in London

Grease, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and more: New shows announced at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for 2020

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced nine new shows, including Grease, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and more.

Roger Daltrey Recalls Horror of Who Fan Stampede

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend took part in a December 2019 documentary about a 1979 fan stampede in which 11 Who fans died.

Ella Balinska Wore Miu Miu To The British Independent Film Awards — Charlie’s Angels Actress Is Stunning

Ella Balinska wore Miu Miu to the British Independent Film Awards and the Charlie's Angels actress was absolutely stunning. Celebrity makeup artist

High Ponytails: Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid & 16 Stars Rocking The Sleek Holiday Hairstyle – Pics

See the best photos of celebrities in high ponytails.

All the times Dia Mirza impressed us with her fashion

As Dia Mirza turns a year older, we take a look at her best fashion moments.

Elizabeth Hurley, 54, Wears A Bed Sheet While Celebrating 1.4 Million Instagram Followers — Pic

Elizabeth Hurley looked incredibly sultry in a new photo she posted to Instagram, featuring the celeb in only a red bed sheet.

Carrie Underwood Stuns In Two Plunging Silver Gowns At Kennedy Center Honors

Carrie wowed in two silver dresses. Carrie Underwood put her best fashion foot forward once again as she stunned in not one, but two gorgeous silver gowns while attending the 42nd Annual Kennedy ...

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.

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

The 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in afternoon trade and settled with gains of 42.28 points or 0.10 per cent at 40,487.43.

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

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.

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

Market Wrap, Dec 9: Sensex up 42 pts, Nifty at 11,937; Auto stocks gain

Sectoral indices ended the session mixed on the NSE. At close, Nifty Realty Index closed with a cut of 1.15 per cent, while Nifty Auto index closed 0.73 per cent higher

‘The Irishman’ nominated 14 times for the Critics’ Choice Awards

LOS ANGELES, Dec 9 — The race is on for the Oscars. One day ahead of the nominations for the Golden Globes today, the Broadcast Film Critics Association unveiled theirs yesterday. Martin Scorsese’s latest film The Irishman, which was released on Netflix on November 27, is a clear favourite with...

Netflix dominates Golden Globes nominations as ‘Marriage Story’ scoops six

LOS ANGELES, Dec 9 — Netflix dominated the Golden Globe nominations today as its heart-wrenching divorce saga Marriage Story grabbed six nods including best drama, kicking off the race for the Oscars. The streaming giant secured a whopping 17 film nominations unveiled at a Beverly Hills ceremony,...

‘Marriage Story’ tops Golden Globe Award nominations with 6

Noah Baumbach’s divorce portrait “Marriage Story” leads the 77th Golden Globes with six nominations including best motion picture, drama.

‘Marriage Story’ tops Golden Globe Award nominations with 6

Noah Baumbach’s divorce portrait “Marriage Story” leads the 77th Golden Globes with six nominations including best motion picture, drama.

‘Marriage Story’ tops Golden Globe Award nominations with 6

Noah Baumbach’s divorce portrait “Marriage Story” leads the 77th Golden Globes with six nominations including best motion picture, drama.

Two Wolves fans arrested by police for homophobic abuse at Brighton match

Two Wolves supporters were arrested by Sussex Police after homophobic abuse directed at Brighton fans with the club condemning their behaviour

Two Wolves fans arrested by police for homophobic abuse at Brighton match

Two Wolves supporters were arrested by Sussex Police after homophobic abuse directed at Brighton fans with the club condemning their behaviour

Two Wolves supporters arrested for homophobic abuse at Brighton game

Brighton have confirmed two Wolves supporters were ejected from the Amex Stadium and arrested for homophobic abuse during Sunday’s match

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.

BTS tease new music on the way

LOS ANGELES, Dec 9 — The seven-member boy band — which is comprised of J-Hope, Jimin, Suga, RM, Jungkook, Jin and V — has recently announced that they are in the middle of creating material for a forthcoming new album. The K-pop sensation broke the news during Variety’s Hitmakers brunch at...

Fans from 29 different countries come together to gift CL with 'GZB fan version' of her new song '+DONE161201+'

CL's GZBs [her fan club] are celebrating her long-awaited return in a big way!On December 8 KST, her fans came out with a parody version of t…

IU and Sung Si Kyung collaborate on modern Christmas song 'First Winter' MV

IU and Sung Si Kyung have come together to release a special holiday song!On December 9 KST, the two singers dropped the music video for the song &quo…

Lil Baby Shows off Dance Moves and Luxury Cars in "Woah" Video

Ahead of his new album's forthcoming release.

J.Y. Park reveals that he failed while auditioning for SM Entertainment in the past

J.Y. Park revealed his unlikely relationship with SM Entertainment.The popular label head and artist appeared on the December 7th broadcas…

Michael Healy-Rae 'hospitalised after fire at his office' in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry

Danny Healy-Rae has confirmed his brother was taken to hospital

Woman tragically dies after going swimming off coast of Ballycastle, Co Antrim

Another lady pulled from the water is being treated for hypothermia

Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after fire breaks out at Kerry office

Kerry Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae was taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in his office and shop this morning.

Michael Healy-Rae brought to hospital after fire in his shop in Co Kerry

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has been brought to hospital following a fire in his shop.The blaze i...

Michael Healy-Rae TD brought to hospital after fire at Kerry shop

Healy-Rae is understood to be okay but is being checked due to the potential effects of smoke inhalation.

Gas Malaysia: Average natural gas selling price to fall for Jan 1-Dec 31, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The average natural gas selling price applicable for Gas Malaysia Energy and Services Sdn Bhd from January 1 to December 31, 2020 will be set at RM33.65/MMBtu, lower by 2.91 per cent or RM1.01/MMBtu, compared to the current price for the distribution segment. The selling...

China’s solar PV market grows despite US tariffs - GlobalData

The global solar PV market is expected to see a 13% growth in installations

Aluminium firms seek cut in input duties as production costs, imports swell

Industry is dogged by inverted duty structure. While calcined petroleum coke import suffers 10%, finished aluminium attracts 7.5% duty. Caustic soda lye import is taxed at 7.5% versus 5% on alumina

Winds Might Be Changing For Vestas

The company has grown fast in a favorable market environment, having a 5-year CAGR if 8%.Despite the record-high order backlog in Q3/2019, the company identified the impact of tariffs and increased ex

Massif Capital - Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.

Diamond has been a painful investment for our portfolio.We invested too early in the cycle for offshore equipment, and the trough of the cycle has been extended beyond our modeled scenarios.We will ai

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

Stronger US dollar curbs demand for ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as the positive sentiment for the greenback curbed interest for local currency. As at 6pm, the local note was quoted at 4.1590/1630 against the US dollar compared with Friday’s close of 4.1580/1610. A dealer said the...

Rupee darts up 16 paise to 71.04 against U.S. dollar

The rupee pared initial losses and settled 16 paise up at 71.04 against the U.S. dollar on Monday amid softening crude oil prices and weakening of the greenback vis-a-vis other currencies overseas. Fr

AUD/USD struggles to recover despite modest USD weakness, trades around 0.6820

The AUD/USD pair snapped its four-week losing streak last week but seems to be having a tough time pushing higher on Monday. After moving sideways bel

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...

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...

Shane MacGowan will perform Fairytale of New York live on this week's Late Late Show

RTE will also pay a tribute to the Pogues singer, 61, with friends and family joining Shane in the studio

Sorry Jake Gyllenhaal, but the British musical is alive and kicking

With shows such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six and The Boy in the Dress, the musical is in rude health in this country – whether Broadway knows it or not

WATCH: Niall Horan explains the '12 Pubs of Christmas' to Jimmy Fallon

Irish man Niall Horan explains the Irish phenomenon of the '12 Pubs of Christmas' to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show.

Dad blogger who had the Christmas number one last year with a charity single about sausage rolls is making ANOTHER bid for the top spot with a second tribute to the pastry treat

Mark Hoyle, 31, AKA LadBaby, from Nottingham, is back with a new single I Love Sausage Rolls, set to the tune of I Love Rock 'n' Roll, and he hopes to hit the number one spot again.

Motorhead ex Phil Campbell and more confirmed for Ramblin’ Man Fair 2020

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, Massive Wagons, Samantha Fish are more will play the UK festival next summer

‘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.

Karnataka bypoll results: Siddaramaiah, Dinesh Gundu Rao resign after Congress poor show

However, the Congress high command in Delhi is yet to take a call on these resignations.

BJP will not indulge in Operation Kamala, says Kateel

Kateel said it was teamwork by BJP leaders that resulted in the party winning the maximum number of seats.  

‘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.

BS Yediyurappa celebrates with son as trends show BJP leading in K'taka by-polls

Earlier Yediyurappa had confidently said that BJP will win at least 13 seats and the government will be 'safeguarded'.

Cambodia to start opposition leader trial in January

PHNOM PENH, Dec 9 —The trial of Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha on treason charges will begin on Jan. 15, a court said today. Kem Sokha was arrested in 2017 and his opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) banned ahead of an election last year that was condemned by Western...

Cambodia to start opposition leader trial in January

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - The trial of Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha on treason charges will begin on Jan. 15, a court said on Monday.

Court orders Sokha to stand trial on January 15 for treason

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court has set January 15 as the trial date for Kem Sokha, the former president of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) who is under court-supervised bail on a treason charge. In a press release issued on Monday, the municipal court said Sokha will stand trial on the conspiracy charge under Article 443 of the Criminal Code.

Prosecutors Seek Lengthy Prison Terms For Two Former Bishkek Mayors 

Kyrgyz prosecutors in a high-profile corruption trial have asked a court to sentence two former mayors of Bishkek to lengthy prison terms.

Challenge to prison-needle ban postponed to Dec. 17

A court hearing to challenge the federal government's ban on needles for drug-using prisoners has been postponed to next week.

X Factor: The Band first look as Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell judge hopefuls

X Factor: The Band auditions first look as hopefuls, including reality star Tallia Storm, aim to impress judges Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell horrified by self-proclaimed 'rock star' on X Factor: The Band

Simon's worst nightmare has been realised.

What is X Factor The Band and how will it work? Simon Cowell launches new talent search on ITV

X Factor: The Band starts on ITV on Monday night with Simon Cowell at the helm of the new talent search

Nicole Scherzinger spotted with X-Factor Celebrity star Thom Evans

Rumours of romance began during his stint on the ITV show

Nicole Sherzinger cuddles Thom Evans close as he's spotted with overnight bag

We thought the Pussycat Doll was 'too busy'

Communism claims a ploy to tarnish democratic process, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Senator P. Waytha Moorthy has expressed disappointment over allegations made by a Terengganu Umno member that communist elements have infiltrated the government. In a statement today, he said such claims are clear efforts to...

Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government

Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government

Fighting corruption a government priority – Andanar

Fighting corruption remains an utmost priority of the Duterte administration to prevent an abusive culture of extortion and embezzlement as well as oppression of the people, a Palace official said Monday.

Ronnie Liu gives statement over event commemorating Hat Yai Peace Accord

KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Pelek assemblyman Ronnie Liu has given his statement to police over his attendance at the 30th anniversary of the Hat Yai Peace Accord last week.

Perak Amanah supports any decision made on land ownership

IPOH, Dec 9 — Any decision to be made by the Perak state government in granting 999-year ownership or permanent titles to new villages, will have to be in line with Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) stance, said Perak Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) chairman Datuk Asmuni Awi. He said whatever decision made...

CUSB faculty recruitment: Check how to apply for 60 posts

CUSB faculty recruitment: Applications open at cusb.ac.in. The last date to submit online applications is December 18 while candidates can download fee receipt till December 23.

OSSTET 2020: Check how to apply, passing marks, exam pattern

OSSTET 2020: According to the notification released on the website, the last date to fill the application form and submit fee is December 16, 2019.

Himachal Pradesh constable recruitment exam on December 22

All candidates who qualified the physical efficiency test (PET) have been directed to report at the venue by 9 am, the spokesperson said, adding that call letters have been sent to the candidates.

IGNOU January 2020 admissions begins, check steps to apply here

The applications are being accepted for the Masters' degree, Bachelors' degree, PG Diploma and Diploma, PG certificate and certificate programmes and Appreciation/Awareness level programmes.

TNPSC group 1 service result declared: Check merit list, interview dates, salary

TNPSC group 1 service result: Candidates need to bring their original certificates along with them to the interview round. Selected candidates will be recruited at pay level 22 Rs 56,100-1,77,500, according to the official release.

On Sonia Gandhi’s birthday, Puducherry CM distributes onions to party workers

In a tweet, the Puducherry chief minister is seen offering prayers at a temple for the long life of Congress chief. He also said that "she has made immense sacrifices for the country".

Priyanka Lambasts Centre Over Rising Petrol, Onion Prices, Says Govt is in Sleeping Mode

"The inflation has made the life of common man worse, prices of onion have crossed Rs 200 in some parts and petrol has crossed Rs 75, but the BJP government is in sleeping mode", stated Priyanka.

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu protests against onion price hike

This action by the police led to a verbal altercation between them and TDP leaders.

Political parties deplore government’s decision to hike APSRTC bus fare

Activists of BJP and TDP stage protests in Kurnool and Chittoor, terming the move ‘anti-poor’

Tamil Nadu Couple Gets Bouquet Of Onion As Wedding Gift, Picture Goes Viral

In a picture that has now gone viral, a married couple can be seen holding the bouquet of onions while being surrounded by their friends.

TNPSC group 1 service result declared: Check merit list, interview dates, salary

TNPSC group 1 service result: Candidates need to bring their original certificates along with them to the interview round. Selected candidates will be recruited at pay level 22 Rs 56,100-1,77,500, according to the official release.

OSSTET 2020: Check how to apply, passing marks, exam pattern

OSSTET 2020: According to the notification released on the website, the last date to fill the application form and submit fee is December 16, 2019.

Himachal Pradesh constable recruitment exam on December 22

All candidates who qualified the physical efficiency test (PET) have been directed to report at the venue by 9 am, the spokesperson said, adding that call letters have been sent to the candidates.

CUSB faculty recruitment: Check how to apply for 60 posts

CUSB faculty recruitment: Applications open at cusb.ac.in. The last date to submit online applications is December 18 while candidates can download fee receipt till December 23.

PGIMER MD/MS Result 2020: Scores to be Out Soon on Official Website at pgimer.edu.in

Candidates who are shortlisted in the written test will have to appear for the counselling session that is scheduled to begin in the last week of December.

SUV driver fined Rs 9,500 for damaging a tree in Telangana town

Since September 2018, Siddipet horticulture officers have collected over Rs 1.2 lakh as penalties on damages to trees planted under the 'Haritha Haram' afforestation programme.

Bihar: 34,549 water bodies, 19,739 roads encroached, govt survey shows

The survey was ordered after the maximum cases registered under the Public Grievances Redressal Act, 2015, were found to be encroachment-related.

Do Andhra Pardesh ration cards carry Jesus Christ's image?

According to the government, the dealer in East Godavari district had been using different images on ration cards while printing them. For example, in 2016 the dealer had printed ration cards with Satya Saibaba on it.

Plea to rescue two labourers stranded in Muscat

TENKASISeeking intervention of Collector G.K. Arun Sundar Thayalan to ensure the safe release of two labourers stranded in Muscat, the Abroad Tamils’ Welfare Association a submitted petition during th

Efforts to reduce plastic during Paryaya of Admar Mutt

Efforts would be made to reduce the use of plastic during the Paryaya period (2020-22) of Admar Mutt here. M.B. Puranik, President of the Sri Krishna Seva Balaga, told presspersons today that it was t

Keerthy Suresh to romance Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 168

Keerthy Suresh will share screen space with Rajinikanth in director's Siva upcoming film, which is tentatively titled Thalaivar 168.

Thalaivar 168: Keerthy Suresh To Play The Female Lead Opposite Superstar Rajinikanth

It’s official now! Actress Keerthy Suresh has been roped in to share screen space with Superstar Rajinikanth in ‘Thalaivar 168’.

Kiara Advani Says NO To Two Big Telugu Films Due To This Reason?

Post starring in Karan Johar’s short from Lust Stories and Shahid Kapoor led Kabir Singh, Kiara Advani has become a household name. Grapevine has that, the actress who has a kitty full of films has

Priyamani to play Sasikala in Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi

A source says Priyamani, who was last seen in Amazon Prime Video web series The Family Man, has given bulk dates for Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi.

Vijay-Shankar Movie On Cards? Director Opens Up

A film from Vijay-Shankar combo is definitely on cards and the director recently opened up regarding such a possible project

Scientists have developed a once-a-month contraceptive pill

Scientists believe this could be extremely effective to prevent unplanned pregnancies. This has been the first instance when such an approach has been used to deliver contraceptives.

Related stories about birth control:

Business Insider - The longer you wait to take Plan B after unprotected sex, the less effective it is and the greater your chance of possibly getting pregnant.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Study reveals how Diabetes drug promotes healthy aging

Washington - Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin sensitivity through its effects on glucose metabolism.

You can take Plan B up to 120 hours after unprotected sex, but that’s not when it’s the most effective

Plan B, sometimes referred to as the “morning-after pill,” is an over-the-counter form of emergency contraception you can take after having unprotected sex. The pill works to prevent pregnancy before it even starts.

Playing sports may carry benefits for hearing

Dec. 9 -- Playing sports may improve the brain's ability to process sounds, a finding that could lead to new therapies for people who struggle with hearing, researchers report.

HOLLYWOOD'S HOT METER: Nick Jonas, John Legend, Dwayne Johnson Or Gerard Butler - Sexy In Suits

It's time to talk about the hot and happening men of Hollywood. Men in suits are irresistible and in case you want to ogle at some, here we have Nick Jonas, John Legend, Dwayne Johnson and Gerard Butler making it to our Hollywood's Hot Meter

Star Screen Awards 2019: From Shahid Kapoor To Kiara Advani – Best & Worst Dressed Of The Night!

Another much anticipated glamour event of the year, Star Screen Awards 2019, took place in the city yesterday. From Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, to Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Ranvee

Only Bella Hadid can wear a sheer top and white jeans to the beach

Party up top, business on the bottom.

Elizabeth Hurley, 54, Wears A Bed Sheet While Celebrating 1.4 Million Instagram Followers — Pic

Elizabeth Hurley looked incredibly sultry in a new photo she posted to Instagram, featuring the celeb in only a red bed sheet.

Kaia Gerber’s Hair Makeover: Model Chops Off Locks Into Her Shortest Bob Yet – Before & After Pics

Kaia Gerber chopped her hair even shorter when she debuted a new bob haircut on Dec. 8.

Satellite images show North Korea tried out rocket engine in 'very important' test: Report

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. It was the latest of a series of weapons tests and statements from Pyongyang, as its year-end deadline for Washington to soften its stance in denuclearisation talks draws near.

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.

N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US

While no rocket or weapons launch from North Korea was detected over the weekend, many foreign experts speculate that North Korea tested a new high-thrust engine, which is needed to launch bigger, more powerful rockets.

N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A day after North Korea said it had performed a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site, there is wide speculation that it involved a new engine for either a space launch vehicle or a long-range missile.

North Korea Resumes Insults of 'Erratic Old Man' Trump

Kim Jong Un has warned he may take a 'new path' if the United States fails to address his demands

Tories urge pro-UK voters to unite and back them in Scotland

Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw made the plea as he said the election is ‘on a knife edge’.

Tories urge pro-UK voters to unite and back them in Scotland

Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw made the plea as he said the election is ‘on a knife edge’.

Halting demands for indyref2 once again at the heart of Scottish Tory campaign

Mr Carlaw says the Tories are getting a ‘fantastic response in certain key seats’.

Scottish Labour say Section 30 order for IndyRef2 will not be granted should Jeremy Corbyn become PM

Scottish Labour insists a Section 30 order for a referendum on Scots independence will not be granted should Jeremy Corbyn become prime minister on Friday.

SNP campaign focused on key constitutional issues of Brexit and independence

The SNP leader has sought to portray Boris Johnson as unfit to lead Britain.

MPD: Police investigating shooting on Dick Taylor Street

It happened Monday morning on Dick Taylor Street.

Deadly shooting under investigation in St. Pete

Police in St. Petersburg are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Monday morning.

’A big blow to the city.’ Iconic NoDa restaurant owner shot, killed

One of the owners of Charlotte-staple Brooks’ Sandwich House was shot and killed while opening up the restaurant early Monday morning, police say.

Two Arrested in Early Morning Assault

On December 9, 2019 at 12:18 A.M., Santa Barbara Police Officers responded to 300 Block of East Carrillo Street to investigate a report of intoxicated subjects arguing on the rooftop of an apartment building. 

Man in tux 'repeatedly punched in the face' during late-night town assault

A MAN in a tuxedo suffered injuries to his face after being repeatedly punched during a late-night assault in St Helier.

Hamilton: "I grew up like everyone else thinking dairy and meat was good for you"

Lewis Hamilton has given an insight into what it is like being a vegan and admitted when he used to eat meat he would wake up feeling groggy.

Berger believes there is room for Vettel and Leclerc at Ferrari

Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel went toe to toe in 2019, and on a few occasions collided. Gerhard Berger believes there is room for both of them at Ferrari and it can help get the best out of the car. 

Monday's Formula 1 news roundup: Lewis Hamilton, Helmut Marko, Daniel Ricciardo

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest Formula 1 news on Monday, December 9.

NHS recruitment exec, 39, hanged himself four days before Christmas after developing alcohol problem from drinking socially with friends

Steven Davis-D'Cruz, 39, who earned £80,000 a year recruiting NHS staff, developed an alcohol problem while drinking socially with friends,an inquest in Stockport, Greater Manchester heard.

Binotto: Rivals used cheating accusations "to put us under pressure"

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto thinks the accusations of his team cheating around the United States Grand Prix was a mere ploy to increase the pressure on the Italian side.

What we played in December: 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' and 'FIFA 18'

This month, Engadget's editors dove into Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, FIFA 18 and Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition.

What we played in December: 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' and 'FIFA 18'

This month, Engadget's editors dove into Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, FIFA 18 and Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition.

Dreamscaper puts a nightmarish twist on action-RPGs

In the action RPG Dreamscaper, you play as Cassidy, a young woman dealing with difficult issues in her life by battling monsters in her dreams.

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

People of the Year 2019: Yu Suzuki

Shenmue III came out 18 years after its predecessor and picked up exactly where it left off

Finland Addresses Sex Change Regret as Gender Reassignment Soars

Over the past 15 years, the number of Finns seeking sexual reassignment has grown 20-fold. De-transitioning has been described as a physically and mentally challenging procedure with some of the effects being irreversible.

Mount Sinai Hospital emergency department is a ‘war zone,’ workers say

Mount Sinai Hospital is considered one of the best in the country — but its emergency department is a “war zone” and a danger to the very patients it is supposed to save, current and former

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.

This world is just not designed for women

Andrew Hill: ‘Pink it, shrink it and make it a bit crap’

Mount Trenchard direct provision centre must close, says Limerick charity

Residents of Foynes centre living in ‘the most challenging’ asylum conditions in Ireland

NASA Mission Discovers Mysterious Plumes of Particles Being Ejected From Asteroid’s Surface

The space agency said they launched the mission to study the asteroid Bennu in 2016. Samples from the celestial body would not only shed light on how planets formed and life began, but also give a better understanding of how to protect our planet from an asteroid collision.

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.

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

How Saturn’s Moon Got Its Stripes

Fractures on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus known as “tiger stripes” spew water-ice into space. Now, astronomers think they understand how those stripes form.

A gigantic asteroid will fly over the Earth during the Holidays

Asteroid collisions happen only once very 100000 years

They Call Me Rocket: Drunken Raccoon Revels at Christmas Market in Germany - Video

Everybody needs to relax sometimes and crack open a cold one with friends, but alcohol might be tricky for those who lack stamina or for those drinking for the first time.

Raccoon passes out after drinking too much wine at Christmas market

A raccoon was shot dead after getting drunk on mulled wine and passing out at a Christmas market in Germany, according to authorities. The racoon is said to have gotten hold of the alcohol after

John Oliver Says No-No-No to SantaCon in a Web Exclusive Last Week Tonight Episode

SantaCon is perhaps the most traumatizing part of an otherwise jolly holiday.

You're kitten me! Hilarious pictures prove how cats can squeeze into the most awkward spaces in the quest for the perfect resting spot

Cats are known to have a mind of their own, and these pictures prove just how determined our feline friends are to get their own way.

Pangs of affluence

Sans purpose, without roots, free from any and every ideology; behold Mankind in all its cluelessness For centuries, mankind has strived to achieve ‘enough’. Enough food, enough

SC Issues Notice On TMC MP Mahua Moitra's Plea To Direct ECI To Publish Final Vote Counts Of General Elections

Supreme Court today issued notice to the Election Commission of India on a plea by TMC MP Mahua Moitra seeking directions to the poll body to publish details of voter turnout and final vote counts on...

Supreme Court to hear DMK plea challenging validity of local bodies’ poll notification

It deserves to be set aside for defying reservation procedure, Apex Court told

HC extends date for Centre's reply on plea for drafting Uniform Civil Code

The court allowed the oral prayer of central government standing counsel Anil Soni and listed the matter for hearing on March 2, asking the Centre to file its reply to the petition

HC allows Centre more time to file reply on plea for drafting Uniform Civil Code

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for Upadhyay, said the government has to make its stand clear, whether it has recommended for drafting a UCC to the Law Commission or not.

Why I'm proposing amendments to Electoral Act - Omo-Agege

Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege on Monday, said he had introduced a bill for comprehensive amendment of the Electoral Act No. 6 of 2010.

Pixel 4 will automatically screen robocalls and center your Duo videos

Google's first 'feature drop' brings improved robocall screening to the Pixel 4.

Google's first Pixel 'feature drop' brings Portrait Blur, automatic call screen, and more

In addition to monthly security updates, Google’s latest Pixel phones will get bigger updates in ‘feature drops’ starting this month.

Google announces new update with several new features for Pixel phones

Google today announced that it will be delivering new updates called “Pixel feature drops” for Pixel devices from now on. Until now, Google only released regular updates with fixes and improvements. The first Pixel feature drops releasing this month comes with several new features and improvements. Portrait mode for all photos: Google now allows you …

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

Plus, a memory management update for all Pixels.

Google’s first “Pixel feature drop” includes post-snap Portrait Mode, auto Call Screen, and more

Today, Google announced another change to how Pixel devices will receive updates with the first-ever "Pixel feature drop."

What we played in December: 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' and 'FIFA 18'

This month, Engadget's editors dove into Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, FIFA 18 and Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition.

What we played in December: 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' and 'FIFA 18'

This month, Engadget's editors dove into Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, FIFA 18 and Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition.

Dreamscaper puts a nightmarish twist on action-RPGs

In the action RPG Dreamscaper, you play as Cassidy, a young woman dealing with difficult issues in her life by battling monsters in her dreams.

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

People of the Year 2019: Yu Suzuki

Shenmue III came out 18 years after its predecessor and picked up exactly where it left off

Katureebe advises Fresh Kid to balance talent and education

The young celebrity started singing as the judicial officers enjoyed his thrilling music despite being composed in Luganda.

Pastor Kanyari: Plant a seed in order to be blessed

He tells congregation that the rich are blessed because they know how to give.

BREAKING: Ondo sacks 51 workers who shunned screening exercise

Peter Dada, Akure The Ondo State Government said it has removed names of 51 workers from its payroll following the failure of the affected workers to show up for the recently conducted screening...

Mugodhi Apostolic sect faces fresh divisions

Mugodhi Apostolic Church, one of the largest Apostolic sects in Zimbabwe, faces fresh divisions after one of its senior pastors approached the High Court challenging the validity of the church’s constitution, saying it was not properly enacted.

English judges deciding Scottish divorce cases is “recipe for chaos”, Supreme Court hears

English judges deciding Scottish divorce cases is a “recipe for chaos”, the Supreme Court has heard in a landmark case between an aristocrat and his estranged wife.

Brewers need a breather after fresh Imps run off with the points

Difficult week for Albion as they take only one point from two home games

'No great panic' says Clough after Pirelli disappointment

Manager praises effort, admits tiredness was a factor but backs players all the way

Mendes heads home Bulls' winner

JERSEY BULLS’ winning streak was extended to 18 league matches courtesy of midfield schemer Ruben Mendes, hours after the club received national coverage on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.

Five-try Reds made to work hard by Hartpury grafters

JERSEY REDS confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the Championship Cup at Stade Santander on Saturday, with a bonus-point Pool 2 victory over a spirited Hartpury University.

Darrell Clarke's challenge to Walsall strikers

Walsall boss Darrell Clarke has challenged his strikers to improve their play with their backs to goal after his side’s 1-0 win away at Port Vale.

Govt to recruit over 500 health workers

Joyce Moriku Kaducu, the state minister for primary healthcare, says the ministry has been understaffed

10 things to know about new FIRS chairman, Muhammad Nami

Sodiq Oyeleke President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday nominated Muhammad Nami as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Subject to Senate confirmation, Nami is expected to repla...

Illegal operation: LASG shuts 24 health facilities

The Lagos State Govt has shut at least 24 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises across the state over illegal operation

Mount Sinai Hospital emergency department is a ‘war zone,’ workers say

Mount Sinai Hospital is considered one of the best in the country — but its emergency department is a “war zone” and a danger to the very patients it is supposed to save, current and former

Ondo sacks 51 ghost workers in its workforce ― HoS

Fifty-one ghost workers have been discovered by the Ondo state government during the last verification exercise carried out to ascertain the workforce.

'No great panic' says Clough after Pirelli disappointment

Manager praises effort, admits tiredness was a factor but backs players all the way

Brewers need a breather after fresh Imps run off with the points

Difficult week for Albion as they take only one point from two home games

Bobby Linn goal would have made Lionel Messi proud as Dundee’s winless run goes on

Bobby Linn almost blushed when he was told his name had just been dropped into the same sentence as that of the great Lionel Messi.

Darrell Clarke's challenge to Walsall strikers

Walsall boss Darrell Clarke has challenged his strikers to improve their play with their backs to goal after his side’s 1-0 win away at Port Vale.

Preston North End left-back Andrew Hughes hoping his injury woes are at an end

If injuries come in threes, Preston North End left-back Andrew Hughes has surely had his quota for the season and can look forward to a run of games.

Graft trial for Syrian President Assad’s uncle opens in Paris

Brussels: European Union foreign ministers debated Monday how to respond to a controversial agreement between Turkey and Libya that could give Turkey access to a contested economic zone across the Mediterranean Sea. The maritime border deal, endorsed by the Turkish parliament last week, has fueled tensions in Turkey’s long-running dispute with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over oil

Concerned EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya border deal

Brussels (AP) —The European Union's top diplomat said Monday that some EU countries are concerned over Turkey's controversial maritime border agreement with Libya but that the bloc will continue studying the deal before deciding whether to take action.The maritime deal, endorsed by the Turkish parliament last week, has fueled tensions in Turkey’s long-running dispute with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over oil and gas drilling rights in the eastern Mediterranean.The deal could give Turkey access to a contested economic zone across the eastern Mediterranean Sea and Greece has already expelled the Libyan ambassador over it.“It’s clear that it is problematic.

Turkey is blackmailing Greece with Libya Agreement: Greek FM

Greece’s Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias called out the recent agreement between Turkey and Libya as a product of blackmail, during an interview on Sunday with ANT1 TV.

EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya maritime border deal

Brussels (AP) - European Union foreign ministers debated Monday how to respond to a controversial agreement between Turkey and Libya that could give Turkey access to a contested economic zone across the Mediterranean Sea.

Concerned EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya border deal

Brussels (AP) -

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.

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).

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.

How to free yourself from your parents money habits, and claim financial independence

If your family avoided financial topics, you may find yourself uncomfortable managing money.

I'm young, single, and healthy, but I just bought $300,000 of life insurance and it was a no-brainer

Realizing that my own death could create a financial burden for my family members made it clear to me that life insurance is a no-brainer.

How to treat your money well

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Regret is tough to deal with.

I'm young, single, and healthy, but I just bought $300,000 of life insurance and it was a no-brainer

Realizing that my own death could create a financial burden for my family members made it clear to me that life insurance is a no-brainer.

UBank adopts Basiq's AI-powered tools to help Millennials budget

Open banking will help the NAB subsidiary crunch data to help younger customers save more.

Fabulous Noughties photos show Derby's festive lights switch-on celebrations

Were you in the crowds to see Sherrie Hewson and George Sampson?

Dazzling line-up revealed for Sunset Veranda

MAGIC, live music, comedians, cabaret and children’s theatre are coming to Scarborough as part of the 2020 Fringe World Festival.

Sorry Jake Gyllenhaal, but the British musical is alive and kicking

With shows such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Six and The Boy in the Dress, the musical is in rude health in this country – whether Broadway knows it or not

Romeo Beckham enjoys festive trip to Winter Wonderland with dad David and family

The youngster joined his famous family for their annual trip to London's Christmas attraction while he captured the festivities with hilarious upside down snaps

Grease, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and more: New shows announced at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for 2020

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced nine new shows, including Grease, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and more.

Boris Johnson Takes Aim at Pro-Brexit Labour Seats Across UK in Last Push Before National Vote

Polling stations across Britain will open on 12 December, with voters expected to throw their weight behind one of the listed candidates. The biggest stumbling block still surrounds how they (and their electorate) view Britain’s future in or outside the EU.

UK parties in final campaign push for Thursday election - The Nation Newspaper

THE main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final few days...

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.

UK election campaign enters final rounds with Brexit on the line

Johnson is hoping to regain the Conservative majority lost by his predecessor Theresa May in the last election, just two years ago, while Corbyn is aiming to upset the odds and usher in the first Labour government for nine years.

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

Grande Provence Rings In The Festive Season

Treat friends and family this festive season to a Franschhoek fine-dining feast at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate.    Embrace the Christmas spirit by singing along to carols by candlelight on Christmas Eve before tucking into a sumptuous dinner. The Restaurant at Grande Provence offers guests a lavish six-course festive menu on Christmas Day. To welcome […]

The UK’s First Ever Yorkshire Pudding Festival Launches Next Year

The ‘first ever’ Yorkshire pudding festival is coming to the UK, and you don’t even need to pay anything for the privilege

Iceland launches Christmas party food bundle with over 250 pieces for just £15

Anyone else feeling peckish?

Is this the most exclusive restaurant in Suffolk?

Forage Kitchen has just 20 seats and is conjuring up some of the most inventive food you'll discover in the east of England.

London offers winter warmers with a festive flavour

LONDON - Mulled wine, warm spiced cider and hot toddies have long been British staples during winter.Whiskey expert Ross Dennis at Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distill

Jose Mourinho makes approach to sign Marouane Fellaini for Tottenham

A surprise signing on the cards at Spurs?

Jose Mourinho contacts with Marouane Fellaini to convince him to join Tottenham Hotspur in January

Jose Mourinho contacts Marouane Fellaini to convince him to join Tottenham Hotspur as the winter transfer window approaches in January.Jose Mourinho has revived the struggling Tottenham Hotspur after taking the charge of the club, but it is still remained to be seen whether it is just a phase or is Portuguese manager is actually hitting the potential of the squad.Nevertheless, Mourinho took the charge of the club in the middle of the season and did not have time to bolster his squad. So, the first opportunity he has to do any upgrades is in January. According to a report by Les Sports claim Mourinho has got in touch with Fellaini over a move to Spurs with the 32-year-old his main priority transfer target in January.Last time Mourinho worked with Fellaini was in Manchester United, both left the Old Trafford in January 2019, since then the Belgian midfielder has been playing in the Chinese league with Shandon Luneng in January 2019 after five-and-a-half years in Manchester. He has performed heroically in China…

Jose Mourinho gets in touch with Fellaini for possible switch to Tottenham

Jose Mourinho is considering to make a shock move for move for former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini in January. The Portuguese gaffer returned to management with Tottenham in October.

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?

Jose Mourinho targets January swoop for ex-Man Utd star Marouane Fellaini

The Portuguese manager was a big fan of the player during his time at Old Trafford and believes he could add some vital experience to his Tottenham team

NHS promises from all major parties are 'not physically possible'

Leading public health officials say the manifesto pledges of the Lib Dems, Labour and Tories are misleading or impossible.

UK parties in final campaign push for Thursday election - The Nation Newspaper

THE main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final few days...

Jeremy Corbyn refuses to say if he will quit if Tories win General Election

The Labour leader said voters have a 'very clear choice' on Thursday.

Brian Monteith: This Brexit General Election could undermine trust in politicians even more

No side has been able to wholly convince the electorate of their main campaign claims, writes Brian Monteith.

Labour's 100-day plan to take Britain back to the Seventies: John McDonnell boasts party will trigger £200billion mass nationalisation of water, energy, rail and broadband within WEEKS of entering government

John McDonnell is pledging that kicking off huge plans for the state to take ownership of water, energy, rail and even broadband will be a key priority in the party's first 100 days.

Rudy Giuliani Is Living the Dream

Don’t let his butt-dials distract from his cunning.

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

Yes, Ukraine Meddled in Our 2016 Election. That's Not a Baseless 'Conspiracy.'

Deflections.

WATCH: OAN Begins Posting The Tinfoil-Hatted Fruits Of Giuliani’s Trip To Ukraine

We’re getting a first look at the fruits of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani’s mission to Ukraine. One America News began...

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

The Environmental Catastrophe in Your Joint

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

The Parable of the Sick Pig and the Lonely Rooster

I still believe that living gently on the land will produce an ecological paradise. I also fear the global collapse of agriculture.

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...

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.

RADA warns farmers about beet armyworm increase arising from rainfall

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reporting that recent rains have triggered an increase in the pest population of the beet armyworm. RADA says the downpours have facilitated increased plant growth such as...

Yoko Ono describes 'hollowing experience' of losing John Lennon

'It is always good to cry. Tears gives you immense health.'

Yoko Ono Pleads For Change In Gun Laws In The US On John Lennon’s 39th Death Anniversary

John Lennon's wife Yoko Ono has marked the 39th anniversary of the Beatles legend death by revealing she still feels "hollow" and misses him daily.Lennon was shot outside the couple's Dakota Buildin

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

Sean and Julian Lennon paid tribute to their dad

Rapper and Singer Juice WRLD Dead at 21 After Having Seizure at Airport

The rapper and singer Juice WRLD died on Sunday from apparent cardiac arrest. It happened after his private jet, bound from Los Angeles, landed in his

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.

Huge fight breaks out at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park

'Everyone was getting pushed back but there was nowhere to go.'

A fight over A&W seats? Two arrested over brawl outside Jewel Changi Airport outlet (Video)

Two men have been arrested over a brawl that broke out just outside the A&W fast food outlet at Jewel Changi Airport on Sunday. 

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.

Father, 66, and daughter, 33, enjoy pint together minutes after judge spares pair jail over alcohol-fuelled pub brawl

Robert Stott, 66, and Anne-Marie (pictured), 33, had their celebratory drink in a bar near a Manchester court after they apologised to a judge for threatening a publican who had barred them in Stockport.

Is THIS Banksy getting into the Christmas spirit? CCTV shows 'elusive artist making festive reindeer mural on Birmingham wall'

The reindeer mural, painted on a brick wall in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is thought to be the work of Banksy. It is designed to draw attention to homelessness.

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.

Spectre of coalition still hangs over Lib Dems nine years on

The agreement nine years ago could prove to be the party’s downfall in this year’s General Election.

Scotland ‘only part of the UK’ where Brexit not the defining issue of GE2019

North of the border campaigning has been dominated by talk of a second Scottish independence vote.

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.

Experts tell Liberal Democrats to vote Labour in Southport to kick the Tories out

Southport is seen as a three-way marginal and for many years

Snapchat working on 'deepfake' feature which is not as sinister as it sounds

The new tool lets users quickly edit their face into videos.

Witness Spooky Evidence of Snapchat's New Face-Swapping Feature

Sometimes social media dipsomania comes into harsh relief, as it did today when the technology wars manifested themselves as the ability to superimpose your face on a cat: aka, Snapchat’s new social drug “Cameos.” It’s terrifying.

A more realistic Bitmoji? Snapchat is rolling out a tool called Cameo that uses deepfake technology

SnapChat is adding a feature that basically allows you to deepfake yourself into a video or GIF for fun.

Snapchat Cameo Cribs Deepfake Tech To Meld Your Face Into Video Memes

Snapchat has a new feature that will let you take a selfie and use that selfie to put your face into videos and gifs.

TikTok’s Biggest Hits of the Year — and Its Predictions for 2020

TikTok says it’s ready to help its stars get rich.

People share stressful Christmas stories to combat pressure to be perfect

It's not always the most wonderful time of the year.

'My daughter's 16 and might be around alcohol. So I'm looking at my own behaviour.'

What you do at home matters.

How to keep it all together, given tomorrow is 'Break-up Day'

Far from the silver screen, more relationships are ending this month than at any other time of year.

How Christmas in Uganda has changed over the years

A section of Ugandans born in the 90s who used to feel the Christmas excitement have struggled to relive it today since some of the special things they once regarded...

10 questions to ask yourself before buying Christmas gifts this year to guarantee outside-the-box thinking

Like everything else in modern society, Christmas shopping is complicated.

Chairman of Republicans in Israel: Trump Frustrated with Lack of Government in Israel

Only two days are left for Israel's parliament, the Knesset, to put forward a candidate that will be able to form a government. Otherwise, the Knesset will dissolve itself, prompting another general vote, the third in under a year.

The Truth About a Hamas Supporter that Might Become England’s Prime Minister on Thursday

On Thursday, December 12, Great Britain will hold their general elections. The leader of the Labour Party (England's version of the Democrats) is a man named Jeremy Corbyn. In the following tongue in cheek video, the Israel Advocacy Movement breaks down why his rise in the polls is so dangerous.  

Hamas Chief Arrives in Turkey on First Leg of Foreign Tour

During his first trip beyond Egypt since 2017, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is also scheduled to visit Malaysia, Russia, Qatar, Lebanon, Mauritania and Kuwait, Palestinian sources tell Turkish state media.

With Two Days Left, Deadlocked Israel Faces Repeat Vote

Israel edged closer to a third election within a year Monday as neither the embattled premier Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival appeared close to forming a government two days before a deadline. Right-winger Netanyahu and former army general Benn

Labor leader: We're holding elections because of one man only

MK Amir Peretz says elections are due to MK Liberman's 'racist hatred of Arabs and haredim.'

Netflix dominates Golden Globes nominations while Apple lands its first

Streaming movies outnumber conventional ones in the Best Picture category.

Netflix dominates Golden Globe nominations with 34 nods

Netflix has secured 34 nominations for this year’s Golden Globe awards, dominating both the TV and film lineups, five years after recieving its first nods.

Netflix dominated the Golden Globe movie nominations as it begins to campaign for Oscar glory

Netflix nabbed major movie nominations for "The Irishman," "Marriage Story," "The Two Popes," and "Dolemite Is My Name."

Netflix dominates Golden Globes nominations as ‘Marriage Story’ scoops six

LOS ANGELES, Dec 9 — Netflix dominated the Golden Globe nominations today as its heart-wrenching divorce saga Marriage Story grabbed six nods including best drama, kicking off the race for the Oscars. The streaming giant secured a whopping 17 film nominations unveiled at a Beverly Hills ceremony,...

NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox all got 0 nominations at the 2020 Golden Globes

The Golden Globes are changing the channel on broadcast networks. The nominees for the 2020 show honoring both film and television were announced Monday, and Deadline notes broadcast networks were shut out entirely. As recently as the 2019 Golden Globes, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was honoring broadcast shows like NBC's The Good Place and CBS' Murphy Brown. But this year, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox each received a grand total of zero nominations. Instead, it was Netflix that dominated with 17 nominations in the television categories, while HBO picked up 15, The Wrap reports. Hulu and Amazon Prime Video also both scored five nominations, while the new Apple streaming service Apple TV+ got three thanks to The Morning Show, which landed in the best drama series category and earned nods for its leads, Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. Outside of TV, Netflix also led the film categories with another 17 nominations, more than double that of any other distributor, with four of its films — The Irishman…

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.

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

Inside the estate where 'hundreds of kids are starving and mums live off energy drinks'

Charity says 600 people in small community in Wales are relying on food bank parcels to eat

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

£13m Arbroath active travel plan hits bump in the road over cash question

A divide over Arbroath active travel proposals to transform the town-splitting A92 dual carriageway has seen a bid to halt the multi-million pound scheme blocked.

Woman opens shop selling black dolls as a way to cope with grief

She's hoping to make male dolls too.

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

Beyonce gives ‘zero f***s’ about weight gain and we stan

The queen has spoken.

Home of the Week: Getting creative in Clarence

Buffalo native Alycia Ripley has a lot of nice things to say about the home that her mother, Maria Rizzo, has created in Clarence.

Status symbols for a new decade! Tatler reveals the all-new badges of honour that prove you're upper class - including owning several passports and a £1,425 BBQ loved by Meghan Markle

Some people just can't help wanting to keep up with the Joneses, and if you're eager to take stock of your social standing, Tatler has produced a list of the new must-have status symbols.

Chrissy Teigen answers all our questions on celebs and their lavish lifestyles

What do they do with all those rooms in their mansions?

Chrissy Teigen Poured A Gallon Of Tea About Celebrity Life In Her Latest Twitter Q&A

We stan a candid queen.

Home sweet home for the Christmas holidays

Arriving home in Dublin Airport, I practically ran off the plane. Knowing I needed to sleep in order to defeat the jetlag and so on and so forth, I had intended on napping en route, but there was absolutely no hope as my flight had the potential to be six hours of total torture. Had I not been so excited...

Toke Makinwa drags Yomi Black after he dared her to explain how she affords her lifestyle

Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has dragged filmmaker Yomi Black, after he dared to question the source of her income on social media. Read more about this on Legit.ng.

Angels Of The North's Sammyjo wants her mental health battle to inspire others

She's now a proud girlboss and wants to inspire others.

Cardi B denies snubbing meet-and-greet in Ghana to eat kebab

She’s been on a tour of West Africa.

I got diarrhea after eating something in Ghana – Cardi B (Video)

Rapper Cardi B has alleged she got diarrhea after eating something she couldn't describe in Ghana. Taking to Live Instagram, she mentioned that that was one of the reasons why she couldn't come down to meet

You are not a cheap celebrity – Cardi B tells Afia Schwar

Award-winning rapper Cardi B born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar has begged controversial presenter and self-acclaimed queen of comedy Afia Schwar

Why Should You Wear “Church” Clothes To Meet A Stripper? Ghanaian Celebs Are Too Parasitic – Shatta Wale Mocks GH Celebs(+Video)

Multiple  Award- winning Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has subtle shaded popular TV and radio personalities who swamped Kempinski Hotel on Sunday afternoon to meet Cardi B for a meet and greet session. The likes of  Hajia4Real, Afia Schwarzenegger, Moesha Boduong, Efia Odo, Wendy Shay, Nikki Samonas, Ameyaw Debrah, Becca amongst others were invited by the […]

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 […]

Russia given four-year sports ban including World Cup and Olympics

Russia are now out of next year's Olympics.

Doping Scandal: WADA Bans Russia From All Major Sporting Events Including Olympics, FIFA World Cup For Four Years

athletes who’ll be able to prove that they are untainted by the scandal will be able to compete under a neutral flag.

Russia banned from Olympics and football World Cup 

Anti-doping agency excludes country from big sporting events for four years

Russia doping ban: What we know, what we don’t know and how will it impact Olympics, World Cup and Euro 2020?

Russia has been banned from hosting and competing in major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency [Wada] for the next four years, but what does that mean for Russian athletes?

Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup through 2022 in doping scandal

WADA handed down a four-year ban to Russia from international sporting events after a panel recommended RUSADA be declared non-compliant again.

Greece Refuses US, French Extradition Requests for Russia's Vinnik - Russian Ombudswoman

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Greek court has refused to extradite Russian national Alexander Vinnik, who has been in detention since 2017 and is wanted by several countries, to the United States and France, with a decision on Russia's relevant request yet to be made, Russian ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova stated.

Russia hands out passports to 125,000 residents of rebel-held east Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has issued passports to 125,000 residents of rebel-held eastern Ukraine, Russia’s interior minister said on Monday, deepening Moscow’s ties with the separatist region even as it begins talks with Kiev aimed at ending the conflict.

Russia tells UK court Ukraine should be forced to pay debt despite disputes

LONDON/KIEV (Reuters) - Russia told Britain’s Supreme Court on Monday that Ukraine should not be allowed to use geopolitical arguments to dispute billions of dollars in debt, after Kiev argued it had been forced to borrow the money from Moscow.

Russia confident UK's top court to rule in its favor in Eurobond case vs Ukraine

The Russian finance ministry said on Monday it remained confident that the UK Supreme Court would rule in Moscow's favor in a Russia-Ukraine $3 billion Eurobond case, it said in a statement. The debt was borrowed six years ago by a pro-Russian president months before he was toppled in a popular

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

Walmart apologizes for Santa sweater with drug reference

The sweater has the words 'Let it snow' and includes three white lines in front of Santa.

Walmart Canada issues apology for sweater depicting Santa Claus with apparent drug reference

This ugly Christmas sweater did not go over well at Walmart.

Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine

The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.

Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine

The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.

Walmart pulls sweater from website that appears to show Santa doing cocaine

The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind a table with three white lines that look similar to cocaine lines. Below the image is the phrase "Let it snow." The Global News, a Canadian news organization, first reported the apology.

You hired a helicopter just to make Cardi B recognize you – Archipalago to Shatta Wale

Archipalago aka Palago Mufasa has attacked Shatta Wale for hiring a chopper just to get Cardi B's attention.

‘You Made Ghana A Village When You Hired Helicopter So Cardi B Could See You’- Archipalago Jabs Shatta Wale

US based Ghanaian social media commentator and part time musician, Archipalago has fired some salvos at familiar foe, Shatta Wale for mocking the celebs who went to meet Cardi B in her hotel room in the supposed Meet & Greet session. Shatta Wale jabbed the Ghanaian celebs who were ‘browned’ by Cardi B after she […]

Why Should You Wear “Church” Clothes To Meet A Stripper? Ghanaian Celebs Are Too Parasitic – Shatta Wale Mocks GH Celebs(+Video)

Multiple  Award- winning Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has subtle shaded popular TV and radio personalities who swamped Kempinski Hotel on Sunday afternoon to meet Cardi B for a meet and greet session. The likes of  Hajia4Real, Afia Schwarzenegger, Moesha Boduong, Efia Odo, Wendy Shay, Nikki Samonas, Ameyaw Debrah, Becca amongst others were invited by the […]

Kelvynboy finally smokes the peace pipe with Wendy Shay and Bullet as they hug each other in church

Ghanaian singer and Rufftown records signee, Wendy Shay and former Bhim Native, Kelvynboy have quashed their beef that erupted during the Shatta Wale-Stonebwoy peace conference. The two singers got entangled in public fracas after the joint press conference held by Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale at Marriott Hotel in Accra on June 4, 2019, to squash […]

I got diarrhea after eating something in Ghana – Cardi B (Video)

Rapper Cardi B has alleged she got diarrhea after eating something she couldn't describe in Ghana. Taking to Live Instagram, she mentioned that that was one of the reasons why she couldn't come down to meet

You need to watch Netflix's Norwegian rom-com series Home For Christmas

We are obsessed.

Home sweet home for the Christmas holidays

Arriving home in Dublin Airport, I practically ran off the plane. Knowing I needed to sleep in order to defeat the jetlag and so on and so forth, I had intended on napping en route, but there was absolutely no hope as my flight had the potential to be six hours of total torture. Had I not been so excited...

Reign Disick, 4, Asks Santa For A Puppy For Christmas In Sweetest Video Ever — Watch

Reign Disick was captured passing along his Christmas wish, asking for a puppy for the upcoming holiday.

Nikki Webster Knows ‘Strawberry Kisses’ Is Your Drunk Anthem, & She’s Cool With It

We chat with the Oz icon in the latest episode of '15 Minutes'.

Christmas TV guide: What to watch, from Gavin & Stacey to Dracula

After gorging ourselves on mince pies, drinking too much, pretending to be delighted at rubbish gifts and fighting about Brexit – a lot of us just like to curl up on the sofa and watch television at

Struggling to Find the Perfect Job Candidate? How to Overcome the Vicious Circle of 'Experience Inflation'

A survey of 90,000 jobs found that 61 percent of entry-level jobs required 3 years experience. It's no wonder that 700,000 IT jobs are unfilled.

Has the public sector remote working revolution really been effective?

David Beggs, practice director at Managementors, explores just how successful public sector remote working has really been for productivity

I'm Frustrated that My Company Won't Hire My Husband

Can I get them to reconsider?

At SeaGL 2019, free software was in fine feather

Got a Showoff in the Office? Here's How to Manage Their Behavior

It doesn't always happen just because of an overactive ego.

Airtel Launches No-expiry Data and Voice Bundles

The new offerings are targeted towards customers who are looking to meet their communication needs with ease and not worry about...

Airtel scraps expiry dates on data, voice as subscriber numbers continue to grow

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Airtel Kenya has launched no expiry data and call rates that will allow customers to spend as low as 1 bob for 5MB data and to make calls at 2bob

Airtel, Vodafone-Idea remove limit on calls to other networks: Here’s what it means

Airtel, Vodafone-Idea New Unlimited Prepaid Calling Plans: Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea have removed the FUP on off-net calls, which means all calls are now unlimited on their networks.

Airtel Announces Out of Bundle Rates, Revamps Amazing Data Bundles

Airtel has announced No Expiry Bundles and revamped Amazing Bundles which is good news for their customers

Reliance Jio brings back Rs 98, Rs 149 plans; offers up to 24GB data, free voice calls

Reliance Jio new plans: The Rs 149 plan comes with total data of 24 GB which translates to 1GB per day

Ghanaians react to celebrities’ failed ‘Meet and Greet’ with Cardi B

American rapper, Cardi B’s arrival in the nation’s capital has really left most celebrities and Ghanaians alike in pains as some of them were snubbed in a supposed ‘meet and greet’ with her at the Kempinski hotel. Self-acclaimed Ghanaian celebrities like Afia Schwarzenegger, Akuapem poloo, Hajia4real, and others who could not meet the international star […]

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. […]

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

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

Davido joins shatta wale to mock Bullet over Cardi B ‘meet and greet’ snub

Most popular personalities otherwise known as celebrities in Ghana have become subject of mockery following Cardi B ‘meet and greet’ snub. Remember that Cardi B, the Grammy-winning American female rapper, was billed to headline Livespot X Festival in Accra, Ghana on Sunday, December 8th. Ahead of the concert, the organizers arranged for a meet and […]

Include Shia Muslims in Citizenship Amendment Bill, Shia Central Waqf Board urges Centre

The board alleged that Shias were persecuted in Sunni-majority countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia.

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 2019: What does it do, why is it seen as a problem

The Bill,seeks to amend the definition of illegal immigrant for Hindu, Sikh, Parsi, Buddhist and Christian immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who have lived in India without documentation.

India's Parliament passes anti-Muslim citizenship bill

India's Parliament saw raucous scenes Monday and protests raged in the northeast of the country as lawmakers debated legislation that stands to give...

Citizenship bill introduced; Bill is not 0.001% against minorities, Amit Shah

He said Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will not be benefited from the bill as ‘they have not faced religious prosecution’.

Saudi Arabia ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants

Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have gender-segregated entrances, officials said, in a further easing of social...

Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries

Restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have gender-segregated entrances, officials said, in a further easing of social restrictions in the ultra-conservative Islamic kingdom.

Saudi Arabia ditches rules separating women and men in restaurants

Restaurants too small to enforce the law would not allow women inside.

Saudi Arabia ends gender segregation at restaurants

Restaurants in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have separate entrances for men and women, the kingdom's government announced on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants

Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to maintain entrances segregated by sex, the authorities said on Sunday, further eroding some of the world's strictest social rules as sweeping reforms take hold.

Rennie's social media polling figures released by Rugby Australia

Rugby Australia has played down one of its most tumultuous years, preferring to laud the fact that its social media followers approved of the new coach.

Rugby Australia backs CEO Castle amid criticism over Folau case

Rugby Australia (RA) have backed embattled Chief Executive Raelene Castle to continue in the role in the wake of intense criticism over her ...

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.

The Offload: Television backlash for Rory Best

Former Ireland captain criticised for Schmidt quotes, Nucifora review unacceptable

Gary Kirsten might mentor Enoch Nkwe during England series

The proposal sent to CSA makes nine recommendations to restructure the board after its current crisis | ESPNcricinfo.com

5 Steps to Perfecting Social Media, According to an Early Employee of Twitter

Here's exactly how to stand out on social media.

Complications of advertising

Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, the trouble is I don’t know which half.

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

Why are people on Tinder swiping right on Kombucha and 'realness'?

For all of the seemingly strange new online dating trends, mating in the 21st century is surprisingly similar to what it’s always been

4 Unconventional Tips From a Wall Street Veteran That Will Help Women Get Ahead

Sallie Krawcheck may not have meant these to be the highlights of her book, but they stick nontheless.

A Free Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Dynamic Theme Steps Out of the Shadows on PS4

Holiday theme available now

Xbox Gameplay Chart: Halo MCC Soars up the Ranks

The popularity of Halo Reach is clear; it only joined the Master Chief Collection last week, but has already caused the MCC to soar up into the top five.

Guide: All PS4 Games with Cross-Play Compatibility

Making friends

Vanquish and Bayonetta revealed for PS4 and Xbox One, out in February

It was last week when a leak occurred on the Microsoft Store that basically confirmed a re-release of SEGA's fast-paced shooter Vanquish, and witch based action game Bayonetta. Today, SEGA has reveale

Bayonetta & Vanquish 4K Remaster Bundle Officially Announced for Xbox One and PS4

Existence of the remasters leaked last week, but Sega has made it official – the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle drops next year!

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 […]

Why Should You Wear “Church” Clothes To Meet A Stripper? Ghanaian Celebs Are Too Parasitic – Shatta Wale Mocks GH Celebs(+Video)

Multiple  Award- winning Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has subtle shaded popular TV and radio personalities who swamped Kempinski Hotel on Sunday afternoon to meet Cardi B for a meet and greet session. The likes of  Hajia4Real, Afia Schwarzenegger, Moesha Boduong, Efia Odo, Wendy Shay, Nikki Samonas, Ameyaw Debrah, Becca amongst others were invited by the […]

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. […]

You are not a cheap celebrity – Cardi B tells Afia Schwar

Award-winning rapper Cardi B born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar has begged controversial presenter and self-acclaimed queen of comedy Afia Schwar

Video: How angry fans threw bottles on stage at Cardi B’s concert

There was and still an uproar on social media following the so-called Ghanaian celebrities who were snubbed by American female rapper, Cardi B during her visit to Ghana over the weekend. It wasn’t her inability to meet the so-called celebrities which were the disappointment of the day, the show also experienced some glitches and this […]

UPDATE 1-EU sets tariffs on Indonesia biodiesel imports over subsidies

(Adds details of case)By Philip BlenkinsopBRUSSELS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The European Union confirmed on Monday that it will impose tariffs on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia to counter what it sees as unfair subsidies, concluding a case that has lasted seven years.The duties, normally in place for five years, have been set at between 8 and 18%, the same level as the provisional rates proposed in August.

Vietnam ministry may cut some tariffs on U.S. agriculture

Under pressure from the U.S., Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to reduce tariffs on some American agriculture products, from chicken to apples.

Trade war goes digital: countries eye tariffs on Internet economy

Potentially forcing people to pay duties on software and movie downloads.

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.

EU opens subsidies for electric battery push

BRUSSELS, Dec 9 — The EU’s powerful anti-trust authority today approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in batteries. The move is part of a big push led by Germany and France to prepare Europe for the emergence of electric cars, as...

China's Pig Herd Rises for First Time in a Year in November

China's pig herd increased by 2% in November compared with the prior month, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, the first increase in a year.

Oil bulls gearing up for a rally, but Trump may play spoilsport

Oil traders should remain cautious and not get too carried away by the Opec+ saga​.

China's pig herd expands by 2% in November vs October - ministry

BEIJING — China’s pig herd increased by 2% in November compared with the prior month, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday.

European companies minimise risks from US-China trade war

BEIJING, Dec 9 — European companies in China have been able to minimise the effect from the tariff war between Beijing and Washington, although some are considering relocating their businesses, the EU Chamber of Commerce said today. The world’s two biggest economies have been entangled in a...

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...

Strictly's Bruno Tonioli 'reshoots' line over fears he would offend the audience

He didn't want to offend anyone

Strictly Come Dancing: Anton Du Beke 'tipped to retire' after this year's series final

Anton Du Beke reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing for only the second time in 17 years this weekend (8.12.19).

Motsi Mabuse understands Strictly curse - as she left husband for dance partner

Motsi married Evgenij Voznyvk in 2017.

Kelvin Fletcher's wife addresses her hubby's sexy dances ahead of Strictly final

The Strictly Come Dancing finalist opened up about the competition as his wife revealed the sizzling 'sensual' routine don't bother her

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse's own relationship 'curse'

She left her husband for a dancer on another show

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

It was shown on Extra Camp

Who was the winner of the I'm A Celebrity 2019 final?

Your king or queen of the jungle has been crowned.

I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa breaks down as she's reunited with daughters

The mum-of-two had been desperate to get back to her girls.

I’m A Celebrity….Get Me Out Of Here crowns 2019 winner

The final was a battle of the soap stars.

I’m A Celebrity….Get Me Out Of Here crowns 2019 winner

The final was a battle of the soap stars.

I'm A Celebrity viewers ask why reunions with loved ones was cut in final

Different to previous finals

Who was the winner of the I'm A Celebrity 2019 final?

Your king or queen of the jungle has been crowned.

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

It was shown on Extra 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.

I'm A Celebrity's Roman baffled as Lorraine asks saucy question about girlfriend

Awks!

Presidential Symphony Orchestra to perform in new Ankara building next year

Architects working on Turkey's Presidential Symphony Orchestra building in the capital Ankara told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the new facility will be...

"High-tech was a supreme toys-for-the-boys moment"

Continuing our high-tech architecture series, Catherine Slessor looks at how the women in Team 4 helped shape the narrative of the movement.

A Question of Being and struggle for identity

With the opening of his new body of work at the new Temple Muse, Victoria Island, Lagos, Emeka Udemba has joined the teeming African creative

Unfinished hides, residential schools in major Ottawa Indigenous art exhibition

OTTAWA — When you walk through the doors of the National Gallery of Canada and spy children playing on a massive new art installation now gracing the main entrance, it's clear the gallery's new . . .

Writings on the Wall: Sharing Accessible Narratives Through Environmental Design

The following blog post, unless otherwise noted, was written by a member of Gamasutra's community. The thoughts and opinions expressed are those of the writer and not Gamasutra or its parent company. Dead Space: The Iconic Scene

Here are the nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe nominations were announced Monday morning, with Netflix leading the pack, thanks to a strong showing from the films "Marriage Story" and "The Irishman."

Here are the nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe nominations were announced Monday morning, with Netflix leading the pack, thanks to a strong showing from the films "Marriage Story" and "The Irishman."

Golden Globe 2020 nominations revealed

The nominees for the 77th Golden Globe Awards were announced Monday.

Here is a full list of nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards

It’s been a good year for British talent, which has scored a number of nominations.

Here is a full list of nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards

It’s been a good year for British talent, which has scored a number of nominations.

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.

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.

Russia hit with four-year Olympic and World Cup ban over doping

Russia was banished from the Olympics and other international competitions for four years on Monday over a persistent doping scandal, a decision that also threatens to turn President Vladimir Putin and top Kremlin officials into global sporting pariahs.

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.

Russia banned from global sports for four years over doping

It has been banned from Olympics 2020 and FIFA world Cup 2022

Mooar please! Five reasons why Scarlets fans are falling for Brad Mooar

There’s another Kiwi coach in west Wales and he’s proving a big hit with the fans. RugbyPass takes a look at why Brad Mooar is so popular at Scarlets.

The jubilant moment cult hero heads into crowd to celebrate with fans after big win for Welsh region

Springboks star Uzair Cassiem has become a real fans' favourite at the Scarlets

Five-try Reds made to work hard by Hartpury grafters

JERSEY REDS confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the Championship Cup at Stade Santander on Saturday, with a bonus-point Pool 2 victory over a spirited Hartpury University.

The Offload: Television backlash for Rory Best

Former Ireland captain criticised for Schmidt quotes, Nucifora review unacceptable

Welsh rugby's winners and losers as Welsh teen nicknamed 'Speedy' dazzles in Champions Cup while coach masterminds former club's painful defeat

Here are the winners and losers from a busy weekend

Korean actress Jeon Hye-bin holds private wedding ceremony in Bali

After having announced earlier this month that she would marry her boyfriend, who remains unnamed, Jeon Hye-bin shared on Instagram that she they finally married at a private ceremony in Bali on Saturday in front of their family members and close friends. 

Secret love story between Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin takes place in North Korea

The new tvN drama “Crash Landing on You,” starring seasoned actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, features a secret romance across the border between South and North Korea. The fantasy-romance drama begins as Yoon Se-ri, heiress of a South Korean conglomerate, accidently lands in North Korea while paragliding, and meets Lee Jung-hyuk, a North Korean commissioned officer.  Yoon, played by Son, soon falls in...

American singer Katy Perry hits a raw nerve for insinuating K-Pop boyband BTS fans are children

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — American singer Katy Perry has rubbed fans of popular K-Pop boyband BTS the wrong way for insinuating that they were children. Perry reportedly made the remark at KIIS FM Jingle Ball music festival on Saturday, reported Korean pop culture site Allkpop. According to the...

Beyoncé opens up about miscarraiges in rare personal interview

The singer is notoriously private about her personal life

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

Sean and Julian Lennon paid tribute to their dad

Rosanna Davison reveals meaning behind baby Sophia’s name

The model recently welcomed her first child with husband Wes Quirke

Toya Wright And Robert Rushing Tour Amsterdam And End Up In The Red Light District And The Museum Of Prostitution – Check Out The Pics And Videos!

During the past week, Toya Wright, Robert Rushing, Reginae Carter, and more pals spend some fantastic days in Dubai. This was just after Nae

Beyoncé opens up about miscarraiges in rare personal interview

The singer is notoriously private about her personal life

Don't ask Beyonce is she's pregnant: 'Get off my ovaries'

Beyonce is already mum to Blue, Rumi and Sir.

Beyonce: Having Miscarriages Before Blue Ivy Helped Her Find A ‘Deeper Meaning’ In Life

Beyonce revealed in a new interview that miscarriages before daughter Blue Ivy made her seek a 'deeper meaning to life.'

Graft trial for Syrian President Assad’s uncle opens in Paris

PARIS: The uncle of Syrian President Bashar Assad is going on trial in Paris, accused of illegally using Syrian state funds to build a French real estate empire. Rifaat Assad, a former Syrian vice president and brother to longtime leader Hafez Assad, has lived in Europe since his exile from Syria following a failed coup attempt in the 1980s. Watchdog organizations filed a

Bashar al-Assad's uncle faces embezzlement trial in Paris

Rifaat al-Assad is accused of embezzling Syrian funds to buy property worth at least €90m in France

Syrian president's uncle stands trial over 'ill-gotten gains' empire in France

The uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stood trial in Paris on Monday accused of pumping tens of millions of pounds of “ill-gotten gains” into a vast property empire for himself and his extended family.

Uncle of Syria's Assad faces money laundering trial in Paris

Syrian regime leader Bashar Assad's uncle went on trial in Paris Monday on charges of pilfering Syrian state coffers and using the spoils to build a...

Former 'Islamic State matchmaker' Tooba Gondal deported from Turkey to France as part of repatriation attempt

A former London university student accused of being an Islamic State recruiter has been deported from Turkey to France, alongside her two children, as part of an attempt by the Ankara government to repatriate foreigners who joined the terror group. Tooba Gondal, who lived in Walthamstow before travelling to Syria in 2015, is among four former IS members flown to Paris this morning with their seven children. Gondal is a French citizen but had permanent British residence until the Home Office issued an exclusion order in 2017.

South Korea to Impose Capital Gains Tax on Crypto

The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance has decided to impose capital gains tax on digital currencies.

South Korea: Government Mulling Taxing Cryptocurrency Capital Gains

The South Korean government is mulling imposing taxes on capital gains arising out of cryptocurrency transactions – including Bitcoin (BTC) – reports The Korea Times, December 9, 2019.

South Korea: Gov’t Seeks to Tax Crypto Transactions as Capital Gains

South Korea's government plans to tax capital gains returns on cryptocurrency transactions.

Ukraine Set To Legalize Cryptocurrencies As Means Of Payment And Investment

Good news came from Eastern Europe as the legislative arm of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, has reportedly adopted an amended draft law that seeks to

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 ...

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

Efia Odo’s unclad dress she wore to Cardi B’s concert in Ghana causes outrage online

Efia Odo dress Cardi B Wearing a skimpy white cloth that barely covered her a$s and pu$$y, Efia Odo matched it with a tiny brazier

Ghanaians react to celebrities’ failed ‘Meet and Greet’ with Cardi B

American rapper, Cardi B’s arrival in the nation’s capital has really left most celebrities and Ghanaians alike in pains as some of them were snubbed in a supposed ‘meet and greet’ with her at the Kempinski hotel. Self-acclaimed Ghanaian celebrities like Afia Schwarzenegger, Akuapem poloo, Hajia4real, and others who could not meet the international star […]

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. […]

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

Reader’s comment: Pakistan’s movement to revive Punjabi culture faces no viable threat

The writer responds.

The Ten Women After Whom The Modi Government Is Planning To Set Up Chairs In Universities

The list includes Amrita Devi Beniwal, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, Lal Ded, M S Subbulakshmi and Lilavati among others. 

Stage being set for next partition: Kanthapuram

Against religion as basis for citizenship

The falsehood at the heart of Amit Shah’s defence of the Citizenship Amendment Bill

Shah not only wants to rewrite history, he is doing so in a manner that fully embraces Jinnah’s two-nation theory, while blaming his own actions on Congress.

India’s Bollywood Borrows Plot from the Life of a Daredevil Civil Servant

New Delhi (Sputnik): An elite Indian civil servant was caught up in a political debate in 2013 when she was suspended for allegedly ordering the demolition of a wall that formed part of a mosque in the communally sensitive northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

Number of people arrested since protests began breaks 6,000 mark

Police today announced that more than 6,000 people have been arrested since anti-government protests began six months ago Speaking to reporters at their regular 4pm press briefing this afternoon, Senior Superintendent Kong Wing-cheung of the...

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

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: 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.

Almarai names Majed Nofal as CEO

Riyadh – Mubasher: The Board of Directors of Almarai Company announced the appointment of Majed Mazen Nofal as the company’s new CEO. The decision will be effective starting from the beginning of January 2020, according to a company statement to …

Renaissance Services restructures its share capital

The Board of Directors of Renaissance Services invited all shareholders to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting

HSBC shakes up senior management after 'unacceptable' third quarter

HSBC has replaced its investment banking boss and group chief operating officer in a raft of changes due to take effect in 2020.

Royke Tumilaar appointed Bank Mandiri president director

State-owned lender Bank Mandiri’s shareholders have officially appointed Royke Tumilaar to be the bank’s new president director.

Buhari fails to renew Fowler’s tenure, names new FIRS chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Muhammad Nami to replace Babatunde Fowler as chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

25 Vital Festive Road Safety Tips

According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation, over 10 000 people have lost their lives on South African roads during the festive season in the past six years.  With many motorists taking to the roads again this month, Dialdirect implores motorists to be vigilant. “The true tragedy here is that the bulk of these deaths […]

How to keep your car on the road in the wet

Following a few simple guidelines for wet road conditions is important to avoid becoming involved in an accident

More than 500 drivers caught by Gateshead bus lane camera in three days

A camera on South Shore Road, on Gateshead Quayside, caught 529 drivers within three days but the council warned drivers will now be fined

Tesla Model 3 Owner Fails To Understand How Autopilot Works

No matter how advanced, technology is not always perfect. Such is the case of the Tesla Autopilot system. D...

Angus McDondald’s diners shocked at seeing drug-driver, 55, careering airborne on busy street

A drug-driver who sped off from an Angus McDonalds restaurant and went airborne after careering through a bollard in the middle of busy street had been put off the road for 21 months.

Andy Whyment confirms Jaqueline Jossa had a ‘tough time’ in the I’m A Celeb camp

It comes after claims her husband had an affair with Love Islands star Gabby Allen

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.

Dan Osborne issues Instagram statement after Jacqueline Jossa wins I'm A Celebrity amid controversy

The former EastEnders actress triumphed over Coronation Street's Andy Whyment and radio DJ Roman Kemp

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.

Who is I’m A Celebrity…. winner Jacqueline Jossa?

She defeated Andrew Whyment in the final.

Verizon Kills Email Accounts of Archivists Trying To Save Yahoo Groups History

An anonymous reader shares a report: Verizon, which bought Yahoo in 2017, has suspended email addresses of archivists who are trying to preserve 20 years of content that will be deleted permanently in a few weeks. As Verizon announced in October, the company intends to wipe all content from Yahoo Gr...

How to share a YouTube channel on desktop or mobile, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - You can share a YouTube channel easily on your computer and mobile device. The easiest way is to simply copy and paste the channel's URL.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

How to share a YouTube channel on desktop or mobile

Your YouTube channel is your home base on YouTube. It’s where people can find all the videos you’ve posted, see what other channels you follow, check out your playlists, and much more.

Netflix Has Scrapped Its Free 30-Day Trials Because You're a Cheap Arsehole

Netflix is either making another seemingly anti-consumer move, or there's enough people playing silly buggers to warrant the decision.

I Want That On A T-Shirt

Artists on Twitter say that their work is regularly stolen by armies of bots that generate t-shirts from popular designs—and they’ve got the receipts to prove it....

Your Ultimate Load Shedding Cheat Sheet

Nobody loves load shedding. However, you can still keep your bright outlook on life with a few savvy tweaks to your schedule and home even if you don’t have a generator. Here’s MiWay’s cheat sheet to keep you from blowing your fuse during the current bout of load shedding: Keep to a schedule The first […]

Load Shedding: Here is the City of Cape Town's guide to Stage 6 and beyond | Cape Argus

Eskom implemented Stage 6 load shedding on Monday, and had everyone frustrated and scrambling to check their schedules.

QOTD: Hello, Winter

Starting around this time of year, shovelling, bundling up, and generally cursing at cold weather is a daily occurrence for most of the masthead.

This All-In-One Tent Can Transform Into a Sleeping Bag, Air Mattress, Hammock, and More

The Modus, by Crua Outdoors, is a tent, sleeping bag, air mattress, bug mesh, flysheet, picnic blanket, and more, rolled into one lightweight pack.

Load Shedding: Tips To Make Sure Your Home Security System Keeps Operating

Home owners have been urged to test their security systems as a matter of urgency and to pay particular attention to the battery back-up systems during load shedding periods, in the wake of Eskom’s announcement of stage 4 load shedding. “Many people are under the incorrect assumption that their home alarm system is deactivated when […]

I-League: Real Kashmir FC's two home games postponed after closure of Srinagar airport

Flight operations at Srinagar airport were disrupted since Sunday due to dense fog.

Real Kashmir’s two home matches postponed due to Srinagar airport closure

Real Kashmir's first two home matches against Gokulam Kerala on December 12, and Churchill Brothers on December 15 are postponed due to poor weather conditions in Srinagar.

Kashmir: 87% fewer tourists visited Valley in August-November this year, says report

Just about 32,000 domestic tourists and 3,413 foreigners visited the Valley between August and November.

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.

I-League: Punjab faces an uphill task against CCFC

The latter eyes its second consecutive victory

Fans react as Philip Schofield shares video of Holly Willoughby amid feud

"Any response to the outcry? Are you not ashamed?"

'You can cut the atmosphere with a knife!' This Morning viewers accuse Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield of acting 'awkward' as they appear on TV for the first time amid feud claims

This Morning viewers have suggested hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby seemed 'awkward' as they appeared on TV for the first time amid feud claims.

Play it cool! Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield put on united front at launch of Dancing On Ice – after viewers claimed they looked ‘awkward’ on This Morning following feud rumours

The This Morning hosts, 38 and 57, put on a united display during the Dancing On Ice launch at Bovingdon Airfield on Monday, just hours after viewers accused them of acting awkward on TV.

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.'

Ruth Langsford throws pen in fury after Phillip Schofield cuts her off

The unearthed clip sees the star far from impressed with Phillip cutting her off.

Taotronics SoundSurge 46 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones review – Best bang-for-your buck Noise Cancelling

Overall, it’s a great set that offers a wonderfully exuberant listening experience. It’s built to last, has excellent battery life that’s bolstered by fast-charging, and has Active Noise Cancelling…

Last minute audio tech for the holidays

Zone out from the chaos around you this holiday season, and tune in to the sounds you want to, or make and manage calls, with this selection of compact and loud audio tech.

Last minute audio tech for the holidays

Zone out from the chaos around you this holiday season, and tune in to the sounds you want to, or make and manage calls, with this selection of compact and loud audio tech.

Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero gaming headset review

The Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero is perfect for competitive gaming, but is it well rounded enough to justify the price?

Gifts for musicians: affordable Christmas present ideas for music-makers (which they'll actually use)

Buying gifts for musicians can be a hard task. Whether you're shopping for a guitarist, drummer, Dj or producer, we've selected some great gift ideas that won't break the bank.

Video: How angry fans threw bottles on stage at Cardi B’s concert

There was and still an uproar on social media following the so-called Ghanaian celebrities who were snubbed by American female rapper, Cardi B during her visit to Ghana over the weekend. It wasn’t her inability to meet the so-called celebrities which were the disappointment of the day, the show also experienced some glitches and this […]

Cardi B’s concert in Ghana: Angry fans throw bottles at stage (video)

Cardbi B's concert in Ghana appeared to have had some few glitches. A video making the rounds online shows the moment some angry fans were throwing bottles at the stage.

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 […]

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

Cardi B denies snubbing meet-and-greet in Ghana to eat kebab

She’s been on a tour of West Africa.

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.

Russia to miss Olympics after WADA ban

Russia­n govern­ment offici­als will also be barred from attend­ing any major events­

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.

WADA bans Russia from Olympics over doping scandals

Russia will be barred from competing in next year’s Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned the powerhouse from global sports for four

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.

In his absence and on his comeback, striker Tammy Abraham shows why he is so important to Chelsea

Abraham stands as the undisputed leader of Chelsea’s attack, with his powerful presence and predatory instincts to find the back of the net.

Abraham emerges as Chelsea’s talisman

Tammy Abraham has emerged as Chelsea's talisman thanks to a breakthrough season that has taken his side to the brink of the Champions League last 16.

Abraham emerges as Chelsea's talisman

Tammy Abraham has emerged as Chelsea's talisman thanks to a breakthrough season that has taken his side to the brink of the Champions League last 16.

Abraham emerges as Chelsea's talisman

He already has 11 Premier League goals this season

Lampard challenges young Chelsea players to step up

Frank Lampard has challenged his young Chelsea players to "make a mark" ahead of their crucial Champions League match against Lille.

Reliance Jio brings back Rs 98, Rs 149 plans; offers up to 24GB data, free voice calls

Reliance Jio new plans: The Rs 149 plan comes with total data of 24 GB which translates to 1GB per day

Airtel, Vodafone-Idea remove limit on calls to other networks: Here’s what it means

Airtel, Vodafone-Idea New Unlimited Prepaid Calling Plans: Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea have removed the FUP on off-net calls, which means all calls are now unlimited on their networks.

Airtel Launches No-expiry Data and Voice Bundles

The new offerings are targeted towards customers who are looking to meet their communication needs with ease and not worry about...

Airtel scraps expiry dates on data, voice as subscriber numbers continue to grow

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Airtel Kenya has launched no expiry data and call rates that will allow customers to spend as low as 1 bob for 5MB data and to make calls at 2bob

Airtel Announces Out of Bundle Rates, Revamps Amazing Data Bundles

Airtel has announced No Expiry Bundles and revamped Amazing Bundles which is good news for their customers

I'm A Celebrity's Roman baffled as Lorraine asks saucy question about girlfriend

Awks!

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.

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.

STUNNER OR BUMMER: Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Vedhika Kumar Or Sunny Leone?

Meet the ladies who kept the fashion quotient high and those who turned off the heat

Star Screen Awards 2019: Deepika Padukone Turns Heads In Brand New Avatar; Looks Wow On Red Carpet!

Take a look at the red carpet pictures from the Star Screen Awards 2019 that took place in Mumbai on December 8. Many Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Rekha, Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar made their presence felt at the do.

Photos: Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur And Abhishek Bachchan Party Together

Bollywood heartthrobs Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Abhishek Bachchan were seen partying together at an intimate dinner on Sunday night.

Disha Patani Raises The Tempertaure With A Sultry Black Bikini Picture

Disha Patani is one of the hottest divas in Bollywood. Not just her acting but Disha has stolen many hearts with her fit body. The actress, who is also a fitness fanatic, often posted her hot pictures

Laal Singh Chaddha CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Aamir Khan Looks Unrecognisable As He Bonds With Kids On-Sets In Kolkata

The shooting for Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha is underway in Kolkata. Yesterday, we reported how a couple of leaked on-set pictures of Aamir Khan struck an uncanny resemblance to that of Tom Hanks from Forrest Gump. Now, we have got our hands on other pictures that feature Aamir Khan in a similar avatar and he could also be seen bonding with his little fans

Move over, Villanelle! Ruth Wilson's His Dark Materials character steals the crown for most stylish TV villain with her vintage-inspired wardrobe full of jewel-tone dresses and luxurious satin

Viewers of BBC1's His Dark Materials have taken to Twitter to praise the wardrobe of chief baddie Mrs Coulter (Ruth Wilson), hailing it 'the best thing on TV'.

Big knit energy: how the statement sweater killed the Christmas jumper

From Chris Evans’s Aran in Knives Out to Bond’s tight-fitting one in No Time to Die, the new era of attitude jumpers has begun

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…

Fashion Police: What Miss Universe 2019 wore on her crowning night

South Africa’s newly crowned Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi’s conviction, grace and enchanting beauty is one of a kind ... and the universe is in agreement too.

The History of Uncut Gems’ Bedazzled Furby

The history of Uncut Gems’s bedazzled Furby: Here’s how the unlikely mascot of Adam Sandler’s new movie, written and directed by the Safdie Brothers, came to be.

Christmas puddings: Rachel Roddy’s recipe for chocolate, chestnut and prune cake

Try this luxuriantly rich alternative to Christmas pud, heavy with buttery nuts, prunes and dark chocolate

Christmas sides: Yotam Ottolenghi’s recipe for harissa and gruyere gratin

Gratin is a traditional side for roast dinners, but this make-ahead version cleverly uses fiery harissa and the savouriness of anchovy and gruyere

Christmas starter: Thomasina Miers' recipe for buckwheat blinis with ricotta and salmon

A delicious festive starter that can be adapted to serve with a sweet topping for the kids

Is this the most exclusive restaurant in Suffolk?

Forage Kitchen has just 20 seats and is conjuring up some of the most inventive food you'll discover in the east of England.

Traditional Christmas desserts with a twist

Try a botanical gin and tonic lemon trifle plus a no-fail pudding roulade.

China claims detained Uighurs have been freed

Xinjiang governor offers no evidence of release but says ‘trainees’ have found stable jobs

China claims it has freed Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang

‘All the trainees . . . have completed their studies,’ says governor, without evidence

China says people held in Xinjiang camps have ‘graduated’, condemns U.S. bill

People held in camps in China’s Xinjiang region have now “graduated” and new trainees will have the freedom to come and go, the regional governor said.

China claims all Uighur Muslims have happily 'graduated' from its oppressive prison camp system, despite widespread reports that at least 1 million are detained, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Xinjiang governor Shohrat Zakir claimed that everyone had "graduated" from "vocational training camps," found employment, and are leading happy lives.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

China says it will continue ‘training’ Xinjiang people

China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue “training” residents, following explosive government document leaks detailing surveillance and control of the region’s Uighur population. Rights groups estimate more than a million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim minorities are held in the facilities, which reports describe as …

Oi Frog and Friends! review – a wild time for fans of rhyme

Jumpy new student Frog overcomes his starting-school nerves in this exuberant musical adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim Field’s picture books

Caroll Spinney, puppeteer behind Big Bird, Oscar, dies

Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer who created Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch during 50 years on the children's television show Sesame Street has died aged 85

One Million Tiny Plays About Britain review – a nation speaks

Craig Taylor’s jumble of micro-playlets – some just a few seconds long – coalesce into a layered, comic, moving portrait of everyday life in the UK

A tale of two Carols: Dickens's festive feast served with a twist

This year, the tried-and-tested tale at London’s Old Vic is up against subversive surprises at Wilton’s Music Hall, where Scrooge’s sister takes the lead

Loose Buttons – “Fell Into A Hole” (Feat. Forth Wanderers’ Ava Trilling)

I promise this isn't supposed to be an insult: The members of NYC quartet Loose Buttons were toddlers when Is This It came out, but they remind me of one of those post-Strokes bubblegum rock bands that would jockey for placement in O.C. episodes and iPod commercials. They are kids playing a cleaned-up and ultra-catchy version of hip downtown rock 'n' roll, like Phantom Planet fronted by a young, winsomely sneering Alex Turner. I like it! Not long ago Loose Buttons shared the title track from their debut album Something Better. Today they've got another single out. The new one, "Fell Into A Hole," is a bit like Tokyo Police Club doing their best to evoke "Left Of The Dial." It features guest vocals from Ava Trilling of Forth Wanderers fame. The bridge has big Julian Casablancas energy, and the ending even kind of disappears into a void. Singer Eric Nizgretsky has this to say: It’s easy to get caught up in the monotony of routine — working all day, checking social media, seeing friends

Peregrine Ventures raises more than €103 million for its fourth fund, to invest in MedTech startups

Peregrine Ventures, an Israeli MedTech venture capital fund, just closed its fourth fund, Peregrine 4, raising €103 million. Their partners include some of the leading institutional and private equity investors from Israel, the United States, Europe and Australia. 

StartersHub, micro VC from Istanbul and San Francisco, to invest in 60 startups from central and eastern Europe

StartersHub, an early-stage tech investment fund based in Istanbul and San Francisco, will back 60 eastern European startups over the next four years in an effort to bridge the gap between pre-seed and seed funding. Arda Aşkin, managing director at StartersHub, explained: “Despite the fact that a record €0.7 billion was invested in CEE startups […]

Corporate appetite in MENA grows in 5 years – Arabnet Report

Mubasher: The entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been grabbing global and regional attention, with higher investor appetite and interest in the region’s startups, according to Arabnet report. The “State of …

Tracking deals: Fireside leads ₹20 cr round in SARVA

 SARVA, a leading yoga studio chain, has raised ₹20 crore in its first institutional round led by Fireside Ventures with participation from angel investors. It will use the money to double the retail

Dalat Hasfarm said to have raised $70m from Lombard Investments

International private equity firm Lombard Investments said to have invested $70 million in Vietnamese floriculture company Dalat Hasfarm in lieu of a majority stake.

Why are people on Tinder swiping right on Kombucha and 'realness'?

For all of the seemingly strange new online dating trends, mating in the 21st century is surprisingly similar to what it’s always been

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

'My daughter's 16 and might be around alcohol. So I'm looking at my own behaviour.'

What you do at home matters.

What to do if your lover says something awkward during sex

'Three years ago, I slept with a guy who told me, and I quote, he "likes when he hits the cervix",'

How Do You Become a Porn Star? Webcam Model Thanks Journo For Career Motivation

In March 2019, Vice journalist Graham Isador wrote an article outlining the costs and profits of being a webcam model. He could not predict, however, what effect his story would have on the life of an ordinary American boy.

Book burning by Chinese county library sparks fury

Blaze complying with ministry directive meant for schools harks back to Qin dynasty and Nazi Germany, critics say

Chinese library burns religious and pro-democracy publications

Scholars concerned for safety as online criticism removed from all websites in China.A library in Gansu, China announced in October that it would begin to examine its collections and remove publications that encouraged thoughts against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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

Hong Kong protesters lead in popular choice for TIME Person of the Year 2019

The demonstrators with 89% votes polled as 'yes' have emerged the current favourite among people across the world who are voting to validate them as the people wielding the most influence in the past 12 months.

Australia and coal: If the supply is reduced, renewables look better

Age readers discuss federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese backing the case for Australian coal exports.

Russia escapes complete sporting exile despite Wada's four-year ban

Russia has been hit with a four-year ban from using its flag, anthem and team name at the Olympics and World Cup, but the nation has escaped total sporting exile over fresh doping data breaches.

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 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.

Russia hit with four-year Olympic and World Cup ban over doping

Russia was banished from the Olympics and other international competitions for four years on Monday over a persistent doping scandal, a decision that also threatens to turn President Vladimir Putin and top Kremlin officials into global sporting pariahs.

Defeating the HIV epidemic is more about politics than science

Preventive drugs should be widely accessible, but corporate power has left Americans – especially those of color – in grave danger

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.

Why the holidays are a prime time for elder abuse, and what you can do to thwart it

People often associate the holidays with children, leaving older adults out of mind, but there's reason to pay attention to them at this time of year. They are a prime target for financial scammers.

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.

What Charity Should You Give To?

Rewarding charities that scrimp is less strategic than it sounds. 

North Korea Resumes Insults of 'Erratic Old Man' Trump

Kim Jong Un has warned he may take a 'new path' if the United States fails to address his demands

North Korea resumes insults of 'erratic old man' Trump

A senior North Korean official called President Donald Trump a "heedless and erratic old man", resuming insults of the American leader that were set aside during a rare thaw in relations.

Donald Trump warns Kim Jong Un has ‘everything’ to lose through hostility

'North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, has tremendous economic potential, but it must denuclearize as promised,' Trump tweeted.

N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A day after North Korea said it had performed a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site, there is wide speculation that it involved a new engine for either a space launch vehicle or a long-range missile.

N. Korea believed to test new rocket engine to provoke US

While no rocket or weapons launch from North Korea was detected over the weekend, many foreign experts speculate that North Korea tested a new high-thrust engine, which is needed to launch bigger, more powerful rockets.

Revolving Door Revolves Some More: Head Of Copyright Office Leaves To Join MPAA

For many years we've been covering the rather disturbing revolving door between the US Copyright Office and Hollywood. This...

US lies and deception spelled out in Afghanistan papers' shocking detail

The tranche of documents show that in trying to paint the best pictures, those involved delivered the worst

Pamela Fiori on Her New Book, How Journalism Has Changed and the Hearst Union

Pamela Fiori, former editor in chief of Town & Country has penned a new tome charting the rise and fall of Holiday magazine.

The inside story of Germany’s biggest scandal since the Hitler diaries

The furore surrounding Der Spiegel journalist Claas Relotius is back, with a book by the colleague who exposed him

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

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

Citizenship bill introduced; Bill is not 0.001% against minorities, Amit Shah

He said Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will not be benefited from the bill as ‘they have not faced religious prosecution’.

Citizenship Amendment Bill: 293 votes in favour, 82 votes against introduction of controversial bill

Citizenship Amendment Bill: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the bill a violation of rights of the country's people and said Shah will be remembered in the league of Hitler

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.

Citizenship Amendment Bill has public endorsement, was part of manifesto: Amit Shah

Rejecting the charge that the Citizenship Amendment Bill targets Muslims, Amit Shah said, “The Citizenship Amendment Bill does not discriminate. It gives and does not snatch rights... Citizenship will be granted to refugees [from these three countries] even without documents, including ration cards.”

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

Navaz Sherif to be shifted to US from London for better treatment

Navaz Sharif, 69, airlifted to London after the Lahore High Court allowed him to go abroad for treatment.  Considering his doctors’ recommendation the court allowed him four-week time for the treatment in abroad. The time can be extended further if the doctors recommended.

Nawaz Sharif recommended medical treatment in U.S.

"Mentally paralysed [persons] are doing politics over Nawaz Sharif’s health," she said.

Court challenge to federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners postponed

A court hearing to challenge the federal government's ban on needles for drug-using prisoners has been postponed until next week in the latest delay for a case that began seven years ago.

Court challenge to federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners postponed

TORONTO - A court hearing to challenge the federal government's ban on needles for drug-using prisoners has been postponed until next week in the latest del

Letter to BS: Judicial system needs procedural overhaul, attitudinal change

It is high time the higher judiciary admits that the main cause is not simply the vacancies of judges

Cheney Warns Trump Disengagement in Mideast Benefits Iran, Russia

The former vice president mentioned Trump by name only once, but his comments cut to the core of several U.S. policies in the Middle East

Cheney warns disengagement in Mideast benefits Iran, Russia

Cheney’s backing of a muscular military response in the Mideast starkly contrasts Trump’s promises to pull America from what he calls the Mideast’s “blood-stained sands.”

Iran ready for more prisoner swaps with US, not negotiations

The swap raised hopes of other similar actions and was seen as a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions.

Iran says ready for more US prisoner swaps

Trump thanke­d Iran for what he called a 'very fair negoti­ation' after an Americ­an schola­r was releas­ed on Saturd­ay

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.

Jay Glazer Says Odell Beckham Jr. is Talking to Other Teams to Leave Browns

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting that Odell Beckham Jr. wants out of Cleveland, and he's allegedly been talking to opposing coaches and players ...

Baker Mayfield calls out Cleveland Browns' medical staff for handling of Odell Beckham Jr. injury

The Browns can't even win without some kind of theatrics. And, once again, Odell Beckham is in the middle of the latest drama.

Falcons’ Ridley, Trufant suffer season-ending injuries

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley and cornerback Desmond Trufant will miss the rest of the season after getting hurt in a win over Carolina. Coach Dan...

Manny Diaz Announces Update On Miami’s Quarterback Situation

Miami head coach Manny Diaz announced the latest update on the Hurricanes' quarterback situation ahead of the bowl game.

Seahawks’ Penny to miss remainder of season after knee injury

The second-year running back injured his ACL early in Sunday night’s loss to the L.A. Rams.

Godzilla Vs. Kong Leak Shows the Iconic Giants Fighting

A still from Warner Bros.' Godzilla vs. Kong that was leaked online shows the two giant monsters engaged in an epic battle.

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…

First footage of Marvel’s The Eternals revealed with Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek

The clip was shown at Brazil Comic-Con this weekend.

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.

Box Office – Jumanji: The Next Level Scores Biggest December Opening of All Time in Malaysia

Remember when Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle made so much money in Malaysia that Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson actually thanked us on Instagram for it? Well, it looks like Rocky might be whipping his phone out again

Extinction Rebellion stages air pollution protests in London and Manchester

Demonstrators target key roads to demand government action to tackle deadly issue

Extinction Rebellion activists wearing gas masks block central London road

The protesters, outside Leicester Square Tube station, are demanding the next government tackles air pollution in the capital.

Extinction Rebellion activists wearing gas masks block central London road

The protesters, outside Leicester Square Tube station, are demanding the next government tackles air pollution in the capital.

Extinction Rebellion protesters in hi-vis jackets GLUE themselves to concrete blocks outside Leicester Square tube station as they campaign against air pollution in the latest of their '12 Days Of Crisis' stunts

As part of the group's latest stunt, a number of activists in gas masks, hard hats and hi-viz jackets have glued themselves to concrete blocks, on Cranbourne Street, in central London.

Climate protests across Europe as COP25 summit enters second week

Madrid, Paris, Brussels and London are among the European capitals to host climate change protests

Hotel Hit Squad: There’s more to Wright’s Food Emporium than the food – not least self-catering cottages perfect for families

Hattie Garlick visits the restaurant at Wright’s Food Emporium, a popular deli, and reviews the homemade food, as well as the self-catering cottages.

6 chefs dream up their perfect Christmas

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

Buk Buk Southern Hot

Nashville-style hot chicken from the former owners of 127 Days.

Home of the Week: Getting creative in Clarence

Buffalo native Alycia Ripley has a lot of nice things to say about the home that her mother, Maria Rizzo, has created in Clarence.

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.

Update: Juice Wrld Took Pills Before Seizure, 70 Lbs of Weed Found on Jet

Update 12/09/2019 10:42am:

Juice Wrld 'took unknown pills' on flight before fatal seizure

Juice has died aged 21.

Revealed: Juice Wrld died after 'swallowing painkillers to HIDE them from cops' after private jet pilot alerted Chicago police that rapper was flying in with 70 pounds of marijuana, hand guns and armour-piercing bullets

Police and federal agents had been waiting inside the Atlantic Aviation hangar for the 21-year-old's flight to arrive from Los Angeles at 1:30am Sunday, following claims drugs and guns on board.

Two Members of Juice Wrld’s Entourage Arrested For Carrying Guns

Two bodyguards protecting the rapper Juice Wrld at the time of his dramatic death Sunday have been arrested on gun charges, police said.The 21-year-old rising star, whose real name was Jarad Anthony Higgens, died after suffering a “medical emergency” while making his way through Chicago’s Midway International

Rapper and Singer Juice WRLD Dead at 21 After Having Seizure at Airport

The rapper and singer Juice WRLD died on Sunday from apparent cardiac arrest. It happened after his private jet, bound from Los Angeles, landed in his

Vietjet begins direct flights connecting Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi

The Hanoi-headquartered airline had announced these flights in August and had been planning to connect India first in 2017 and then in 2018

N. Korean airline increases flights to Russia ahead of deadline for repatriation of workers

North Korea's national carrier has increased flights on a route between Pyongyang and Vladivostok as the deadline for the repatriation of North Korean workers draws near, sources said Monday.Air Koryo increased the number of weekly flights connecting the two cities to five from the previous two this week, according to Vladivostok International Airport. The change is set to last until Dec. 20. The increase appare...

UP Cabinet approves Zurich Airport International as developer for Jewar airport

The Swiss firm had on November 29 emerged as the highest bidder to develop the Jewar airport on the outskirts of Delhi

American Airlines sets record for number of days without a cancellation

Three of those days without a canceled flight came during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Afghan authorities hold up Pakistani passenger plane at Kabul airport

PIA flight PK 250 takes off for Islama­bad after a delay of two and a half hours

The English history of impeachment

It is a story of uncertainty, factionalism, and mob rule

Whom Does President Trump Remind You Of?

Uncouth he may be, but he’s not unfamiliar.

Judd Gregg: Send them home

OPINION: The excesses of President Trump and his opponents in the Democratic Party need to be curbed.

The Cure For Ultraviolence

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

Burke: Three of Aesop’s fables, fractured by Trumpian lore

Written thousands of years ago, Aesop’s morals still hold true when applied to the Trump presidency.

Market Wrap, Dec 9: Sensex up 42 pts, Nifty at 11,937; Auto stocks gain

Sectoral indices ended the session mixed on the NSE. At close, Nifty Realty Index closed with a cut of 1.15 per cent, while Nifty Auto index closed 0.73 per cent higher

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

The 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in afternoon trade and settled with gains of 42.28 points or 0.10 per cent at 40,487.43.

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.

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

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.

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.

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

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

A gift with a view: health-care students give back with a bench - Campus Life - Kamloops

Taking care of people isn’t for the faint of heart, and a group of recently graduated health-care assistants are showing their gratitude to their program instructors, with a gift. Kamloops’s Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home now has a new bench, with a beautiful view of the valley. The bench is dedicated to TRU’s health-care assistant instructors, and a gift from the graduating class of April 2019. Graduate Melissa Zimmerman now works at the Overlander Residential Care facility. Looking back at her time at TRU, it was important to her to show instructors how inspiring and encouraging they were during her journey as a student. “My success has a health-care assistant has been because my instructors encouraged me to be myself. They encouraged me to bring the sparkle that I carry into the lives of everyone I meet and to every life I touch, including the families and coworkers. I try to treat everyone I care for like they are my own parents or family,” Zimmerman said. Her decision to return to school…

Charlie Parker: ‘We can attract good people’

IT is a ‘bit of a myth’ that the government finds it difficult to attract ‘good people’ to fill front-line roles – the real problem is inadequate support once they arrive, the government’s chief executive has said.

West Dunbartonshire pupils ditch the canteen after school dinner price hike

After raising the price of a school dinner by nine percent — to £2.45 a day — the council has seen income from meals drop by £181,000

10 things you need to know today: December 9, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee hears from impeachment investigators, the FBI treats the Pensacola base attack as terrorism, and more

Biden campaign attacks Trump policy on Saudi Arabia, North Korea

Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential campaign launched new attacks on Donald Trump on Sunday, advocating a reevaluation of U.S.-Saudi relations.

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

Investigators are trying to establish whether killer, 2nd Lt Mhd Alshamrani acted alone or was part of a larger plot.

DOJ watchdog report on Russia investigation set for release

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your Monday ...

Sixers vs. Raptors postgame quotes: “He’s getting far more confident and far more aware of what his role is.”

On what happened late in the game…

Leafs’ Sandin still unclear on WJC status, but knows he can help Sweden

TORONTO — Rasmus Sandin likes Sweden’s odds at this year’s world junior championship, but he’d like them even more if the Toronto Maple Leafs allow him to don “The Three Crowns” once again.

Fuller House's Rocket League episode ranked from most- to least-believable moments

There is a new episode of Fuller House where Rocket League is prominently featured. It's much more than a cameo; it's a major plot device that drives the primary narrative.  With that sort of spotlight shone on Rocket League,...

Analysis: 4 enough for now to keep CFP expansion talk quiet

College football always needs an argument when it comes to the postseason. This year, it was whether LSU or Ohio State should be the top seed in the four-team playoff.

Tom Brady focused more on Patriots' miscues rather than referees

Patriots QB Tom Brady wasn't focused on miscues by the referees as much as on the ones by his own team after Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs.

Turkey is blackmailing Greece with Libya Agreement: Greek FM

Greece’s Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias called out the recent agreement between Turkey and Libya as a product of blackmail, during an interview on Sunday with ANT1 TV.

Graft trial for Syrian President Assad’s uncle opens in Paris

Brussels: European Union foreign ministers debated Monday how to respond to a controversial agreement between Turkey and Libya that could give Turkey access to a contested economic zone across the Mediterranean Sea. The maritime border deal, endorsed by the Turkish parliament last week, has fueled tensions in Turkey’s long-running dispute with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over oil

Turkey will always defend its interests, Defense Minister Akar says

Turkey is in favor of dialogue with regional actors when it comes to the Eastern Mediterranean, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Monday, adding that the...

Concerned EU weighs response to Turkey-Libya border deal

Brussels (AP) -

Turkey expects EU Council to have constructive, objective stance

Turkey expects the European Council to have a constructive attitude, apart from political motives, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said Monday. “We...

Over Rs 10 trn worth of loans disbursed under Mudra Yojana till Nov 1: Govt

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.

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.

Central GST collection falls short of budget estimate by 40% during Apr-Nov

The minister said that as many as 999 cases were registered till October in the current fiscal for GST evasion and Rs 8,134.39 crore has been recovered.

Central GST falls short of budget estimate by 40pc in April-November

CGST collection during Apr-Nov stood at Rs 3.28 lakh crore against budgeted estimate of Rs 5.26 crore.

PSBs turn profitable in Apr-Sep FY20, post aggregate profit of Rs 3221 cr

State-run lenders had posted aggregate operating profits during 2017-18 and 2018-19 of Rs 1,55,603 crore and Rs 1,53,871 crore respectively

Joe Biden says he would consider Elizabeth Warren as a running mate, wonders if she'd pick him

Axios' Mike Allen sat down with former Vice President Joe Biden for Sunday's Axios on HBO, and he noted that when asked about potential running mates recently, Biden mentioned several women but didn't name Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Biden said sure, he would add Warren to the list, but even talking about vice presidential picks is "presumptuous" at this point. "The question is, would she add me to her list?" he added. Allen also addressed the elephant in the room, asking Biden what he believed his son Hunter was doing "for an extraordinary amount of money" on the board of Ukrainian gas company Burisma while he was vice president. "I don't know what he was doing," Biden said. "I know he was on the board, I found out he was on the board after he was on the board. And that was it." "Isn't this something you want to get to the bottom of?" Allen asked. "No, because I trust my son," Biden said. "There's nothing on its face that was wrong. Look, if you want to talk about problems, you know, let's talk about Trump's…

Joe Biden says he would consider Elizabeth Warren as a running mate, wonders if she'd pick him

Axios' Mike Allen sat down with former Vice President Joe Biden for Sunday's Axios on HBO, and he noted that when asked about potential running mates recently, Biden mentioned several women but didn't name Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Biden said sure, he would add Warren to the list,

Joe Biden gambles that 'No Malarkey' tour found foothold in Iowa

The former vice president wasn't setting crowds on fire during Iowa bus trip but he's betting fears of a second Trump term and his personal touch is enough.

Why Republicans should drag out Trump's Senate trial

Give Democrats what they asked for

Bongino rips Biden for response to Ukraine allegations: Why does he think he's 'immune' from questions?

Fox News contributor Dan Bongino asked Monday why former Vice President Joe Biden seems to believe he's "immune" from having to answer tough questions over his son's business dealings with a Ukrainian gas company. 

Trump's shameful deference to Saudi Arabia

His muted response to the Pensacola attack should sound alarm bells

A changing world

Some conflicts leave relatively small footprints; others cause ripples in the space-time continuum.

Former Fed chair Paul Volcker dies

Central banker responsible for ending US inflationary spiral

Pentagon's Concern About Rising Support for Russia Among US Troops 'Runs Deep' - Report

The trend is not limited to the US - in February polling revealed the average German holds Russia and China in higher regard than the US, with which their government is allied.

Top US officials knew the Afghanistan war was unwinnable and 'lied' — even as costs rose to $1 trillion and 2,351 American troop's lives

Thousands of pages of notes from hundreds of interviews reveal true US assessments of the war in Afghanistan, and it's not a pretty picture.

Mutual Funds' asset base hits Rs 27 trn, bank, PSU funds top allocation

Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October

Mutual Funds’ asset base hit all time high of Rs 27 lakh crore on inflow in debt schemes

Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October.

Mutual Funds' asset base crosses Rs 27 lakh crore in November

Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October

Equity inflows into mutual funds dip to 41-month low

Exit load triggers outflow, but analysts see investors flocking back

Equity flows in MFs dip sharply, assets rise to a record in Nov.

With stock indices rising, investors opt for profit booking; gold ETFs see inflows

Bashar al-Assad's uncle faces embezzlement trial in Paris

Rifaat al-Assad is accused of embezzling Syrian funds to buy property worth at least €90m in France

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.

Graft trial for Syrian President Assad’s uncle opens in Paris

PARIS: The uncle of Syrian President Bashar Assad is going on trial in Paris, accused of illegally using Syrian state funds to build a French real estate empire. Rifaat Assad, a former Syrian vice president and brother to longtime leader Hafez Assad, has lived in Europe since his exile from Syria following a failed coup attempt in the 1980s. Watchdog organizations filed a

Uncle of Syria's Assad faces money laundering trial in Paris

Syrian regime leader Bashar Assad's uncle went on trial in Paris Monday on charges of pilfering Syrian state coffers and using the spoils to build a...

Former 'Islamic State matchmaker' Tooba Gondal deported from Turkey to France as part of repatriation attempt

A former London university student accused of being an Islamic State recruiter has been deported from Turkey to France, alongside her two children, as part of an attempt by the Ankara government to repatriate foreigners who joined the terror group. Tooba Gondal, who lived in Walthamstow before travelling to Syria in 2015, is among four former IS members flown to Paris this morning with their seven children. Gondal is a French citizen but had permanent British residence until the Home Office issued an exclusion order in 2017.

NGT asks Pollution Control Board to curb plastic manufacturing violations

The NGT had earlier said there was no proper mechanism for plastic waste management in the country and directed the CPCB to take necessary action in this regard.

SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region

The apex court perused the affidavit filed by CPCB which said however that no construction should be permitted during 6 PM to 6 AM

SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR

SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR, allows it from 6 am to 6 pm (Eds: Adding background) New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) The Supreme Court Monday allowed construction activity in the Delhi-NCR region between 6 am and 6 pm, partially lifting its complete ban on it. The apex court perused the report filed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) which said that construction activities should not be allowed between 6 pm to 6 am.

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.

Delhi pollution: SC allows construction activities to resume in Delhi-NCR from 6 am to 6 pm

The bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta directed the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana to submit the updated report on stubble burning up to December 11

In a first, Sri Lanka appoints military officer as intelligence chief

It is the first time in Sri Lankan history that a military officer had been appointed as the SIS chief, it added

Sri Lanka shakes up intelligence agency after Easter attacks

COLOMBO, Dec 9 — Sri Lanka has for the first time named a military officer to head the country’s main intelligence agency, which was blamed for failing to prevent Islamist extremist bombings in April that killed 259 people. The head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) was replaced by...

At least one dead, several missing after volcano erupts on New Zealand's White Island

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- At least one person is dead and several others are missing after a volcano on a small New Zealand island erupted Monday, authorities said.

Nigerian Army commander killed in Boko Haram bomb attack

A Nigerian Army commander was killed on Saturday after an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Marte, Borno State.

Nigeria Army says using phone while approaching check points not allowed

Making phone calls close to military checkpoints is not advisable, a senior Nigerian military official said on Monday. “It is a security measure for when you are approaching a checkpoint,” he said, “you don’t make phone calls,” said Major-General Usman Mohammed, Nigerian Army’s head of Civil-Military Affairs said on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday. […]

FACT CHECK Trump and GOP Allies Deny Reality to Defend Almost-certain Impeachment

Trump misleads in suggesting that Ukraine's Zelenskiy didn’t have any concerns about the call. Nor was the call 'transcribed perfectly;' only a rough transcript was released by the White House

Jury would convict Trump ‘in 3 minutes flat,’ says key lawmaker

The chairman of the US House Judiciary Committee said Sunday that if the impeachment case against President Donald Trump were put to a jury, there "would be a guilty verdict in three minutes flat."

Jury would convict Trump 'in 3 minutes flat,' says key lawmaker

US presid­ent has repeat­edly blaste­d the House inquir­y as a partis­an attack by House Democr­ats

Democrats focus on abuse of power, obstruction in impeachment

The panel’s Republican counsel, Steve Castor, accused Democrats of pursuing an “artificial and arbitrary political deadline” to overturn the 2016 election and impeach Trump’s before the Christmas holiday.

White House Absent as Counsel Makes Case to Impeach Trump

Calling out the White House’s conspicuous absence from a hearing to make the case for impeachment, Representative Jerry Nadler asserted Monday that President Donald Trump may have spurned the proceedings for lack of a defense.

Shah defends Citizenship Amendment Bill, says has backing of 1.3 bn people

"We will have to differentiate between intruders and refugees. Citizenship amendment bill does not discriminate against anyone and does not snatch anyone's rights," he said.

Will protect Northeast, new law won't apply there: Amit Shah on Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha

Seeing the opposition to the Bill in the Northeast region, the BJP-led government has decided to exempt parts of the area which are under the sixth schedule of the Constitution.

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill doesn't violate constitution: Amit Shah

It will give relief to people living a painful life after facing persecution in neighbouring countries, he said.

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

WATCH- Asaduddin Owaisi tears Citizenship Amendment Bill in parliament

AIMIM President and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday caused quite a flutter inside the parliament after he tore a copy of the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

Factcheck: a Labour government would not mean an extra murder a week

Tory research claims party’s opposition to stop and search would lead to a crime surge

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.

Child poverty efforts must be escalated

9th December 2019

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.

Lifeguard's spy cam for boys

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

Bernie Sanders Staff Member Who Posted anti-Semitic, Homophobic Tweets ‘No Longer With Campaign’

The Republican Jewish Coalition in a statement issued on Friday afternoon called on the Sanders campaign to fire Darius Khalil Gordon

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.

Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax

"You're brutal killers. Not nice people at all, but you have to vote for me you have no choice," Trump told the Israeli American Council conference.

Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax

Progressive Jewish groups have accused President Donald Trump of spreading anti-Semitic smears when he spoke on Saturday night in an appeal to Jewish voters at an Israeli American Council conference.

Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "You're brutal killers," President Donald Trump told those in real estate. "Not nice people at all, but you have to vote for me you have no choice.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

'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.

One Of The Last Battle Of Britain Pilots Dies Aged 101

Following the passing of Flt Lt Maurice ­Mounsdon, the number of heroes left who fought in the historic air battles is just three

Thunder Child II ready for testing ahead of world record attempt

A boat designed and built in east Cork is now fully fitted and ready for testing prior to attempting a new world record transatlantic crossing next summer.

Novel Montrose museum project sees pupils prepare for zombie apocalypse

A delve into the depths of history has helped secondary school pupils come up with the kit to survive in a post-apocalyptic Angus.

‘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.

Russia to miss Olympics after WADA ban

Russia­n govern­ment offici­als will also be barred from attend­ing any major events­

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 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.

WADA bans Russia from Olympics over doping scandals

Russia will be barred from competing in next year’s Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games after the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned the powerhouse from global sports for four

World Anti-Doping Agency imposes four-year ban on Russia

Russia’s hosting of world championships in Olympic sports also face being stripped.

Finnish leader Sanna Marin, 34, becomes world's youngest prime minister

Finland prime minister: The new PM Marin was the former transport minister. At the age of 27, Marin was elected the head of the city council in her hometown of Tampere

Finland’s Sanna Marin to become world’s youngest prime minister

At just 34, the Finnish social democrat will be confirmed as the new leader on Tuesday

Finnish minister, 34, to become youngest PM

Sanna Marin will become the world’s youngest sitting prime minister, according to Finland’s biggest newspaper.

Finnish minister, 34, to become youngest PM

Sanna Marin will become the world’s youngest sitting prime minister, according to Finland’s biggest newspaper.

Finland to get youngest ever PM

Sanna Marin, Finland's youngest prime minister ever has been voted in by her Social Democratic party after the resignation of Antti Rinne.

Panda mother rocks her two-month-old cub to sleep by simply jiggling her belly

The adorable footage shows female cub Cheng Feng lying on her stomach on top of her mother Cheng Da while dozing off in the steady rhythm at a breeding centre in Chengdu, China.

Berlin zoo reveals names, gender of their 2 panda twin cubs

Berlin Zoo’s giant panda twins finally have names: Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan — desired dream and fulfilled dream. According to Chinese tradition, the two cubs were given their names on Monday, 100 days after they were born in the German capital. Their gender was also revealed: the two are both boys. The names were …

Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs

There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.

Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs

There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.

Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs

There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.

"High-tech was a supreme toys-for-the-boys moment"

Continuing our high-tech architecture series, Catherine Slessor looks at how the women in Team 4 helped shape the narrative of the movement.

The physics-based firm that helped spawn the IVF revolution

How Research Instruments went from micro-manipulators to IVF and is now backing a brand-new physics-innovation prize, as James McKenzie explains

A Question of Being and struggle for identity

With the opening of his new body of work at the new Temple Muse, Victoria Island, Lagos, Emeka Udemba has joined the teeming African creative

Occult arts and sceptical sciences

Philip Ball delves into the mystic and the physical worlds, in Physics and Psychics: the Occult and the Sciences in Modern Britain by Richard Noakes

Australia and coal: If the supply is reduced, renewables look better

Age readers discuss federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese backing the case for Australian coal exports.

Royal Family's Instagram shares archive footage of the Queen's first televised Christmas speech in 1957 as fans marvel over 'how young' she looked

The Royal Family's Instagram account has shared a throwback to the Queen's first televised speech in 1957. 

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

Sean and Julian Lennon paid tribute to their dad

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.

Kirk Douglas' 103rd birthday celebrated in sweet post by Catherine Zeta-Jones

Douglas' daughter-in-law said she loved the veteran actor 'with all my heart'.

Remembering Sesame Street Icon Caroll Spinney at the Kennedy Center Honors

A report from the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors, where “Sesame Street” was celebrated on the same day one of its own, Caroll Spinney, died.

Have-a-go hero tries to stop shop robbery gang as they make their getaway - only to learn they were ACTORS making a film

Actors pretending to rob a store in Dorset were 'chased' by a resident who believed the scenes were real. Producers were filming action scenes in the village for the new indie horror film 'Perran'.

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

Ryan Reynolds Was Almost Crushed After Barricade At Comic-Con Gives Way

Ryan Reynolds made an appearance at Comic-Con in São Paulo, Brazil to promote his latest move Free Guy, but things took an unexpectedly scary turn when a barrier between him and hundreds of ...

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.

Lil' Red Robin Hood panto hits all its targets

The clever and funny Ross Petty show feels right at home the intimate Winter Garden Theatre

Finland is about to get the world’s youngest Prime Minister

At just 34 years old, Sanna Marin is about to make history as she becomes the world’s youngest prime minister.

Finland’s Sanna Marin becomes world’s youngest serving PM

Former transport minister to head leftwing coalition after Antti Rinne’s resignation

Sanna Marin of Finland to Become World’s Youngest Prime Minister

At 34, Ms. Marin will head a coalition made up of five parties, in a government led by women.

Finnish minister set to become country's youngest prime minister at age of 34

Sanna Marin will also become the world’s youngest sitting PM, according to Finland’s biggest newspaper.

Finnish minister Sanna Marin to become world's youngest PM

Marin, 34, has been a lawmaker since 2015 and served as until this week as the minster for transport and communications.

Big tax cuts may be coming for middle class in next Budget; here's why

Responding to a question at an event in Delhi recently, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the government was looking at myriad suggestions and the relaxation on personal income tax was one of them before it presents the Union Budget 2020 in February next year

Marginal Rejig In GST Structure Can Be Combined With Income Tax Cuts

The right thing to do is to accept a slightly higher rate of fiscal deficit in the short run.  

India: Analysing the fiscal impact of income tax cuts – Standard Chartered Bank

Economist at Standard Chartered Bank offered their take on the fiscal impact of an expected personal income tax cut – aimed at boosting consumption de

Inheritance Tax rules could be changing. Here's 10 facts you need to know...

With potential changes in inheritance tax rules on the horizon, Ian Lowes, managing director of Lowes Financial Management, offers some advice

CGST falls short of budget estimate by 40% in April-November

In 2018-19, the actual CGST collection stood at Rs 4,57,534 crore as against the provisional estimate of Rs 6,03,900 crore for the year

Sri Lanka begin first Pakistan Test tour since 2009 attack

Sri Lanka embarked on the first Test cricket tour of Pakistan in 10 years following the deadly 2009 attack on their team.

Sri Lanka begin first Pakistan Test tour since 2009 attack

Islamabad, Sri Lanka embarked on the first Test cricket tour of Pakistan in 10 years on Monday following the deadly 2009 attack on their team that plunged Pakistan into sporting isolation.

End of a decade’s wait: Sri Lanka return to Pakistan for first Test series since 2009 terror attacks

Sri Lanka will play two Tests under heavy security, ending a decade-long absence for the five-day format since the attack on their team bus in 2009.

Sri Lanka arrive for first Test in Pakistan since 2009

Sri Lanka arrived for the first Test cricket tour of Pakistan in 10 years on Monday following the deadly 2009 attack on their team that plunged Pakistan into sporting isolation. "The arrival of Sri

Sri Lanka Reach Pakistan For First Test Series In Country Since 2009 Attack

Sri Lanka arrived for the first Test cricket tour of Pakistan in 10 years on Monday following the deadly 2009 attack on their team that plunged Pakistan into sporting isolation.

Russia banned from Olympic games, other world championships for 4 years

Russia has been embroiled in doping scandals since a 2015 report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency found evidence of mass doping in Russian athletics

Russia banned from Olympics over doping scandal

Russia has been banned from participating in a full range of sporting events, including the upcoming 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for four...

Russia banned from Olympics over doping scandal

WADA bans Russia from the Olympics and a variety of world championship events for four years as it remains embroiled in doping scandals.

Russia banned from world sports for 4 years over doping scandal

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unanimously declared a blanket ban on Russia.

WADA executive committee bans Russia from Olympics, world championships for 4 years

Russia has been embroiled in doping scandals since a 2015 report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) found evidence of mass doping in Russian athletics.

Tata Motors share has gained 32% in last three months: Time to buy, sell or hold the stock?

Tata Motors share was reeling under losses as auto sector was clouded by economic slowdown for more than a year. Uncertainties on the global front also hit sales of its UK arm JLR which affected the stock

Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover retail sales fall 3% in November

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posted fifth straight month of double-digit sales growth of 29 per cent in China. North America sales also grew by 4.9 per cent during the month under review, achieving best ever November sales levels

Maruti Suzuki among top gainers on Sensex as output rises for the first time in 10 months

The car company produced a total of 1,41,834 units last month – 4.3% higher than the same month in 2018.

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

Market Wrap, Dec 9: Sensex up 42 pts, Nifty at 11,937; Auto stocks gain

Sectoral indices ended the session mixed on the NSE. At close, Nifty Realty Index closed with a cut of 1.15 per cent, while Nifty Auto index closed 0.73 per cent higher

Study reveals how Diabetes drug promotes healthy aging

Washington - Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin sensitivity through its effects on glucose metabolism.

Probiotic food may have varying effects on infants

The intake of beneficial microbes like yeast in the form of probiotic food supplements can have different effects on the immune systems of male and female piglets, according to a study that suggested the findings may also apply to human infants.

Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Possible Oral Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s

Aptinyx initiates Phase 2 trial for new NDMA receptor modulator designed to treat Parkinson's-related cognitive impairment.

Falls and Poor Bone Health Top Reasons for High Fracture Risk in Parkinson’s, Study Says

A study traced the elevated risk of hip and other fractures in Parkinson’s patients to falls and weak bones, and recommends assessing this risk regularly.

Experts say cancer research is making more progress that people think

The focus on a “cure for cancer” is masking progress made in extending lifespan and making cancer manageable in the long-term.

Buk Buk Southern Hot

Nashville-style hot chicken from the former owners of 127 Days.

Hotel Hit Squad: There’s more to Wright’s Food Emporium than the food – not least self-catering cottages perfect for families

Hattie Garlick visits the restaurant at Wright’s Food Emporium, a popular deli, and reviews the homemade food, as well as the self-catering cottages.

The UK’s First Ever Yorkshire Pudding Festival Launches Next Year

The ‘first ever’ Yorkshire pudding festival is coming to the UK, and you don’t even need to pay anything for the privilege

London offers winter warmers with a festive flavour

LONDON - Mulled wine, warm spiced cider and hot toddies have long been British staples during winter.Whiskey expert Ross Dennis at Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distill

6 chefs dream up their perfect Christmas

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

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.

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.

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.

Trump a 'heedless and erratic old man,' North Korea says, after tweets about Kim Jong Un

North Korea took aim at President Trump on Monday, dubbing him a "heedless and erratic old man" after he tweeted leader Kim Jong Un wouldn't want to "void his special relationship" with him or the U.S. by interfering in the 2020 election by acting "in a hostile way."

Senior North Korean official calls Donald Trump 'erratic old man'

It follows Trump making his own statement.

Delhi pollution: SC allows construction activities to resume in Delhi-NCR from 6 am to 6 pm

The bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta directed the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana to submit the updated report on stubble burning up to December 11

SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR

SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR, allows it from 6 am to 6 pm (Eds: Adding background) New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) The Supreme Court Monday allowed construction activity in the Delhi-NCR region between 6 am and 6 pm, partially lifting its complete ban on it. The apex court perused the report filed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) which said that construction activities should not be allowed between 6 pm to 6 am.

SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region

The apex court perused the affidavit filed by CPCB which said however that no construction should be permitted during 6 PM to 6 AM

SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR, allows It from 6 am to 6 pm

SC perused the report filed by CPCB which said that construction activities should not be allowed between 6 pm to 6 am.

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.

Review: 'Bedroom Conversations' pulls the curtain on our primordial instincts

The play takes you on a roller coaste­r ride that lasts for 45 minute­s but stays for much longer­

I Wanna Be Yours review – a love story with heady chemistry

Ragevan Vasan and Emily Stott star as a couple pulled apart by their backgrounds in this play by slam poet Zia Ahmed

Pangs of affluence

Sans purpose, without roots, free from any and every ideology; behold Mankind in all its cluelessness For centuries, mankind has strived to achieve ‘enough’. Enough food, enough

‘Someone royally forked up’: how The Good Place turned hellish

The philosophical comedy is now so complicated that watching it feels more like homework rather than a hobby

Why it’s easy for people like Daisy Ridley to stay ignorant of privilege

Daisy Ridley doesn’t see herself as privileged because, as an upper middle-class white woman, she is protected from seeing how privilege works.

Vivo V17 launched in India; check out price, specifications, features

The new Vivo V17 comes with Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The device features a 4500mAh battery with the 9V/2A fast charge support

Vivo V17 arrives India with Snapdragon 675 and L-shaped Quad-Camera

Vivo took the wraps off Vivo V17 in India. It boasts Snapdragon 675 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of Storage. Retails for INR22,990 (~$325/€290)

Vivo V17 with punch-hole display, 48MP quad cameras and SD675 debuts for Rs. 22,990 (~$32) in India - Gizmochina

Vivo V17 is the latest V-series phone to debut in India after the Vivo V17 Pro that had gone official in October. Priced at Rs. 22,990, the Vivo V17 smartphone comes with some exciting features like punch-hole display, quad rear cameras and a large-sized battery with fast charging support. Last month, the Vivo had launched …

Vivo V17 with 6.44-inch hole-punch display, quad cameras launched in India for ₹22,990 ($323)

Nearly three months after the launch of the V17 Pro, Vivo has now launched yet another impressive V-series smartphone for the Indian market.

Samsung Galaxy A51 promo video reveals color variants, design and key specs - Gizmochina

Samsung Vietnam will be holding a launch event on Dec. 12 to announce a new 2020 Galaxy A-series phone. The launch teaser had revealed that the new Galaxy A phone will be arriving with a display that features a punch-hole at the top-center position. This suggested that the company may announce the Galaxy A51 or …

Mere Paas Tum Ho: Fans rejoice at Savera Nadeem’s dramatic entry

Ayeza Khan hersel­f terms it ‘slap of the centur­y’

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7 Day 57 Written Update – Chandana Is The New Caption Of The House

The latest episode of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7 begins right after Raksha Somashekhar’s eviction. Chaitra Kottoor is seen sobbing after having survived the elimination. The housemates are seen consoling her. She believes that she is letting her supporters and well-wishers down.

The Kapil Sharma Show: Dipannita Sharma Slams Kapil For Joking About Sanjay Dutt's 300 Girlfriends

The Kapil Sharma Show: Actress and model Dipannita Sharma slammed Kapil Sharma for joking about Sanjay Dutts 300 girlfriends. Tweeple agreed with the actress and lashed out at both Kapil and Sanjay for their insensitive jokes.

Diane Russet clears the air about her kissing scene with Iyanya

2019 Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Diane Yashim fondly referred to as the 'Queen of the North' has opened on her viral kissing scene with singer, Iyanya Mbuk.

When Allu Arjun Said Pawan Kalyan Fans Didn’t like It!

That one thing that many were cribbing about for years about his own fans, Pawan Kalyan realized it now finally. But that is too late already as they are out of hands now. As you might have guessed, it is about how crazy and annoying Pawan Kalyan fans get sometimes like shouting and creating nuisance at various events.

Cruel thieves steal a litter of six three-week-old American bulldog puppies worth around £6,000 from the home where they lived with their mother

The six pooches - who are just three weeks old - are too young to be away from their mother and will become ill without her. They were snatched from a property in Rochester, Kent, on Friday.

Garden gnomes return home to Blairgowrie after police find kidnappers

Police have confirmed that two youngsters have received warnings after being caught kidnapping garden gnomes from outside a property in Blairgowrie.

Burglars cause 'horrific' damage at Market Drayton pub - to steal a wheel of cheese

Burglars ripped out the alarm system to a pub in Market Drayton before prying open doors with a spade.

Farm burglar who stole quad bikes and vehicles in 'prolific' spree has found God

Jeffrey Bevan stole quad bikes, tools and pick-ups in a spree of thievery but told a judge he has now found God, and feels ashamed of what he did.

Frantic search continues for dad missing in Firth of Clyde after ‘sons got into difficulty’

A FRANTIC search for a dad missing in the Firth of Clyde is continuing after his “sons got into difficulty” hunting for him. The 55-year-old boatsman, known locally as David Wilson, vanished after …

MOBO-nominated drill rappers are jailed for total of nine years for running county lines drugs network that shipped heroin and crack cocaine to the Home Counties

Cassiel Wuta-Ofei, 27, known by his stage name, Scribz, and Malki Martin, 24, who goes by ASAP, were sentenced to a total of nine years behind bars for operating a heroin and cocaine drugs network.

Gang who planned major organised crime involving guns in Glasgow jailed for more than 18 years

Richard Carty, Ezekial Aremu and Cade Johnson were found in possession of pistols, fake council uniforms and counterfeit cash after they were arrested in a dramatic armed swoop outside the Forge shopping centre

Dundee scooter rider, 39, jailed for ploughing into girl, 4, banned from his vehicle after another incident

A drug addict who drove a mobility scooter while high just months after mowing down a child with the vehicle has avoided jail but been told to stay off his vehicle for a year.

Gun gang nicked by armed cops at Glasgow Forge with fake money and Royal Mail and council disguises jailed for 18 years