US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency

US State Department advises against all travel to China on Friday

Rab did not expect swinging in a hammock to be so relaxing

Out for his usual walk in the forest, Rab McNeil was persuaded by a random impulse to investigate Fairy Glen instead. During this deviation, a fishing net and two trees introduced him to the joy of swing... you about it.

EXCLUSIVE: The Only Way is Excavation! Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan plan to demolish new £1.3m Essex farmhouse - and build sprawling Georgian-style mega mansion

Ex-Towie star Mark Wright, 33, and wife Michelle Keegan, 32, snapped up their four-bedroom Essex farmhouse in October, but just three months later they have lodged council plans to knock it down.

Peter Otai died in his sleep - brother

He said he was grateful to the government for allowing the return of his brother’s body besides meeting all the repatriation costs

Knife thug had "large" blade in Alexandria main street

Barry McKenzie was clipped by a car while in possession of the knife in broad daylight.

Norton Motorcycles faces financial trouble

Last-minute attempts to save the Norton appear to have failed as the brand has failed to secure the backing it needs to continue trading. Click for more.

Ex-Idaho political figure pleads guilty to child pornography

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former political figure in Idaho has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of child pornography in a plea deal dismissing 12 other charges. Martin “Marty”...

Antivirus Company Shuts Down Subsidiary After Being Caught Harvesting Users Data

People download antivirus software mostly for one thing: To protect their precious computers from malware. Some of these antivirus softwares are free and others require a subscription to use the software. PCMag and Motherboard did a joint investigation where they found out that Avast’s division collected user data from its antivirus software. The division, Jumpshot, […]

TCG BDC: The Case Of The Unattractive High Yield

Sporting a high dividend yield of 12.40%, TCG BDC stock may be on many investors’ watch list.The company regularly pays dividends and repurchases shares every quarter, but funds for these activities a

Modi also my PM, Pakistan cannot interfere in our elections: Kejriwal defends PM against Pak minister's attack

In a reply to Fawad Hussain's remarks in which the Pakistani minister ridiculed PM Modi, Kejriwal has said Narendra Modi is India's Prime Minister and also his Prime Minister.

Celtic transfer news: Hoops ‘could land’ Tottenham star Victor Wanyama in £8m move

A SHOCK deadline day transfer taking £8m-rated Victor Wanyama from Tottenham to Celtic could still happen today, according to reports. The former Hoops hero, now 28, earns around £60,000-a-week at …

Dilemma as Mid Devon District Council faces £1.4million budget gap in 2023

"Unless any savings proposals are forthcoming, we will need to look to reserves to close the residual budget gap"

PDP pledges to defend Nigeria democracy, institutions

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured Nigerians that it would continue to protect and defend democracy and its institutions.

Households saved Rs 11K per year due to increasing affordability of thalis: Survey

Eco Survey finds that cost of vegetarian thali reduced significantly since 2015-16 though the price rose in 2019.

Chris Evert's keys to the Sofia Kenin-Garbine Muguruza Australian Open women's final

It's not the women's singles final many were expecting at the Australian Open, but Garbine Muguruza and Sofia Kenin will put on a powerful show.

Amazon sees sales hit €79.2bn as Prime memberships rise

The online retailer Amazon has reported a 21% increase in sales for the fourth quarter of last ye...

Devon Ability Games bring inclusive sport to North Devon

They will be taking part in a variety of events including archery, sitting volleyball and new age curling

WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

The declaration was made because of the risk the virus poses to countries outside China, where limited person-to-person spread has occurred

IT Varsity snaps up local language apps provider

The Durban-based edtech company becomes the new custodian of Xander Apps, a provider of home language early childhood development apps.

Relishing Mná na hÉireann by Kate Bush ahead of St. Brigid's Day

In 1996, the English singer Kate Bush recorded the Irish rebel song, based on an 18th-century poem to the beautiful air composted by Seán Ó Riada. Her cover of Mná na hÉireann, which means Women of Ireland in Irish, is just enchanting and poignant in the run-up to St. Brigid's Day, Ireland's matron saint. 

Fintiri lauds military for fighting insurgency headlong

The governor while speaking during his visit to troops of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army base in Madagali, said the military has restored peace and tranquillity in the region.

Afghanistan violence soars amid US-Taliban talks: Watchdog

Violent attacks in Afghanistan jumped to record levels in the last quarter of 2019 compared with previous years, a US government watchdog has said, underscoring the 18-year-long conflict's continued toll on the country.

Google Search now features an SOS alert for the coronavirus outbreak

In partnership with WHO, Google on Thursday launched a new SOS alert on Search to help users find accurate information about the coronavirus.

Kabbe: The spot simmering with intercommunal conflict

It is well known that conflicts in communal areas could have more than one root cause. Issues such as water or water points, grazing pastures, forests, fields for subsistence crops or just land in general may prove fertile ground for intercommunal conflicts.

Update: Taita homicide

Detective Senior Sergeant Nick Pritchard:

Nintendo Says No New Switch Models Planned For 2020

Feel free to ignore those ethereal “Pro” rumours for a while.

Woman seriously injured after being hit by a scrambler near Luas stop in Dublin hit and run

A woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a scrambler near the Drimnagh Luas stop. The driver ended up in the canal before fleeing the scene. 

A truck has rolled, delays expected

Customhouse Street, Awapuni, is blocked following a crash.

Solitary death at ground zero of China's coronavirus paints a grim picture

A gray-haired man wearing a face mask lay dead on a sidewalk at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. On what would ty

Social Media Can’t Get Enough Of Mom Blogger Who Could Be Meghan Markle’s Twin

Missouri mom blogger and influencer Akeisha Land sparked an online frenzy this week after sharing a snap of herself with her adorable daughter Greyson. Land became the talk of social media due to her being the spitting image of Meghan Markle. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/B71PThrHLV4/[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/B7oWlDJn1P1/[/embed] RELATED: Meghan Markle Shares Pictures Of Her Charity Work Before Marriage To…

Murray and Mattek-Sands through to mixed doubles final

The pair will face Barbora Krejcikova and Nikola Mektic for the title on Saturday.

Fife teen Callum left bleeding in the road by ‘heartless’ hit and run driver

A budding young footballer has appealed to a "heartless" hit and run driver who left him bleeding in the road with three broken bones.

Brexit day: Britain quits EU and steps into transition twilight zone

The United Kingdom formally leaves the European Union this evening for an uncertain Brexit future.

Madonna leaves gruelling Madame X gig looking exhausted after cancelling 10 shows

Madonna sat in the back of a black car and closed her eyes as she drove home after her Madame X gig at the London Palladium

Wipro CEO and Managing Director Abidali Z Neemuchwala steps down

Neemuchwala cited ‘family commitments’ as the reason for his resignation.

PHOTO: Chamisa meets Mutsvangwa in South Africa?

A photo of MDC leader Nelson Chamisa posing with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special advisor Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has surfaced on social media. ...

Babos, Mladenovic win second Australian Open doubles title

Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic have combined to win their second Australian Open women's doubles title in three years.

An Intense Heat Wave Has Fire Danger Rising Again In Australia

Australia just can’t seem to catch a break. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather update Thursday noting that the current heat wave that began on the northwestern part of the continent earlier this week is making its way southeast, toward the region where the bushfires continue to burn....

Anambra records Lassa Fever case - Premium Times Nigeria

Anambra State has recorded what appears to be its first Lassa Fever patient in the latest nationwide outbreak...................

Critical infrastructure: Enugu govt approves over N2.5bn

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved the execution of development projects worth over N2.5 billion.

SBI records 41 per cent jump in Q3 net profit at Rs 5,583 crore

The bank says this is the highest ever quarterly net profit recorded by it

Nifty call: Go long on strong rally above 12,050 levels with fixed stop-loss

Nifty 50 February futures (12,025)Following a positive start, the Sensex and Nifty began to decline due to selling interest at higher levels. The Asian markets are displaying mixed cues; the Nikkei 22

Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

KIEV, Ukraine: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was to meet with Ukraine’s leader on Friday on his first trip to the country that is at the heart of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. The visit, which was scheduled for early January but then delayed because of Middle East tensions, was expected to highlight US support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia-backed

Former K-Pop idol Seungri is charged with organising prostitution after scandal of women being drugged and raped in exclusive clubs tarred the industry's reputation in South Korea

Lee Seung-hyun, 29, whose stage name is Seungri, avoided spending time on remand at a hearing at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office yesterday.

Bruno Fernandes makes promise to Man Utd fans as he prepares to make debut

Portugal international Bruno Fernandes put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half year deal after the Red Devils and could make his Manchester United debut this weekend

Frank Lampard under pressure to make first big transfer as Chelsea boss after ban lifted

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Chelsea had their transfer ban lifted ahead of the January transfer window but until deadline day, Frank Lampard had not spent any money

Pound Sterling Powers into Month-End Against Euro and Dollar

The British Pound heads into month end with momentum owing to a decision by the Bank of England to keep interest rates unchanged

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders coming to PC

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders, the real-time strategy / third-person action hybrid game first launched for Xbox in October 2004, is coming to PC via Steam in Q1 2020, developer Blueside announced....

Arsenal: Cedric Soares a long-term springboard for two

Arsenal are loading up on another fullback, Cedric Soares, and while it may seem mundane, this serves as a springboard for two key players. Arsenal's fullb...

Financial watchdog to investigate M&C Saatchi accounting scandal

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched an inquiry into the £11.6m accounting error revealed in December.

The PTRD Was The Soviet Anti-Tank Rifle That Defeated Nazi Germany

It was a threatening weapon.

Community funding up for grabs in City of Wanneroo

COMMUNITY groups can apply for funding and have a say on how the City of Wanneroo distributes funding.

Shareholder Capitalism Isn't Dead, It Just Changed Its Name to Stakeholder Capitalism

In our headlong search for what comes after shareholder capitalism, we have at long last discovered that stakeholder capitalism is still the same capitalism. And that's good news.

Key takeaways from Economic Survey 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday tabled economic survey projecting the country’s economic growth at 6-6.5% for the next fiscal year starting April 1.

Why my only New Year's resolution is to be a better friend

This 2020, avoid being the "panira ng usapan" and start giving your barkada the care they deserve

Auto Expo 2020: MG Maxus D90 SUV to be priced between Rs 40-45 lakh

The MG Maxus D90 SUV will take on the Fortuner and Endeavour.

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court defers execution of convicts until further orders

All the convicts were to be hanged on February 1.

Lincoln will build their first electric vehicle with Rivian

Lincoln announces new pure-electric vehicle coming soon, to be developed with Rivian

WhatsApp payments to be launched in several countries in next 6 months: Mark Zuckerberg

WhatsApp Pay started as a pilot programme in 2018 wherein a million Indian users participated. Overwhelmed by the response, Facebook is expanding the payments feature to more countries.

Black Caps capitulate as India inflict more Super Over misery

After losing four wickets in the final regulation over, New Zealand lost to India in a Super Over for the second time in three days.

Manchester United v Wolves preview: Trio give Nuno’s squad a healthier look

Daniel Podence is expected to join centre-half Willy Boly on Wolves’ bench at Manchester United tomorrow.

Is separation anxiety killing your relationship? Here’s how to deal with it

Separation anxiety is real and you can, as the name suggests, actually suffer from anxiety at the thought of being separated from a loved one or a par

Video claims to show woman swiping $20 from 84-year-old inside Bronx store

A heartless crook swiped a $20 bill from an 84-year-old woman inside of a Bronx bodega last Friday, police said.

Australia on standby for fire threat as heat, winds return

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian authorities warned on Friday of severe fire danger in densely populated areas this weekend, declaring a state of emergency in the capital, Canberra, as soaring temperatures and strong whipped up huge, unpredictable blazes.

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand makes Paul Pogba prediction after Bruno Fernandes deal

Rio Ferdinand has been speaking about Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Manchester United.

In The Defense of Vijay Deverakonda’s Arjun Reddy Hangover

Happening Hero Vijay Deverakonda who is known for his Rowdy attitude is teaming up with Kranthi Madhav who is known to be a Soft Director for

Sofia Kenin's Melbourne heroics forged from turbulent family past

Tennis News: Sofia Kenin's father on Friday reflected on their journey from the Soviet Union all the way to Saturday's Australian Open final, saying it helped make

Lottery Commission gives new guidelines to operators

ABUJA---THE National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), in furtherance of its efforts to strengthen its regulatory functions in the sect

NBA roundup: Raptors defeat Cavs for ninth straight win

Serge Ibaka scored 26 points and the visiting Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-109 Thursday night to extend their season-best winning streak to nine games.

9 Beautiful Spring Jewelry Trends You'll Wanna Add to Your Cart

Considering getting more piercings just so I can wear these all together.

TIT vs HL Dream11 Team Prediction South Africa ODD 2020

Titans vs Lions Dream11 Team - Check My Dream11 Team, Best players list of TIT vs HL, South Africa ODD 2020, Titans Dream 11 Team Player List, Lions Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips, Online Cricket Tips Titans vs Lions Match 1, Cricket Tips TIT vs HL Match 1, Online Cricket Tips Titans vs Lions 2020

Bethesda selling Fallout t-shirt for Aussie bushfire relief

Bethesda is the latest to sell physical gear in efforts to fundraise for Aussie bushfire relief, offering a Fallout-themed First Responders t-shirt.

6,500 hospital workers to strike unless gov’t closes border with mainland: union

Around 6,500 nurses and doctors have pledged to go on strike unless the government completely closes the border with the mainland in order to stem the spread of the potentially fatal Wuhan coronavirus Representatives of the recently formed...

A few tips to boost sales of new cars

Levying road tax for five-year periods, making the registration process online, and ensuring dealerships sell spare parts across the counter and online are among steps that will help reduce the cost of ownership

Hacker snoops on art sale and walks away with $3.1m, victims fight each other in court

Each impacted party is claiming the other is responsible for not detecting the scam. The ownership of a valuable painting is at stake.

Driver was more than five times limit

The sheriff said she had “represented a significant danger to other road users”

Microsoft announces Xbox Bounty Program with bounty awards up to $20,000

Microsoft yesterday introduced the new Xbox Bounty Program. As part of this program, gamers, security researchers, and others can identify security vulnerabilities in the Xbox Live network and services and get bounty from the Xbox team. Depending on the severity and impact of the vulnerability and the quality of the submission, you can earn up …

ITV The Chase viewers stunned by The Beast Mark Labbett's 'savage' treatment of contestant

"That was all a bit unnecessary from The Beast"

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sold over 8 million copies so far, beating EA’s expectations

EA is very happy with how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order performed.

Amanda Serrano expects to face Katie Taylor after stoppage win

Amanda Serrano stopped Simone Da Silva and claimed a huge showdown with Irish superstar Katie Taylor is

Ant and Dec confirm Saturday night Takeaway return after axing series last year

It's set to be the 'best series ever'.

Narrabri farmers feel 'sold out' by federal-NSW energy deal that boosts gas supply

NSW environment minister insists government will not ‘cut corners’ in assessing Santos’s controversial coal-seam gas project at Narrabri

Be careful what you wish for in this trailer for Fantasy Island

A group of guests get the opportunity of a life-time when they are given a chance to have their wildest fantasies come true. But at what cost?

Council leader dismisses quality of life table putting Dundee 29th out of 32 Scottish districts

New figures ranking Scottish local authority areas based on quality of life have been dismissed as “not necessarily robust”.

Man City 'enter race for Yan Couto'

Manchester City reportedly rival Arsenal and Barcelona with a big bid for highly-regarded Brazilian teen Yan Couto.

CAA: Supreme Court asks UP to respond to plea seeking quashing of notices against protestors

The petitioner had sought a stay on the notices, alleging that they have been sent to people arbitrarily, including a long-dead elderly man.

India must follow China's growth model to create jobs, suggests Economic Survey 2020

Economic Survey 2019-20: India can create 4 crore well-paid jobs by 2025 and 8 crore by 2030 by integrating "Assemble in India for the world" into Make in India

Britain's Brexit 'leap into the unknown'

We look at the main British front pages on what is being called Brexit Day. There is some euphoria at the country's departure from the European Union and also some anxiety as the Brits go it alone. W…

IVF 'postcode lottery' in Suffolk and Essex could be coming to an end

The 'IVF postcode lottery' that impacts couples in Suffolk and Essex could be coming to an end under new NHS proposals.

Coronavirus: African airlines suspend flights to China

Health authorities in Ivory Coast are investigating a suspected case of Wuhan coronavirus in a female student who arrived from China

Beyond Brexit: Why young European talents won't be snapped up by British clubs

If you cast your eyes around the increasingly cosmopolitan Premier League it will probably dawn on you quite quickly, given the number of European players who pull on an English club shirt every week, that Friday is not just a big deal for the country but for football, too. Because Friday will also prove to be the last day of the transfer window as we know it. Yes, of course, everything remains the same during the near year-long transition but for football that could mean a period of stockpiling young European football talent.

1st T20I: Harmanpreet, Bowlers Shine as India Women Beat England by 5 Wickets

India's captain Harmanpreet hit 42 off 34, including the winning runs, in a tense run-chase against England in the first match of the women's T20I tri-series on Friday.

Auschwitz couple who found each other 72 years later

When Holocaust survivor David Wisnia met his concentration camp girlfriend, former Australian resident Helen Spitzer, he learnt she saved his life five times.

Inside coronavirus quarantine unit awaiting 83 Brits as nurse tells of 'panic'

Those being quarantined at the Arrowe Park Hospital in Upton, Merseyside, will be moved into former student accommodation on arrival from RAF Brize Norton, having flown out of the coronavirus epicentre Wuhan, China

My Chemical Romance reunion tour tickets on sale today

Tickets for all dates on My Chemical Romance's first North American reunion tour in eight years -- including NYC and NJ shows -- go on sale today at noon local time.

National survey: Students' feelings about high school are mostly negative

Ask a high school student how he or she typically feels at school, and the answer you'll likely hear is "tired," closely followed by "stressed" and "bored."

There's going to be an "International Male" documentary

The upcoming documentary ALL MAN: The International Male Story promises to go behind the spandexed bulges of the most flamboyant mail-order fashion catalog for men ever to exist to expose its &#822…

Manchester United squad numbers available on transfer deadline day

The January transfer window is finally coming to a close and here's a look at the squad numbers any last minute signings could take.

Kusal Mendis ton helps Sri Lanka secure draw and seal series 1-0

Read the detailed Reports & Articles of Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2020, Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2019/20 only on ESPNcricinfo.com

Australian Open: Mladenovic-Babos beat top seeds Su-wei-Strycova to win women’s doubles title

Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babos claim their third Grand Slam title together and 10th overall.

Star Demons ruck cleared of major damage after knee mishap at summer training camp

Melbourne are breathing a sigh of relief after scans confirmed Max Gawn had avoided major damage on his knee.

Miss India: Keerthy Suresh’s Family Drama Gets A Release Date

Miss India: South actress Keerthy Suresh is on a roll in her career. The gorgeous actress who was last seen in a full-fledged role in Thalapathy Vijay's in 2018 released Sarkar, followed by a small ye

Indigenous people left landless as traditional farming wanes in northeast India

By Rina ChandranSHILLONG, India, Jan 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - T ribal people in northeastern India are increasingly becoming landless and poor as their traditional farming practices are abandoned in favour of commercial plantations, indigenous experts warned on Friday."Jhum" is the practice by tribal groups in the northeastern states of rotating land use for temporary farming, resulting in parts of forest land cleared and cultivated to grow foods.After three years, the cultivated field is left to regenerate while another area is cleared.

Delhi Police Commissioner gets a month’s extension; Chidambaram terms it ‘incomprehensible’

Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik was set to retire on Friday after a three-year tenure. He was appointed as the Delhi Police Commissioner in January 2017.

Amazon blows past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts' earnings expectations (AMZN)

Amazon shares soared as much as 11% in early Friday trading, driving the company's market valuation above $1 trillion for the first time since J...

'I suffer through it': how US workers cope without paid sick leave

The US is one of just a few high-income countries globally that do not guarantee sick leave, forcing many to work when they are not medically fit to do so

Watch: Yet Another Zimbabwean Man Walks In On Adulterous Wife Bedding Another Man In A Shack!

ANOTHER Zimbabwean Walks In On Adulterous Wife Bedding Another man In SHACK…. Heart Broken After STI Infection. In yet another of cheating drama, an unrepentant adulterous wife was caught red-handed by her husband dishing the forbidden fruit yekedero – a colloquial term for unprotected sex- to another man in a shack. Shockingly, iHarare yesterday published …

End-of-life care is vital. Why is it so neglected?

Britain’s palliative care services depend for funding on the charity of the public – that is a national travesty, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Drake & Future Reconnect for New Track "Desires"

Following "Life Is Good" from earlier this month.

Woman sees grandfather on Google Maps Street View years after he died

A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, discovered an image of her grandfather using Google Maps’ Street View feature

Love Island winner Amber Gill is reportedly dating THIS top sportsman

Amber has been single since Love Island

60 lakh informal workers, small traders enrolled under new pension schemes: President

Last year, the government launched Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) and Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana (PM-LVM) for providing assured minimum pension of Rs 3,000 per month.

Major developments for Cullompton and Tiverton go to consultation

Plans for 500 homes and Cullompton regeneration go to the public

Esther Passaris causes an uproar after referring to God as ‘Her’

You are worse than churches!

Vegan meals and old tuxedos: Hollywood red carpets go green

LOS ANGELES, Jan 31 — From glitzy all-vegan galas to recycled red carpet outfits, Hollywood has stepped up efforts to reduce its carbon footprint this awards season, which will soon wrap up with the Oscars. But while some scientists have welcomed A-listers’ renewed zeal on climate change,...

Brexit day: United Kingdom casts off from the European Union

LONDON: The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, its most significant geopolitical move since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of two world wars.

Highlights of the day: TSMC, UMC maintain normal production in China despite outbreak, but IC design houses worried about business

Many Taiwan-based IT firms are feeling the heat from the coronavirus outbreak that is delaying their production from returning normal following Lunar New Year. But have revealed that their fabs in China have been running as usual. Despite the foundry houses' reassuring revelations, many Taiwanese ...

Pujabi NRIs: Chinese facing backlash abroad due to coronavirus scare

Punjabis settled abroad say the Chinese are facing a tough time because people often assume they have just returned from their home country and hence interactions with them could be a risk.

This leisure destination in Kerala capital resorts to self-sustenance for its kitchen and ayurveda spa

Estuary Sarovar Portico, located by the serene backwaters at picturesque Poovar on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram, has a small kitchen orchard and herbal garden

Racing Point F1 team renamed Aston Martin from 2021

LONDON, Jan 31 — The Racing Point Formula One team will be rebranded Aston Martin from the 2021 season, James Bond’s favourite carmaker announced today after securing a sizeable investment deal. Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, whose son Lance Stroll drives for Racing Point, has agreed to...

Medical camps in Nagoba jatara reveal a worrying trend in tribal health

Unbridled usage of pain killers by the aboriginal people is leading to kidney damage and other ailments, say doctors

PKC hopes events will provide a £31million windfall

The council has set itself the bold target for 2024

Dundee senior pros let Lyall Cameron down at Dunfermline

The Dundee senior pros let Lyall Cameron down in the teenage midfielder’s first league start last week and not the other way around, according to manager James McPake.

Scott Tiffoney loan deal to Ayr United not a sweetener for Alan Forrest move, says Livingston boss Gary Holt

United winger Alan Forrest remains a Livi target - but Holt says he'll remain an Ayr player for the rest of the season.

Burlescombe produce market "overwhelmed" by optimism and support

The new monthly produce market got underway at Burlescombe and Westleigh Community Hall on Sunday, January 26

How to Buy Bitcoin 2020: Complete Guide to The Best Options

Our Ultimate Guide to buying Bitcoin in 2020 - Fresh update with all the best options to purchase with Debit, Credit Card & Bank Transfer

In praise of Irish teatime - Victoria sponge recipe

You might say that in Ireland all roads lead to tea. From breakfast and lunch breaks to weddings and wakes, a cupán tae (cup of tea) is always a welcome guest. Irish tea is far more than just a hot drink to go with a scone and jam: it’s an important custom that serves as a symbol of hospitality, friendship...

‘It’s not safe’: Billie Eilish calls out YouTubers for impersonating her

"It makes me look bad"

All the Mysterious Forms Joe Alwyn Takes in Taylor Swift’s Documentary

Taylor Swift does not say much about her relationship with Joe Alwyn in her new Netflix documentary Miss Americana. The singer says her relationship is private and has helped her in finding a more “normal” life. Alwyn, an actor, only appears once.

COYA restaurant: Premium Peruvian pop-up in Riyadh

DUBAI: “Nyctophobia,” a new short psychological thriller from Emirati writer and director Tariq Al-Kazim, will screen in selected cinemas in February.  The film tells the story of Julia (played by Heba Al-Hamwi), a writer who has rented a secluded farmhouse in Al Ain to focus on her work. But it quickly becomes clear that she is not alone in the house — and all the doors are

Basketball returns to Staples as Clippers honor Kobe Bryant

Basketball returned to the Staples Center on Thursday for the first time since the death of Kobe Bryant, as the Los Angeles Clippers paid tribute to the late Lakers superstar.

Blizzard owns any custom game made in Warcraft 3 Reforged

Blizzard has changed its Custom Game Acceptable Use Policy so that any custom game made in Warcraft 3 Reforged -- or any other Blizzard game -- becomes its property.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday

Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Friday as investors feared that a virus outbreak that originated in China will dent the global economy. Technology companies, which do a lot of business with China, led the losses. Airlines fell after Delta and American suspended flights to and from China. The sell-off erased the S&P 500’s gains …

Update on ICAO’s efforts in the international Coronavirus response

MONTREAL – ICAO is continuing to assist in the coordination of the international response to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak through the ICAO Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation, or ‘CAPSCA’ network of governments and international organizations. ICAO is also directly transmitting Electronic Bulletins on the Coronavirus to its Member States, and these are also made available for public view on the CAPSCA website. With the World Health Organization (WHO) now classifying the Coronavirus

Sidharth Malhotra in remake of 2019’s Tamil hit ‘Thadam’

Sidharth Malhotra has been on a roll ever since his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s ‘Student of the Year’ in 2012. After racking in praises for his role as Raghu in Milap Zaveri’s ‘Marjaavaan’, Malhotra is all set to amaze his fans with an array of roles this year. Malhotra has already wrapped up his […]

Man Utd transfer stance on Willian Jose after being offered loan deal for striker

Willian Jose has told Real Sociedad that he is keen to depart before Friday's transfer deadline and United have been offered the chance to usurp ex-boss Jose Mourinho

The Good Place fans left 'emotionally devastated' over forking perfect finale

'I need a few days to emotionally recover.’

Will the UK still be able to compete in Eurovision after Brexit?

Are we still allowed to enter the Eurovision Song Contest when we leave the European Union?

SRK’s Red Chillies to present Kaamyaab, film to release on March 6

Directed by debutante Hardik Mehta, Kaamyaab chronicles the struggles faced by character actors in Bollywood while trying to make a mark of their own.

Study links vegetarian diet to fewer UTIs

The research couldn't prove a cause-and-effect link, but it showed people who eschewed meat had 16 percent lower odds for a UTI versus those who didn't.

Indonesia crocodile stuck in a tyre for years, now authorities offer a reward for removing it

'A reward will be given to anyone, who can release the hapless reptile,' Central Sulawesi BKSDA chief Hasmuni Hasmar stated in Palu City, Central Sulawesi Province.

Full text: President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to joint sitting of Parliament

"The Citizenship Amendment Act is a historic law. It has fulfilled wishes of our founding fathers including Mahatma Gandhi," President ram Nath Kovind said.

What is the difference between colour correcting and concealing?

Green, yellow, pink or salmon, what is your pick when it comes to combating blemishes?

14 year old arrested for theft

A file is being prepared for the Director of the National Juvenile Office.

Sale of.Org Domain Registry Delayed By California Attorney General

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sent a letter to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) demanding more information about the private equity takeover of the .org domain registry. The attorney general is seeking answers to 35 questions concerning the sale as well as...

UN experts welcome effective cooperation of Ireland & Turkey

GENEVA (30 January 2020) – UN human rights experts* have commended Ireland and Turkey for their cooperative and effective engagement ensuring the return of Lisa Smith and her infant child to Ireland last December.

Knife Angel to come to Wolverhampton on April 1

The Knife Angel will visit Wolverhampton for a month from April 1.

EastEnders teases Keanu Taylor's return plot as character finds out he's alive

EastEnders spoilers have hinted what brings Keanu Taylor back to the BBC soap, after reports he will return for revenge

Proposals on Israel/Palestine are an affront to Palestinians

The Trump administration’s proposals on Israel and Palestine, announced on Tuesday, are an affront to Palestinian rights and dignity and have none of the elements of a realistic peace plan. The proposals, launched jointly by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were drawn up by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who has extensive business and financial links with Israeli companies.

$13M fine proposed for podcaster behind racist robocalls

BROOKLYN, Iowa (AP) — Regulators are proposing a nearly $13 million fine against a podcaster who they say illegally hid the origin of automated phone calls that used the slaying...

Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala decides to step down

Neemuchwala has served as the CEO and MD of Wipro since February 2016. Prior to that, he was the CEO of the BPO division of Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Buy local products for 'better tomorrow'; efforts on to make India $5 tn economy: Prez Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday exhorted people to use locally manufactured products for a "better tomorrow" as he reiterated the government's commitment to make India a USD 5 trillion economy.

We asked people who voted Leave what their greatest hope for the future was

Friday is Brexit Day, so how are leave supporters feeling?

Harmanpreet, bowlers star as India women beat England by 5 wickets

Indian spinners Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Deepti Sharma and left armer Radha Yadav restricted England to 147 for seven in stipulated 20 overs, while right-arm medium pacer Shikha Pandey accounted for two at the Manuka Oval

Quiz on words

On this day in 1884, the first Volume (A to Ant) of the definitive Oxford English Dictionary was published. The perfect time therefore for a quiz on words

Just Do It

“The Torah, though, is not just telling us about Pharaoh; it’s also telling us about ourselves. In every one of us, a little Pharaoh is hiding who knows exactly what needs to be done but doesn’t do it.

Thinking of upgrading your parlour? Here are some options to consider…

When upgrading your parlour, Dairymaster focus on optimising cow comfort and welfare and operator comfort and welfare.

BSY meets Shah, says talks on Cabinet expansion today

Talks between Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and former BJP national president and Home Minister Amit Shah to finalise the Cabinet expansion will be held on Friday morning. The chief minister, who

Glasgow-based Smart Metering Systems to benefit from smart meter deadline extension

Glasgow-based Smart Metering Systems (SMS) said it now expected its work to be “more evenly spread” after the UK government pushed back the deadline for energy suppliers to install smart meters to 2024.

Guide: Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games - Switch eShop Deals (Europe)

Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch

The wild ride that was January in Ballarat, and there's more to come

Scorching temperatures, violent storms, wind, dust and even a few decent days have cobbled together to create one of the more inconsistent months you are ever likely to see in this part of the world.

Danao City police find body of missing security guard

His father tells police that Eugenio Laurel Martel was missing since January 25

Hollow the leader with a mountain to climb: PM's challenge is beyond urgent

You only get one chance to make a first impression. The Prime Minister, for much of Australia, blew his.

Trump mocks Democrats, revives border wall promise in Iowa campaign speech

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned on Thursday in Iowa - the state that kicks off the presidential nominating race next week - basking in the support of his base while the U.S. Senate trial considering his impeachment continued in Washington.

Sophie Ecclestone and Heather Knight seal Super Over victory for England

Read the detailed Reports & Articles of Australia Women vs England Women 2nd Match 2020, Australia Tri-Nation Women's T20 Series 2019/20 only on ESPNcricinfo.com

Indian villagers beat wife of hostage-taker to death

A man who held about two dozen children hostage at his daughter's fake birthday party was shot dead by police in northern Uttar Pradesh state before villagers beat his wife to death as she tried to escape, authorities said on Friday.

Union Budget 2020: Govt Tables Economic Survey, Pegs Growth Rate at 6-6.5% For FY 2020-21

The growth rate for the current financial year, ending March 31, was 5%, the Economic Survey, prepared by Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian said. The Survey added that the rate of inflation declined from 3.2% in April 2019 to 2.6% in December 2019.

Impeachment: Rep. Demings brings law and order to House managers team

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Rep Val Demings is relying on her background as an Orlando, Fla., police chief, as she navigates perhaps her highest profile role yet -- that as a House manager in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.

Phoenix Open: Wyndham Clark leads after stunning 61 opening round

Wyndham Clark holds a two-shot lead at the Phoenix Open after shooting a 61 opening round, to finish on 10 under.

Derry woman takes Irish citizenship battle to the US

A Derry woman who is challenging a court ruling, that she is a British citizen and not Irish, is taking her campaign to the United States claims this contravenes the Good Friday Agreement. Emma DeSouza is set to travel to Washington, New York, Philadelphia and Boston next week on a 10-day trip in a bid to highlight...

Day 2: Senate Impeachment Trial Q&A Summary

The second day of the question-and-answer session in President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial was held Thursday. Here is a recap.

Raptors’ Kyle Lowry gets pushed by a fan for second time

CLEVELAND — Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry said he was pushed by a fan when he dove into the stands going after a loose ball during Thursday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The

Team News: Eddie Howe hopeful Jefferson Lerma, Diego Rico will ease Bournemouth concerns

Bournemouth host Villa.

Teen threatened with axe during argument

Confrontation over a house key

Barnstaple based business take Business Innovation of the Year gong

SEA, the Barnstaple-based defence and security electronic system specialist has won a national award

Apple’s next iPhone will have a Touch ID button − on its side

Apple’s next iPhone will have something no other iPhone has had before − drum roll, please − a side-mounted Touch ID button.

CORONAVIRUS: NIDO Coordinator urges Nigerians to heed FG, Chinese authorities’ advice

Coordinator of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO, in Guandong Province, China, Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, has urged Nigerians to heed the advice of the Federal Government against travelling to China, saying it is in the interest of all.

Russian Sports Ministry Suspends State Accreditation for Russian Athletics Federation

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Sports Ministry has suspended the state accreditation for the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF), the federation said on Friday.

Beyond Brexit: What will change after the UK leaves the European Union?

ITV News' experts and special correspondents have been thinking about how the landscape could change in their respective fields post-Brexit. From the difficulties of securing a "deep and meaningful" trade deal to potential staffing shortages in the NHS, life outside the Brussels club will present many challenges.

Airtel Announces Best Data Prices to Woo More Customers

Airtel Kenya is back with a brand new offer that could give its rivals a run for their money...

Man Utd complete Nathan Bishop transfer from Southend United

Manchester United have snapped up 20-year-old goalkeeper Nathan Bishop from League One side Southend

Ozzy Osbourne doesn't think he'll be alive 'that much longer' after Parkinson's diagnosis

He revealed his diagnosis earlier this month

Growing injury list a major concern for McEntee

There is a sense that Andy McEntee's post-match interviews after tough NFL Div 1 games will follow a similar line.

Yet Another US Corporate Giant Appoints Indian Technocrat as CEO, Analyst Predicts Trend to Continue

New Delhi (Sputnik): Several Indian technocrats have been appointed by US-based multinational companies like Google, Mastercard, Microsoft and Adobe. Besides these American companies, several others like Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, Uber, Boston Consulting Group and Jaguar have emerged as top recruiters for Indians graduating from its top institutes.

Gauteng doctor and businessman found dead in flat

“At this stage, we are not sure if this was a murder-suicide or a robbery.

Outcry in Guinea over police ‘human shield’ video

Conakry, Guinea | AFP |  Police in the West African state of Guinea are facing a storm of criticism over a viral video that apparently showed them using a woman as a human shield against stone-throwing protestors. The video, whose source cannot be independently verified but whose authenticity has not been contested, spread fast on social …

How to book holiday villas in Sicily

Sicily is a fashion secret among British people who enjoy a sunny vacation away from the crowds, but the attention of the Mediterranean island is easy to understand. Book a villa in Italy to use as a base for exploring Sicily during the summer months and you will be greeted by rising temperatures and hours of sunshine almost every day. You can choose to enjoy the season by relaxing on one of the beaches or isolation grounds that make up

Toronto concerts in February 2020: 18 we're most looking forward to

Valentine's Day options for the single and cuffed, plus Poppy, Tory Lanez's early career nostalgia tour, a family affair from Rufus & Martha Wainwright and more

Brexit day: United Kingdom casts off from the European Union

The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future, its most significant geopolitical move since the loss of empire and a blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of two world wars.

Late Night Dissects Alan Dershowitz’s Unimpeachable Logic

Seth Meyers took a closer look at Dershowitz’s “public interest” argument at President Trump’s impeachment trial, eventually concluding that it was “absolutely insane.”

‘Jawaani Jaaneman’ movie review: Taming of the rebel

Jawaani Jaaneman is fun but complaisant, reinforces the age-old cliches associated with singledom

Dundee stop in 600-mile mental health road trip

Two mental health campaigners are visiting Dundee as part of a 600-mile trip around Scotland in a bid to get people talking.

Six Nations: George Furbank set to start for England in Paris

Northampton full-back George Furbank is set to make his England debut against France in the Six Nations on Sunday.

Mongolia closes border to China until March 2 to stop virus

ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) - Mongolia will close all ports of entry from and into China until March 2 to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, the government said on Friday.

[Update: Hands-on images] Moto G8, G8 Power specs and renders leak w/ mid-range hardware, familiar design

Specifications of the upcoming Moto G8 and G8 Plus have leaked alongside a solo render of the devices we are expecting to see unveiled at MWC 2020.

GoDaddy buys local social content start-up

The world’s biggest Web host by market share purchases Cape Town-based Over, a social content start-up company.

Wasteland Remastered Looks Wild

The original Wasteland was a text-heavy RPG with minimalist graphics and simple options where you'd slowly watch text scroll up a screen. That's not the kind of presentation most gamers would want in 2020, so it's no surprise that Wasteland Remastered looks so radically different....

Fire crew shelters from Orroral Valley fire Gudgenby at historic homestead

A fire crew was taking shelter at the historic Gudgenby homestead in the path of the Orroral Valley fire last night.

Portal Leisure Centre fails to boost town centre footfall as empty shops pile up

Retail vacancy rates above the national average, new report shows.

MWC 2020: Nokia Starts Sending Out Invites For February 23 Launch Event

HMD Global, the company that owns the license to use the Nokia brand name for smartphones, has started sending out invitations for their launch event scheduled to be held later next month. According ...

UPDATE | Gauteng pupil arrested in connection with viral bullying video says sorry

A girl accused of bullying a fellow pupil at Modiri Secondary School in Ga-Rankuwa, north of Pretoria, has been arrested, according to the Gauteng education department.

Lend me your ears

All that widens the smile on the face of the rock lover

Five Of The Worst Ways People Have Tried To Fix Their Computers

Sometimes your computer breaks. It happens. You spill something, or drop something, or you try to boot up and nothing happens. Many of us resolve the issue with a liberal use of Google, and others take the failing device to a person trained to fix computers. And some people thoroughly screw up their device trying to...

Cervical cancer could be eliminated within next 100 years: Lancet study

Based on the results of the studies, WHO's cervical cancer elimination strategy has been updated which will be presented for adoption at the World Health Assembly in May 2020, the scientists noted.

Germany expects coronavirus vaccine within months

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s research minister said on Friday she expected a vaccine for coronavirus to be developed within months.

Pair stuck in lift for two hours slammed for wasting firefighters' time

'This is what happens when you jump about in a lift'

Big share sale target in FY21? AI, BPCL, CCRI plus some more

Dalal Street analysts expect disinvestment proceeds to touch Rs 50,000 crore in FY20.

Sophie's choice means former friends go to war

Two of Sydney's best-known talent management agents have gone toe-to-toe after Sophie Monk decided to dump one for the other.

New Bristol City signing Nahki Wells gives fans a taste of what to expect after signing from Burnley

The former Burnley forward has signed for the Robins on a three and a half year deal, with City captain Josh Brownhill moving in the opposite direction

Why Only Some Flights Get Cancelled For Bad Weather

When the weather’s a storm away from apocalyptic-conditions, a lump might form in your throat as soon as you realise it might affect your immediate travel plans. Instead of boarding your flight at its scheduled time, you can only envision delay after delay and more time spent waiting at your airport’s Starbucks....

Daily Nation Pushes Gideon Moi to Breaking Point

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has taken action against Daily Nation after a story they published on...

Nach Baliye 9 Couple Shraddha Arya And Alam Makkar Call It Quits – Reports

If latest reports are anything to go by then Nach Baliye 9 jodi Shraddha Arya and Alam Makkar have called off their relationship. However, Alam has denied the news and Shraddha has not yet denied or confirmed the reports

Date Night ON- Bipasha Basu-Karan Singh Grover And Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha Get Papped In Town

Last night two Bollywood couples enjoyed romantic dinner dates in town. While Bipasha Basu-Karan Singh Grover opted for a fine dining place in town, love birds Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha zeroed down on a healthy café.

SUBEB warns teachers against lowering education standard

Member representing Delta South Senatorial District in SUBEB, Mr. Paul Kurugbe has charged teachers in the state to shun unprofessional

Disha Patani's Candid Confession: 'The Only Time I Feel Like A Girl Is When I Am In A Relationship'

Within a short span of time, Disha Patani has earned a solid fan-base and her Instagram page is a major proof to this. The actress is currently on a professional high and has some interesting films lined up for release. On the personal front, the Malang girl is rumoured to be dating Tiger Shroff.

Police interrogating Allotey after Stadium incident

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Super Bowl predictions: Guardian writers' picks for 49ers v Chiefs in Miami

Will Jimmy Garoppolo lead the 49ers to the team’s sixth Super Bowl title or will Patrick Mahomes lift the Chiefs to their first since 1970? Our writers hash it out

One man and two women to appear in court following 'significant theft' of jewellery in Donegal

The items stolen included cash and jewellery, and among them was an 18 carat white gold oval yellow sapphire cluster ring.

Orroral Valley fire: Queensland firefighters in Canberra to return a favour or two

After NSW and ACT RFS volunteers helped fight major fires in Queensland last year, the favour is now being returned.

SK hynix’s 2019 operating profit plunges 87%

South Korean chipmaker SK hynix’s operating profit in 2019 plummeted 87 percent to 2.7 trillion won ($2.2 billion), amid the continued fall in memory chip prices and lower demand, according to its earnings report released Friday. The world’s second-biggest memory provider raised 26.9 trillion won in annual sales last year, a 33.3 percent plunge from 2018. The net profit nosedived 87 percent to 2.02 tril...

Helicopter company in Kobe Bryant crash not certified to fly in poor visibility

The charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday was not certified to fly in conditions requiring pilots to fly using only cockpit instruments, media reports said.

Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China’s fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to health content, after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency.

Manila Water plans to raise P9 billion via share sale

As government reviews its water contract, the embattled Ayala-led company decides to raise additional capital and funding so it could 'take decisive actions as needed'

Paradigm Chairman Sam Gores Denies Report of Possible Sale to CAA

"We are not for sale, nor are we selling the agency," Gores says in email to employees

Wolves' Daniel Podence targets Champions League

Daniel Podence has outlined his Champions League ambitions after signing for Wolves for £17million.

Australia U-19 cricketers face sanctions for mocking fans

Cricket Australia is considering sanctions and "cultural sensitivity training" for members of its men's U-19 squad over social media...

Q4 GDP: A Quick First Look

Quarterly real GDP growth came in slightly hotter than I expected at 2.1%.The single-biggest mover was the total collapse in real imports, down 8.7%.Consumption is way down. Real core PCE growth was 2

United to slash asking price for Paul Pogba?

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to slash their £150m asking price for Paul Pogba this summer.

Trump will demand high price for UK trade deal, says former ambassador

Kim Darroch said it was ‘impossible’ that the US congress would ratify any trade deal by the end of the year.

Google's New 'Tangi' Service Can Help You Learn DIY Skills

Google’s newest service, Tangi, is a short-form video platform that can help you learn and share new creative skills. It’s currently available as a website and an iOS app—no, it’s not ready for Android yet, which is strange given that it’s Google’s service, but there you go....

Western Digital BiCS5 3D NAND Technology

Western Digital announced that that it has successfully developed its fifth-generation 3D NAND technology, BiCS5, continuing the company's leadership in delivering the industry's most advanced flash...

Vedanta implements resolution plan to bag Ferro Alloys via NCLT route

Company's foray into ferro alloy business to strengthen its steel business portfolio

Celebrity Cruises sails beyond the edge with a single cut of steel

Celebrity Beyond, the third ship in the highly acclaimed, award-winning Edge Series from Celebrity Cruises, has made the monumental move from concept to construct today as the first piece of steel was cut at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. With the second-in-class Celebrity Apex set to arrive in Southampton in April 2020, the brand expects delivery of Celebrity Beyond in fall 2021.

FM holds dinner talks with EU diplomats on fight against coronavirus, bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha held a dinner meeting with Seoul-based diplomats from the European Union this week to discuss efforts to stem the spread of a new coronavirus, bilateral ties and other issues, the foreign ministry said Friday. On Thursday, Kang hosted the gathering with more than two dozen diplomats, including EU Ambassador to South Korea Michael Reiterer, and voiced hope for close cooperation between...

Erdoğan urges Muslim countries to raise voice against Trump's Mideast plan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated his strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's so-called 'Deal of the Century,' as he urged Muslim...

Economic Survey 2020 forecasts India GDP growth at 6-6.5% for FY21

Economic Survey 2020: According to the survey, uncertainties, although declining, are still elevated due to protectionist tendencies of China and USA and rising USA-Iran geo-political tensions

Frank Lampard under pressure to make first big transfer as Chelsea boss after ban lifted

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Chelsea had their transfer ban lifted ahead of the January transfer window but until deadline day, Frank Lampard had not spent any money

Fitness Bombshell Michie Peachie Flaunts Toned Physique In Skimpy Bikini

When it comes to rocking a bikini, nobody can do it quite like fitness model Michie Peachie. Her latest Instagram update saw her looking smoking hot as she flaunted her toned physique in a skimpy ...

Star quality: Telescope captures Sun in greatest detail ever

The Sun is a giant ball of plasma (electrified gas) that has been observed from Earth for centuries from telescopes, and via satellites for decades.

Woman, 55, first patient to recover from coronavirus in Guangzhou

Health officials in Guangzhou, south China, have announced the city's first successfully treated case of the new coronavirus.

Sneinton Square to become UV skate park inspired by nature for Nottingham Light Night

'Skate of Nature' will transform Sneinton Square with half pipes and forms, each decorated with UV artwork

Reports say Manchester United exit Willian Jose race after failing in King bid

Manchester United reportedly turn down one striker and failed in a bid to sign another as their January recruitment goes down to the wire.

John Delaney, first candidate in 2020 presidential race, drops out before Iowa caucuses

John Delaney, the former Maryland congressman who was the first Democrat to announce a run for the party's 2020 presidential nomination, withdrew from the race on Friday, citing a lack of support for his candidacy. 

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.

Rev. Opambour owes me a taxi after I faked prophecy in his church – Prophet Paul

The leader of Ebenezer Worship Center Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom popularly known as Prophet One has been accused by a man of owing him a taxi after he

Man Utd transfer stance on Willian Jose after being offered loan deal for striker

Willian Jose has told Real Sociedad that he is keen to depart before Friday's transfer deadline and United have been offered the chance to usurp ex-boss Jose Mourinho

South Korean evacuees from Wuhan welcomed to quarantine centres

SEOUL, Jan 31 — Hundreds of South Koreans flown home on a charter flight from China were greeted with welcome signs today as they arrived at quarantine centres where nearby residents had staged vehement protests only a day before. The 368 South Koreans were transported to two facilities in Asan...

Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, February 1

Free daily horoscope for each star sign. Forecasts for the week ahead in life, love and career.

Zoo improvements should benefit all animals

Zoo improvements should benefit all animals and include a wide range of "enrichment" techniques, researchers say.

Eskom gauges interest in building pebble-bed nuclear plants

South Africa spent R14.47bn trying to develop the technology before abandoning the project in 1999.

Ginni Rometty, 1st female CEO at IBM, to step down in April

Ginni Rometty, the first female CEO in IBM's century-long history, is leaving the helm in April.

Blue State Blues: Democrats' Case Against Trump Is Built on 5 Misquotes

After two marathon question-and-answer sessions, it became clear Democrats' case against Trump is essentially based on five misquotes.

Possible disruption to water supply in Tallanstown on Monday - Talk of the Town

Homeowners and businesses in Tallanstown may suffer disruption to their water supply this Monday. This is due to mains repair works due to be carried out in the Rathbrist area of the village from 10.30am to 6pm on the day. Irish Water has advised that those affected may experience low pressure or a water outage...Read More→

Rand marks time as China virus, power cuts weigh

Investors clutch at hopes that China can contain the spread of the coronavirus.

CAA protests: Complaint against Bengal BJP chief for derogatory remarks against woman

Dilip Ghosh told journalists that a woman who was heckled at a rally was lucky that ‘nothing more was done to her’.

Australian bushfires: State of emergency declared in Canberra

Heatwave conditions expected to sweep through Victoria and New South Wales states

My dislike of swimming makes me feel un-Australian

My complex about swimming is linked to my identity as an Australian.

Wendy Shay Replies Yaa Jackson Over Queen Of Gh Music Brouhaha

Wendy Shay sparked frenzy on the internet when she tagged herself as the queen of Ghana music and subsequently asked the , Nana Akufo Addo to invite her to the Flagstaff House just like he did with Shatta Wale. Her comment attracted attention from Ghanaians especially most of her female colleagues. Kumawood actress cum musician, […]

Staying in Wuhan more risky than 14 days on Christmas Island

Understandably, the thought of being quarantined in a detention centre is off-putting, but the consequences of staying in Wuhan are far more serious.

Derby County clinch exciting signing from Aston Villa - report

Derby County are said to have agreed a loan deal with Aston Villa for England Under-20 international forward Rushian Hepburn-Murphy

The Outer Worlds Switch release scheduled for March

The wait is almost over -- The Outer Worlds Switch release date has been locked in for March 2020. Those on Switch can expect the RPG -- one we named best RPG of 2019 here at Stevivor -- from 6 March 2020. Physical copies will be offered, but they're actually just placeholders for a digital download.

Matt Baker's last day on The One Show confirmed as he quits series

‘Set your reminders.'

Kioxia present BiCS5 NAND SSD memory with 112 layers

Kioxia (Formerly Toshiba) and its technology and manufacturing partner Western Digital Corp have developed their fifth-generation BiCS FLASH three-dimensional (3D) flash memory with a 112-layer vertic...

Cameroon rebels attack reporters, torch media offices

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Persona review – it’s Bergman, but without the intensity

Alice Krige’s commanding presence can’t ignite this stark adaptation, which suffers from needless narrator interjections

USD/CAD eases from tops, still well bid near 200-DMA post-US/Canadian data

The USD/CAD pair trimmed a part of its early gains to seven-week tops, albeit still managed to hold with modest daily gains above the 1.3200 mark post

Classes suspended in schools near Kalibo hostel where Chinese are quarantined

ILOILO CITY —Schools near the area where 11 Chinese tourists have been quarantined in Kalibo town, Aklan province have suspended classes since Thursday to lower the risk of possibly contacting the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).

Koimoi Recommends BoJack Horseman: A Perfect Weekend Binge-Watch Filled With Content, Social Issues & Dark Humour

Koimoi Recommends BoJack Horseman - A Netflix original is not your regular animated show to watch. Created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the series is a dark comedy which focuses on very important topics -

New Harvard Research Reveals a Sad Truth: Men Are Still More Likely to Get Promoted When They Schmooze, but Women Are Not

Science says schmoozing with the boss can help you get a raise or promotion. As long as both of you are men.

Tips and tricks for navigating the first week of school

It's a big moment, a parenting milestone, and filled with hurdles. CHRISTY KIDNER offers some tips and tricks to help you navigate the first year of school

Amazon Makes Fresh Pitch to Continue Improving Customer, Seller Experience

Since its arrival in India in 2013, Amazon has created over 700,000 direct and indirect jobs and announced plans to create additional one million jobs in India by 2025.

Legoland Windsor Resort unveil new rollercoaster and annual pass under £50

The pass also offers ten per cent discount in the shops and 20 per cent across restaurants

Anti-Virus Companies Are Sticking With Windows 7 (For Now)

The vast majority of antivirus companies have confirmed that they will be continuing support on Windows 7 for the foreseeable future.

Bristol City in talks over loan move for midfielder from Championship rivals Hull City

The Robins are keen on a midfielder today

Auto Expo 2020: MG Maxus D90 SUV to be called Gloster in India

MG Gloster will be priced aggressively at Rs 40-45 lakh and come with a new diesel engine. The Gloster will compete with the likes of the Alturas G4, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour but match much more premium cars like the Land Cruiser Prado and Jeep Grand Cherokee in terms of features and performance. 

5 of the worst ransomware attacks in the US

Ransomware in 2020 will be as destructive as ever, according to experts. Here are the worst to date – and a preview of what’s to come.

Richa Chadha On Pay Disparity In Bollywood: “It’s Really The Number Of Bums You Put On The Seats”

Actress Richa Chadha as spoken on pay disparity in the Hindi film industry and said that the day all actors are able to bring in equal business at the box-office, the problem will cease to exist."I

Bok skipper Kolisi embracing new No 8 role

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is embracing the opportunity to play at No 8 when the Stormers take on the Hurricanes on Saturday.

Aussie property values rise another 0.9% in January

CoreLogic’s dwelling price results have been released for January, which reveals another 0.9% increase in values over the month at the 5-city level, driven by more strong rises across Sydney (1.1%) and Melbourne (1.2%):

SC agrees to scrutinise Centre's plea on victim-centric guidelines in death penalty cases

The Supreme Court on Friday has agreed to scrutinize the Centre's plea for laying down victim and society-centric guidelines in heinous offence cases where death penalty has been awarded. Reportedly, on January 22, the Centre had moved an application contending that the prevalent guidelines framed by the apex court.

SBI Q3 result: Lender logs 41% YoY rise in profit at Rs 5,583 cr; NPAs dip

During the quarter under review, the bank's credit book grew 6.79% YoY to Rs 23.01 trillion, up from Rs 21.55 trillion. The retail loans have jumped 17.49% YoY, while corporate loans slipped 0.48%

Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory

The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.

Pure Reason Revolution release brand new track Silent Genesis

Reformed UK prog rockers Pure Reason Revolution return after ten year hiatus with new album in April

‘Big four’ banks turn into ‘big two’ - VietNamNet

With Vietcombank making up 40 percent of total profit of four state-owned banks, the competition among the ‘big four’ banks has been reduced to the ‘big two’.

How outbreak of coronavirus will affect passengers traveling on MSC Orchestra from Durban

The MSC Orchestra has been operating out of Durban waters since the cruise season began in December which runs until the last departure on April 18

Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed

Govt spend on social services up by 1.5% in six years: Eco Survey

According to the Survey, as a proportion of gross domestic product (GDP), the expenditure on social services has registered an increase of 1.5 percentage points during the period 2014-15 to 2019-20 from 6.2% to 7.7%, it said.

Oppo smartwatch showcased by company exec ahead of launch

Weeks ahead of the rumoured MWC 2020 announcement, an Oppo VP has provided our first look at the upcoming smartwatch

Hyperledger Foundation Introduces Second Software Release of its Open-Source DLT Platform, Hyperledger Fabric

The Hyperledger Foundation has introduced the second software release of its open-source distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform, known as Hyperledger Fabr

From 2008 to 2020: New Zealand's sorry run in Super Overs

Cricket News: New Zealand's morale-crushing loss to India in the fourth T20I on Friday was their seventh defeat in eight Super Over finishes and in most of those de

Shire of Esperance council green-light nature camp plans

Plans for a nature-based camp park will move forward with conditions, after a unanimous vote by the Shire of Esperance council on January 28. About ten years...

Economic Survey sets the tone for Budget 2020

The Survey's theme is 'Wealth Creation'

Regina Pats like what they see from newcomer Cole Carrier

Forward Cole Carrier — a recent trade pickup who had been playing junior A — is excited to be back in the WHL as a member of the Regina Pats.

The Senate has actually tied in an impeachment trial – twice

In 1868, during the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson, the Senate tied on two votes. Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase broke both ties.

Amazon shares surge on strong earnings update

Amazon shares shot higher Thursday after the internet colossus released quarterly earnings figures for the holiday quarter that trounced market expectations.

Iqbal Qasim appointed head of PCB cricket committee

Iqbal Qasim will take over the role as head of the PCB cricket committee, replacing Wasim Khan | ESPNcricinfo.com

Video: BMW 3 Series Touring does great in the Moose test

Check out this new video where the BMW 3 Series Touring tackles the famous "Moose Test", in which a car's handling capabilities are tested.

Serial upskirter accused of reoffending, faces enhanced voyeurism penalties with caning

SINGAPORE: A serial upskirter faces fresh charges, including two counts under the new voyeurism offences that came into force under the updated ...

US raises USD 7.6 billion in auction of 37, 39, 47 GHz bands for 5G

The US FCC announced it's completed the auction of the upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz and 47 GHz bands, which started on 10 December 2019. The auction of 5G spectrum attracted total bids of USD 7.56 billion, and bidders won 99.9 percent of the licences on offer. 

Latest on Coronavirus outbreak: Two patients in England test positive

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, in a statement about cases of novel coronavirus in England said that two patients in England

Contagion jumps back into film charts amid coronavirus outbreak

The 2011 film concerns a virus rapidly spreading after a woman returns ill from Hong Kong.

Journalist dismisses talk Chelsea star could skip training to force deadline day exit

Exit unlikely on deadline day...

HBC board backs bid

The board of directors of Hudson's Bay Co. has unanimously recommended shareholders support a sweetened offer to take the retailer private.

Domino's wants software development classed as a manufacturing industry

Warns Australian tech job market is getting dysfunctional, again.

Swedish Media Bosses Publish Open Letter in Protest Against 'Chinese Pressure'

Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou compared Sweden's criticism of China to an 48-kilogram lightweight boxer picking a fight with an 86 kg heavyweight.

Israel tests new rocket propulsion system

Israel has successfully tested a rocket propulsion system for the second time in two months, the country’s Defence Ministry confirmed on Friday, adding that the test took place at a military base in central Israel. READ ALSO: Israel unveils laser based missile interception system to replace Iron Dome “The test was conducted at a military base in central Israel,” the ministry said. The military noted that the test was scheduled in advance and was carried out as planned. Israeli previously test a rocket propulsion system last December with Iran claiming it was a test of a nuclear weapon aimed at Tehran. ​In July, Israel and the United States held successful tests of their advanced Arrow 3 missile defence system in Alaska. The Arrow 3 weapon system, co-developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing, is in particular capable of intercepting missiles outside the atmosphere.

Manchester United v Wolves: match preview

Bruno Fernandes could make his Manchester United debut against Wolves as Nemanja Matic misses out through suspension

Tourism businesses urged to harness ‘fantastic’ potential of Arbroath 2020

Tourism businesses across Angus and Dundee are being encouraged to turn the “eyes of the world” on the area by harnessing the potential surrounding this year’s 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath.

Inside the colourful and sustainable wardrobe of Kat Sabbath

The Cake queen on why she’s a fan of ’80s fashion

World No.1 Brooks Koepka talks tactics ahead of Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship saw England’s Lee Westwood lift the falcon trophy, marking four European Tour title wins, in four successive decades.

Little surfer rides the wave to victory

The event was a friendly competition as the French Groms surfers were in training and children were picked from all around the country.

Bulacan PNP release sketches of suspects in killing of former Pandi vice mayor, chairman

CAMP GENERAL ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan -The cartographic sketches of the two suspects in the killing of former Pandi Vice-Mayor Oscar T. Marquez and village chief Mauro R. Capistrano were released to the public by the Bulacan Police Provincial Office on Thursday.

Munster confirm the signing of South African World Cup-winning duo

It was early November when the Irish province were first linked with the transfer coup of signing to current Springboks and they have now delivered.

Overstock’s tZERO to Launch Broker Dealer in First Half of 2020

Overstock’s blockchain arm tZERO aims to launch a cryptocurrency market broker dealer service in the first half of 2020.

The Explosion Of The Japanese Battleship Yamato Was Epic

It went off "like a tactical nuclear weapon."

Elder announce new album ‘Omens’ & tour with Bask

We've been anticipating the new album from Boston's proggy, doomy heavy rockers Elder for a while now, and today they finally, officially announced it.

Woman using wheelchair killed in Mississauga hit-and-run, police say

A female using a wheelchair was struck and killed in Mississauga Friday morning by a vehicle that did not remain at the scene, Peel Regional Police confirm.

Aouar strikes late to send Lyon through to French Cup last eight

PARIS: Olympique Lyonnais’s unbeaten streak in 2020 continued when Houssem Aouar’s last-gap penalty earned them a 2-1 win at Nice and a French Cup quarter-final spot on Thursday.

The Sims 5 rumours, release date, gameplay, news and more

We suspect that EA is developing The Sims 5 at the moment, so here's everything we know about the release date, possible features and more

Anger as 210 homes given green light after 8 hours of debate

Villagers are seeking legal advice on how to prevent future developments in their community after plans for a further 210 homes were approved.

NBA All-Star Game: Everything you need to know about the 2020 showcase weekend, new game format

The 2020 NBA All-Star Game will be held on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the United Center in Chicago.

Vedanta profit rises 49% to Rs 2,348 cr in Q3 on the back of lower expenses

In a statement, the company said "attributable PAT (was) at Rs 2,348 crore, up 49 per cent y-o-y (year-on-year)"

Non-cash payments under I-T Act: 7 electronic modes get CBDT nod

BHIM, UPI, debit/credit cardsand net banking make the cut

Amazon set to blow past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts’ earnings expectations

Amazon shares tore as much as 11% higher in early Friday trading, pushing the company’s market valuation above $1 trillion for the first time since July.

All-New 2021 Kia Sedona Coming Soon With Big Changes

At the 2018 New York Auto Show, the Kia Sedona minivan was given a refresh with updated styling, a more spa...

‘Russia, if you’re listening’: CNN anchor reacts to GOP senator’s vote against witnesses

CNN anchor John Berman was dismayed by the announcement that Sen. Lamar Alexander would not vote in favor of adding additional witnesses to the Senate impeachment trial.

Thailand China Outbreak

The holiday was over for almost 80 Chinese visitors to Thailand. Wuhan has been under tight lockdown as Chinese authorities seek to contain further spread of the virus. The virus outbreak has attached a measure of fear and loathing to the city's name, as was demonstrated Friday when another group

SPYSHOTS: 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander spotted testing

The next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander has been spotted running road tests, eight years since the debut of the current-generation model in 2012. Here,

Budget Session 2020 Highlights: GDP growth rate for 2018-19 revised downwards to 6.1 per cent

Parliament Budget Session 2020, Economic Survey 2020 Highlights: The Economic Survey 2019-2020, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, projected the economic growth of 6 to 6.5 per cent in the fiscal year starting April 1.

Madan Lal, RP Singh and Sulakshana Naik to form new CAC

Panel appointed for one year; their first task will be to pick the men's senior selection committee | ESPNcricinfo.com

Ambulance crashes into home in Franklin, New Jersey; 1 hurt

An ambulance crashed into a home in Franklin, New Jersey Friday morning.

Indiabulls to exit realty biz, merge with entity led by Embassy, Blackstone

In the past two years, IBREL has sold commercial assets to Blackstone for around Rs 12,250 crore

POTUS Candidate Yang Says Better Crypto Regulation Is Needed

Andrew Yang, a businessman running for the seat of President of the United States, talked Bitcoin and cryptocurrency with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal

Sofia Kenin backed to win first Grand Slam by doubles partner

Sofia Kenin will take on Garbine Muguruza in her first grand slam final.

Relive the 90s with a HERCULES and XENA-Style Intro for THE WITCHER

I absolutely loved Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess . Well, Nerdist has gone ahead and taken the classic opening credits for those shows and used them as inspiration for The Witcher: The Legendary Journeys . That’s right, they have taken The Witcher , the hit

Humans are hardwired to dismiss facts that don’t fit their worldview

Whether in situations relating to scientific consensus, economic history or current political events, denialism has its roots in what psychologists call 'motivated reasoning.'

Apple Wants to Standardize SMS One -Time Passcodes Format for Enhanced Security

Apple's WebKit engineers have proposed a new standardized SMS One-Time Passcodes for enhanced security through two methods.

Arsenal sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares on loan

Arsenal announced the signing of Portugal defender Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton until the end of the season on Friday.

Weekend Reading: 1-2 February 2020

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Impossible Burgers Aren't Healthy, And That's The Whole Point

When you go to a restaurant and order a hamburger, do you think to yourself, “Ah, yes, this meal will be so nutritious”? Or do you try to ignore the kilojoule count while thinking, “I want the greasy sandwich that will taste so good but make me feel so bad”? I’m guessing it’s closer to the latter. So why...

iPhone 11 Randomly Disconnects From LTE in Dual SIM Mode, Are You Affected Too?

Whether it's an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max, the phone randomly disconnects from LTE and reconnects while using dual SIM.

Two dead as new wave of Chile protests break out

SANTIAGO: A young man has died after being hit by a hijacked bus in Santiago, the second fatality in renewed unrest in the Chilean capital, police said on Thursday.

Gayle takes his big hitting to Nepal's T20 league

EPL managing director Aamir Akhtar said it had taken months of negotiations to persuade Gayle to play in the Himalayan nation.

Warning to public following ‘sewage-related’ incident in popular Fife park

Visitors to a popular public park in Fife have been urged to avoid contact with the water amid fears of a sewage spill.

Police: Dad ‘made up’ home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself in Philadelphia home

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Turn off BT warnings the next time you play Death Stranding

Kojima Productions is still chipping away at fan-requested updates for Death Stranding. The latest feature – a BT Encounter Warning option – lets players skip the slightly-too-long scene that plays whenever Sam treads into Beach...

It's Official: GMC Is Reviving the Hummer as Its First-Ever All-Electric Truck

The rumors have been confirmed at last: GMC will be releasing its first all-electric Hummer in May, and the plan is for it to start production sometime in 2021.

Avast (and AVG) busted for selling personal data, kills responsible subsidiary

A company that millions trust to protect their PCs from external threats has just been busted selling their confidential data to advertisers

Kristina Mladenovic, Timea Babos reclaim Australian Open doubles title

Tennis News: France's Kristina Mladenovic and Timea Babos of Hungary upset top seeds Hsieh Su-wei and Barbora Strycova to win their second Australian Open women's

Mining sector's GDP share sees decline due to disruptions in Goa, Karnataka

Closure of mines and disruptions due to changes in legislations has thrown the sector out of gear, curtailing production and endangering jobs

Who is Responsible for Palestinian Honor Killing?

The United Nations estimates that, globally, 5,000 women are the victims of honor killings every year. It is a figure most experts dispute as being far too low.

LeBron James reveals new tattoo in tribute to Kobe Bryant

Basketball star Lebron James has paid tribute to Kobe Bryant with a new tattoo, days after the legend died in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter. Lebron pulled up his shorts during a training session to

Love Island winner Amber Gill is reportedly dating THIS top sportsman

Amber has been single since Love Island

American Airlines pilots sue to halt flights to China | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

DALLAS >>The pilots’ union at American Airlines sued today to stop the carrier from flying to China and told members not to operate flights there because of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.

Budget 2020: Earn less than Rs 10 lakh? Here's what you can expect

Budget 2020: There have been talks about government levying 10% income tax on income above Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh and 20% for income above Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh

Barca face tough Cup tie with Bilbao, Real host Sociedad

MADRID, Jan 31 — Barcelona have been handed a daunting trip to Athletic Bilbao in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey in today’s draw, while Real Madrid face a home game against one of the top teams in La Liga in Real Sociedad. Holders Valencia will travel to Granada while second division...

One case of coronavirus symptoms among French evacuated: minister

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - One of the French people evacuated from China by plane showed symptoms of the coronavirus infection, France’s Health Minister Agnes Buzyn told reporters on Friday.

US: Annual core PCE Price Index ticked up to 1.6% in December as expected

Inflation in the United States, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, rose 0.3% on a monthly basis in December follo

British PM Boris Johnson hails UK's 'new beginning' as Brexit day arrives

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. Its status at the end of the day — as a proud nation that has reclaimed its sovereignty, or a diminished presence in Europe and the world — will still be up for debate.

BCCI appoints RP Singh, Madan Lal and Sulakshana Naik as new members of Cricket Advisory Committee

The BCCI has appointed the three-member committee for a term of one year.

Dueling Experts' Verbal Kent & Recognize Ali Drop Inaugural Self-Titled Album

UPDATE: The Mello Music Group offering has arrived.

Moment burglary suspect face-plants floor after climbing fence following break-in

Police have released footage of the suspect falling face-first into a garden after climbing a fence and are appealing to the public for help in identifying the man

Discovery takes pressure off blood measurements

Researchers at Monash University are on the verge of creating a revolutionary, portable blood pressure monitoring device that can provide data continuously to patients from the comfort of their home.

Taylor Swift Is Wearing a Ring on That Finger In 'Miss Americana'

In Netflix documentary 'Miss Americana,' Taylor Swift is wearing a sparkly ring on that finger.

Boost for Setien as Messi leads Barca rout over Leganes

Defeat at Mestalla allowed Real Madrid to pull three points clear at the top of the league and put early pressure on Setien, who replaced Ernesto Valverde as coach earlier this month.

Raising a person in a culture full of types

We probably shouldn’t be telling children that who they are determines what they do.

NZD/USD finds support near 0.6450, stages modest recovery

The NZD/USD pair closed the fifth straight trading day in the negative territory on Thursday and extended its slide on Friday to touch its lowest leve

Crazy scenes as shoppers pack Boots stores for its 70% off sale

Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Pakistan on Friday temporarily suspended all direct flights with China, after a global health emergency was declared over the coronavirus epidemic which has killed more than 200 people.

Nirbhaya Gang-Rape: Delhi Court Delays Hanging of Four Convicts Again

The day before, India’s Supreme Court dismissed a petition by Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the four convicts in the 2012 gang rape case of "Nirbhaya", after the accused had requested to convert his death sentence to life imprisonment.

When taste of Christmas is soured by GBV heartache

On November 17 2019 I lost my younger sister, Prudence Mphahlele; she was strangled allegedly by her husband.

Jonathan Van Ness wants people to know living with HIV is manageable 'in the way that diabetes is', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Speaking to Insider, the "Queer Eye" star said many people are surprised that "it's a chronic illness and that it's not a terminal one.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

Watch live: Senate to hold key vote on impeachment witnesses

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump could be acquitted Friday in his Senate impeachment trial, now that adding witnesses and new evidence to the proceeding appears unlikely.

EXCLUSIVE: Lord Jamar on Tekashi Being the Greatest Cooperator in Hip Hop History

In this clip, Lord Jamar reacted to Tekashi 6ix9ine receiving a two-year federal prison sentence and how fitting it is that he will be released dur...

Want to Have a Radiant And Clear Skin? Prepare These Fruity Face Packs at Home

Here, we tell you how to prepare some inexpensive but effective fruit face packs to get a glowing face and radiant beauty.

Pentagon raises total of US soldiers injured from Iran attack to 64

The Pentagon has yet again raised the figure of soldiers wounded in Iran’s retaliatory missile attack in Iraq earlier this month to 64, saying they have suffered “traumatic brain injuries”. RELATED: Several unknown rockets hit Iraqi base that houses US forces Pentagon chief Mark Esper and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley said Thursday the military took these types of injuries “very seriously” after criticism that the authorities sought to whitewash them. “The number is growing,” Milley added, explaining that it takes time to diagnose and screen soldiers present in the area at the time of the attack. The New York Times cited a Pentagon statement, which put the total number of injured troops at 68.

Day 1 of Parliament’s Budget Session sees protests against CAA-NRC-NPR

President’s address to Parliament has become a platform to legitimise government’s blunders, says Congress’ Ahmed Patel

Signe lets you use numeric gestures as shortcuts to apps and websites

Enter Signe, a new and free jailbreak tweak that lets you invoke numeric gestures from anywhere to launch your favorite apps or visit your favorite websites.

Jamia firing: Juvenile Justice Board sends shooter to 14-day protective custody

The police said they have also urged the Board to form a medical panel to conduct a bone ossification test that will verify the age of the youth.

Dominic Thiem Beats Alexander Zverev to Set Up Australian Open Summit Clash With Novak Djokovic

Dominic Thiem had to dig deep for his third Grand Slam final appearance.

GDP growth for FY19 revised downwards to 6.1% from 6.8% estimated earlier

"Real GDP or GDP at constant (2011-12) prices for the years 2018-19 and 2017-18 stand at Rs 139.81 trillion and Rs 131.75 trillion, respectively

‘Roleplaying as PM with uniform-wearing hoors my kinkiest fantasy,’ reveals Imran

ISLAMABAD – After receiving flak for the comments he made about nurses at a ceremony organised by the Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in Karachi, Prime Minister Imran Khan has yet again masterfully t

The obvious state of Cristine’s lovelife

CRISTINE Reyes is noticeably more friendly at the presscon of her new movie, “Untrue”, with Xian Lim, unlike before when she’d escape or even walk out from presscons to avoid writers who want to interview her. Those who’ve seen “Untrue”, when it premiered at QCinema Filmfest some months ago, say she has a good chance of being nominated as best actress for her fine performance as Mara, an OFW working in Tbilisi, Georgia, who meets another OFW, Xian as Joachim, leading into a whirlwind affair and marriage that later leads to violence. But is it true her role was first offered to Claudine Barretto, who just backed out?

Tiverton and Heathcoat Photography Club get ready for a Fabulous February

Get snapping with the club this month

Markets Recoil as Economic Survey Stokes Fiscal Slippage Fears

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 190.33 points, or 0.47 per cent, lower at 40,723.49. Likewise, the broader NSE Nifty shed 73.70 points, or 0.61 per cent, to finish at 11,962.10.

How mortgage broking was saved from near death

The Hayne recommendations nearly finished off mortgage brokers a year ago. Today, their services are more in demand than ever.

Daily Insight: All system(-level planning) go

The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.

Dad of three kids found dead 'now knows what heartbroken means' in full tragic eulogy

Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered dead in their home in Dublin - their mum Deirdre Morley, 43, has been charged with their murders

BCCI names Madan Lal, R.P. Singh in Cricket Advisory Committee

The CAC’s immediate task will be to pick replacements for outgoing selectors MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda.

Here’s why Microsoft’s Xbox Project xCloud feels like the future of video games

Microsoft's Project xCloud is one of the coolest things I've experienced in the gaming space in several years.

Chinese human trafficking accused owe us millions - labour department

Seven Chinese citizens accused of human trafficking and kidnapping allegedly owe the Department of Employment and Labour more than R7m, and the department wants them to face additional charges.

Boots 70 per cent off sale - what are the best bargains?

Better than half price bargains to be had - but be quick!

Budget 2020: PPF limit may increase to Rs 2.5 lakh from Rs 1.5 lakh

Budget 2020: The ministry is also planning to permit tax exemptions of up to Rs 2.5 lakh for savings under Section 80 C (of the Income Tax Act)

China reports 259 people have died of new virus; 11,800 sick

BEIJING — China has reported 259 people have died of a new virus, which has now infected nearly 11,800 people as the United States declared a public health emergency and took drastic steps to significantly restrict entry into the country. President Donald Trump has signed an order that will temporarily bar foreign nationals, other than …

Virus rescue flight returns to Korea with 18 showing fever

Eighteen passengers on a chartered flight from virus-stricken Wuhan to South Korea showed signs of fever after landing at Gimpo International Airport and were taken to hospitals for checks.

Host MP Chased Out of Uhuru's Event

The drama ensued at the very day Deputy President Wiliam Ruto allies had agreed to...

The incredibly rare brain condition which caused a young girl to 'waste away' because she doesn't feel hunger

Gypsy Mae Chamberlain, 12, is one of only a handful of people across the globe with diencephalic syndrome

Make engineers accountable for bad roads, HC tells govt.

Court says right to good and safe road is a fundamental right

SSE on course despite slight lag in renewables

Energy giant SSE marked its first quarter out of the household energy sector by saying that it is on course to deliver on its earnings target for the year.

Christians 'persecuted even after death' as China cracks down on religious funerals: report

China's Communist Party is using regulations that restrict religious freedom to crack down on Christian funerals, in one case arresting a family member mid-service, according to a watchdog group.

McConnell challenger McGrath endorses Biden

Amy McGrath, a 2020 Democratic challenger for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) seat, on Friday endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential bid. 

Rangers icon Ally McCoist heading to South America to catch rare Golden Dorado which can grow to 4ft and attack anglers

RANGERS legend Ally McCoist is travelling to the South American wilderness on a fishing trip in a bid to land his biggest ever catch. The former Ibrox player and manager revealed he is going to Pat…

From empty yogurt buckets to an orchestra: Story of a young music teacher in Turkey's Gaziantep

It can be difficult to draw children's attention to something, especially in a classroom. It is even harder to get them to pick up a hobby. But Yücel...

Drake Shares New Song “Desires” With Future: Listen

Listen here.

FBI Allegedly Probing Israeli Firm NSO Group's Spyware Used In High-Profile Hacks

The probe is allegedly looking at suspected intelligence gathering on governments according to the sources.

Coronavirus outbreak: Army sets up quarantine centre in Manesar for Indians evacuated from Wuhan

An Air India aircraft sent to Wuhan on Friday is expected to be back in India on Saturday morning.

Hindustan Unilever Q3: Steady performance amidst the slowdown

Despite the ongoing consumption slowdown, Hindustan Unilever has been able to maintain the same 5 per cent year-on-year growth in volumes in each of the last three quarters. It has been able to hold v

Mbekeka calls for harmony in players' documentation process

We struggle to get goals because we have left the responsibility to Juliet Nalukenge. Yet we had some good strikers like Sharon Naddunga, Sheebah Zalwango...

Trump to roll back Obama-era ban on land mines

The Trump administration is loosening an Obama-era ban on certain kinds of land mines in an effort to give the U.S. military another tool on the battlefield, U.S. officials said.

How to see your downloaded music on Spotify

One of Spotify's best features — especially if you're a frequent traveler — is the ability to save local copies of albums and playlists for offline playback. By default, it's a bit difficult to find your offline albums and playlists, but that can easily be fixed with a filter.

Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory

The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.

Take Your Love For Dosa To Another Level By Making This Healthy Palak Dosa

This dosa made with palak is a nutritious, health-giving meal that you can have for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Universities seek new markets after triple-blow

The UK's highly competitive visas for foreign students, along with the bushfires and coronavirus, threaten Australia's $38 billion higher education market.

Foundation of welfare state laid: PM Imran

Premie­r launch­es Ehsaas Kafaal­at Progra­mme; every poor woman to get Rs2,000 monthl­y stipen­d, smart phone

Clippers honor Bryant, Raptors hold off Cavs

The Clippers played without Kawhi Leonard after the all-star forward was scratched due to back pain.

POWER RANKING: Here's who has the best chance of becoming the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - We've combined Insider polling and results of Morning Consult's daily survey to create a weekly power ranking of the potential 2020 candidates.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

SiteMinder-backed research reveals an increasingly tech-savvy independent hotelier on the rise

LONDON, UK – New research backed by SiteMinder reveals that today’s independent hoteliers have a greater awareness and appetite around technology when it comes to their marketing and distribution strategies. According to eHotelier’s Marketing & Distribution 2020 Journal, 68.4 percent of independent hotels already have a digital marketing strategy implemented for their business and a further 24.4 percent intend to implement their strategy over the coming year. Only 7.2 percent of independent hoteliers do not understand the relevance of a digital marketing

Mohamed El Makrini desperate to avoid relegation after previous riots

The Dutch midfielder was part of the Roda side demoted from the Eredivisie in 2018.

Australian Open day 12: Thiem into final while Britons taste doubles success

The story of the 12th day of action from Melbourne Park.

On a wing mirror and a prayer? Don't look back in anger in Sunday's Well home with parking

An elegant, Victorian house in Sunday’s Well with oodles of space has a key ingredient — parking, says Tommy Barker

Controversial Minnesota church one of many hitting restart

(RNS) — Two years ago, Vineyard United Methodist Church was in trouble. Attendance had been dropping steadily for years, and the handful of members keeping things running was growing exhausted....

The self-taught painter putting joy on people's walls – and their backs

Olana Janfa fled Ethiopia aged 15. At 28, he picked up a paintbrush for the first time. Less than two years later, his work stars in a new fashion range.

Ireland's Varadkar: Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal

Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal, the Irish PM Leo Varadkar reacted to the UK Cabinet minister Michael Gove's comments. It i

Opinion: Byleth is the most disappointing Super Smash Bros DLC character to date

As the fifth and final character of Super Smash Bros Ultimate's first Fighters Pack, there's a case to be made that Byleth presents a missed opportunity.

New smart motorways will not open until after safety review, Government confirms

A minister has branded them a "death-trap"

German coronavirus cases climb to six after child infected: ministry

BERLIN (Reuters) - A new coronavirus that is spreading around the world has been confirmed in a child in Germany, the southern state of Bavaria said on Friday, bringing the total number of known cases in Germany to six.

I’m not ready for marriage – Hamisa Mobetto

This is why

King deal is out of my hands – Howe

The Cherries are reported to have already rejected one approach.

Teen killers handed life sentences for brutally murdering OAP in his own home

Keirin McMillan, 20, his brother Aron, 17, and their friend Levi, 16, inflicted 80 injuries on Alasdair Forsyth during the appalling attack at his Edinburgh flat.

Parupalli Kashyap believes couple of good shows can put Saina Nehwal back on track

Saina Nehwal, a 2015 World Championship silver medallist and two-time Commonwealth Games champion, is racing against time to make the cut for her fourth successive Olympics.

Jack Ma Donates $21 Million For Coronavirus Vaccine, Like Average U.S. Family Donating $50

Tech billionaire Jack Ma has donated $US14.5 ($21) million to help develop a vaccine for the new coronavirus that has killed at least 170 people and sickened over 7,700. Ma is China’s wealthiest person with an estimated $US41.8 ($62) billion, which means that his donation is roughly equivalent to the average...

Meghan Markle Fans Are Convinced Mom Blogger Is the Star's Doppelganger

Meghan Markle has a twin — at least that's what some royal fans are saying after spotting the uncanny resemblance one mom blogger and social media user has with the Duchess of Sussex. Akeisha Land, a mom blogger and influencer from Missouri, had fans wondering if she was the duchess' long list [...]

Failure to reach post-Brexit trade deal 'existential threat' to Ireland: PM

Johnson has said he wants Britain to set its own standards and regulations.

‘Christianity Prevents You From Asking Probing Questions’- Actress Shugatiti

Kumasi-based actress and photo model, Shugatiti has told popular Ghanaian blogger Chris Handler of Ghbase.com the reason why she stopped being a Christian and lost touch with everything it represents. The beautiful actress who is known for her semi to nude photos she drops on her social media pages, disclosed that she ditched Christianity and […]

Man performs Moonlight Sonata for 61-year-old elephant

Paul Barton (previously at Boing Boing) plays the piano for elephants and has been at it for many years. Here he is performing Beethoven’s Quasi una fantasia, the Moonlight Sonata, for an old…

Canada: Real GDP edged up 0.1% in November vs. 0% expected

The real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.1% on a monthly basis in November following October's 0.1% contraction, the data published by Stat

Elon Musk's new EDM single reviewed – 'Bringing erectile dysfunction to the masses!'

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has dropped Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe on Soundcloud – a wannabe dancefloor banger that somehow manages to doubt its own vibe

Former Maryland congressman John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race

John Delaney has ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, more than two-and-a-half years after he became the first to announce his candidacy.

UC Berkeley had to apologize for saying anti-Chinese xenophobia is a 'normal reaction' to the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "Confused and honestly very angry about this Instagram post from an official UC Berkeley Instagram account," one former student said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Yasonna ready to step down if immigration boss found not guilty of covering up fugitive's whereabouts

“If he [Ronny] is not guilty, I will step down from my position as a minister because I am sure that [Ronny] is guilty,” Yasonna said on Thursday.

Apple TV gains 11 new underwater screen savers for you to sit and stare at

Apple has somehow managed to turn screensavers into an art form. And now we have 11 more to enjoy.

World Cup-winning Springbok pair among trio of new signings for Munster

Damian de Allende, RG Snyman and Matt Gallagher will all link up with the province next season.

Hand over Hathiramji Mutt properties to TTD: BJP

‘Government should pass a special legislation for taking back encroached properties’

Many initiates continue to die and only a few are held accountable

Icamagu Institute national chairperson Onke Cetywayo said that while a few arrests were made, this was not “reflective of ...

Jewellery salesman with suitcase full of £4m gems targeted by gang in robbery plot

The gang ambushed the salesman as he walked to an Ernest Jones store to display Le Vian's signature brown "chocolate diamonds"

Afghanistan violence rises amid US-Taliban talks: Watchdog

SIGAR noted that attacks appeared to mirror progress in US-Taliban talks, with incidents dropping earlier in the year, then picking up again after US President Donald Trump temporarily halted negotiations in September.

Residents helped to safety during early-hours Dudley house fire

Four people fled to safety with the help of a passer-by during a house fire in the early hours of this morning.

195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan to be quarantined in California for 2 weeks

The CDC announced Friday that the 195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan, China, to the United States will be quarantined for two weeks to be monitored for symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

We will replace one district, one factory with staple processing zones - Mahama

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Shenseea: 'I grew up listening to Rihanna. Now she's listening to me'

Described as ‘radical and disruptive’, Shenseea has conquered Jamaica’s dancehall scene – and now she’s coming for the rest of the world

FlyOver Iceland gives birds-eye view of stunning landscape

I swear I felt my feet touch the pounding force of the waterfall as we swooped past it. I couldn’t be sure though as my eyes were squeezed tight and my muffled shrieks drowned out any other s…

Motorola Moto G Stylus Appears In More Real-Life Images

The upcoming Motorola Moto G Stylus has just surfaced in more real-life images. The device first surfaced in renders, and the first real-life images of

John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race

The former congressman was the first Democrat to enter the race.

Drake & Future Surprise Fans With Second New Track Of 2020 — Listen To ‘Desires’

Drake and Future have dropped their second song of 2020 and it's called 'Desires.'

Huawei may not return to Android ecosystem if forced to

Reports have been floating around that the U.S. government may eventually retract its ban on Huawei as relations with China continue to improve. But apparently, Huawei thinks it may not need Google…

Demi Lovato Reveals She Almost Quit Music Following Overdose: 'It Was a Scary Time in My Life'

Demi Lovato made her return to music at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, performing a new song, 'Anyone,' which was written days before her July 2018 overdose. Speaking to Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM show Radio Andy on Thursday, Lovato revealed that she wasn't sure if she would return to her [...]

These TNW2020 tracks are back by popular demand

At last year’s TNW Conference, we welcomed 350 speakers to share their ideas and visions of what’s next in tech. Divided over 11 themes, our program let you find the talks you’d enjoy the most – whether you were interested in marketing trends, the future of work, or digital art. Several of these tracks were […]

The Vendor’s Role In AP Automation Adoption

Hyland discusses the changing motivations behind accounts payable (AP) automation technologies' adoption, and the role of vendor collaboration in modernization.

Tomi Lahren: Why we need more men like Patrick Mahomes

In the run-up to Super Bowl LIV, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is winning accolades for the work that he does off the football field.

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

The TEPCO-operated nuclear plant suffered a meltdown in 2011 after it was hit by an earthquake-triggered tsunami.

Russia confirms first two coronavirus cases

MOSCOW, Jan 31 — Russia said today that two Chinese citizens had tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the country’s first cases since the deadly outbreak emerged in China. The two cases were registered in the Zabaikalsky and Tyumen regions of Siberia, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana...

Judas Priest’s K.K. Downing Returns to Music

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing announced he was working on the “next chapter of his career” in January 2020.

No one considered the cost to Sydney of crushing this vibrant community hub

Corporate profiteering is set to ruin the oldest Indigenous urban settlement in the country.

Farmers stuck with pineapples as prices drop to Shs 700

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Trump Asked John Bolton to Participate in the Ukraine Drug Deal: Book

A late-breaking allegation from former national security advisor and limitless war pep squad member John Bolton is likely to get Democrats’ hopes up–misguided as that maybe– for the potential calling of witnesses during the final hours of the Senate’s impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

Under a female gaze at Paris haute couture

If women ruled the world, is this what they would wear?

Here’s what the P/E Ratio really tells us about an ASX share

Do you know what an ASX share's P/E ratio really tells us? The answer might surprise you!

How To Make Sure A Gym Is Right For You

If you’re having second thoughts about your gym lately, maybe because of the recent swarm of resolution-havers, it might be time to call it quits—and find a new gym....

Countries ban China arrivals as virus death toll hits 213

Singapore and Mongolia slapped sweeping bans on arrivals from China on Friday and the United States told its citizens to avoid the country after a global health emergency was declared over a viral epidemic that has killed 213 people.

Kipchoge, Brigid lead Olympic marathon team

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 – Marathon world record holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei will lead Kenya’s men and women’s team for the Tokyo Olympic Games Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more

Bitfinex Adds Tether Gold Margin Trading with 5x Leverage

Bitfinex, one of the top global crypto exchanges, has added margin trading support for bullion-backed stablecoin Tether Gold (XAU₮).

Vulkan is coming to Raspberry Pi: first triangle

We have some news to share on the graphics front...we have started work on a much requested feature: an open-source Vulkan driver!

WHO representative says Ukraine able to cope with coronavirus

The death toll in China is now 213 people.

Vrenetic will distribute its livestreaming apps in China

Vrenetic said that it will distribute its livestreaming apps in China as part of an effort to expand its market reach with new Chinese partners.

Nigeria has poorest cancer care, control system — Akeredolu

Wife of the Ondo State governor has lamented that the country ranked among countries with the poorest cancer care and control system.

Ford Stock Is a Neutral Play in 2020

The automaker has an opportunity for growth in China but it’s got to deliver in a market not favoring light vehicles.

Love Island fans troll Shaughna over her legs days after demanding 'more realistic' bodies

One of the many complaints surrounding the ITV2 reality show has been its casting - but fans have seemingly forgotten that in their targeting of Shaughna

Grand Slam experience has Muguruza primed for title - Henin

Garbine Muguruza's big-match experience should prove the difference in the Australian Open women's final against American surprise package Sofia ...

As Emily Ratajkowski Promised, Her Inamorata Lingerie Line Is Sexy and Sweet

Emily Ratajkowski's line of sexy Inamorata bikinis just got a sweet counterpart in her new lingerie collection. She's already expanded her line into bodysuits

Tinder and Bumble under investigation over underage use, sex offenders, and data handling

Yesterday, a subcommittee announced an investigation into Tinder and Bumble for allegedly allowing minors and convicted sex offenders to use their services.

Street Dancer 3D rakes in Rs 56.77 crore at the box-office

Remo D’Souza directorial, Street Dancer 3D, hit the theatres lastweek. The Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor starrer brings the Indo-Pakrivalry to the dance floor. Starring Norah Fatehi, Prabhudheva,Aparshakti Khurana and others the film is a youth-centric dance drama.

Martin Keown rates Arsenal's deadline day deal for Cedric Soares

The defender joins Arsenal from Premier League rivals Southampton.

Meghan Markle Is “Actively Looking” for a Manager or an Agent Right Now

Meghan Markle is actively looking for an agent now that she and Prince Harry have stepped away from royal duties—find out more here.

What If the Coronavirus and China's Quarantines Caused a Global Recession?

That would be bad.

Cropped-out climate activist Vanessa Nakate urges media to hear Africans

Vanessa Nakate says she hopes storm over Davos photo will help shift narrative

Malware disguised as documents with pertinent nCoV information found

Hackers leverage coronavirus fears to spread malware

Jonathan Van Ness wants people to know living with HIV is manageable ‘in the way that diabetes is’

Jonathan Van Ness wants people to know that living with HIV is manageable in the same way that diabetes is.

There's Now A U.S. Database Of Priests Credibly Accused Of Abuse

A ProPublica project called Credibly Accused provides a searchable database of Catholic priests who, like the name suggests, have been identified as alleged abusers. Not every church or diocese has released lists of names, but many have, and there are over 6,000 names in the database....

Meghan Trainor sings with James Corden in new 'Carpool Karaoke'

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Meghan Trainor joined James Corden on The Late Late Show for a new installment of Carpool Karaoke.

Heartbroken father ‘will build snowmen’ in his murdered children’s memory

The bodies of Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla McGinley, three, were discovered lifeless at their west Dublin home a week ago.

Many Tried To Change My Religion But Did Not Succeed: Pak Cricketer Danish Kaneria Says He Is A Proud Hindu

Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria who was discriminated against in his national cricket team, revealed on Thursday (30 January) that many over the years have tried to change his religion but have failed.

Amazon set to blow past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts' earnings expectations

Amazon shares tore as much as 11% higher in early Friday trading, pushing the company’s market valuation above $US1 trillion for the first time since July.

Katie Price vows to stay single 'until she meets someone worth it'

Model Katie Price has vowed to stay single until she finds someone who is worthy of dating her.

A Twitter User Proves There Are 10 Types of Movie Posters. How Could We Not See This Before?

Movie posters often play the main role in making us want to watch a certain movie. In addition, it seems that there are as many posters as movies in this world, and that each of them is unique and unrepeatable. But what if we tell you this is wrong and that the number of movie poster types is actually limited, very limited.

Making a self-reflection in the past 10 years - are you on your trajectory?

The other day a fellow professor and I were philosophising on a number of issues; some very important, and others, not so significant.

Truck has 480,000 lumen light panel installed on it

RCtestflight on YouTube was dissastisfied with only being able to light up entire mountainsides from four kilometers away, so replaced the enormous array of LED lamps atop his truck with ones inclu…

Lavender Economic Survey says growth has bottomed out, pegs GDP for FY21 at 6-6.5%

The pre-Budget Survey said for wealth to be distributed, it first has to be created and called for looking at wealth creators with respect.

The Light From The Gods Still Shines Bright - Raytheon Company Delivers In Q4

Raytheon Company just posted its Q4 numbers.  2019 was a great year, with strong growth at every level. Backlog is growing faster than bookings, bookings faster than revenue - so revenue growth can ac

How to Measure Almost Anything Using Your Phone

Your phone can do it all. It’s a portable music player, diary, digital camera, communication device, calculator, and just about everything else. But you might not have considered that it can also replace your measuring tape. With the right sensors on board and the right apps installed, you can measure more data with your phone than you might think.

Comment: An Apple wireless charger makes sense even if it isn’t AirPower

It was reported earlier this week that we might see an Apple wireless charger after all, despite the AirPower debacle. Some have suggested this isn't ...

Malaysian National Cycling Federation zips lips over official’s detention by MACC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (PKBM) took the stand to keep mum following the detention of the top leader of the national cycling parent body by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), recently. PKBM deputy president, Yunus Ibrahim, when contacted...

Elon Musk hits music studio, releases EDM single ‘Don’t Doubt ur Vibe’

It was music to his ears. Billionaire Tesla tycoon Elon Musk released an ethereal electronic song titled “Don’t Doubt ur Vibe” after scoring a big earnings win for his electric car

Sasol expects earnings to collapse 69%

Oil price, softer global margins and Lake Charles project weighs on first-half earnings

Wahine drop 94 points in rout of UC Irvine

The victory put the Rainbow Wahine (10-10, 4-3) back at the .500 mark and UH has won four of their last five games against Big West Conference opponents.

Best Chef gong goes to Bampton culinary artist

Olivier Certain is the head chef at The Swan in Bampton and was nominated for the award by readers of Food Magazine

Snooker: China Open postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

The China Open snooker tournament became the latest sporting event to fall victim to the coronavirus outbreak on Friday after global...

Research: How to Build Trust with Business Partners from Other Cultures

Understanding cultural differences helps us navigate them respectfully.

Asia shares try to rally after gut-wrenching week

Asian share markets were praying for a reprieve at the end of a punishing week as investors snatched at hopes the coronavirus could be contained, ...

Friday's Arsenal transfer talk news roundup: Pablo Mari, Mykola Matviyenko, Mikel Arteta

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Arsenal on Friday, January 31.

Major Overhaul In External Affairs Ministry: New Verticals On Trade, Technology & Economy, Strategic Projects To Get More Attention

This is the first major overhaul in the ministry in nearly five decades.

How Brigid went from a Celtic goddess to Catholic saint

Spring in Ireland traditionally starts on St Brigid's Day, February 1. However, this may not be entirely historically accurate as it is a celebration with roots a long way back in pre-Christian times, some 6,000 years ago, when no written tradition existed.

Jamie McCart enhances his reputation in testing St Johnstone debut

The circumstances were far from ideal for Jamie McCart’s St Johnstone debut.

We did not deny Bishop Oyedepo’s Visa – US Embassy

The US Embassy in Nigeria has stated that they did not deny the Visa application of Bishop Oyedepo, as earlier reported. In the early ours of Friday January 31, 2020, multiple reports indicated that the General

Leopards Marksman John Makwatta Set To Seal Move To Zambia’s Zesco United

AFC Leopards striker John Mark Makwatta has left the country and is expected to complete a move to Zambian Super League defending champions Zesco United, according to reports.Makwatta, 24, returne

Billie Eilish malware attacks 15 000 SA users 

Cyber criminals are exploiting Grammy Awards to spread malware hidden in music tracks or video clips, says Kaspersky.

MC Hammer: Enduring appeal of 'U Can't Touch This' is 'real blessing'

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Rapper MC Hammer is marking the 30th anniversary of his seminal hit, "U Can't Touch This," and the musician and dancer said he attributes the track's longevity to the mere fact that "it's easy for people to connect with."

County council launch free app to help people get the most out of services

The MyNotts app will make it easier to report potholes, arrange a wedding and find out more about visitor attractions

The ethics of editing humans – and the scientist who helped make it easy

Jennifer Doudna co-discovered the Crispr tool that could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?

Iceland trek: Warmth of Reykjavik radiates through the winter cold

The sweet, almost angelic strains of Joni Mitchell’s River being sung in Icelandic is a sound that pierces the heart. But hearing powerhouse pop songs in that Nordic language stirs something …

De Allende, Snyman and Gallagher sign for Munster

Munster Rugby have confirmed then signings of South African World Cup winners Damien de Allende, ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk drops hot new track: Gigaclub coming soon?

A day after Tesla reported its impressive Q4 2019 earnings, CEO Elon Musk seems to be in a celebratory mood, treating his fans and the electric vehicle community by dropping a new song. The Model Y delivery is set to start soon and a lot of people are excited about the Cybertruck but the Tesla […]

Irish citizens taken to hospital after China evacuation

Three Irish people have been brought to a British hospital for quarantine, after being evacuated from the city of Wuhan in China.

ANALYSIS | Shamila Batohi’s NPA: The state of play one year on

Public frustration over the lack of prosecutions for those involved in the grand corruption that characterised state capture is understandable, writes Gareth Newham

'Why we have fearlessly embraced unconventional careers'

Is it time we reconsidered our stand on what we’ve always thought of as unsafe career options?

Breaking: Red Bull and Aston Martin will part ways at the end of 2020

Aston Martin have announced that they will not extend their contract with Red Bull Racing at the end of the 2020 season. The partnership has been successful but the Formula 1 team are releasing Aston Martin from its Formula One exclusivity clause. 

Samsung Won’t Be Using Its Custom Exynos 990 for the Galaxy S20 Series in Its Home Market

Even if Samsung’s home market, where Exynos SoCs were used, the upcoming Galaxy S20 is expected to with Snapdragon 865

Xbox One bundle deals offer Black Friday prices with discounts across all models

Pick up a cheap Xbox One S or X from just $149 this week as Walmart and Amazon return to Black Friday prices.

Conviction Allegation: Chikogu hails Omo-Agege over court ruling

United States-based philanthropist and entrepreneur has congratulated Senator Ovie Omo-Agege on a court ruling

ATF: Electrical spark likely caused deadly Houston blast

HOUSTON (AP) — An electrical spark likely ignited a gas leak that led to a massive explosion in Houston last week, killing two workers, injuring 20 others and damaging hundreds...

How to wear a gold chain

Thanks to Succession’s Shiv Roy, bling is now taking pride of place

Formula E considering cancellation of China E-Prix following coronavirus outbreak

Following the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, which was declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation, Motorsport.com reported the Sanya E-Prix could be canceled or rescheduled.

State kick-starts Census ops sans NPR

Responsibilities being assigned to various govt. officials

Huawei Malaysia’s first smartphone in 2020! | ICYMI #261

On today’s episode, we’ve got quite a few things to talk about. Huawei is set to launch is its first smartphone in Malaysia for 2020, while we’re also going to help you be the first to know about the Samsung Galaxy S20 launch. And the Wuhan coronavirus has taken down Google’s offices. Meanwhile, if you’re interested to find out about Huawei Malaysia’s first smartphone of 2020, we’re going to talk about the Huawei Nova 7i.

Dundee-based fashion designer Hayley Scanlan to launch sewing school following Netflix series

Dundee-based designer Hayley Scanlan is set to launch a new sewing school after starring on Netflix’s first fashion-focused show.

Villanueva seeks free health care, jobs for seniors, PWDs from LGUs

Senator Joel Villanueva has proposed to mandate local government units (LGUs) to provide free healthcare benefits and job opportunities for senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs).

A couple of good weeks and she will be on track: Kashyap backs Saina to qualify for Olympics

According to the qualification rules, only two players from each singles category can qualify from a country if their rankings lie within the top-16.

Luxury home prices in Manhattan have tumbled to their lowest level in years, and it proves that sellers are still struggling to offload prime real estate

The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $3.8 million at the end of 2019 — the lowest it's been since 2013.

New rental homes for WFN

The provincial government and Westbank First Nation on Friday announced plans to collaborate on building 17 new rental homes on the reserve.

Why local community clubs need to wake up

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Thiem wins new-generation battle to reach Australian Open final

Dominic Thiem beats Alex Zverev to set up Melbourne Park decider against Djokovic

Indonesia says China clears planes to evacuate Indonesian citizens from Hubei

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia’s foreign minister said on Friday that China had cleared planes to fly to the virus-hit Chinese province of Hubei to evacuate Indonesian citizens from the area.

Underwater Robot Makes Alarming Find Below Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'

The glacier in question is roughly the size of Florida and is melting at a fast pace, making a sizeable contribution to the global sea rise.

For Honor is getting 2 heroes instead of 4 this year, a Battle Pass

For Honor is the latest Ubisoft live service game to gain a Battle Pass, and cut the number of new characters launching this year.

One reportedly dead as Russia stadium collapses leaving others trapped

Construction worker MatveyKucherov reportedly died in the incident after the Saint Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex collapsed under him

Drop Criminal Complaint Against Fortify Rights Senior

Thai authorities or Thai poultry company Thammakaset Company Limited should immediately drop criminal defamation complaints against Puttanee Kangkun and other human rights defenders, Fortify Rights said today. On December 6, Thammakaset filed a complaint against Puttanee with the Bangkok Southern Criminal Court for 14 social media engagements expressing support for human rights defenders.

Binn chiefs quizzed over £70m Glenfarg incinerator project

Binn Group bosses held talks with local residents yesterday to share details of their plans for a £70 million incinerator at Glenfarg EcoPark.

Watching TV in South Africa in 2020 just got a whole lot more complicated

South African TV critic Thinus Ferreira takes a closer look at SA's streaming wars and how viewers' appetite for choice might cost them a lot more than they thought.

Quality rice through PDS from April 1

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the officials of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies to supply quality rice in packets under the Public Distribution System (

In boost for Trump, key Republican senator opposes calling witnesses

A key Republican senator has said that he would oppose calling new witnesses at Donald Trump's impeachment trial, paving the way for the possible acquittal.

All Humans Are a Little Bit Neanderthal, According to New Research

We’re all a little Neanderthal. That’s the conclusion of a study that used a new statistical technique to revise estimates of the degree to which modern humans have retained Neanderthal DNA. The research suggests that even people of African descent have Neanderthal heritage, something that was previously in doubt.

Farage Speaks to Breitbart: Brexit a Historic Day For the Western World

Farage hailed Brexit Day a time to celebrate, but said much work remains and vowed he would be sticking around to hold Boris to his word.

Do you struggle to run for a bus because you're unfit? It may be because you weighed less than your peers at birth, scientists find

Researchers at Sweden's Department for Global Public Health found that for every 1lb (450g) of weight at birth, fitness levels increased by 34 per cent in adults.

Cuts in India’s education budget have meant fewer scholarships for students from marginalised groups

In charts: An analysis of pre-matric and post-matric scholarships disbursed from 2015-’16 and 2019-’20.

Soak up a cosy vibe with these easy home decor tips

Incorporate a few changes to your regular decor this season and make your home winter-ready.

World governments 'moving fast' to overhaul taxes for tech giants

A consortium of 137 countries has agreed to revamp tax rules to close decades-old loopholes for multinational corporations. It's prompted by the rise of digital firms but Apple, for one, has been a vocal supporter of reform.

Economic Survey: IBC reduces resolution time to 340 days from 4.3 years

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, provides for market-linked and time-bound resolution of stressed assets

Space sector can hit $50 bn by 2024, needs policy support: Antrix-PwC study

Calls for unhindered access to capital for start-ups, govt support in the form of buyback arrangements or schemes to incentivise investors

The World's Greatest Irish Dance Show - Spirit of the Dance – heads to Devon

The Barnstaple theatre will host the Irish dance show next month

New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I: Virat Kohli Says "Something New" Learned In Two Super Over Wins Over New Zealand

Virat Kohli lavished praise on his team after India's second successive Super Over win over New Zealand.

The House Bungled Impeachment—And It's Harming Americans

It's not just a hit on Donald Trump.

Scottish leader vows to step up independence push post-Brexit

Scottish National Party SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon demanded a referendum on independence Friday, as Britain prepared to leave the European Union in a...

Food: Honey Chipotle Roasted Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa

I can’t hop a jet plane to someplace hot, so eating these tacos is the next best thing.

Stock markets fall

Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit decline in late-morning trading as the heavyweight financial, energy and industrial sectors moved lower.

Long queues return to banking halls, as customers avoid new ATM withdrawal limits 

Customers of various banks now prefer to withdraw cash over the counter in the banking hall to using Automated Teller Machines (ATM).

Amit Shah Congratulates Yogi Adityanath & UP Police For Successful Farrukhabad Rescue Op

After the successful rescue of the 23 children by UP police from a hostage situation in Farrukhabad, Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated CM Yogi Adityanath.

Treasury Wine Estates shareholders back company's US presence

Long-term Treasury Wine Estates shareholder Tribeca wants the company to maintain a presence in the US but would like to see its commercial business divested.

EU turns page on Brexit and moves on to trade talks

A resolute European Union sought Friday to turn the page on Brexit and move on to negotiating a looser, less favourable trading relationship with its departing British partner.

Could Britain ever rejoin the European Union after Brexit?

Is there any going back after January 31?

The Psychedelic Furs announce their first album in almost 30 years

The Psychedelic Furs will release Made Of Rain later this year - their first album since 1991’s World Outside. Listen to the single Don’t Believe

NCIC focuses on Nakuru ahead of BBI rallies

The commission has cautioned politicians against inciting Kenyans to violence. 

IT teams of EC and Political Parties to meet

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Holocaust monument egged

Police in Ottawa are looking for a man believed to have thrown eggs at the National Holocaust Monument.

Jacqueline Jossa's drops new In The Style edit and it's in the 50% off sale

Reigning queen of the jungle Jacqueline Jossa has updated her gorgeous In The Style edit and, not only has she added some new pieces – they're also in the up to 50% off pay day sale.

Amazon sees face mask sales surge amid coronavirus fears

Packs of 50 disposable masks have been selling fast on the website.

Piston Slap: Sounding the Alarm on a Bad Sensor?

Diana writes: Hi Sajeev! My husband, rrhyne56, gave me your email address, because I have a question about my 2008 Honda CR-V. The alarm goes off, in the middle of the night, only when the temperatures are freezing. Unlocking with the FOB, stops it. But, the FOB will not lock the car. I have to […]

Brexit is a ‘sea change’ for Europe, says Merkel spokesman

BERLIN, Jan 31 — Britain’s EU departure today marks a “sea change” for the bloc, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman said. “It is clearly a sea change for Europe because the UK was an important member of the EU for 47 years — nearly half a century,” said Steffen Seibert said at a...

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Note 10 beat the Pixel to the February 2020 patch

The February 2020 security patch, as it is now rolling out for the Galaxy Note 9 and Note 10 right now — ahead of the Google Pixel.

Celebrate body+soul’s 20th birthday with Kayla Itsines

To celebrate our 20th birthday, we’re hosting an intimate VIP event in Sydney with an exclusive workout with SWEAT trainer, Kayla Itsines. 

Wenger launches Fifa talent development programme

LAUSANNE, Jan 31 — Fifa has announced the launch of what it has called a “groundbreaking talent development programme” with the aim of reducing the gap between the world’s leading football nations and the rest. The programme was launched by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who is now...

Anubhav Sinha Has A Message For Arnab Goswami & The Thappad Director Hasn’t Minced Words

Seems like the Kunal Kamra Vs Arnab Goswami debate is nowhere near to the end. While we saw many Bollywood celebs stand in support with the comedian, director of Thappad Anubhav Sinha seems to be back

Submarine jobs poised to go west

The Morrison government is leaning towards sending ASC's submarine maintenance blue collar jobs to Perth, risking its relationship with key senator Rex Patrick.

Boxer Patrick Allotey finally arrested after going into hiding for assaulting a Kotoko fan

Ghanaian boxer, Patrick Allotey who beat up a Kumasi Asante Kotoko fan mercilessly for jubilating in front of him after GPL Super clash on Sunday 26th January 2020 at the Accra Sports Stadium, has finally been arrested. The Police placed an arrest warrant and a bounty on the head of Allotey after he was captured […]

Prince urges CSA to 'confront brutal facts' on Kolpak issue

Cape Cobras coach Ashwell Prince has urged Cricket South Africa to strongly examine the reasons behind players leaving the country.

Kamil Grosicki: Inside track on West Brom's new signing

West Brom have signed Kamil Grosicki this Deadline Day - get to know the new man at The Hawthorns here.

Three new tech execs join WA's govt-wide digital office

Including the state’s first-ever digital chief.

Unilever considers selling tea brands as UK hot tea sales are on a downward trend

Following on from the recent news (30th Jan 2020) of Unilever looking to sell their PG Tips and Lipton brands, Arian Bassari, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data analytics company, offers his view on these developments.

A quantum of solid: A glass nanoparticle in the quantum regime

Researchers in Austria have used lasers to levitate and cool a glass nanoparticle into the quantum regime. Although it is trapped in a room-temperature environment, the particle's motion is solely governed ...

The Sims 'for a new generation' could have online play

'Social interaction and competition' will become part of The Sims in future.

Fiscal deficit target may be relaxed to arrest declining growth: Economic Survey

The Medium Term Fiscal Policy (MTFP) statement presented with the Budget 2019-20, pegged the fiscal deficit target for 2019-20 at 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), which was further expected to follow a gradual path of reduction and attain the targeted level of 3 per cent of GDP in 2020-21, and continue at the same level in 2021-22.

Tirumala decks up for ‘Ratha Sapthami’

TTD has made elaborate arrangements for devotees: EO

Former lawmaker Delaney ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first Democrat to formally declare a run for the party’s 2020 presidential nomination, former U.S. Representative John Delaney, on Friday said he was dropping out of the crowded race in order to make room for more moderate candidates.

Tragic nurse who failed to be diagnosed for cervical cancer died after doctors' 'neglect'

Julie O'Connor was diagnosed with cervical cancer 'in 10 seconds' after she was forced to go private following an all-clear from a smear test and a biopsy.

Rocket Report: Starlink flies, OneWeb has next mega-constellation launch

“This marks the start of a regular launch campaign during 2020.”

Gender Minister, UN Women agree to step up fight against GBV

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN Women Country representative in Kampala has decried the high cost implications of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and warned that it denies Ugandan communities resources they would have put in much-needed development projects. “Uganda is incurring over Shs77 billion in cost or opportunity costs in managing violence …

Japanese billionaire cancels search for girlfriend to take on SpaceX trip

Back in 2018, Maezawa, who founded Japanese online clothing retailer Zozotown, had been named as the first passenger on Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket flight around the moon, which is scheduled to take place in 2023. His original idea was to…

BJP MLA raises pitch for Cabinet Berth for all defectors

Gokak legislator Ramesh Jarkiholi said the final call will be taken by the Party’s Central leadership.

Hamilton police identify man shot to death inside rooming house

Hamilton police have identified the city's first homicide victim of the year.

China's drone army fighting coronavirus: Farm, police and personal drones are repurposed to spray disinfectant over villages and cities hit by killer virus

Drones are currently being used in the coastal provinces of Jilin, Shandong and Zhejiang with individual devices disinfecting an area of 16,000 square metres in a single morning.

Nadine Coyle is not in The Masked Singer - but Nicola Roberts might be

Nadine? No! No! No!

Supreme Court business rates hearing on ATM charges to be heard on Budget day

It comes on March 11, the day the Chancellor will unveil plans to help the high street.

Blake Shelton Recalls Gwen Stefani's Sadness When 'The Voice' Ended Last Season

When Season 17 of The Voice ended last year, both Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were sad, and not just because Kelly Clarkson's team member Jake Hoot won the season. The couple was sad because they knew Stefani would not be returning for the upcoming Season 18, due to her ongoing commitment with [...]

Shakespeare North Playhouse appoints new chair

Max Steinberg has been chosen as the new chair of Shakespeare North Trust

Madan Lal, RP Singh, Sulakshana Naik Appointed BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee Members

Former India coach Madan Lal, former fast bowler RP Singh and India women cricketer Sulakshana Naik were named in the three-member CAC.

Citizen suffers as wilful defaults take toll on welfare schemes: Eco Survey

According to the Survey, promoters at the helm of defaulting firms pledge almost 50 per cent of their shareholding to lenders on average

Saudi Arabia supports UN Alliance of Civilizations with $1 million

The support was offered during a meeting with High Representative of the Alliance of Civilizations, Miguel Angel Moratinos here.

Lalonde gets district nod

Alan Lalonde will begin a new post with the Central Okanagan School District in March.

Barcelona Transfer News: Catalan club sign 20-year-old Braga prodigy striker

Barcelona Transfer News: The Catalan club decides to sign 20-year-old prodigy striker, but the player will join the club in July. After making a transfer blunder today morning by snubbing Cedric Bakambu at the last minute, Barcelona has officially completed a transfer with a 20-year-old Portuguese talent Francisco Trincao.The Catalan club confirmed the news by revealing the details of the transfer on their official website. The transfer fee is 31 million euros and the player will sign a contract with the Club for the next five seasons, until the end of the 2024/25 campaign with a buy-out clause of €500 million. Despite completing the agreement, he will join the Catalan club in the coming summer. The new Barcelona superstar is touted to be one of the best forwards in coming years.His stats in the youth competitions are promising as he was part of Portugal’s U19 team and won the European Championships in 2018 and ended the tournament as top scorer with five goals and top assist provider with three. However, with…

Katie Price is ‘focusing on rebuilding her empire’ rather than men

She's also changing her number for a fresh start.

Billionaire Bloomberg floods Democratic primary with cash

DES MOINES, Iowa — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent roughly $180 million in the month after his late entry into the Democratic presidential primary, a staggering sum that’s drastically more than all other leading contenders spent during much of the past year combined. Since his late entry into the race in November, the former New York …

Former Manchester United striker James Wilson joins Salford City on transfer deadline day

The former Man Utd striker left the club for Aberdeen last year but failed to find the back of the net in 16 appearances.

Trump Claims ‘This Is A Happy Period,’ Tries To Water Down His Impeachment To ‘Impeachment-Lite’

President Donald Trump isn’t bothered that the House impeached him and the Senate is currently deliberating over whether to kick...

My Character Is Like Who I Am In Real Life: Alaya F On Her Character In Jawani Jaaneman

Bollywoods new sensation Alaya F has made debut with Jawani Jaaneman alongside Saif Ali Khan and Tabu. Alayas happy go lucky nature has already garnered a lot of attention.

Railway Budget 2020: Railway fares unlikely to be hiked, govt may give privatisation push

Budget 2020: After the success of India's first private train Tejas, the Centre may also consider privatising other trains and railway operations. The Centre's railway station modernisation plan will also boost steel consumption in the country

How Laser Weapons are Changing Military Defense and Offense

As technology advances, so too is the way that we carry out modern warfare. No, not the game, rather the weapons that militaries use around the world in everyday defense.

No fresh investment, redemption for mutual fund investors on Budget day

Mutual funds investors will not be able to make a fresh investment or sell their units on the Budget day because subscription and redemption are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, industry officials

Harmanpreet’s maturity, Gayakwad’s guile, fielding worries: What we learned from India-England T20I

It was only the fourth time, out of a total of 18 matches, that India have beaten England in a T20I as captain Harmanpreet Kaur took her side home.

Convicts' Lawyer Challenged 'Hanging Will Never Happen', Claims Nirbhaya's Mother Asha Devi

This is the second time the execution has been delayed, after the Delhi Court already shifted the date from January 22 to February 1. The development comes minutes after Pawan Gupta’s claim of being a minor at the time of the offence was dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Greta Thunberg nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

STOCKHOLM: Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and the global protest movement “Fridays for Future” were nominated on Thursday for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish lawmakers.

John Delaney drops out of presidential race

John Delaney, former representative of Maryland’s 6th district, is dropping out of the race to become the Democratic Party’s candidate for president in 2020. “It has been a privil…

DHFL account classified as ‘red-flagged’ by State Bank of India

  State Bank of India has classified the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL) account as a red-flagged account (RFA) and said it would scrutinise the home loan pools purchased from the trouble

'The city is suffocating': diary of the Wuhan coronavirus lockdown

A resident describes life in the city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak

Kejriwal slams Pak Minister for mocking Modi; says Pak “biggest sponsors of terrorism”

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal slammed Pakistani Minister, Chaudhary Fawad Hussain for making objectionable comments on Prime Minister Modi.

To fight nCoV, public urged to gargle with warm water and salt

The public was urged to gargle with lukewarm water and salt to help lower the chances of having different viruses, an infectious disease specialist said Friday.

'All men for 150 years': women take centre stage at Royal New Zealand Ballet

The national ballet troupe will become the first classical company in the world to perform an entire year of works choreographed by women

Indian economy has hit ‘a trough’, hope to achieve 6-6.5% in 2020-’21, says chief economic advisor

The chief economic advisor pointed out that firms that had borrowed a lot of funds between 2008 and 2012 had invested less during the 2013-’17 period.

The latest smart gadget scandal could teach us something about the next gen of gaming and beyond

Video games often lead in technology, but sometimes the industry follows leads set elsewhere. People call services like Xbox Game Pass a ‘Netflix of Games’, for instance, because while the delivery system and technology is entirely different, the end result is much the same: doing away with physical media or digital downloads for a simple, […]

How will immigration rules change after Brexit?

The issue dominated the EU referendum debate.

Kobe Bryant: Helicopter Company Involved in Lakers Star's Death Suspends Operations

Island Express Helicopters — the company that owned the aircraft that Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers were on when it crashed in Calabasas, California, on Sunday — has temporarily suspended its operations. A statement on the company's website revealed that all [...]

Reasons to Make Disney+ Your Favorite Streaming Service

As more and more streaming services come out, we are all picking our favorite, and there are plenty of reasons it might be Disney+.

What’s heritage? Architect Joey Giaimo has a new answer

Joey Giaimo’s family home in old Mississauga shows how older buildings can form part of an ongoing conversation

T.I. Shares The Sweetest Photo Of His Baby Girl, Heiress Harris And Has Fans In Awe

Since Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, died in the horrible helicopter accident along with seven more people, social media went crazy. People

5 talking points ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action

Matters are coming to a head at the bottom of the table.

Actress Bimbo Akisanya speaks on why she left her one-year-old marriage

Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akinsanya, got married on May 24, 2014, to the father of her child. However, the marriage packed up after just a year and a few months.

Aqueduct's Empire 6 jackpot to pay out on bi-weekly basis

The New York Racing Association announced Friday a series of bi-weekly mandatory payouts for the Empire 6 wager beginning on Sunday, Feb. 9.

Happy Brexit Day! Campaigners Celebrate Leaving EU After 47 Years

Nigel Farage has hailed today as a "massive victory for the people against the establishment" as the UK prepares to leave the EU at 11 pm.

Babos, Mladenovic win 2nd Australian Open doubles title

Melbourne, Australia - Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic have combined to win their second Australian Open women's doubles title in three years.

Ouachita Parish man arrested on 16 drug and gun charges

Authorities say he was in possession of various controlled substances and six stolen guns.

REPORT: Marvel's Loki Disney+ Series Taps Owen Wilson for Major Role

Marvel Studios' upcoming Loki series for Disney+ has reportedly recruited actor Owen Wilson for a major, undisclosed role.

Fallen Order has already sold more than EA were expecting for the whole financial year

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has already surpassed the sales EA were hoping to see for the fiscal year. In their earnings call, the company praises the success of both Fallen Order and Battlefront II, as well as Apex Legends.

Dominic Thiem outlasts Alexander Zverev to reach Australian Open final

He becomes the first Austrian player to qualify for the final of the competition.

Thiem outlasts Zverev to storm Aussie Open final

He becomes the first player from Austria ever to reach the Melbourne decider.

Sergio Aguero and the art of going all guns blazing

The lad from Argentina has redefined aggression.

LGUs told to form task forces vs nCov

THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has advised all local government units (LGUs) to create their respective Corona Virus Task Forces to help contain the spread of the disease in the country now that health authorities have confirmed the first case of novel coronavirus (2019 nCov) in the Philippines.

GE2020: Fianna Fáil's Byrne claims SF tax plans 'will cost jobs in Louth'

Fianna Fáil Councillor James Byrne slates Sinn Féin tax plans

Mississauga hit-and-run leaves woman using mobility scooter dead, police say

A 45-year-old woman, who was operating a motorized mobility scooter in Mississauga on Friday morning, was struck and killed by a vehicle that did not remain at the scene, police said.

Movies out Today: 31 January 2020

Congratulations, you’ve made it through the longest month of the year! Here are all the new movies in cinemas this week if you’re in a celebrating mood. Better spend that money on movie…

UN accuses warring sides in Libya of fueling conflicts after Haftar's attack

U.N.’s Libyan special representative Ghassan Salame on Thursday accused foreign actors of not abiding by the cease-fire agreements reached at the...

What you need to know if you’re an EU citizen living in the UK after Brexit

EU citizens who want to stay in the UK after Brexit will need to apply online for the EU Settlement Scheme

Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Ola is a rival to Uber, but shares the same big investor.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

BI deports 3 undesirable aliens from US, China

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is deporting three fugitives from the United States and China in the wake of their recent arrest.

Kate Middleton 'misses' her close bond with Prince Harry and 'fears she'll 'never be close to him again,' source tells Us Weekly

Kate Middleton, 38, 'misses' her close bond with Prince Harry, an insider claimed to Us Weekly. The source added that she 'fears she'll never be close to him again.'

Apple's defense of iPhone Lightning fails: Standard charger law due by summer 2020

European lawmakers have ignored Apple's arguments against a common mobile charger.

Hayne's shock treatment worked

The royal commission was designed to shock the entire financial services system into change. It was brutal, but it delivered. 

Stander admits he knew Doris’s day would come as he switches back to six

‘He’s a great ballplayer, he’s got a good work-rate and he’s still young so there’s a lot more to come from him’

Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright and Glen Durrant win big at the PDC Awards

Snakebite got the Fans' and Players' votes

Manchester United sign goalkeeper Nathan Bishop from Southend

The 20-year-old came through the ranks at Roots Hall.

Swami Sez: Chris Berman's Super Bowl LIV pick

The 49ers are slight underdogs against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Which team wins? "The Swami" is back to make his pick on the big game.

Auckland fruit fly response over and produce movement restrictions lifted

Biosecurity New Zealand has ended its Northcote fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore.

If she is Super Over, I am New Zealand: Fans troll Black Caps after Wellington T20I thriller

India vs New Zealand, 4th T20I: Tim Southee was at the receiving end for the 2nd straight time in the ongoing series. The New Zealand pacer has bowled for New Zealand in 6 Super Overs and they have lost 5 of them.

Apple Chipmaker Says Supply Not Affected By Coronavirus

One of Apple's chipmakers, TMSC, insists it is business as usual despite the coronavirus disrupting supply chains.

Lucky Daye Sings Sweet Melodies On New Single "Fade Away"

Stream Lucky Daye's latest release. Coming off four Grammy nominations for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for “Roll Some Mo,” Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Real Games,” and Best R&B Album for his debut album, Painted, Lucky Daye is back to show...

Splunk Stock Will Keep Powering Higher Despite Being Overvalued

Splunk stock isn't cheap -- it's probably overvalued here -- but valuation alone won't stop the SPLK rally.

Senate poised to acquit Trump as witness motion appears doomed

Democrats were particularly eager to hear from Bolton following reports that he claims in an upcoming book to have been personally told by Trump that military aid to Ukraine was tied to Kiev investigating his Democratic rival Joe Biden.

Canberrans can now grow and smoke cannabis, though some questions remain unanswered

Canberrans can now grow dope, keep a small amount of the drug at home and smoke it without fear of committing a criminal offence … kind of. Friday marks Canberrans can now grow dope, keep a small amount of the drug at home and smoke it without fear of committing a criminal offence … kind of.

"I used to say I was heartbroken. I now know what that really means"

The father of Carla, Darragh and Conor McGinley has said the family will be "forever heartbroken"...

Silk Road Marketplace Senior Adviser Pleads Guilty in US Federal Court

The senior adviser to Silk Road operator Ross Ulbricht had pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute narcotics in a Manhattan Federal Court.