The Scottish Tories’ defence of Boris Johnson has left them looking craven

The Dominic Cummings scandal has exposed the party’s continuing lack of independence from Westminster.  

The Cranberries' hit 'Zombie' named among list of Spotify's 'Top 50 Lockdown Songs'

THE CRANBERRIES’ iconic hit Zombie has been named on a list of the Top 50 most popular songs to listen to during lockdown. A total of 500 public Spotify lockdown playlists have been analysed as part of research commissioned by Delight Counselling, with some 31,562 songs sorted through as part of the study. Interestingly, the findings showed that 70% of the top 50 artists were male, 24% were female and just 6% were bands with both male and females. The Cranberries were among the latter, with the band’s 1994 hit Zombie coming in at a credible 17th on the countdown. The top 50 songs have ranked by the number of times they appeared in the public playlists. Advertisement In some instances, some songs appeared the same number of times, this resulted in a tie. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Bee Gees topped the list with their disco hit Stayin’ Alive, which featured on no fewer than 44 different lockdown playlists. Aside from The Cranberries, however, there was little in the way of an Irish presence on the list with the…

The nature of the threat: culpable ignorance and the humiliation of the Johnson Government in the COVID crisis

Lawrence Freedman’s preliminary account of scientific advice and political judgement hitherto in UK-policymaking during the pandemic, fails to take culpable ignorance into account. A reply.

COVID-19 is deadliest where Democrats live, adding to nation’s strife

The pandemic has divided the country in ways that have never played out so vividly before in a public health crisis. For scholars who study party identity and division in...

COVID-19 forcing investment in health sector, says NCDC

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing governors and political leaders to invest in public health facilities across the country, Nigeria Centre for ...

COVID-19: 69 new cases in Karnataka, death toll increases to 43

A 55-year-old woman from Bengaluru Rural became the 43rd COVID-19 casualty in Karnataka as the state reported 69 new cases of coronavirus, taking the total number of infections to 2,158.

Gathering limit to increase to 100 on Friday

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the gathering limit will increase to 100 people from noon this Friday. This means churches can resume...

Live: Gathering limit to increase to 100 on Friday

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the gathering limit will increase to 100 people from noon this Friday. Ardern said the decision was...

Govt to site Military Base at Agogo to check illegal activities of Fulani herdsmen

As part of measures in curbing the increasing insecurity in the area such as illegal activities of nomadic Fulani herdsmen and other heinous crimes, the government plans to build a military base in Asante Akim North District capital, Agogo in the Ashanti Region.

Govt directs pvt hospitals with 50 beds to reserve 20% of total capacity for virus patients

The Delhi Government has directed private hospitals and nursing homes with a capacity of 50 beds or more to reserve 20 percent of their total bed strength for coronavirus patients, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Sunday. Ten private hospitals have been declared as Covid-19 dedicated

COVID-19: Political Parties React To INEC’s Directive On Online Campaigns Ahead Of Ondo Governorship Poll

Festus Okoye, INEC’s Head of Information and Voter Education, had told SaharaReporters that the electoral body was concerned about the turnout and safety of voters and would ensure that activities around the election took place over the Internet.

Covid-19 lockdown: For North East workers in Goa, a struggle for dignity and dreams of home

A Hobson’s choice: stay back in Goa and survive on hand-outs or make the long, hard journey back?

Poland's president appoints new head of embattled top court

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Monday appointed a judge backed by the right-wing ruling party to be the new head of the Supreme Court, marking apparent victory in years of government efforts to take

Zimbabwe govt says committed to protecting human rights

GOVERNMENT is committed to its obligation to protect human rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of race, gender or political affiliation for this reason investigations for the alleged sexual abuse, torture and abduction of the three female MDC leaders are being conducted to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.

Thieves take PPEs as Tshwane school burgled twice in 48 hours

It's understood that criminals broke into the Sikhulisile Primary School on Sunday night and stole personal protective equipment meant for teachers and educators.

Rwanda deploys hi-tech robots in fight against Covid-19

Kigali – Rwanda has deployed five hi-tech robots for use at hospitals to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus in the small East African nation.

LNP's Ted Sorensen to retire after 26 years in local and state politics

The LNP will open nominations for the seat this week after Mr Sorensen announced his retirement on Monday.

Election 2020: NDC’s major problem is Mahama not a new voters’ register – Wontumi

“The main problem of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana plans to prepare a new voters’ register for the December 7 polls is the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi claims.

Get to bottom of JB Danquah’s death before Atta Mills – A Plus to Deputy Minister

Musician and politician, Kwame Asare Obeng alias A Plus has wandered how the governing New Patriotic Party(/NPP) is going to get to unravel the cause of death of former President John Evans Atta Mills when the party is yet to get to the bottom of the death of JB Danquah Adu, a former NPP MP.

On International Missing Children's Day parents urged to keep their children safe from online sexual harassment

25 May in Europe is International Missing Children’s Day. This year emphasis is put on online sexual harassment or «grooming» problem.

CDC Warns Public To Prepare For ‘Aggressive Rodent Behavior’ As Lockdowns Ease

As lockdowns forced rodents to become more active searching for food, people need to be more prepared in dealing with them when restrictions lift.

MP Govt urged to continue ban on sale and use of tobacco products

Consumer organisations and public health experts have made a strong plea to the Madhya Pradesh government to continue its ban on sale and use of tobacco products and spitting in public places, saying such a step is imperative to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the state. While

Cops nab 2 key accused in Assam ‘lynching’ case

GUWAHATI: Assam Police have arrested two prime accused in the alleged lynching of a person at Monahkuchi village under Hajo police station in Kamrup district.According to reports, Sanatan Deka, a vegetable vendor and a resident of Teteliya village, w

Guardiola had to make his stamp at Man City – Hart reflects on departure

Joe Hart says he understands Pep Guardiola had to "make his stamp" after taking over at Manchester C...

One Dead, Many Injured As Fire Razes IDPs Camp In Borno

According to National Emergency Management Agency, the fire was ignited during the weekend from one of the kitchens in the emergency shelters erected in the camp.

Basic Education Dept admits not all schools will be ready for 1 June restart

The Basic Education Department said that while some schools had begun receiving personal protective equipment, a number were still experiencing delays with suppliers.

Back In 1979, Nintendo's President Said Everyone Should Copy Each Other's Ideas

"We need to abandon this idea of secrecy"

Omaha nursing home reports 8th death from coronavirus

An eighth resident at a western Omaha nursing home has died from COVID-19, as Nebraska health officials reported three new deaths and 145 news cases of the virus.

Flight to Q'town: Passengers break 'every rule' in 5 mins

Two months' worth of difficult social distancing could have been blown in five minutes by other impatient flyers, an Air New Zealand passenger...

FRSC rescues woman in labour - The Nation Nigeria

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday rescued an expectant woman  struggling to drive herself to hospital amid labour pain.

Finances And Coronavirus: Threats And Opportunities In Lockdown Era

The financial impact of coronavirus will be felt far and wide - but while it is painful for some, it is delivering surprising benefits for others, at least in the short term

Lockdown | Migrant workers leave for home with joy and relief

There were some anxious moments before they could set foot into the special Shramik service from Madurai to distant Bihar

Germany's top court to rule on compensation for VW diesel cheating

In an early May hearing, judges at the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) said there was a chance for at least partial compensation for some VW buyers, saying they had indeed been harmed by purchasing a manipulated vehicle.

Coronavirus in Kerala: Higher influx of people exposes gaps in the state's quarantine system

There are signs of Kerala’s coronavirus quarantine system getting thrown out of gear as the authorities find themselves unable to cope with the increased flow of people from outside the state.

Government committed to end double track – Education Minister

Government is determined to phase out the double track system next academic year if all contractors handling emergency infrastructural projects in various senior high schools (SHSs) in the country work according to plan.

Michigan virus cases, deaths rise by a very small margin

Michigan posted small increases in coronavirus cases and COVID-19 deaths Monday.

Okowa, Ijaw forum, others extol Clark at 93 - The Nation Nigeria

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Lagos State chapter of Ijaw Elders’ Forum (IEF) have hailed foremost Niger Delta and Ijaw leader,

France has lowest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since lockdown

PARIS, May 25 — French authorities reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths yesterday since before a lockdown began on March 17, raising hopes that the worst of the epidemic is over in France. The number of confirmed cases rose by 115 to 144,921, health ministry data...

Stephen Ntim supports Greater Accra Regional youth wing of the NPP

Former National Vice Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party(NPP) Stephen Ntim has donated innumerable items to support all Muslim Executives in all the constituencies in the Greater Accra region as they climax this year’s Ramadan festivities.

Berta Cáceres was murdered in Honduras, the deadliest country in the world to be an environmental defender

The first in a three-part special report from Honduras.

J-K: Two terrorists killed by security forces in Kulgam

Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter with the security forces here, Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Kashmir Vijay Kumar informed on Monday.

Andhra Pradesh government moves to sell immovable properties belonging to TTD trust; Draws widespread condemnation

 The decision of the Andhra Pradesh government to sell immovable assets belonging to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has drawn widespread condemnation from all quarters. The TTD had issued an order to sell over 23 properties of TTD in various parts of Tamil Nadu through a public action. The decision was taken by the TTD Trust meeting held on 29th February this year but the move became public only recently after the Endowment board issued the order to this effect on April 30th. TTD has setup two teams for the sale of its properties located at 23 locations in Tamil Nadu. The 2 teams will have 8 officers. The board has also asked the authorities to finalize the rules regarding the public auction to sell the properties. 

Hazmat suit-clad burglar with a cordless drill is caught trying to steal a £5million Bansky artwork from an NHS hospital just two days after the elusive artist donated it

Bansky donated the painting titled 'Game Changer' to Southampton General Hospital on May 6. Just two days later, a man was seen on CCTV as he skulked around in front of the artwork.

Nigerians Locked In Another Chinese Company In Ogun Cry Out For Help

One of the affected workers told SaharaReporters that aside from forcing them to work, the company had also stopped feeding them and refused to allow them to go out to get food.

Cop among three killed in mishap

| A police team returning after recovering teenage lovers who eloped from their houses in Lakhimpur Kheri, met with an accident in Hapur in which three persons, including a police constable, were killed while four others were critically injured. The accident took place late on Saturday night and

Joe Hart eyeing move abroad to revive career but accepts 'I'm not going to Real Madrid'

Joe Hart understands he is unlikely to earn a move to a top club at the end of the season but is eag...

A hug for the Diaspora from the ancient Biblical site - Inside Israel

Hundreds of viewers participate in special live musical prayer held by Binyamin Regional Council due to the coronavirus pandemic crisis.

BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark 1st anniversary of Modi govt 2.0

BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark 1st anniversary of Modi govt 2.0. In a communication to state units and other senior office-bearers, BJP general secretary Arun Singh said all big state units will hold at least two virtual rallies and smaller units will hold one, adding that more than 750 people should attend each of these programmes.

Flyers to Jammu, Srinagar to land in Quarantine, 6 Officers put on guard

Exempts 8 Categories of passengers to HQ after RTPCR test on arrival A day before domestic flight operations resume in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir Administration has appointed two senior officials each for the two civil airports at Jammu and Srinagar to assist the Nodal Officer and the respective Deputy Commissioners to handle the […]

'A tragedy': Top aide warns US may revoke Hong Kong privileges over China-led national security law | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

A top White House aide renewed a warning on Sunday that the US might revoke Hong Kong’s special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new security law covering the territory. The warning from national security advisor Robert O’Brien came amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing, and only hours after China’s foreign minister Wang Yi […]

Coronavirus | Death toll mounts to 12 in Bihar

The State has so far reported 2,511 positive cases.

BREAKING: INEC To Pilot E-Voting In 2021, Says Voters Without Face Masks Will Be Disallowed In Edo, Ondo Elections

The electoral umpire decried the rising cost of elections in the country, saying it would be liaising with the National Assembly to see how political parties can nominate replacements for dead representatives in line with a Supreme Court judgment that votes belong to the parties and not individuals.

‘Unschooling’ Isn’t The Answer To Education Woes—It’s The Problem

With schools closed, the concept of unschooling—allowing kids to direct their own learning—is being touted by some as timely and new. But the idea has been around for centuries, and its influence on education has been mostly pernicious.

CT residents warned of flooding as first winter cold front makes landfall

Other extreme weather warnings include extremely high fire danger conditions over the Central Karoo, high seas with wave heights of between 6 and 9 metres and a storm surge along the coast into early Tuesday morning.

High school yearbook staff shifts from prom to pandemic

When spring break started back in early March, the Moorhead High School yearbook staff was preparing to document a hectic spring of sports, concerts, prom and graduation. But COVID-19 canceled all tho

Maharashtra govt proposes to relax conditions for recruitment of locals in hi-tech industries

This could be the moment the public finally sees through Boris Johnson

The depth of fury against the Prime Minister and Dominic Cummings transcends normal political divisions. 

In pics: Subdued Eid celebrations across the country amid the pandemic

Here's how Eid-ul-Fitr, the auspicious festival which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan, was celebrated across the country in the shadow of coronavirus pandemic

Old-fashioned milkman makes the rounds as US shoppers stay home

South Mountain Creamery says it saw an almost tenfold increase in new home delivery customers over a single weekend in late March when stay-at-home measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic started in the region.

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

Japan PM Abe: to lift state of emergency for all of Japan today

As Formula One Strives To Save A Shard Of Its Summer, Aston Martin CEO Lawrence Stroll Hones His Racing Point Team Into A Major Challenger

F1 is looking to bounce back by July 3 with the Austrian Grand Prix, bringing some much-needed sporting relief to an asterisked summer. Aston Martin CEO Lawrence Stroll is busy turning Racing Point into the F1 team of the future. He's got a lot of work in front of him that will be fun to watch.

MP blasts Dominic Cummings after she couldn't see partner when he had a heart attack

Shadow international development minister and Cardiff North MP Anna McMorrin revealed she couldn't see partner and Blaenau Gwent AM Alun Davies for four days as he fought for his life

Pressure mounts on Calgary to pass bylaw banning conversion therapy

The proposed bylaw, which would apply to organizations trying to make money as well as not-for-profit organizations, comes with teeth: Those violating the ban face fines up to $10,000 or up to a year in jail

35 Non-Cheesy Disney Gifts for Adults That Are Actually Super Clever

Too old for Disney? Never!

Promised Rs 1 crore to issue death threat to UP CM, says man

ATS officers arrested Chunnabhatti resident on Saturday

Florida: Illegal Alien Charged with 100 Counts of Possessing Child Porn

An illegal alien has been charged with 100 counts of child pornography possession in Collier County, Florida.

Former Imo Broadcasting Corporation Director General Stabs Wife To Death

Okere, who is 86-year old, was said to have stabbed his wife to death on Monday morning.

Japan Economy Minister Nishimura: State of emergency no longer needed in any region of country

As noted, Japan is seeking to end its state of emergency this week and in recent headlines, Japan Economy Minister Nishimura is on the verge of making

Few schools in Gauteng facing problems with delivery of PPEs - Lesufi

Plans are being rolled out in a bid to safeguard schools against the spread of COVID-19, with measures to ensure screening, sanitising, and social distancing could be implemented.

'Unbelievable' – Klopp's physically gifted Liverpool side hailed by Coles

Phil Coles lauded Liverpool's "unbelievable" physicality as Jurgen Klopp's high-octane European cham...

Deepfakes Are Going To Wreak Havoc On Society. We Are Not Prepared.

In the months and years ahead, deepfakes threaten to grow from an Internet oddity to a widely destructive political and social force.

Slain Army private’s son calls on SF to acknowledge act of murder

Mary Lou McDonald’s backing of IRA campaign ‘retraumatising’, David Kelly says

Voters register: NDC writes to EC for training manual

The opposition NDC has requested from the Electoral Commission a training manual for voters registration officials ahead of the planned exercise.

Sadtu in Limpopo says schools not yet ready to reopen for teachers, pupils

The union raised a number of concerns including that there were inadequate guidelines on who would be managing the process of conducting screenings for pupils once they returned to class.

Boris Johnson will pay a price for standing by Cummings

If the UK Prime Minister's most important adviser did nothing wrong, why did all sides work so hard to conceal what he did?

As US edges toward reopening, a mixed picture takes shape

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AFP) — Efforts across the United States to reopen th...

Donald Trump says he has finished taking hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus therapy

Trump was addressing his disclosure last week that he was taking hydroxychloroquine and a zinc supplement.

Officials wrong to order deportation of Jamaican-born man, says US court

CONNECTICUT, United States (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed a decision b...

Another day of zero Covid-19 cases

New Zealand has again recorded no new Covid-19 cases. The Ministry of Health issued today's update in a press release and there won't be a press...

Lockdown To Catwalk: 11 Fashion Masks For The Next Phase

The post-Covid-19 future is bright. We just need to wear masks to get to it.

Man killed in standoff with deputies in northwest Montana

Montana authorities say a man was killed following an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement officers in the northwest part of the state.

TTD move to sell properties kept in abeyance by AP government

The AP government has on Monday kept in abeyance a move by the TTD to sell 50 properties as per its resolution dated January 30, 2016.

Serial rapist dubbed 'the Beast of Kavos' breaks his back plunging 100ft into a ravine in Corfu when police tried to arrest him over 'new attack on Albanian woman weeks after he was released'

Dimitris Aspiotis, 47, who preyed on seven British holidaymakers, fractured his leg, hip and spine and ruptured a kidney when he fell from a cliff in Lefkimmi last Friday.

Man's death in north Belfast treated as 'suspicious' by police

THE death of a man whose body was discovered in a house in north Belfast is being treated by police as

Meghalaya govt concerned over harassment faced by state returnees on way home

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong has expressed concern over the harassment faced by the returnees who were on their way to the state.“Our students suffered a lot. I am sorry to say that”, he told reporters on Monday. He inf

Ohio virus death toll nears 2000, university students warned

The number of confirmed and probable deaths associated with the coronavirus in Ohio is nearing 2,000 total.

“Opposition is raising bogey of J&K “demography” for vote bank”

May 24, 2020: New Delhi: Lashing out at the opposition political parties, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that the opposition is raising the bogey of Jammu & Kashmir “demography” for vote bank because it is apprehensive that the new Domicile Rules Notification will not enable it to continue thriving on limited pockets […]

Positive AAP MLA on road of recovery, will donate plasma

Days after being tested positive for coronavirus, AAP MLA Vishesh Ravi is now on the road to recovery and has been tested negative on May 23. He will also donate plasma for the treatment of other Covid positive patients. The Karol Bagh MLA had been actively involved in Covid relief work in his

6 sell overpriced travel tokens to migrants, held

They had sold 42 travel tokens priced at Rs 750 each for Rs 1,000; they were later released on bail

Redundancies pitting workers against each other

New Zealand and immigrant workers are being pitted against each other as South Island businesses wield the axe over thousands of jobs. Unions say...

Judge: SC voters don't need witness to sign absentee ballot

A federal judge says people voting by absentee ballot in South Carolina don't have to have a witness sign the voting papers.

Police look for clues as man found shot dead in vacant house

Police in a Mississippi city are investigating after they found a dead man inside an abandoned house.

Flashback: Govt insensitive to the people's health - Prof Badu Akosa

Ghana's failure to implement a ban on public smoking has placed non-smokers under serious health risk, this, the former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa describes as insensitive on the part of the government.

Green shoots for drought-hit agricultural stocks

With many agricultural firms at multi-year highs it is easy to see why attention is on the sector. But investors must pragmatic about the cyclical challenges.

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing

After managing to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus which infected more than 11,000 people and killed 267, South Korea is slowly transitioning from intensive social distancing rules towards what the government calls

Jeremy Kyle 'must be banned from TV until he is held to account over show death'

MP Damian Collins has called for a ban on Jeremy being allowed to return to television screens until he has answered questions in relation to his work on The Jeremy Kyle Show

1 man dies and 4 others wounded in shootings at Jackson home

Jackson police are investigating multiple shootings at a house that left one man dead and several others injured.

President: work done by Latvia’s office of the prosecutor is below average level

The office of the prosecutor in Latvia currently works below the average level, said Latvia’s President Egils Levits in an interview to TV3 programme Nekā personīga.

Capt Tom donations: What is the £33m actually being spent on?

The money raised is not being used to buy core equipment - instead it is being used in other ways.

For The First Time, No Deaths Registered In The Most Hit Region By Coronavirus In Italy

Yesterday for the first time Lombardy, the most hit region in Italy by coronavirus, has registered zero deaths. But experts say that the data will need to be better analyzed, before it can be considered final.

Woman suffers internal bleeding after pharmacist gives wrong medication

A senior pharmacist who gave the wrong medication to a customer, causing her internal bleeding, doctored records then tried to blame a colleague...

‘Godzilla,’ ‘Star Wars’ And The Most Infamous Memorial Day Box Office Disasters

'Solo,' 'Godzilla' and the seven biggest big-budget whiffs to strike out on Memorial Day weekend.

"We have suppressed Covid-19" - No new deaths for the first time since mid-March

There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland is 1,606*. As of 11am Monday 25 May the HPSC has been ...

CDD joins opposition to Public Universities Bill

The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), a governance think tank, has written to Parliament to express why the legislature should not pass the Public Universities Bill into law, a move they say will give the executive too much power in the management of public universities in the country.

Huawei Just Fixed The Camera’s Biggest Flaw On The Huawei P40 Pro

The new EMUI update is rolling out globally and adds new features as well as the very welcome camera fix.