McDonald's confirms date it will reopen 975 branches in the UK

This will take the total number of McDonald's restaurants back open to 1,019

McDonald's to open all drive-thru restaurants by next Thursday

Fast food chain McDonald's will open its 28 drive-thru restaurants in Northern Ireland by Thursday of next week.

McDonald's to re-open Dundalk drive thru next week - Talk of the Town

McDonald’s in Dundalk will re-open next week. The company announced this morning that all its drive-thrus would re-open by Thursday June 4th. The fast food chain opened six restaurants in Dublin last Wednesday and are now ready to move forward with the rest of Ireland with openings to take place between Tuesday and Thursday of...Read More→

McDonald's sets exact date every branch in UK will reopen

More than 1,000 are throwing open their drive-thru lanes

McDonald's to reopen all Scottish drive-thru restaurants from next week

Scots fans can finally get their hands on McDonald's as it makes its long-awaited comeback up north.

Lockdown loan secures future of Roman fort trust

The Vindolanda Charitable Trust relies on cash brought in by visitors, many from overseas, who come every year to see the Hadrian’s Wall landmark.

Lockdown reveals success of efforts to help rare field crickets

The RSPB said that with no new releases of the insect at two nature reserves this year, the sound of singing crickets shows previous releases worked.

Lockdown loan secures future of Roman fort trust

The Vindolanda Charitable Trust relies on cash brought in by visitors, many from overseas, who come every year to see the Hadrian’s Wall landmark.

Call of Duty: Warzone’s Terrific New Mode is Already Gone

Warzone just lost one of its best limited-time modes.

Call Of Duty: Warzone's Terrific New Mode Is Already Gone

Warzone just lost one of its best limited-time modes. The May 26 playlist update axed Call of Duty’s classic battle royale experience, a mere three days after its debut. The limited-time trios mode was called “BR Classic” and was just added to Warzone on Friday. “BR Classic” catered to players looking for...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone players can earn double XP this weekend

As Season 3 draws to a close Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone are offering players double XP, double weapon XP and double battle pass tier progression this weekend.

Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.

Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.

Face masks and shut changing rooms could be key to clothes shopping – expert

Managing the flow of people and ensuring social distancing rules are followed will be important when clothes shops reopen in June.

This $49 Video Game Design Course Will Teach You Everything From Coding to Digital Art Skills

From basic coding principles to art styles and level design, this lifetime membership to the School of Game Design can turn your hobby into a career.

This is what theatres could look like when they reopen after lockdown

A picture of a German theatre shows a 'new reality' amid the coronavirus crisis.

EU proposing £670bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis

Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.

EU proposing €750bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis

Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.

Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor

The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.

Family violence hubs rushed, poorly implemented: auditor

The state's auditor has slammed the roll-out of a key Andrews government reform in response to the 2016 royal commission into family violence.

COVID-19: Going local, with help for the farmer in Kerala

A group of women entrepreneurs in Kerala forms a Facebook group to help local farmers sell their produce

COVID-19: Travellers take note! Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC

The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing inside a plane between two passengers or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.

States should come forward with Rs 20 lakh cr to battle COVID-19 disruptions: Nitin Gadkari

"More liquidity needs to be pumped in the market to boost the coronavirus-hit economy and states should come forward with Rs 20 lakh crore, while another Rs 10 lakh crore can be harnessed from public-private investment," Road Transport, Highways and MSME Minister Gadkari said.

States should come forward with ₹20 tn to battle COVID-19 disruptions: Gadkari

More liquidity needs to be pumped in the market to boost the coronavirus-hit economy and states should come forward with ₹20 trillion, while another ₹10 trillion can be harnessed from public-private investment, said Nitin Gadkari

The Halfords Code: Bike and car repair chain unveils how Covid-ready stores will operate with staff behind 'sneeze screens' and customer marshals - as 53 branches will fully reopen by Friday

During the UK lockdown, Halfords has been serving customers online and from car parks despite the Government saying that it was able to remain open.

The future of McDonald's: £25 limit per car, plastic screens at counters and staff getting daily temperature checks - as fast food giant announces 975 branches and ALL drive-thrus will reopen next week

McDonald's has announced nearly 1,000 more restaurants will reopen to hungry customers next week. Footage released today shows how the restaurants will prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Japan eyes fresh $1.1t stimulus to combat pandemic pain

The stimulus, which will be funded partly by a second extra budget, will be on top of a $1.1 trillion package already rolled out last month.

Japan approves fresh $1.1 trillion stimulus to combat pandemic pain

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package that includes significant direct spending, to stop the coronavirus pandemic pushing the world’s third-largest economy deeper into recession.

Concrete Houses in Ecuador: Living Spaces that Break the Mold

A compilation of 10 residential projects in Ecuador that stand out for their use of concrete as the principal building material.

Concrete Houses in Ecuador: Living Spaces that Break the Mold

A compilation of 10 residential projects in Ecuador that stand out for their use of concrete as the principal building material.

Watch: No major fires raging in Uttarakhand, says forest department conservator

‘Firefighters are controlling the isolated incidents of forest fires that have been reported.’

WATCH | Hong Kong: Why China's national anthem bill is so controversial

If passed into law by Hong Kong's legislature, the bill will make 'disrespect' of the Chinese national anthem a crime.

Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map

Kathmandu: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's House of Representatives was scheduled...

Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map

India News: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's Ho

Chelsea to sell Batshuayi so Lampard can secure one major signing this summer

Lampard will be pleased!

Cricket: After reports suggesting T20 World Cup in Australia set to be postponed to 2021, ICC denies

The ICC Board is also likely to discuss the issue of tax exemption for the 2021 World T20 in India as BCCI has sought more time.

New radio adaptation of PG Wodehouse’s ‘Leave it to Psmith’ released

The show, directed by the husband-wife duo of Rosalind Ayres and Martin Jarvis, is part of BBC Radio 4’s programming

The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Major space launch today; Trump feuds with Twitter

                                Presented by Facebook

Mark Wright hailed a hero as James Argent reveals he rescued him from deadly cocaine addiction

Mark stepped in to arrange Arg's rehab stay

Join Taika Waititi and friends for a reading of ‘James and the Giant Peach’

Catch the show, which is spread over 10 episodes, on the Roald Dahl HQ YouTube channel

Sony developing The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo TV series reboot for Amazon

After achieving mixed success with their feature-film English-language adaptations of Stieg Larsson and David Lagerkrantz's Lisbeth Salander novels, Sony will team up with Amazon to produce a new and original take on the iconic character in a TV series.

THIS throwback photo of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sushmita Sen with other pageant winners will make you nostalgic!

Amid lockdown, fan pages dedicated to B-town celebs are actively sharing throwback photos of them. Recently, we stumbled upon a throwback photo of Ais

Soon-to-be groom left freaked out by fiancée's family's wedding night 'ritual'

A man has been accused disrespecting his fiancée's family by refusing to take part in a wedding night 'ritual' which has been a tradition in her family for generations

Mkhize confirms whole country will move to level-3 lockdown

Health minister Zweli Mkhize has blamed an outdated slide in a presentation on Wednesday for creating fear that some parts of South Africa would remain on level-4 lockdown on 1 June.

iPhone 11 Was the Most Popular Smartphone for Q1 2020 – It Even Outpaced the iPhone XR

Probably thanks to its affordable price tag, the iPhone 11 became the most popular smartphone model for Q1 2020, even beating the iPhone XR

New fuzzing tool finds 26 USB bugs in Linux, Windows, macOS, and FreeBSD | ZDNet

Eighteen of the 26 bugs impact Linux. Eleven have been patched already.

Watch Lonely Robot's lyric video for new track Life Is A Sine Wave

Lonely Robot share lyric video for their latest single Life Is A Sine Wave - track taken from new album Feelings Are Good

Texas Instruments angers hobbyists with limits to calculator programming support

With latest firmware update.

From Zoom etiquette to webcam angles - Secrets behind the prep work for 'The Bachelor SA' finale

The arrival of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic altered the originally planned, second season finale of The Bachelor South Africa.

Enough Xbox Series X Units Will Be Available At Launch, Phil Spencer Says

Phil Spencer recently commented on the Xbox Series X production, saying he feels confident that there will be enough units at launch

Intuitive Surgical: The Growth Leader In Surgical Robotics

Intuitive Surgical is the global leader in surgical robotics. The company has produced outstanding growth rates in both revenue and cash flow over the years. In

EE 5G has early advantage over Vodafone

UK 5G speeds hit new high, but still fall behind other nations.

The best noise-cancelling headphones of 2020, whatever your budget

Hear only your tunes without distraction with the best noise-cancelling headphones.

Xiaomi Will Stop Making 4G Smartphones By The End Of 2020

Xiaomi will stop making 4G smartphones by the end of 2020. This is something the company’s CEO confirmed in a recent interview. Lei Jun was interviewed by

Facebook launches CatchUp, app that lets you make free phone calls with up to 8 people simultaneously

CatchUp seems to be Facebook's answer to Houseparty. It lets you make phone calls with friends and family without needing a Facebook account.

Co-op allows customers with no internet access to phone in orders

The orders can then be collected in person or by a volunteer

How to watch Love Life online: stream the new HBO Max show from anywhere

Anna Kendrick stars in new HBO Max original - here's how to watch Love Life online and stream it from anywhere right now.

Xiaomi reportedly confirms the launch of Mi TV Stick, likely to come with Android support

As per a report, Mi TV stick might be affordable and is likely to ditch USB connectivity.

Japan: Tech journalist teases “huge scoop” that’s related to SEGA

The next edition of Japanese gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu which is due on 4th June will apparently contain a “revolutionary” scoop which will “rile up the games industry.”…

Asteroids Ryugu and Bennu that both orbit between Earth and Mars may be chunks of the same giant space rock that was smashed apart in a collision

Mathematical modelling suggests the two - measuring 3,280-foot and 1,610-foot in diameter - formed when material from one larger asteroid came back together. Samples from both are needed.

Space 'Ring of Fire': Ancient Galaxy That Makes Stars Faster Than Milky Way Discovered

The galaxy's peculiar shape is apparently a product of a collision with some sort of object that literally punched a hole in the middle of the former, billions of years...

NHS nurse who was clapped out of the hospital after spending 12 days in ICU with coronavirus reveals she tested negative for virus TWICE before being admitted

Critical care nurse Sue Snelson, 64, from Lincolnshire, spent 12 days in the ICU at Scunthorpe General Hospital and told on GMB she tested negative for coronavirus twice.

British scientists develop coronavirus inhaler to combat the deadly virus

British scientists develop coronavirus inhaler to combat the deadly virus: - Summary of the Gallery

Doctor and nurse who cancelled wedding due to Covid-19 get married in the hospital where they work

A nurse and doctor who had to cancel their wedding because of the Covid-19 pandemic have tied the knot in the hospital where they both work.

Young girl’s name scratched into wall of one of Pompeii’s largest villas suggests it was owned by descendants of general Lucius Mummius who conquered Greece in 146BC

The word 'Mummia' is etched into a wall of the villa. It was an ancient Roman custom to give daughters the female version of the surname as a first name.

Dundalk man’s heartfelt reason for launching 100k challenge in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland 

100k in 30 Days Challenge

Signs that indicate you have a good mental health | TheHealthSite.com

So, here we are with a list of 7 such signs, which indicate that you are doing great mentally during the COVID-19 outbreak. | TheHealthSite.com

Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

The last time astronauts launched from Florida was on NASA's final space shuttle flight in July 2011. Hurley was the pilot of that mission.

Food company promises related to healthy eating are rarely met

B Popkin, The Global Food Research Program, shares the global experience with food industry self-regulation and reflects on how healthy eating promises are rarely met

Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather

Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning on Wednesday.

Hospital ‘ICU of the future’ prepares Israel for second corona wave

Sheba Medical Center showcases simulation of Covid-19 inspired patient room with techs for optimal care and communication at less risk to staff.

Police chiefs thank communities for adhering to lockdown rules

Police chiefs have thanked communities for their continued adherence to lockdown rules following the bank holiday weekend.

Israeli Biotech Institute Issues Fraud Notice as Fake Coronavirus ‘Vaccine’ Pops Up in South America

Israel’s state-supported Galilee Research Institute (Migal) is known to be working on a cutting edge COVID-19 treatment, but human testing of the vaccine is only...

South African action series, hospital doc series among June streaming highlights

Any other year, audiences would be flocking to local multiplexes for the latest summer blockbuster, but this June all of the big entertainment is happening on the small screen.

Actor Kiran Kumar is now Free from the COVID-19 Infection

Actor Kiran Kumar was in for a shock a couple of weeks back when a routine COVID-19 check up at a place he visited turned into a nightmare for him as he tested positive. The actor was soon isolated from his family and informed the government in Mumbai so that they could take the necessary actions. However, now his latest test reports claim that Kiran is free of COVID-19 infection. In an official statement released by him, he said, "Today after being retested for Covid19, I am happy to say that I have tested negative. My family is still following strict home isolation. I was totally asymptomatic and apart from the boredom that accompanies isolation had no other complaints. I am continuing to take this forced time out as an opportunity to introspect and focus on life's smaller pleasures. The days are spent meditating, catching up on ample OTT content and reading books I've long forgotten I'd bought. We all held on to our optimism and if there's one take away I have from this, is that there's nothing to fear but…

29 Lagos-bound okada operators intercepted in Abuja

Twenty-nine commercial motorcycle operators heading to Lagos have been intercepted in Abuja by a ministerial enforcement team on Covid-19 ...

The custom of dairy products on Shavuot - Judaism

There is something special when it comes to customs. Sometimes their effect is stronger than that of mitzvot.

Govt Likely To Convene Parliament’s Monsoon Session In Central Hall With Both Houses Sitting On Alternate Days

The rules enshrined in the Constitution mandate it to convene the Parliament once in every six months.

Congress to launch campaign to demand govt deposits Rs 10,000 in bank accounts of poor

Every poor should get Rs 10,000 in his bank account. We will demand that the Centre credits the amount to the (bank accounts of the) poor as part of the digital campaign," Sachin Pilot said. He said putting money into the pockets of the poor is necessary to accelerate demand in the market.

BREAKING: Court stops revocation of Ororo Marginal Field

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained the Minister of Petroleum Resources and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)...

Flying high: How young pilot Aswini helped transport essentials during lockdown

The 27-year-old recalls how challenging the last couple of months have been

After His Aide Is Arrested For Raping A Minor Dalit Girl, AIMIM MLA Booked For Casteist Slurs Against Woman Politician

Ahmed bin Abdullah Balala, in a Facebook video, called Bangaru Shruthi ‘Third class waley, chor log’.

4 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam: State Health Minister

4 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Assam: State Health Minister: Four new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Assam, as per information provided by the State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Dr Noor Hisham: No other Covid-19 case yet from post-Cabinet meeting that led to PM being quarantined

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The government officer, who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a recent post-Cabinet meeting, is recovering well and still shows no other symptoms of the disease, aside from lethargy, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He reiterated that...

Commission to propose EU budget of €1.1T for seven years

Figure would raise spending compared to current seven-year budget for EU27.

India Operationalises Fully Loaded Tejas Squadron to Counter Assertive Enemy in Indian Ocean Region

New Delhi (Sputnik): With the rise in presence of Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean Region, India has been developing its southern air base as most modern base, equipped...

2 Found Dead As Migrants Workers' Train From Mumbai Pulls Into Varanasi

Two people were found dead when a train from Mumbai arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday amid a push to return migrant workers home after weeks of a gruelling nationwide COVID-19 lockdown that left lakhs without income, food and shelter.

Saudi Arabia: Tax authority begins inspections of shops in retail sector

Campaign aims to ensure commitment of shop owners to VAT system

Amy Cooper's Former Dog-Walkers First Identified Her: 'We've Seen So Many Videos of People Being Shot or Killed for Less'

Lindsey Cork, 31, and Kyle Stover, 30, told the New York Daily News on Tuesday night that they felt compelled to identify Cooper after witnessing her calling the cops on Christian Cooper, 57, in a wooded area of Central Park known as “the Ramble.”

I Don't Have Electricity - Nominated Senator Explains Skipping Uhuru's Meeting [VIDEO]

The Senator put on a spirited defence to the disciplinary committee, maintaining that he didn't know about the Parliamentary...

Hundreds demonstrate in Tel-Aviv against the Supreme Court: 'The people are the Sovereign' - Inside Israel

Demonstrators gather in Tel Aviv to protest Israeli Supreme Court's rulings against terrorist home demolition, infiltrator deportations.

Lockdown 4.0: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh junks rumours, says there will be no Army in Mumbai, Pune

Some rumour are doing round the Internet that CM Uddhav Thackeray might be releasing control and the city is going to be under Army. Now, the rumors have been scraped by Maharashtra Home Minister.

All the Tory MPs calling for Dominic Cummings to quit or be sacked over lockdown flouting

Boris Johnson has swung behind his chief aide - but Tory backbenchers have broken cover and one junior minister has resigned

Man, 28, to stand trial after shop worker attacked with machete

A 28-year-old man is to stand trial after a shop worker and another man were attacked.

The Walking Dead saison 10 : Norman Reedus (Daryl) compare l'épisode 16 à Game of Thrones

Le dernier épisode de la saison 10 de The Walking Dead s'annonce épique. 

Zipline will use its drones to deliver PPE to US healthcare workers

Drones will be used to deliver PPE to healthcare workers in North Carolina.

Toxic weed which can blind people and leave permanent scars thriving in lockdown

Dubbed Britain's most dangerous plant, Giant Hogweed is flourishing as the UK benefits from a warm spring, which has created ideal growing conditions

Royal Bank Q2 profit cut to $1.48 billion compared with $3.23 billion a year ago

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada saw its second-quarter profit cut to less than half what it was a year ago as the amount it set aside for bad loans soared due to the pandemic. The bank says it earned $1.48 billion or $1.

Armed police called to south Bristol - man arrested

Reports of man carrying machete

Locust swarms headed towards Delhi; crops threatened in many states

Higher than normal temperatures have helped locusts spread more rapidly in different parts of the states

14 students from Cebu City who arrived in Mindanao test positive for coronavirus

(UPDATED) Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella says his office will investigate how the students got the virus and why they were allowed to leave

Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China national anthem bill

The anthem bill is set for a second reading today and is expected to be turned into law next month

Suspect arrested after security officer fatally gunned down

Another security was shot at by the suspects a few metres away from where the guard was shot and killed.

IEBC scam: Oswago put on his defence

Defence lawyers to file submissions before trial date is set.

Serie A meeting Italian government to discover fate of season

Clubs returned to group training on May 19.

Absence of EFCC lawyer stalls Oyo-Ita ‘N570m fraud’ case

The trial of Winifred Oyo-Ita, former head of service, was stalled by the absence of Mohammed Abubakar, counsel to the Economic and Financial...

CMO dismisses O'Leary claim that quarantine for overseas visitors has 'no basis in science or health'

Michael O’Leary called for the government to halt the new regulation.

Unaware of owner’s death, dog waits at Wuhan hospital for three months

The seven-year-old has been spotted sitting outside the lobby of the hospital for three months even though his owner died of Covid-19 just five days after being admitted in February.

Madras HC puts brakes on state government's plan to convert Jayalalitha's house into memorial 

The court said that the former CM's niece J Deepa and nephew J Deepa are her class II legal heirs and only a portion of the property can be converted to a memorial if required.

USD/BRL: Leading to the 2002 highs amid political noise – Deutsche Bank

The most pressing challenge in Brazil is containing the COVID-19 epidemic, according to strategists at Deutsche Bank, who expect the USD/BRL pair to b

Trust ICMR call on HCQ in Covid treatment: CSIR's Shekhar Mande

Indian researchers have not found any major side-effects of HCQ and its use should be continued in preventive treatment for Covid-19, ICMR said

As Covid-19 cases rise in 17 states, Americans still divided on whether masks should be mandated

(CNN) — As more places across the US offer people a chance to shop or dine inside, the issue of whether to wear a mask has...

New York City: Woman fired for lying to police about African-American man - US & Canada

Woman tells police that African-American man threatened her life after he requested she leash her dog, is fired by employer.

Technician shoots dead three colleagues in Thailand

BANGKOK, May 27 — A technician shot dead three of his male colleagues at a state-run radio station, including the director, and wounded another in northern Thailand today, according to police. In the incident at 11am, the 58-year-old man, armed with two handguns, a 9mm and .38, killed the...

Woman who threatened to call police on black birdwatcher in New York's Central Park loses job

A clip posted on Twitter showing the incident has been viewed millions of times.

Despite Testing Negative For Covid-19, Odisha Man Forced to Quarantine in Car Because of Stigma

Patra who has been staying inside his car since May 21 will complete the quarantine today.

There's nothing wrong with Tempe Station!

And more goodwill from the Zoom zone.

Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health ministry

In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.

NPCC says PDA has failed on all fronts; demand dismissal of govt

Alleging that the ruling PDA government has failed on all fronts, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) Tuesday demanded that the governor step in to salvage the situation by dismissing “this incompetent and callous government”, which it said was “only interested in clinging on to power at whatever cost.”

Kolkata Knight Riders extend support to help government battle aftermath of cyclone Amphan

Extending a helping hand to the victims of Super Cyclone Amphan, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday pledged support to the West Bengal Chief Ministers Relief Fund among other initiatives.

A Previously Unaired Bowie Performance Will Be Part Of BBC's Lockdown Glasto

Every year, over one hundred thousand people descend on Worthy Farm in Somerset for Glastonbury festival. It's one of (if not the) biggest musical calendar dates of the year, and has hosted some of the most iconic stars in the biz. Unsurprisingly,…

Angola police accused of shooting dead union official

An Angolan trade union has accused the police of shooting dead one of their senior officials and his neighbour in front of his home in the capital, Luanda.

China expands scope of Hong Kong security legislation: Reports

HONG KONG: Beijing has expanded the scope of draft national security legislation to include organisations as well as individuals, Hong Kong media ...

Basic Education High School classes to be opened in July

Basic Education High School classes will be opened on July 21 according to a director from the Basic Education Department. The academic year of Myanmar school normally starts on June 1 but for this year, due to COVID-19, it has changed to July. When opening schools, priority will be given to high school students and middle and primary classes will be opened later after weaknesses and requirements when faced in high schools are repaired.

12 Injured After Mob Resorts to Stone Pelting in Odisha; Fed Up With Lockdown Measures

At least 12 police personnel and a journalist were injured when a mob indulged in stone-pelting in the steel city of Rourkela on Tuesday, demanding

Man ripped from bike by barbed wire trap 'targeting lockdown cyclists'

Similar wood and wire traps have been found blocking paths across the UK over the weekend, as people flocked to public places to enjoy the warm weather.

EU Set to End UK’s Access to SIS- EU Database of Criminal Suspects

The European Union may soon put an end to United Kingdom’s access to the Schengen Information System (SIS), an EU database through which the Schengen Member States share information millions of pieces of criminal suspects in order to help police across the continent. Sources of the Guardian within the EU have told the newspaper that the British government has threatened the block to weaken security operation with it, if they do not grant the UK access to the major crime-fighting database, noting that it is impossible for non-EU countries to access the database. As the British police use the SIS

JUST IN: NBC fines three stations for infractions

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned three broadcast station for their reports on COVID-19 considered inappropriate...

Debunked: No, Italy does not want to charge Bill Gates with crimes against humanity

The claim has its origins in a speech made by Sara Cunial, a member of the Italian Parliament.

Rahul weakening country’s resolve to fight pandemic: BJP

Even his party Chief Ministers are acting contrary to his statements on lockdowns, it says

US nears 100K deaths as virus expands grip in many areas

Optimism over reopening economies from business shutdowns to fight the virus spurred a rally on Wall Street, even as the official U.S. death toll approached 100,000.

Swarms Of Locusts Unleash Havoc In Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh And Other States

This year’s locust attack has been termed the worst in two decades, with Rajasthan having suffered the harshest blow.

Coronavirus: States to clear operation of international flights

Stranded passengers told to register with Indian missions, download Aarogya Setu App

Kayaker's devastating final hours before his body found washed up on beach

Jeremy Worthy battled against strong winds and fierce waves before he was tragically found dead off Long Beach, near Batemans Bay on the New South Wales coast in Australia

Beyond Twiplomacy: Diplomacy and the Digital Fast Forward

The practice of diplomacy in the virtual space is geared towards amplifying foreign policy drives and messages and forms a vital and dynamic branch of strategic communication. Now, more than ever before, we are faced with the inexorable certainty of a digital future – a future that has already begun. As COVID-19 thrusts the world’s […]

Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News

NEW DELHI: The health ministry has come out with a detailed guidance note on provision of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, … Guidelines on providing maternal, newborn care services in containment zones and beyond issued | India News Read More »

East Harlem rape suspect from Brooklyn to undergo psychiatric evaluation

38-year-old Frankie Harris has been arraigned on attempted murder, rape, strangulation and sex abuse charges.

SMBs Can Apply for Full Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness

Small businesses can now apply for a full paycheck protection program (PPP) with loan forgiveness. To qualify organizations must show 75 percent of their loans were used on payroll and the other 25 percent was spent on expenses like rent or utilities.

Bru resettlement in North Tripura hits roadblock as civil societies threaten bandh

As per the resettlement agreement signed by the central government in January this year, 32,000 Bru migrants living in Tripura since 1997 would be permanently settled in the state.

Amid reports of rift, Uddhav Thackeray meets alliance partners

Reports of cracks within the Maha Vikas Aghadi were triggered after NCP chief Sharad Pawar held meetings with Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Uddhav Thackeray separately. The three members of Maha Vikas Aghadi, however, are said to differ over Uddhav Thackeray’s strategy for easing the lockdown.

Mortal Kombat 11 Update 1.18 – Aftermath support and balance tweaks found in the patch notes

The latest major expansion for Mortal Kombat 11 has dropped this week in the form of Aftermath, adding a whole new story campaign to play through and a bunch of extra characters to play as. To set the

Renault and Nissan scrap Ghosn strategy in move to slash costs

Carmakers rule out merger and ditch longstanding sales targets as alliance with Mitsubishi switches focus

Preparations in Full Swing as West Bengal to Resume Domestic Flight Operations From Tomorrow

Starting from May 28, the Kolkata and Bagdogra airports will each handle 10 arrivals and 10 departures per day.

On India's Shramik special trains, migrants complain of long delays – with little food or water

Many say that trains stop in open fields or at stations where all food stalls are shut

NFL Rumors: Eagles Could Acquire Leonard Fournette From Jaguars For Late-Round Pick, Per ‘Bleacher Report’

Although the Jacksonville Jaguars weren’t able to move Leonard Fournette during the 2020 NFL Draft, trade rumors have continued to swirl around the former No. 4 overall draft pick. And with the ...

Wishaw McDonald's drive-thru will open back up from next week

The store will open next week, after being closed for months.

TWICE will pre-release the highlight part of More & More exclusively through TikTok

According to the article of Naver on May 27, JYP Entertainment confirms to pre-release the highlight part More & More o…

Poco F2 Pro Malaysian pricing and availability to be revealed on 28 May

[ UPDATE 28/05/2020 11:00 ] The Poco F2 Pro will be available in Malaysia starting 10th June. Priced from RM2,199. More details here.

Hungarians Praise Coronavirus Response as Better Than Rest of EU

A poll revealed the majority of Hungarians, 78 per cent, say they believe Orbán's coronavirus response was better than other EU countries.

'No excuse': Jimmy Fallon apologizes for wearing blackface on Saturday Night Live

Late night comedian Jimmy Fallon apologized for wearing blackface during a Saturday Night Live skit back in 2000.

Oppo is researching on the development of its own chip - Gizchina.com

Oppo is researching on the development of its own chip. The company is currently recruiting some professionals to help build its own chips

"We live with his guilt." Melissa's son made a choice that cost 5 lives, including his own.

Take the pledge this Fatality Free Friday.

China's 'bat woman' defends Wuhan lab at centre of conspiracy theory

The Chinese virologist whose work on coronaviruses found in bats led to her being dubbed 'Bat Woman' has appeared on state television to defend her work. “The unknown viruses we have discovered are actually just the tip of the iceberg,” said Shi Zhengli. “If we want to prevent humans suffering

Joan Jett: I wouldn’t feel comfortable touring right now

Joan Jett is scheduled to tour this summer with Motley Crue, Def Leppard and Poison, but she says she would feel uncomfortable hitting the stage during the pandemic

DNS traffic and DDoS events rise during pandemic

New research from DNS intelligence specialist Farsight Security, focusing on over 300 leading websites, finds that between March and April there has been an increase in DDoS events involving popular brand names.

IDF Rounds Up Suspects in PA Again as Gen. Kochavi Prepares for July Sovereignty

The IDF chief—probably the best man at that helm in decades—is preparing to give the prime minister the security cover he would require to carry out the partial annexation.

Empty Japan stadiums could soon hear the sound of app-lause

A new Japanese smartphone app will allow fans to send virtual cheers and jeers to sports stadiums in the hope of creating atmosphere.

Out of Curiosity: Rescued Meerkat is Ready to Help Its New Friends

The meerkat, also known as suricate, is a small mongoose found in southern Africa. Its head-and-body length is about 30 centimetres, while its weight is usually between...

Man arrested after driving towards Garda checkpoint in Dundalk 'at speed'

A man has been charged in connection with an incident which a 4x4 was driven towards a Garda COVID-19 checkpoint in Dundalk "at speed", forcing gardai to

REPORT: McDonald's announce date of Dundalk drive-thru reopening

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Dublin café owner looking to put in place portaloos to highlight lack of public toilets in city

Business owners are warning that a lack of public toilets in Dublin city will be a significant pr...

Your bubble is ready: Plastic pods offer solution for COVID-19 dining

Strange contraptions are among experiments restaurants are trying to lure back clientele

Coronavirus in Vasai-Virar: Full list of COVID-19 containment zones in Vasai, Nala Sopara and Virar as issued by VVMC on May 27

UPDATED: Presidency denies Buhari is probing late Kyari's office, appointments

The Nigerian Presidency has denied reports claiming that the country's leader Muhammadu Buhari is probing the office of his late chief of staff, Abba Kyari.

Priyanka Chopra’s Mother was Upset about the Limited-invite-list for the Ni

Ever since Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli got married in private, it’s a new trend for our B-town couples to have an intimate and private wedding ceremony and later have a big fat wedding reception. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ wedding which was held in 2018 in Jodhpur was an intimate affair with only 200 people invited.

Emotional moment Ruth and Eamonn clap nine-year-old with cerebral palsy who is walking a marathon for charity

A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy with cerebral palsy has been praised by This Morning viewers over his charity challenge to raise money for the NHS. After being inspired by Captain Tom Moore, Tobias has started…

Father Ready to Die for Infant as KNH Bill Surpasses Ksh530K [VIDEO]

The father disclosed that the hospital's decision to raise the cost of the treatment was a painful pill to swallow as...

People become ‘steadily less lonely’ as they age – study

Young men are the most vulnerable to frequent and persistent loneliness, the global research found.

Fresh dairy introduces free home delivery services

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Khisa Isaac In a bid to enable customers access milk products without leaving their homes to curb the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, milk processor, Fresh Dairy, has unveiled a free home delivery services for both its Fresh Dairy and Brookside products.   The service dubbed ‘Staysafe Stay healthy’ will see the …

Pablo Escobar’s brother is suing Apple for $2.6B

Yep, it appears that Pablo Escobar's brother — Roberto Escobar — is suing Apple for $2.6 billion. Why? Well, it's all about marketing.

Odion Ighalo: Manchester United very close to transfer deal, claims agent

The Shanghai Shenhua striker’s loan spell will officially expire on Monday, May 27 and it is yet uncertain where the Nigerian forward will be playing when footb

Date announced for Nottingham branch of John Lewis to reopen - and what customers can expect

Numerous safety measures will be in place

That's a one tight slap! Feisty Lioness Strikes Lion in Front of Onlookers on Safari

New Delhi (Sputnik): So much for being King of the jungle! A lioness put a lion in his place with some brutal blows to his face in what may have been a lover’s tiff.

WCH appeals to citizens of Kma, Dmu and Mkg

Against the backdrop of requests from Kohima Village Council, Agamimiepfü Metsu Krotho and Dimapur civil society groups over the issue of sending back returnees to their home districts, Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH)  appealed to citizens of Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung to be magnanimous in considering the difficulties of less developed neighbouring districts. 

China to increase international flights if virus under control: regulator

BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media China News reported on Wednesday, citing the agency’s deputy director, Li Jian.

Sky customers will notice a brand new channel from today

The channel will air documentaries on Stephen Hawking, Tina Turner, Steve McQueen and more

Morrisons to launch shop selling just clothes and homeware

It will be a 'one-of-a-kind' store - a branch without the usual groceries

Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in US elections

President Donald Trump has accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 U.S. election scheduled for Nov. 3 after the microblogging service

New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June

The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of the novel … New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June Read More »

Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son Anant Ambani on board of Jio Platforms; here’s what he had said about RIL

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani, has formally joined the group’s digital venture Jio Platforms as an additional director.

All of McDonald's Irish drive-thrus to reopen by next Thursday

All 51 drive-thrus in Ireland will be open by 4 June.

Wednesday’s coronavirus news roundup: Toronto releases map showing neighbourhoods hardest hit by COVID-19

Plus: Restaurants, bars, community centres to reopen in Manitoba next week; New Brunswick reports third new case of COVID-19 in Campbellton area;

Led Zeppelin’s Celebration Day to Stream This Weekend

'Celebration Day' chronicled the band's final show

Valve's attempt to resurrect Artifact begins this week

You're probably vaguely aware of the situation regarding Valve's Artifact, but here's a brief recap. Released in late 2018 to a lot of promise from DOTA 2 fans, Artifact quickly crumbled and over the course of several months, its playerbase...

Veteran Actor Kiran Kumar Tests Negative For Coronavirus In His Third Result

Last week, veteran actor Kiran Kumar revealed that he has been tested positive for coronavirus. Kiran found this out when he visited the hospital for minor medical procedure although he was not show

Dog is trying to have a conversation here

As promised by the video title, this pooch just loves to chat. UPDATE: The conversation is over, sadly. The video was removed.

A Passion for Beetles (and Spiders) in the Time of Coronavirus

Although schools are closed for now, nature is still open for exploration and learning

'Dangerously naive': APRA warns the worst is ahead

The banking regulator has asked banks not to rush to rebuild capital buffers and to disclose to shareholders "reliable and accurate" information amid mounting threats.

A Church Cat Has Gone Viral After Disappearing Under The Dean Of Canterbury's Robes

No, this isn't a crude punchline in a Carry On film; this is 2020 and any feline caretaker who's tried to do anything on video throughout the coronavirus crisis will tell you, they ain't camera shy. The video of a cat disappearing under the Dean of…

‘Another example of LFC dragging their feet…’ Some Reds online irritated by latest Werner report

We’re really not sure how any Liverpool fan can be annoyed at the club in regards to its work in the transfer window over the past five years, in all honesty. The number of failures can be co…

Boeing set to announce significant US job cuts this week: Union

In April, Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun said the company had “begun taking action to lower our number of employees by roughly 10 percent".

The Wedge gets creative

Developers of a unique, six-storey downtown office building have come up with a creative way to solve their parking issue.

FILMER FORGE: Професионалната програма на IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival

Проекти за питчинг сесията ще се приемат до 15-ти юли

Twitter issues fact check of Trump's tweets for first time

The label says “Get the facts about mail-in ballots,” and then redirects users to news articles and a bulleted list refuting Mr Trump’s claims.

Andy Warhol's Modern Artwork Immortalized in Puzzle Three-Pack

Featuring 'Marilyn,' 'Campbell's Soup Can,' and 'Banana'.

Redmi 10X 5G Has Gone Up For Pre-Order For $319 On Giztop

After floating around the rumor mill for quite some time, the Redmi 10X and Redmi 10X Pro were finally launched on May 26 in China.

What The Average American Should Know About The SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch

Here are a few talking points to help you make sense of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission - the historic first private manned mission to space.

Nordic Semiconductor: New Cellular Products Will Accelerate Revenue Growth And Margin Expansion

Nordic Semiconductor is the undiscovered leader in short-range wireless chips, such as Bluetooth low energy. The company has developed long-range cellular chips

Historic deal preserves millions of pollination corridors for monarch butterflies

Historic agreement gives monarch butterflies and other pollinators millions of acres of new habitat along roadside rights-of-way.

Don't hog the road! Crow helps hedgehog cross street safely by giving it encouraging prods with its beak

The heartwarming video filmed by a motorist in Ogres, central Latvia, shows the moment a compassionate crow pecks and nudges the backside of a hedgehog to help it across the road.

Unc0ver for TV jailbreak for Apple TVs gets updated to a second beta

The unc0ver for TV jailbreak tool for Apple TV was updated to a second beta Wednesday morning after an initial release on Tuesday.

EU's objective: More than 2.6 billion cars to use hydrogen by 2030

Europe is at the beginning of a transition to becoming climate-neutral, with the European Union's objective being to have more than 2.6...

Call For Support For Women With Post-Abortion Grief

Family First NZ today called on politicians in a select committee to amend a private members bill which allows for bereavement leave for a miscarriage to be extended to allow support for women with post-abortion grief.

2K explains what's included in the Borderlands and BioShock Switch collections

2K is gearing up for a triple-release on Switch this week with the Borderlands, BioShock and XCOM collections: all of which are out on May 29. To celebrate, the publisher has provided video rundowns of the former two collections, which...

Former royal chef reveals the Queen loves shrimp on toast but can't stand garlic as he answers questions from fans on cooking for Her Majesty

Darren McGrady, 58, who was the personal chef to the Queen as well as Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry spoke on his YouTube channel about the Queen's favourite foods.

Tatler clashes with Kensington Palace over story claiming Kate Middleton feels 'exhausted and trapped' by her post-Megxit workload - with the magazine backing the piece despite royal insistence the claims are 'false'

Society bible Tatler has clashed with Kensington Palace over it's story claiming that The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, feels 'exhausted and trapped' by her workload after Megxit.

Four family-owned Ipswich shops to reopen this June

The Childs/Manning family, who have several businesses on St Peter’s Street say they are looking forward to welcoming customers back

Hamster Is Bringing The Cult Coin-Op Crazy Climber 2 To Switch

Reach for the sky (scraper)

The Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Evarts Bosstick Shares Tips for Success

The Skinny Confidential founder Lauryn Evarts Bosstick opens up about co-hosting a podcast alongside her husband and Dear Media CEO Michael Bosstick

NYC Commission on Human Rights to probe Central Park ‘Karen’ Amy Cooper

The New York City Commission on Human Rights has announced it is launching an investigation into the case of the white dog-walker who called the cops on a black man in Central Park. “At a time when

Azerbaijan will continue to support Pakistan at every forum: Ambassador Ali Alizada

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has said that Azerbaijan considers Pakistan its close fraternal country and will continue to support it at every forum, the Dispatch News Desk (DND) news agency reported. In his message on the occasion of the National Day of Azerbaijan being celebrated on May 28, the ambassador said that the bilateral relations of Azerbaijan with Pakistan are steadily accelerating and both countries always enjoy longstanding warm and cordial relations. Following is the full text of his message on National Day of Azerbaijan; “28th of May is the National Day of Azerbaijan, the day of the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and a historic event when a democratic republic was created for the first time in the Muslim world in 1918. The Government and state institutions, armed forces of Azerbaijan were created, a democratically-elected Azerbaijani parliament was formed, official state attributes of Azerbaijan – the national tricolor flag and…

Deal of the Day: eufy Security, Wi-Fi Video Doorbell 26% off for just $99.99

With today's Deal of the Day at Amazon, you can save $36 off on a 2K video doorbell by eufy. If you decide to get it, you won't even be locked into any sort of cloud subscription for recordings. Neat!

Finidi George slams Taribo for claiming players camped ladies at France ‘98

Finidi George, ex-Nigerian international, has stated that he wasn't aware some players had ladies in their rooms prior to Super Eagles 2nd round loss to Denmark

Thai king takes his harem for a ride: Monarch and some of his 20-strong female entourage are spotted cycling near German hotel where he has converted entire floor into 'pleasure palace'

The King of Thailand swapped his royal attire for cycling gear as he took his harem out for a bike ride near a luxury German hotel - where he has converted an entire floor into a 'pleasure palace'.

Demi Lovato Lends Voice To ‘Pride Everywhere’ Campaign

Demi Lovato is all-in on the Trevor Project's Pride 2020 campaign. RELATED: ‘Entertainment Weekly’ Pride Issue Celebrates New And Enduring Hollywood Icons Lovato, 27, lends her voice to the Pride Everywhere promo in the video above. The campaign seeks to reach young LGBTQ people who are feeling isolated and unable to celebrate Pride amid the…

'Good for the psychology of the city:' Tory reiterates support for NHL playing games without fans in Toronto

Mayor John Tory is continuing to pitch Toronto as a potential location for Stanley Cup playoff games, noting that it would “be good for the psychology of the city” even though “nobody would be able to buy a ticket.”

Ranveer Singh recalls the time his father questioned him about spending on Deepika Padukone

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were in a relationship for over five years before the duo tied the knot in 2018. During an Instagram live session with the Captain of the Indian Football team Sunil Chetri, Ranveer Singh revealed some interesting deets from the time he used to date Deepika Padukone. 

JK Rowling publishes first chapters of new story ‘The Ickabog’ online

The story will be free to read online to help entertain children and families stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic

YouTube fixes error that deleted comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party

YouTube says it’s now begun fixing the problem

More parts of the UK banning sky lanterns and helium balloons

North East Derbyshire District Council has introduced a charter to ban the release of sky lanterns and helium balloons on its land.

Gree patent application reveals an Air Conditioned Sofa, could be an efficient alternative to regular ACs

The popular Chinese consumer electronic brand, Gree, has recently applied for an interesting new patent. The patent was applied for back in January 2020 and details an air conditioned sofa. According to the patent description, the unique sofa will have a body through an air inlet, and outlet will be present. In other words, the …

Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states

In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrants, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of workers.

Daily Deal: 29% off JBL Bar 2.0 all-in-one soundbar

As part of the Harman Kardon family, which is now owned by Samsung, JBL has been producing high-quality audio products for a long time. JBL's products are affordable too, which gives a lot of people t

Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray on shaky ground as murmurs of rift within MVA grow, Sharad Pawar takes centrestage

The MVA government continues to face a relentless attack from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party over poor handling of the COVID situation.

Tesla’s Model S and Model X EVs are now $5K cheaper — but there’s no more free Supercharging

Buying a new Tesla got a little less sweet on one hand and sweeter on the other. Its cut the price of Model S and X EVs, but removed free Supercharging.

NSDMA predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall

Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in the state over the following week, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has predicted and said that several other weather conditions were also likely during that period along with hefty showers.