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.

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.

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.

Senior citizen loses ₹1.25 lakh in online fraud

Victim gave bank details to unknown caller

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.

Rihanna And Boyfriend Hassan Jameel Might Have Wedding Bells Ringing

Rihanna is generally not very open about her private life, and she does not seem to be among the celebrities that like to discuss that at length too

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.

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

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 ...

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.

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

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.

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

Have you seen Nikita? Appeal for 31-year-old woman missing from Dublin since Saturday

Nikita Mooney is missing from the Kilmore West area of Dublin 5.

Lotto chiefs announce that €6.8million jackpot ticket was sold in Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny

National Lottery chiefs also revealed that the lucky winner has already been in touch

Some online speculation about Trevor Deely's disappearance is "outrageous", sister says

The sister of Trevor Deely has said some of the online speculation about her brother's disappeara...

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.

A warning to consume alcohol moderately this festive season

The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) launched a campaign that urges ordinary citizens not to overindulge during this festive season.

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.

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.

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 ...

What Should Investors Expect From Advanced Micro Devices Stock in 2020?

Advanced Micro Devices stock more than doubled in 2019, but will its momentum carry into 2020? Here are a few things to know about AMD stock.

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.

Russia banned from international sport for 4 years

Moscow accused of ‘extreme’ cheating and ‘fraud.’

Russia banned from global sports for four years over doping

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

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.

Russia banned from Olympic Games for altering doping data

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday after sporting officials decided to punish it for tampe.

Russia banned from Olympic Games for altering doping data

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday after sporting officials decided to punish it...

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.

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

Commission approves pan-EU battery project

The plan aims to invest more than €8 billion in battery projects across Europe over the coming decade.

EU unveils €3bn research fund to develop batteries

Seven member states to invest in the project which is set to run until 2031

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...

EU approves €3.2bn research fund for battery development

The European Commission has approved a €3.2bn (£2.7bn) state aid fund from seven European Union countries for research into battery technologies.

EU Approves State Aid to Develop Car Batteries Industry

The European Union has approved $3.5 billion in subsidies from seven member countries that want to develop the electric battery industry and challenge China's supremacy.

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

'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?

Hollywood Star Anthony Hopkins Says Actors ‘Are Pretty Stupid’

In a conversation with the magazine Interview, the actor who will turn 82 at the end of December, has revealed how he prepared for the role of President Nixon and the text of the shortest prayer in the world, which features strong language.

‘Birds of Prey’ is ‘Pulp Fiction’ Meets ‘Rashomon’ With an Unreliable Narrator, Says Director Cathy Yan [Set Visit]

The Birds of Prey movie tone borrows from Quentin Tarantino and Akira Kurosawa, with Harley Quinn acting as an unreliable narrator.

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

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

Golden snubs and surprises, including little 'Cats' love

NEW YORK (AP) - Some Golden Globe nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were shocks, like Lupita Nyong'o not getting a nomination for "Us." Other notable snubs and surprises:

'Watchmen' Actor on Why Dr. Manhattan Came Back

Sunday's penultimate "Watchmen" showed viewers the ill-fated romance between Regina King's Angela Abar and the man formerly known as Jon Osterman.

Watchmen: Did Doctor Manhattan Create... ANOTHER Doctor Manhattan?

In Watchmen's latest episode, "A God Walks Into Abar," Doctor Manhattan hints he could give his powers to someone else - if he hasn't done so already.

The ‘Watchmen’ Reference Guide: Every Easter Egg in “A God Walks Into Abar”

We have rounded up every easter egg in A God Walks Into Abar, the stunning eighth episode of HBO's Watchmen television series.

Watchmen Season 1 Episode 8 – What Did You Think?!

A God walks into a bar and changes Angela Abar's life forever in the penultimate episode of HBO's Watchmen season 1.

Rick and Morty Recap: Bros Rescue Dragons

Morty makes a simple deal with Rick, which gets decidedly more complicated once a vindictive wizard enters the picture. A recap of “Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim’s Morty,” episode four of season four of “Rick and Morty” on Adult Swim.

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'

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.

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.

Survivors Of Volcano Eruption Being Treated Across New Zealand, Police Say

Police in New Zealand believe no one has survived the volcanic eruption on the White Island, which erupted at around 2.11pm local time

Spitting volcano keeps search parties off New Zealand island, death toll rises to six

WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - Fearing a volcano could erupt again, search parties were unable to set foot on New Zealand’s White Island for eight people still missing on Tuesday, as police raised the death toll to six from the eruption a day earlier.

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.

Algeria seeks heavy sentences for ex-PMs accused of corruption

The Algerian prosecutor's office has requested 20-year prison sentences for several former politicians accused of corruption, including two prime ministers who served under former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, reports say.

British Rohingya activist fears retaliation over Hague genocide trial

One of the UK’s most prominent Rohingya activists says he fears for his young family’s safety after reports that ardent Myanmar government supporters have been looking for his home address ahead of the opening on Tuesday of a genocide trial in the Hague.

National Crafts Museum: Away from Delhi’s chaos, history in all its glory

One of the hidden gems of Delhi, National Crafts Museum stands out for its collection of rich handicrafts, textiles, sculptures and large village abodes.

Marvellous temples and more

Sudha G Tilak’s Temple Tales: Secrets and Stories from India’s Sacred Places unearths some fun facts and extraordinary information

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 . . .

From KCS Paniker to Laxma Gouda — works of master artists on display in Chennai

Gallery Veda’s ongoing exhibition features an unusual collection by master artists, which focuses on the human figure

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...

YouTube Rewind reveals the top 10 most-watched music videos in Korea

YouTube Rewind has released the 10 most-watched music videos in Korea in 2019 and the results may be surprising to global fans.The top 1…

Beyoncé's Rep Denies Rumors Of A Las Vegas Residency

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is not headed to the Vegas Strip for a 2020 residency.

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…

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…

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.

TNPSC Group I Services Main exam result declared at tnpsc.gov.in

The candidates who have cleared the exam are now eligible to appear for the Oral Test, details of which will be released in the near future.

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.

‘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...

‘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.

Golden Globes snubs: Female directors miss out as does Robert De Niro

The Golden Globes take place in January.

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.

‘Onions cost ₹135 a kg at Heritage Foods’

Naidu has no moral right to criticise govt. on onions: YSRCP MLA

Chandrababu Naidu, TDP legislators protest outside Assembly against high onion prices

As the price of onions has sky-rocketed, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLAs and MLCs led by their party president and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu staged a protest near the Fire Station outsi

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.

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.

BHEL recruitment through interview: Salary up to Rs 66,000; diploma holders can apply too

BHEL recruitment: Candidates will be hired for a two-year contract. Interested can apply at the official website, careers.bhel.in by December 21, 8 pm. The last date to submit the application form by post is December 31.

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.

Call for import duty of fishing equipment to be abolished

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — A Dewan Negara member today proposed the that the import duty on fishing equipment, such as net, fishing line and engines, to be abolished to help ease the burden of traditional fishermen. Senator Datuk Razali Idris said the price of most fishing equipment has increased by...

Malaysians spend 70pc of monthly income on goods, housing and transport, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Almost 70 per cent of Malaysians’ monthly income are spent on goods, housing and transport, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. Based on a World Bank Group report, the cost of living shouldered by Malaysians was mainly...

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

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

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...

RM164m monsoon aid allocation to be distributed to rubber smallholders, tappers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — An allocation of RM164 million will be distributed to 274,639 rubber smallholders comprising 255,997 business owners and 18,642 rubber tappers through the 2019 Monsoon Season Aid programme. According to Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, aid of RM600 per...

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

Suaram wants to engage with home minister for human rights, says buck stops with him

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The home minister should meet and engage with civil society groups on human rights as many related problems fall under his ministry, watchdog Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) said today. Suaram executive director Sevan Doraisamy said this year has been a busy one for the...

Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism

Anwar’s party faces full-blown schism

Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar

Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar

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.

Ian ‘H’ Watkins opens up about his same-sex pairing on Dancing On Ice

The pop singer said he wanted to perform to a love song with professional skater Matt Evers.

Two arrested for murder of gangster Ashok Rathi: Police

Residents of Alipur village in Gurgaon, both the accused Narendra and Rohit, revealed that they held a grudge against the gangster because of a property dispute and family friction, and so they plotted his murder.

SC to hear PIL over setting up SIT into Hyderabad encounter case tomorrow

Telangana police said on Friday that the accused were killed in an exchange of fire with police

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

Delhi Fire tragedy: Court sends property owner, manager to 14-day police custody

The police have booked the two accused under section 304 and 308 of IPC at Sadar Bazar police station.

'Mother helped 3 men rape daughter', father tells cops

Three persons were arrested in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district for allegedly raping a minor girl repeatedly over a year, while the victim's mother, who abetted the crime, is absconding, said police on

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.

Black women at high risk of getting cancer by using hair dyes and relaxers – Study reveals

Women always love to look good and one major thing women invest in to look and feel beautiful is their hair. A new study has found some rather disturbing links between hair dyes and chemical straighteners or relaxers. The common denominator here is these beautifying products can increase one’s risk of getting breast cancer. According...

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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.

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.

Bike-borne miscreants loot 50 kg onions from rickshaw puller in UP’s Gorakhpur

The incident took place on Sunday afternoon when the rickshaw puller was going to deliver the onions to a hotel. "Police is checking the CCTV footage and action will be taken on the basis of investigation," Superintendent of Police (city) Kaustabh said.

11 red sanders operatives nabbed at two places in Kadapa district

Accused resorted to stone pelting for several hours, say police

‘Onions cost ₹135 a kg at Heritage Foods’

Naidu has no moral right to criticise govt. on onions: YSRCP MLA

Plea to desilt Parakkirama Pandian Kulam

TIRUNELVELIVillagers of Anaithalaiyoor and Vadakarai near Gangaikondan submitted petitions to Collector Shilpa Prabhakar Satish on Monday appealing to her to include the Parakkirama Pandian Kulam in t

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.

BSVI TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in pictures

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is now BSVI compliant

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

‘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.

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.

'Unwell' Pankaja Munde skips regional BJP meet

Maharashtra BJP leader Pankaja Munde, who is reportedly sulking since her defeat in the October 21 Assembly polls, on Monday remained absent for the party's regional level meeting in Aurangabad.

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'.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

We have to look to play-offs now, admits Dundee striker Kane Hemmings

Kane Hemmings believes the Champiosnhip title is now beyond Dundee.

Bigg Boss 13 POLL RESULTS: Just Like Rashami Desai, Fans Too Are SHOCKED To Find Out Arhaan Khan’s Secrets

Rashami Desai was extremely shocked to find out Arhaan Khan’s secrets during Bigg Boss 13 Weekend Ka Vaar with Salman Khan. Not just her, as per the poll results on SpotboyE, fans of the show too were shocked to know that he is already married and has a kid

Bigg Boss 13: Ankita Lokhande Supports Rashami Desai After The Arhaan Khan Mess; Asks Her To Decide ‘Wisely’

After Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Kamya Panjabi, Ankita Lokhande comes out in support of Bigg Boss 13’s Rashami Desai post-Arhaan Khan’s big reveal

Bigg Boss 13: Kamya Panjabi ‘Shocked’ On Wikipedia Knowing About Arhaan Khan’s Kid But Not Rashami Desai

Latest news of Rashami Desai and Arhaan Khan’s bitter-sweet relationship has been making headlines. Now, Kamya Panjabi, who has also been a part of Bigg Boss Season 7, took a jibe on Rashami Desai stating even Wikipedia is aware of Arhaan Khan’s personal life but how come she isn’t aware?

Shehnaaz Gill, aka Punjab’s Katrina Kaif, betrays Siddharth Shukla in Bigg Boss 13, says sorry to Rashami Desai

In more dramatic developments inside the Bigg Boss house, Shehnaaz Gill has apologised to Rashami Desai soon after Siddharth Shukla was moved to a secret room.

Bigg Boss 13: Himanshi Khurana Finally SPEAKS About Her Relationship With Asim Riaz

Last week’s weekend ka vaar at Bigg Boss 13 house made some big revelations and host Salman Khan lost his cool not once but twice. This weekend Salman revealed some secrets about Arhaan Khan to Rash

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...

Court sentences fake doctor to 54 years in jail

The State High Court 1 in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced a fake medical doctor, Ibrahim Mustapha, to 54 years in jail.

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

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. […]

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...

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."

Apple lands first Golden Globe nominations; Netflix leads field

Streaming services including Apple TV+, Netflix and Amazon Prime nets many of the nominations for both TV shows and films.

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,...

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’s first ‘Pixel Feature Drop’ brings improvements to Photos and Duo, Call Screen, and memory tweaks

The December security patch began rolling out last week to a smattering of handsets including most of the Pixels, as well as, surprisingly, the Galaxy Note 9 and Note 10. Pixel 4 owners were left w…

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.

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

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.

At a pro-Israel conference, Trump told Jewish voters they'd vote for him to avoid a wealth tax

During his speech to the Israeli American Council, President Donald Trump also said some Jewish people 'don't love Israel enough.'

Trump's shameful deference to Saudi Arabia

His muted response to the Pensacola attack should sound alarm bells

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.'

Natan Sharansky receives Israel's prestigious Genesis Prize

JERUSALEM — Former Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky has been awarded Israel’s prestigious 2020 Genesis Prize for a lifetime of work promoting political and religious freedoms, organizers announced Tuesday. The $1 million award is granted each year to a person recognized for outstanding professional achievement, contribution to humanity and commitment to Jewish values. Following a tradition …

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

Former Ukrainian Lawmaker Handed Two-Year Sentence In Russia For Embassy Attack

Former Ukrainian lawmaker Mykola Rudkovskiy has been sentenced to 2 years in prison in Russia on charges of attacking the Russian Embassy in Kyiv in 2014.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Xander Schauffele, US golf's rising star, opens up about his cosmopolitan roots and desire for equality as a proud American

Growing up surrounded by fanatical Arsenal supporters or being at the receiving end of a stern telling off in German is not exactly the childhood that might be imagined for the next great hope of American golf.

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

Drunk raccoon stumbles around German Christmas market, then shot by local hunter

A drunk raccoon stumbled around a Christmas market in Germany on Saturday, according to police, who said the furry creature tripped around until it eventually fell asleep — before it was shot by a local hunter. 

Austria Bedeviled With Complaints About Drunk Men Dressed Like The Christmas Demon Krampus

‘If large group of young men in masks roamed the streets on any other night of the year, the police would be called out in an instant,’ said an historian. Austrian authorities are trying, ...

Drunk raccoon is shot dead after staggering through a German Christmas market and passing out under a bin when it 'helped itself to mulled wine'

At noon on Saturday, amused shoppers at the Erfurt Christmas market in central Germany saw the raccoon stumbling across the tram tracks after drinking from discarded mulled wine mugs.

'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

'Cheating', 'men against boys' and 'a really tough place to go' – How Bristol Rovers' rivals rate Graham Coughlan's side

What League One managers have had to say about Graham Coughlan's side

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.

Govt to recruit over 500 health workers

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

GITAM plans to set up National Orthopaedic Learning Centre

CME programme on total knee arthroplasty organised

School secretaries to hold national one-day strike and escalate their industrial action

The one-day strike in January will be followed by a work-to-rule from the secretaries, trade union Fórsa said.

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...

PROFILE: Muhammad Nami, a tax consultant, heads Nigeria's FIRS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday nominated a renowned tax consultant, Muhammad Nami, as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

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.

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.

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.

Tun Samy Vellu Has Alzheimer’s, Dementia; Son Says He Can’t Make His Own Decisions Anymore

Politics is a tricky business but having family in politics is even trickier. What happens in your family is no longer a personal affair but instead becomes a heavily publicised one. This former minister who has been missing from the limelight has resurfaced again but unfortunately, it's not good news.…

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.

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.

Moonday Mornings: IRS readies to tax your cryptocurrency — no matter what

It's the start of another week and that means it's time for Hard Fork's wrap-up of the weekend's top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines.

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

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.

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 …

HSBC COO to Step Down, Amid Senior Management Changes

There’s been a number of changes to the senior management team at HSBC, which have been made as part of the next phase of the bank’s strategy.

Subprime lender Amigo’s chief executive and chairman quit

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

HSBC Holdings shuffles executive ranks ahead of restructuring

Interim CEO plans to close some parts of the sprawling bank’s business and sell others

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.

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

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.

Red Dead Online's Trader And Collector Roles Need More Content

Back in September of this year, Rockstar added roles to Red Dead Online. These roles greatly improved the game, giving players something to work towards and also offered players new content and abilities to unlock while earning some in-game cash. But these roles haven’t received equal amounts of love and this has...

Red Dead Online's Trader And Collector Roles Need More Content

This isn’t the first time Rockstar has added something cool to one of their online games, only to never really do anything with it.

Bioshock is back, says 2K Games

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

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

Great British Bamboo invasion: Gardeners urged NOT to grow the marauding oriental plant as it invades neighbours' land and threatens house foundations

The persistent plant, favoured by pandas and conjuring up images of idyllic gardens, led to one gardener in Reading having to excavate the entire garden to get rid of it.

Boom in seahorse poaching spells bust for Italy’s coastal habitats

Ocean species endangered as black market trade devastates marine life across Puglia region

Israeli fish farmers give peckish migratory pelicans a free lunch

Migratory pelicans have long raided Israeli fish farms, which try to deter them with loudspeakers, laser beams and by firing blank rounds from rifles. In their desperation, they have come up with another way: offering the birds a free lunch.

Yoko Ono describes 'hollowing experience' of losing John Lennon

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

Tonto Dikeh Reveals How American Rapper Juice Wrld Predicted His Death

Nollywood screen diva, Tonto Dikeh has reacted to the death of American rapper, Juice Wrld who died on Sunday, December 8, at the age of 21.

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

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.

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

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...

Ivanka Trump Once Spoke with Author of ‘Steele Dossier’ About Working for the Trump Org: Report

Years prior to authoring the Steele Dossier at the center of Republicans allegations that federal authorities improperly “spied” on the Trump campaign, Christopher Steele and Ivanka Trump had been in talks about the former British intelligence officer potentially working for the Trump Organization, according to ABC News.

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

We are obsessed.

18 Best Christmas movies EVER - and how to watch them right now

It is now officially acceptable to binge-watch Christmas movies. Here are some of our favourites, plus how you can watch them right now. These are the best Christmas films of all time.

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'.

‘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

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.

Turn Your Face Into a GIF With Snapchat Cameos

Snapchat is reportedly testing a feature that essentially lets users insert themselves into GIFs. The social network’s video alternative to Bitmoji, Snapchat Cameos uses selfies to replace other people’s faces in animations. Following […]

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

Mums forced to 'live on energy drinks so kids can eat' on estate

Residents of an estate in North Wales are facing heartbreaking decisions

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

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.

People share stressful Christmas stories to combat pressure to be perfect

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

Christine McGuinness puts up first Christmas tree in years

'I can’t believe my babies are happy around our Christmas tree.'

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...

'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.

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.

PWD: I lost my leg but I am physically fit — Faris

Faris Ibrahim shares the story of how he lost a leg to mycetoma. He said with the aid of prosthesis, provided by ICRC and NAPO, he is no different than...

Mr. Kenney goes to Ottawa and income inequality; In The News for Dec. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of De

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

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.

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

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 […]

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Toke Makinwa replies Yomi Black, leaks DM he sent 2017

After being called out on allegations of living a fake lifestyle, Toke Makinwa has replied Yomi Black. Recall that the drama started after Toke Makinwa made a controversial statement about Cardi B which Nigerians didn't take

'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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

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

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.

Red Dead Online's Trader And Collector Roles Need More Content

Back in September of this year, Rockstar added roles to Red Dead Online. These roles greatly improved the game, giving players something to work towards and also offered players new content and abilities to unlock while earning some in-game cash. But these roles haven’t received equal amounts of love and this has...

Red Dead Online's Trader And Collector Roles Need More Content

This isn’t the first time Rockstar has added something cool to one of their online games, only to never really do anything with it.

Bioshock is back, says 2K Games

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

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. 

PHX PD: Juvenile accused of firing gun near private police academy

A minor teen is accused of firing shots outside a private police and fire academy in Phoenix.

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

Safety first following Nelson road safety operation

Please attribute to Tasman Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Grant Andrews:

Where Bicyclists, Doormen and Tourists Battle for Turf

New York City bicyclists say people who walk across bike lanes need to pay attention. But doormen at high-end hotels worry about collisions as lanes expand.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stay ahead of your competitors with these tips

You will only achieve success if you run your business on your own terms, and not fall prey to chasing after rivals in your industry.

Why your boss should let you work from home

Lancashire has one of the lowest percentage of employees working from home and it is about time the county’s businesses had a rethink argues CEO Toby Harper

In the New Year, Try These 8 Things to Stay Constantly Improving at Work

The new year brings with it new resolutions, goals, and attitudes; bring that energy into the work place and stay constantly improving throughout the year with these 8 tips.

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.

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’.

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.

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...

Asian markets subdued ahead of key US-China tariff deadline

Asian stocks edged up on Monday following surprisingly strong US jobs data, but gains were subdued amid concerns over the [...]

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

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

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 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.

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

She defeated Andy Whyment and Roman Kemp.

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 . . .

Algorithm to complete Beethoven's unfinished symphony

Musician and software developers have created an algorithm that will take over where Beethoven left off.

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.

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...

Opec production cuts compliance could push oil price to $70

The combination of strong production cut compliance from Opec and its allies and a US-China trade deal could push the price of Brent crude to $70 in 2020.

OPEC reaches deal to cut oil production

The powerful Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies reached a deal Friday to cut production by 500,000 barrels per day in...

The US raked in a record $7.2 billion in tariffs in October, new data shows

While the White House has asserted that foreign exporters pay tariffs, there's evidence those costs largely fall on domestic business and consumers.

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 removes 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 stops gender-segregated entrances in restaurants

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 kingdo...

Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries

The latest reform was hailed by young Saudis but dismissed by arch-conservatives on social media, with one Twitter user saying it went against sharia, or Islamic...

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 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

Ant McPartlin looking happy as larry following end of I'm A Celebrity

He did it!

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

Awks!

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.

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!

Bayonetta and Vanquish anniversary bundle is coming to PS4 and Xbox One next year

Bayonetta and Vanquish are slated to reappear as part of a new anniversary bundle from developer Platinumgames and publisher Sega.

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.

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

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

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 protest arrests surges past 6,000, say police

Police said they have also fired 10,000 rubber baton rounds during the six months of protests and that 493 officers have been injured.

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

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 […]

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

Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Patoranking failed to perform at Cardi B’s concert

Cardi B has finally left the shores of Ghana but news about her concert keeps coming every second. According to what we gathered, some top art

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.

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 […]

7 easy things everyone can do to stay safer over the holidays

Enjoy your holiday while staying safe.

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.

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.

Rosanna Davison reveals meaning behind baby Sophia’s name

The model recently welcomed her first child with husband Wes Quirke

Erica Mena Cannot Wait To Give Birth To Her Baby Girl – Check Out Her Recent Post

Erica Mena seems to be losing her patience, and the gorgeous woman cannot wait to have her baby girl. She keeps posting various pregnancy-related

Beyoncé opens up about miscarraiges in rare personal interview

The singer is notoriously private about her personal life

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s 3 Daughters Grew Up to Become the Spitting Images of Their Parents

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore were 2 of the world’s brightest Hollywood actors in the 1980s and 1990s. Willis, a role model of masculinity, and Moore, sex symbol of several generations, were once a beautiful couple, today they are still good friends who are raising 3 beautiful daughters together — Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah. And they all look exactly like Demi and Bruce combined!

Irish woman and wife’s struggle to bring their baby home to Ireland

‘My mum is going to Mass every morning to pray Sofia gets home for Christmas ... but our daughter is stateless’

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.

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 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) -

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...

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. 

Exiled Bangladeshi Writer Derides ‘Conservatives’ Enjoying Bollywood Stars’ Erotic Songs

New Delhi (Sputnik): Controversial writer and feminist Taslima Nasreen, who was expelled from Bangladesh for taking on “fundamentalist Islam” through her writings, is currently living in exile in India.

[Pankaj Mishra] India’s problems bigger than Modi

A new narrative about India is suddenly emerging. Until very recently, India appeared to be a great democracy as well as a rising economic power, a potential partner of the West in its policy of containing China. Writing in Time magazine in 2015, no less a moral and political authority than Barack Obama hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India’s “reformer-in-chief” who “reflects the dynami...

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.

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 […]

Akuapem Poloo finally gets to meet Cardi B

After crying on social media over the failure of Cardi B to meet her and other top Ghanaian celebrities, video vixen, and actress Rosemond Bro

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

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

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

Dubai airline Emirates to serve 500,000 Christmas meals

Enjoy festive turkey dinners and Christmas movie classics in the air this December

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.

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.

Delhi HC refuses to pass directions to Centre to link social media with Aadhaar

The Centre apprised the court that the government is under consideration and also got some suggestions from law commission.

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...

Verizon kills email accounts of archivists trying to save Yahoo Groups history

Verizon says the archivists it has blocked breached its terms of service.

Verizon reportedly blocks archivists from Yahoo Groups days before deletion [update]

All content on Yahoo Groups since its 2001 launch is disappearing Saturday.

Verizon blocks archivists from preserving 20 years of Yahoo Groups history

Who do Yahoo think you are

Google Maps Incognito mode comes to iOS, Android adding bulk Timeline delete

In recent months, Google has added a number of privacy controlling features to Maps. Google Maps incognito iOS, while Android picks up...

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.

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.

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

The jaw-dropping Crusaders stat that favours Robertson's All Black ambitions

As New Zealand grows closer to finding out the next All Blacks coach, broadcaster Scotty Stevenson revealed a stat that favours one hopeful. 

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.

Mona Singh To Exchange Wedding Vows With An Investment Banker In December; Puts Shoot Schedule On Fast Track To Avail Shaadi Ki Chutti

Known to keep her personal life under wraps, actress Mona Singh finally reveals that she is tying the knot to a South Indian, investment banker. Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin fame actress will be taking the plunge in December and hence is busy finishing her shoot for her ongoing TV show, Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain

Shah Rukh Khan Gives Sweetest Reply to Indonesian Actor Who Thanked Him After Grabbing Best Actor Award - Watch Viral Video

Shah Rukh Khan is winning hearts on the internet with his sweetest reply to the Indonesian actor.

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.

Anarchists vandalise Alexander the Great and 1821 Greek War Hero

Anarchists vandalised the newly erected statue of Alexander the Great and that of 1821 Greek War of Independence hero, Theodoros Kolokotronis in central Athens last night, in what has become a routine occurrence in the Greek capital for decades.

Aivali: A Story of Greeks and Turks in 1922 by Soloup review – a moving graphic novel

The traumas of the Turks and Greeks forced to flee their homes a century ago are drawn with moving simplicity and speak clearly to today’s refugee crisis

US, Saudi Arabia try to throw off 'Wahhabi-linked' mess they created

Desperate times call for desperate measures, as the saying goes. The phrase is thought to have originated from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates'...

Protest and boycotts as Austrian author accused of supporting Milosevic to receive Nobel prize

Protesters from the Balkans and worldwide are expected to descend on Stockholm today as the Nobel Prize for Literature is handed to an Austrian author accused of supporting the genocidal Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic.

Central Java students take to streets to mark International Anticorruption Day

During the rally, students carried posters emblazoned with words of protest such as “Cukup Atiku Sing Ambyar, Negoroku Ojo" (It’s enough that my heart is broken, don’t make my country become so) in the Javanese language.

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.

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.

Prasad’s goat curry is a taste of India for the Dunfermline-based chef

Prasad, chef patron of Dhoom Indian Streetery and Cocktail Bar in Dunfermline, shares some of his favourite dishes and ingredients from his homeland of India.

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: Concentration Camp Victims 'Graduated' from 'Vocational' School

A Chinese government propaganda newspaper declared that "all" the victims of China's Muslim concentration camps had "graduated."

Extinction Rebellion stages air pollution protests in London and Manchester

Demonstrators target key roads to demand government action to tackle deadly issue

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.

Coats for homeless removed from Dublin's Ha'penny Bridge

Action by city authority for ‘public safety’ reasons provokes social media outcry

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

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

‘There Were No Safety Features’: Outrage Follows New Delhi Fire

The blaze at an illegal factory in New Delhi was one of the worst in recent years. The victims were migrant laborers from poor villages.

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

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

Puppeteer Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch), RIP

Legendary puppeteer Carroll Spinney, who brought Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life on Sesame Street, died today. He was 85. Here’s the New York Times obituary. And from the Sesame Worksho…

‘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

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...

Marvin Gaye Family Claims In Court That Pharrell Williams Committed Perjury

Love it or hate it, the "Blurred Lines" case became a signature moment this past decade after Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, and a song publisher were ordered to pay nearly $5 million for infringing the copyright to Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up." The 2015 jury verdict, largely upheld last year on appeal, signaled that even an international chart-topper wasn't immune from an allegation of plagiarism in a court of law. Quite a number of musicians have voiced displeasure with an outcome they believed could chill creativity. Pretty much everyone, though, figured the case was over. Well, it's not. On Friday, the Marvin Gaye family filed a motion that proves that no controversy will rest in peace especially when stars live in the public sphere. The filing points a California judge's attention to a Pharrell Williams interview published in early November by GQ Magazine. The hit maker discussed his behind-the-scenes production process and how when he finds something he likes, he "reverse

Chris Cornell’s Widow Is Suing Soundgarden Over Missing Royalty Payments

Vicky Cornell is suing the remaining members of Soundgarden over missing royalty payments.

Bombshell review – Fox News abuse drama pulls its hardest punches

Roger Ailes’ victims fight back in a film where the odious media mogul looms large … before Rupert Murdoch saves the day

TV reporter smacked on bottom during live broadcast: ‘You violated, objectified and embarrassed me’

A TV reporter said she was left “violated” and “embarrassed” after being smacked on the bottom during a live broadcast. Alex Bozarjian, of WSAV News, was reporting roadside from a 10km race in

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.

'Death by Shooting': Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Supporters Call Against Nawaz Sharif in London

One protester called loudly for Sharif's death by shooting while another called for Taliban-style bombing of the Avengield apartment.

LHC disposes of Maryam's ECL plea, directs govt to resolve matter in seven days

LHC disposes of Maryam's plea for removal of name from ECL

LHC to hear Maryam Nawaz's petition for removal of name from ECL today

December 09: Prime Minister Imran Khan, while reiterating commitment to the Charter of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation on Sunday, said that Pakistan was a firm believer in the strength and potential of regional cooperation for individual, national and regional development. Read More

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.

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.

Buk Buk Southern Hot

Nashville-style hot chicken from the former owners of 127 Days.

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.

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...

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

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

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 …

Saudi Arabia Backs Investment in Wireless Sensors to Forecast Floods, Weather Conditions, Natural Disasters

Two Saudi investment funds have revealed financing a promising wireless environmental sensor project. This step comes in line with the Kingdom’s attempt to support and bolster technical innovations and exerted efforts by private financing entities to

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

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.

Judiciary Hearing Sets Stage For Trump Impeachment Charges

Chairman Jerrold Nadler expects the committee to vote soon, possibly this week, on at least two or more charges against the Republican president.

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.

Trump Officials Block U.N. Meeting on Human Rights Abuses in North Korea

The U.S. is trying to preserve a diplomatic opening with Kim Jong-un, even as North Korea dismisses President Trump as a “heedless and erratic old man.”

‘Old man’ Trump is ‘bluffing’ says North Korea: KCNA

North Korea on Monday slammed US President Trump for "bluffing" and called him "an old man bereft of patience" as Pyongyang ramps up pressure on Washington over stalled nuclear talks.

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 […]

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. 

Anthill Ventures, Rana Daggubati launch scale up platform for startups

The startups might receive investments to the tune of $1,00,000 upfront and up to $1 m upon programme completion

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 …

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

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

Johansson Explains Why Now is the Right Time for Black Widow's Solo Movie

Scarlett Johannson revealed why a Marvel Studios Black Widow couldn't have been made before now, and it's all about Natasha.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer is here and who you gonna call?

Who you gonna call?

First footage of Marvel’s The Eternals revealed with Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek

The clip was shown at Brazil Comic-Con this weekend.

Ryan Reynolds Is a Non-Playable Character in 'Free Guy'

The film also stars Taika Waititi, Lil Rel Howery and Jodie Comer.

First Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer kicks off a mystery tied to the original movie

Who you gonna call?

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

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

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

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

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…

The ‘Watchmen’ Reference Guide: Every Easter Egg in “A God Walks Into Abar”

We have rounded up every easter egg in A God Walks Into Abar, the stunning eighth episode of HBO's Watchmen television series.

Marvel finally solved another big mystery from ‘Avengers: Endgame’

‘Avengers: Endgame’ brought us a massively satisfying end to the first decade of Marvel stories. And while the film solved plenty of mysteries from Infinity War, it also sparked new debates. The ti…

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.

What a competitive showing against Ravens would mean for Jets

The Jets pulled out a last-second win over the Dolphins on Sunday when Sam Ficken’s field goal sailed through the uprights as time expired for the 22-21 victory. Here are some thoughts and

NFL coach hot seat tiers: Cowboys' Jason Garrett, Browns' Freddie Kitchens could be fired next

Who will be the next NFL coach to get fired in 2019?

Week 14 NFL overreactions: The Super Bowl LIV chase is wide open; Broncos found their QB

Several teams have a legitimate shot at winning a title. The Broncos finally have their quarterback. It's time to overreact to Week 14.

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

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,

‘I Don’t Know What He Was Doing’: Joe Biden Gets Defensive When Asked About Son’s Business Dealings

Former Vice President Joe Biden appeared defensive when Axios co-founder Mike Allen asked him during an “Axios on HBO” interview about his son’s business dealings in Ukraine.

Biden Says He Doesn’t Actually Know What Hunter Did In Ukraine: ‘I Trust My Son’

Former Vice President Joe Biden grew defensive during an interview with Axios that aired Sunday evening, calling out reporter Mike...

Joe Biden Claims No One Told Him About Potential Conflict of Interest With Hunter's Job at Burisma

Former Vice President Joe Biden said no one told him about the appearance of conflict of interest when his son Hunter took a job at Ukrainian gas company Burisma during his interview with NPR.

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

Why I'm a libertarian defeatist about Medicare-for-all

America's health-care system isn't worth defending and a free market alternative is never going to happen. What's a libertarian to do about Medicare-for-all?

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.

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

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

Elizabeth Warren Built the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It Became a Revolving Door.

When Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) began staffing up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2010 and 2011, she did something that appeared, at first blush, to be highly counterintuitive. Instead of limiting staff to those with extensive background in consumer activism and regulatory policy, she chose

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.

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.

Japan PM Abe says visit by Iran’s Rouhani being arranged

Abe, who has developed friendly ties with Trump, traveled to Iran in June in an unsuccessful effort to encourage Iran and the U.S. to hold talks to reduce tensions.

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.

Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre mark, diesel price crosses Rs 66

The increase pushed price of petrol to Rs 75 per litre in the national capital and that of diesel to Rs 66.04 per litre

Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre mark, diesel crosses Rs 66

The increase pushed price of petrol to Rs 75 per litre in the national capital and that of diesel to Rs 66.04 per litre.

Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre-mark, diesel crosses Rs 66

India Business News: Petrol price on Monday hit Rs 75 a litre mark for the first time in more than a year & diesel price crossed Rs 66 a litre mark in the national capital

Petrol Price Reaches Rs 75 Per Litre, Diesel Crosses Rs 66 Mark, First Time in One Year

Though the diesel rate has been moderate, the price of petrol has been on the rise since November 9.

Hero MotoCorp to hike prices by up to ₹2,000 from January

Two-wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp on Monday said that it will increase prices of its motorcycles and scooters by up to ₹2,000 from January.The price hike will be across range of two-wheelers and

Hope to reach trade agreement with US as soon as possible: China

China said on Monday that it hoped to make a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, amid intense discussions before fresh US tariffs on Chinese imports are due to kick in at the end of the week. Beijing hopes it can reach a trade agreement with the United States that satisfies both sides, Assistant Commerce Minister Ren Hongbin told reporters on Monday.

China hopes for US trade deal 'as soon as possible'

China and the United States are negotiating a so-called "phase one" deal aimed at de-escalating their prolonged trade dispute.

China says hopes to reach trade deal with US as soon as possible

China said it hopes to make a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, Reuters reports. “On the question of China-US trade talks and negotiations, we wish that both sides can, on the foundation of equality and mutual respect, push forward negotiations, and in consideration of each others’ core interests, reach an…

Hoping to reach trade agreement with US soon: China

Beijing hopes that it can reach a trade agreement with the United States that satisfies both sides as soon as possible, China's Assistant Commerce Minister Ren Hongbin said on Monday. Ren made the

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.

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

Vistara signs codeshare agreement with Lufthansa, 6th with overseas airline

As part of the agreement, Lufthansa will add its 'LH' designator code to nearly 18 Vistara-operated flights every day covering ten Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai

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...

SalamAir announces direct flight to Thailand

New route will operate three times a week

SAS to open direct route to Haneda

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) announced a direct route to Tokyo Haneda International Airport from Copenhagen Kastrup. The route gives travelers better access to downtown Tokyo and with All Nippon Airways (ANA), a fellow Star Alliance member, the route will increase connectivity to 30 domestic destinations in Japan. The direct Copenhagen-Haneda route will be served by SAS’ new Airbus A350 aircraft. As the most environmental-friendly airplane on the market, the A350 will reduce emissions by 30 percent compared to earlier generations of similar

Factory owner, manager nabbed after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years

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Factory owner, manager arrested after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Police in New Delhi have arrested the owner and manager of a factory where 43 people died in the Indian capital’s deadliest fire in 20 years, a spokesman said on Monday.

Firemen hailed as heroes in Delhi horror blaze

NEW DELHI: Two firemen who rescued 27 people were hailed as heroes Monday (Dec 9) after Delhi's deadliest fire in decades killed 43, prompting ...

Deadly India fire in one of thousands of illegal factories

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

Screams and goodbyes as scores die in devastating India factory fire

Police and fire officials said they had rescued at least 58 people and did not expect to find more bodies.

The English history of impeachment

It is a story of uncertainty, factionalism, and mob rule

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

U.S. officials 'repeatedly lied about Afghanistan war for 18 years and hid the fact it was unwinnable', according to bombshell Washington Post report dubbed 'the Pentagon Papers of today'

In a lengthy article published on Monday, the Post claims that top officials knew the military's chances were slim but that they routinely hid the grave reality.

Boris Johnson is an enemy to football and Gary Neville did not go far enough when condemning prime minister

Gary Neville did not go far enough. The Tories are the enemies of football. If Boris Johnson is given a working majority in Parliament on Thursday in the General Election, stadiums across the country

Attorney General To Law Enforcement Critics: Good Luck Getting A Cop When You Need One

Attorney General Barr to America: Fuck you, you ungrateful bastards. You're on your own. Attorney General Bill Barr...

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.

Loans worth over ₹10 lakh sanctioned under MUDRA Yojana

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

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

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

No proposal for education loans waiver, says govt

The government on Monday said there is no proposal under consideration for waiver of education loans. In the last three years from 2016-17 to March 2019, the amount of outstanding education loans

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

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.

Citizenship Amendment Bill has endorsement of India's 130 crore citizens: Amit Shah

Trying to allay apprehensions of people of the Northeast, Shah said the Narendra Modi Government is committed to protect the customs and culture of people of the region and informed that Manipur will be brought under Inner Line Permit regime, where the proposed law will not be applicable.

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.

‘Congress Partitioned Nation On Religious Lines’: Amit Shah Tables Citizenship Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha

The Home Minister also said that the Bill did not violate any article of the Constitution.

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.”

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 ...

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

ST Poll: More than half of students who receive tuition begin at age 7 or even younger

ST Poll: More than half of students who receive tuition begin at age 7 or even younger

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

First set of SC inmates to graduate with associate’s degree through Second Chance Initiative

Five inmates at Evans Correctional Institution in Marlboro County will earn their associate’s degrees. It’s South Carolina’s first in-prison graduation through the Second Chance Initiative with the U.S. Department of Education.

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…

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.

US, Saudi Arabia try to throw off 'Wahhabi-linked' mess they created

Desperate times call for desperate measures, as the saying goes. The phrase is thought to have originated from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates'...

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

US officials have been lying to the American people about US failures in Afghanistan, where the US military has been fighting its longest armed conflict in history, a collection of confidential documents obtained by The Washington Post reveals.

US lied about Afghan war all along: report

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

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...

Army Personnel on Election Duty in Indian State Kills Company Commander Before Shooting Himself Dead

New Delhi (Sputnik): The issue of suicide and ‘fratricide’ - when a soldier or police officer kills a fellow service member in the Indian armed forces was recently raised in the Lower House of the Indian Parliament, with the government citing policies undertaken to check such incidents.

Sri Lanka orders medical test for Swiss employee

She had alleged abduction, sexual assault

Trouble brews in post-election Sri Lanka

Two weeks after the election of hardliner Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Sri Lanka, the prospects for justice and reconciliation between the different communities on the island lie in tatters. The victory of Gota, as he is commonly known, sent shockwaves across the Tamil-dominated northeast - where memories of his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa's brutal presidency, marked by mass atrocities and enforced disappearances, remain fresh. 

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

Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?

The parties differ in their approach to law and order.

Q&A: What are the political parties saying about crime during the election?

The parties differ in their approach to law and order.

Thai cops' high suicide rates prompt reforms

SHOCKING statistics have revealed a high rate of suicide among the police in Thailand.

Big change in number of children arrested in Lancashire

Arrests of children in Lancashire have been reduced by 81 per cent in eight years.

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.

Should we start asking our friends if they're in the right 'headspace' to chat?

Are you in the right headspace to read an 900-word feature?

Collective Voice: My internet persona was nothing like me

To most people in real life, I would be that sweet little kid they always knew, but to others online, I would be the opposite.

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

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

Centre begins training States on piped water quality standard

Jal Shakti Ministry yet to respond on BIS draft quality control order

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.

World anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer's Tokyo Olympics, over a

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.

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

Haley: Killer ‘hijacked’ Confederate flag meaning for some

Haley told conservative political commentator and Blaze TV host Glenn Beck that the flag had meant “service, and sacrifice and heritage” to some.

The GOP wall: Why Republicans won't walk away from Trump

Analysis: Politics and the media have changed since the time a group of GOP lawmakers went to the White House to tell Nixon he was finished.

2020 Watch: Buttigieg on the defensive, Biden's strategy

NEW YORK (AP) - Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:

Game of Thrones star nixes appearance over anti-Semitic effigies

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

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

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."

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

North Korea on Monday accused US President Trump of

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.

We came to Bali to stop using drugs, Australian men tell court hearing

Melbourne nightclub figures William Cabantog, 35, and David Van Iersel, 38, face charges of cocaine possession, or alternative charges of abusing drugs for personal use.

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

MEMBERS of a gang which was planning a major crime in Glasgow involving guns and Royal Mail uniforms were today jailed for a total of 18 years and three months. Ezekial Aremu and Cade Johnson were …

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.

Nobel laureate to study high incidence of heart problems in India

Ferid Murad will do joint research with Apollo Hospitals

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 to become world’s youngest prime minister

At just 34, the Finnish social democrat will be confirmed as the new leader on Tuesday

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.

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

'Parker Looks Up': Two-year-old Shares A Moment With Michelle Obama

A two-year-old girl, Parker looks up to a portrait of Michelle Obama in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC accompanied by her mother and her sister.

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.

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

"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

Matt Willey: “A lot of rules about how a magazine looks and behaves are up for grabs”

The British graphic designer talks about becoming a Pentagram partner, creating Killing Eve’s credits and magazines’ “very difficult” few years.

The Silicon Valley Series Finale Fittingly Rewards Failure as Success

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

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

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

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

Piazza Dell'Ufficio won interior project of the year at Dezeen Awards 2019 for teaching children “the power of design”

Piazza Dell'Ufficio by Branch Studio Architects, which was named interior project of the year at Dezeen Awards 2019, teaches children about the power of design says judge Eva Jiricna in this movie. Located in a suburb of Melbourne, the renovation of the administration offices of Caroline Chisholm College attempts to reduce visual barriers between staff

111 East Grand and St. Kilda Surf & Turf / Neumann Monson Architects

Completed in 2019 in Des Moines, United States. Images by Mike Sinclair, Cameron Campbell Integrated Studio. 111 East Grand is the first multi-story office building in North America to employ dowel laminated timber (DLT), a mass timber system relying on a...

111 East Grand and St. Kilda Surf & Turf / Neumann Monson Architects

Completed in 2019 in Des Moines, United States. Images by Mike Sinclair, Cameron Campbell Integrated Studio. 111 East Grand is the first multi-story office building in North America to employ dowel laminated timber (DLT), a mass timber system relying on a...

Design Week’s Christmas gift guide for designers

From books and stationary, to tech and experiences, here’s a selection of everything the design enthusiast in your life could possibly want for Christmas.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2019: Thom Browne Makes His Artist Debut

Thom Browne talks painting and his fine art exploration during Art Basel Miami Beach 2019.

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.

Pensioner, 81, uncovered a Napoleonic sword in the same spot where he buried it as an 11-year-old because he was too afraid to take it back to his care home after discovering it in the woods

Peter Pike, 81, who grew up in a care home in Newton Abbot, first came across the mystery weapon in a scabbard while playing with friends in the woods.

Fireworks at 4am mark 10 years since quad bikers killed on on rail tracks fleeing Go Outdoors burglary

Trevor Davies and David Cooper were killed instantly when they were struck by a train

Wallsend woman banned from keeping animals after claiming sex change led to her neglecting pets

Julie Ann Greenwood's cats were found covered in fleas by RSPCA inspectors

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Life is Strange 2 is the most important game of 2019

Life is Strange 2 is a game about familial bonds, power dynamics, adulthood, and an intolerant, hypocritical America. The first Life is Strange was excellent, but I’ve been putting off getting stuck into the second because of the wait between episodes. Now they’re all out, I’ve binged my way through it and I’ve come to […]

‘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

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.

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

The rise and rise of the first African-American woman distiller and operator of a nationally distributed vodka

For almost six years since she released Black Momma Vodka, Vanessa Braxton has been a major force in the spirit industry in the United States. In 2013 when she introduced her ultra-premium vodka brand, she made history as the first African-American woman owner and operator of a nationally distributed vodka. She is also the founder of...

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.

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.

I'm A Celebrity's Jacqueline Jossa becomes the FIRST winner to cancel ALL live TV interviews amid reports husband Dan Osborne had a 'threesome' (so will this be the end of the road for the couple?)

l'm A Celeb's Jacqueline Jossa has become the first winner to EVER cancel live TV interviews after Chloe Ayling's claims she had a threesome with her husband in 2018.

Akshay to resume Indian citizenship; netizens react

Mumbai,  Ever since Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar announced that he is set to give up his Canadian passport and resume Indian citizenship, netizens have been having a field day with reactions.

Shah Rukh Khan Gives Sweetest Reply to Indonesian Actor Who Thanked Him After Grabbing Best Actor Award - Watch Viral Video

Shah Rukh Khan is winning hearts on the internet with his sweetest reply to the Indonesian actor.

Took me a while to sink in the great response for my character in Panipat: Kriti Sanon

Ashutosh Gowariker directorial historical drama Panipat stars Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.

Alia Bhatt Gets Slammed Post The Video Of Taking Star Screen Award Even Before The Function Goes Viral

The very talented and gorgeous actress Alia Bhatt recently won Best actor female popular choice for Gully Boy. Alia Bhatt who did full justice to her character of Safeena was ecstatic to receive the h

Feel nervous to match the love and expectations after Kabir Singh: Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor was speaking at the red carpet of Star Screen Awards on Sunday. The Kabir Singh actor will soon begin shooting for Jersey.

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

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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 ...

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