Feds charge Volkswagen with violating environment law for faking emissions tests

OTTAWA — German auto giant Volkswagen appears ready to strike a plea deal with Canada after being charged Monday for allegedly importing cars into this country that company executives knew violated . . .

Impeachment witness: Trump poses a danger to fair elections

President Donald Trump’s efforts to “cheat to win an election” are a threat to national security, the top Democratic investigator testified Monday as the House Judiciary Committee pushes ahead with articles of impeachment.

Dee Snider: AC/DC Have Reunited For A New Album Featuring Music Recorded By Malcolm Young

Dee Snider says the AC/DC reunion is on and it's "as close as you can get to the original band"

UP Cabinet gives nod for setting 218 fast-track courts for rape, crimes against minor

At present, the state has 81 fast-track courts to hear cases related to women, Pathak told PTI.

Ranveer Singh Kisses Shahid Kapoor On The Cheek And Shuts Down Rumours Of Cold War!

When Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor worked together in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis magnum opus Padmaavat, there was rumours about their on-screen rivalry spilling into real life as well.

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

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

Best Christmas jumpers 2019: Novelty knits for men, women and children

To truly get into the spirit of the festive season, you need to dress the part.

A new BioShock game is in development

More BioShock is on the way.

McDonald's black franchisees are fighting to earn as much as their white counterparts, as dozens leave the company they once considered family

Over the past decade, black franchisees have seen the disparities between them and the rest of McDonald's franchisees grow.

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in response to gaps in legal education that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission identified.

€6.8m Lotto win 'the talk of the village' as winner gets in contact with National Lottery

Excitement has reached fever pitch today in a Kilkenny village today after news that a shop there sold the winning ticket for Saturday night’s €6,834,410 Lotto jackpot.

No reason to show that employment has come down: Govt tells Lok Sabha

The Labour and Employment Minister also said the government is implementing various schemes for generating more employment

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

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

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

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

Report: Newcastle showing interest in Charlton striker Macauley Bonne

Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing Championship striker Macauley Bonne. According to talkSPORT, the Magpies are ‘slightly ahead’ of the likes of Leicester City and Fulham for the 24-year-old, who has been in impressive form recently. Bonne has six Championship goals so far this season, and has caught the eye since replacing the injured […]Newcastle United are reportedly leading the chase over striker Macauley Bonne, who has made a big impression at Charlton Athletic since signing.

Miss Universe 2019: Steve Harvey named right costume contest winner, pageant says of apparent flub

Steve Harvey can’t catch a break when it comes to Miss Universe.

Man faces trial over death of boy in hit-and-run outside school

Harley Watson died in hospital after a vehicle ploughed into children who were leaving Debden Park High School in Loughton on December 2.

Preserve bodies till Dec 13: Telangana HC after adjourning Hyderabad 'encounter'

The Court directed the state advocate general to produce documentary evidence as to whether the police fully followed the guidelines of the Supreme Court on the encounter issue. 

To the Surprise of No One, PS5 Will Have Exclusive Games

Titles not playable on PS4

34-year-old lawmaker set to become Finland's prime minister

Finland's ruling Social Democratic Party council voted to name Marin over rival Antti Lindtman to take over the government's top post.

Caring alone for two small girls, Texas father grapples with loss

SEGUIN, Texas (Reuters) - Zak Tiemann picked up his daughters from school early this Halloween. Zayleeana, 3, and Zoey, 5, were beaming with excitement as they donned their “Frozen” costumes and went trick-or-treating in their small hometown of Seguin, Texas.

Juice Wrld Reportedly Took Multiple Percocets To Evade Police Prior To Death

He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Sky TV and Netflix get a new rival: new streaming service revealed and it’s FREE to watch

Plex has launched a new video on-demand service that lets you stream movies from any device. Unlike Amazon Prime, Sky Go, Netflix and a host of other movie services, there is one very stark difference with the Plex rival… it’s completely free.

Mexico may accept US steel trade rule, rejects aluminum

Mexico may accept U.S. requests for greater regional content on steel, as long as there is a five-year phase-in period.

England to host Italy in first Euro 2020 warm-up friendly

Italy will play England at Wembley on March 27, as the Azzurri and the Three Lions begin their preparations for Euro 2020.

Paper Talk: Monday's football news and gossip including Everton's hunt for a new manager

Vitor Pereira is the leading candidate to be Everton's new manager as the club step up their search for Marco Silva's successor

‘Sesame Street’ Stars Wear Yellow Feathers As They Remember Caroll Spinney At Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony

The late Big Bird puppeteer died on the same day ‘Sesame Street’ became the first TV series ever to receive the award for lifetime achievement in the arts. Caroll Spinney was remembered ...

What The Karnataka Bypoll Results Mean For Yediyurappa And Congress

The BJP won 12 of the total 15 seats in the bypolls and Congress only managed to get two. Siddaramaiah resigned as Leader of Congress Legislature Party and Leader of Opposition.

Iraqis rally against government after activist killed

Iraqis turned out Monday to mourn a prominent activist gunned down the previous evening, the latest violent episode in anti-government demonstrations in which more than 450 people have died.

Autism Awareness Roscrea open new community hub at Rosemary Square 

AAR was recently honoured with a Civic Reception by Thurles Templemore Municipal district of Tipperary County Council

Discussed weather: Ajit Pawar on talk with Fadnavis

In a stunning turn of events, Fadnavis had on November 23 returned as chief minister propped up by Ajit Pawar, who was made his deputy. Both were sworn in a hush-hush early morning ceremony but the government lasted only 80 hours.

Natural Gas - Something Needs To Happen Soon

The January contract displays an oversold condition.Stocks are slowly dropping.It is too early for carnage on the downside, but time is running out.The spring of 2020 could be ugly - an opportunity.U.

Samsung executives guilty of destroying evidence in fraud case

Three employees jailed for up to two years in case linked to $3.9bn accounting fraud

African players in Europe: Salah and Keita drive Liverpool towards title

Liverpool's confident march towards a first English title since 1990 continued with Mo Salah and Naby Keita both on target in the 3-0 win at Bournemouth.

Upon Further Review: Hunter, Vikings lull Detroit to sleep

What we learned from the Minnesota Vikings’ 20-7 win over Detroit.

Elephant crosses train tracks by lifting level crossing gate in Jalpaiguri. Internet is worried

An elephant crossed train tracks by lifting a level crossing gate in North Bengal. The video has gone viral.

Basketball: Davis scores 50 to propel Lakers over Timberwolves, Heat find a Herro

Anthony Davis scored 50 points to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 142-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday (Dec 8) that gave ...

Abe granted brief respite as scandal-hit extraordinary Diet session draws to a close

During the course of the session two ministers resigned, a plan for reforming college English-language tests was withdrawn and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was accused of breaching election campaign laws.

Fox News dedicated a segment to QAnon, and supporters of the conspiracy theory are happy for the attention

On "Watters' World," the Fox News host Jesse Watters told a political-science professor that one of his good friends was a QAnon supporter.

Marinos' faith in Teruhito Nakagawa pays off

Just over five years ago, Yokohama F. Marinos showed their faith in then-22-year-old Teruhito Nakagawa when they announced they would sign the Senshu Unive

Buy/Drive/Burn: Japanese Two-doors for a New Century

Last time on Buy/Drive/Burn, we took a look at three two-door mid-market offerings from American brands for the 2001 model year. Most people hated such a Sophie's choice. Perhaps things will be a bit better today when we cover the same market segment with offerings from Japan.

Conclave onblockchain

Top blockchain experts and thought leaders from around the world will take part in a two-day conclave, ‘BlockHash Live 2019’ to be held here from December 12.The experts will share ideas and lead disc

She's decked the halls AGAIN! Christmas-mad grandmother, 77, kits out home with £30,000 festive decorations for 10th year running (after promising real-life Scrooge husband a year off)

Betty-Ann Jones, 77, of Pontadawe, near Swansea, pledged that last year would be the final time she took out her £30,000 collection of baubles, trees, Santas and reindeer.

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Manchester United

Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the EPL table.

Getting upwind of Rudolph

Behold, the greening of Santa.

GOG Galaxy 2.0 is now in open beta

The integrated launcher is now available to everyone

Beyoncé Wasn’t High, She Just Really Likes Whales, Okay?

Beyoncé reveals whether or not she was high when she said she loves whales and the fate of the infamous Formation World Tour video.

Karnataka bypolls: Siddaramaiah resigns as CLP leader over Cong' poor show

The Congress, which held 12 of the 15 seats where byelections were held on December five, won only two, in a huge set-back to the opposition party

CTET 2019 answer keys to be released soon along with response sheets at ctet.nic.in

CBSE conducted the CTET December 2019 examination on December 8th in which more than 28 lakh candidates participated.

Top Irish Christmas traditions that make the season

The Irish love Christmas and all of Ireland takes part in a number of fun traditions over the course of two weeks.

CCXP 19: Epic first footage for Marvel’s The Eternals shown to crowds

Lucky fans in attendance at Comic Con Experience in Brazil this weekend past got to be the first to see footage of Marvel’s The Eternals. We have the epic sounding description and some more d…

Ex-Celtic and Aberdeen star Mackay-Steven thought he was on golf course after Glasgow river plunge

FORMER Celtic and Aberdeen star Gary Mackay-Steven has revealed he woke up in hospital after his infamous river plunge thinking he was on a golf course. The 29-year-old was rescued from the River K…

NeNe Leakes’s Fans Support Her After She Shares A Few Words About Cynthia Bailey – Watch The Video

NeNe Leaks is having a great time singing in front of the camera. But she also has a few words to address Cynthia Bailey, and you can check out her

Insta Love Pours In For Nurkovic After Hat-Trick Heroics

It is highly unlikely that there is a more loved man in Mzansi than Serbian striker Samir Nurkovic following his weekend heroics.

Surveillance stepped up at night in human habitations

The Forest Department has stepped up surveillance at night in human habitations that are witnessing regular movement of wild elephants in Coimbatore. Anti-poaching watchers (APW) and members of the Ra

Review: 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 3': All about Marvelous Ms Brosnahan

"The Marvelous Mrs Maisel 3"; Cast: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Pollak; Direction: Amy Sherman-Palladino; Rating: *** (three stars)

Jorge Masvidal just set his retirement date, isn’t leaving without UFC belt

Jorge Masvidal just set his retirement date and refuses to leave UFC without winning the welterweight title, but also wants the biggest paydays possible.

Benik Afobe thankful for support following death of daughter

Afobe’s two-year-old Amora died from complications from a severe infection.

2K's New Studio Cloud Chamber has Started Work on a New Bioshock Title

2K Games announced today the establishment of a new studio called Cloud Chamber which has already begun work on a new Bioshock title.

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

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

Socceroos lose last link to ‘golden generation’ as Milligan retires

The Socceroos have lost the final link to Australia's 'golden generation' with captain Mark Milligan announcing his international retirement. One of just The Socceroos have lost the final link to Australia's 'golden generation' with captain Mark Milligan announcing his international retirement.

It Looks Like a B-2 Bomber: Here Comes Russia's Okhotnik Stealth Drone

Take a look.

Reporter groped by runner on live TV speaks out: 'You violated, objectified and embarrassed me

Reporter Alex Bozarjian was on live TV Saturday morning covering the annual Bridge Run in Savannah, Georgia, when a participant reportedly groped her as he passed by.

EFCC secures 84 convictions in Edo - The Nation Newspaper

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

Viral Image Shows Grey Seal Pup Lounging With A Starbucks Bottle

An amateur photographer has captured an image of a young pup lounging next to a glass Starbucks bottle in the midst of the UK grey pup season in what some

Fikile Mbalula: Prasa Placed Under Administration

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced that the interim board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has been dissolved with immediate effect and that it has been placed under administration. Mbalula made the announcement at a press briefing on Monday morning. He said Prasa had deep-rooted problems and merely replacing an interim […]

Elder Scrolls Legends development put on hold

Elder Scrolls Legends development has been placed on hold, Bethesda said of its card-based title. Find out more inside.

All Sony PS5 Games Could Enable Multiplayer With Cloud Controller Sharing

Sony was just recently granted an interesting patent that could potentially turn any single-player game into a multi-player experience

Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua 2 purse, salaries: How much money will they make in the rematch?

The highly-anticipated rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua will mark a career-high payday for each fighter, and why shouldn't it?

Burna Boy, Stefflon Don share passionate kiss on the street

'African Giant' and Grammy Award-nominee, Burna Boy and his girlfriend who he said in an interview is his wife are not letting off steam of their romance.

UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington - Predictions and Picks

One of the biggest UFC cards of 2019 goes down this weekend, as three title fights are set for UFC 245.

Follow your passion to succeed, PM Imran advises youth

Premier lauds Fawad Chaudhry for showing "passion for a ministry that no one cared about".

Stargirl Teaser Reveals ANOTHER New Logo Ahead of DC Universe Show's Launch

DC Universe has revealed a short teaser for Stargirl, and with it, the latest iteration of the upcoming superhero series' title logo.

CCXP 19: New details revealed for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and WandaVision

Marvel’s Kevin Feige spilled some beans on the stories for upcoming Disney+ shows The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision and how they will tie into the future of the MCU. Plus, som…

Boris Johnson Ready For 12 December Elections

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was nervous about his narrowing lead in opinion polls ahead of Thursday’s election but pledged to deliver a “transformative” Brexit on Jan. 31 that would allow lower immigration. The 12 December election will decide the fate of Brexit and the world’s fifth largest economy with a stark choice […]

Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones wish Kirk Douglas a happy 103rd birthday

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are celebrating Kirk Douglas' 103rd birthday.

Sri Lanka team arrives in Islamabad ahead of Test series

The first match of the series is set to begin in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

California church's nativity scene shows Jesus, Mary and Joseph locked in separate cages

A California church is displaying a nativity scene depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees in cages to draw attention to the conditions faced by migrants seeking asylum in the United States.

Family's fury over M&S Christmas tree that's getting scathing reviews

Marks and Spencer advertises the £35 tree as a “sparkling surprise”

Game of Thrones' Iwan Rheon joins American Gods

Leagues away from Ramsay Bolton.

This Pictures Proves 1 Fact: It's Really Hard to Sink a U.S. Navy Submarine

And thank god for that. 

Ghostbusters: Afterlife's First Trailer Ain't Afraid of Leaning into Legacy

The long-anticipated first trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife has arrive, bringing Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard and more into the franchise's family.

‘Game Of Thrones,’ ‘Stranger Things’ & 15 More Of The Biggest TV Shows Of The Last Decade

From 'Game of Thrones' to 'Stranger Things,' these are the biggest TV shows of the decade.

2K launches Cloud Chamber game studio to make the next BioShock game

Take-Two Interactive's 2K publishing label announced the founding of Cloud Chamber, a new wholly owned game studio that will make a BioShock game.

12 LGUs receive DOH-Calabarzon’s Gintong DALOY award

The Department of Health (DOH)-Calabarzon recently awarded the first “Gintong DALOY” (Damayan para sa Aksyong Linis, Oportunidad at Yamang pangkalusugan) Award to 12 local government units (LGUs) in Quezon province.

Blackout: BVB’s All Black Kit Causes Social Media Frenzy

Borussia Dortmund sent shockwaves through the footballing fraternity when they debuted their 110th anniversary ‘Blackout kit’

Opinion: MMA media should not equate criticism with cruelty

MMA media criticism is not only needed, it should be welcomed.

He is suffering from memory lapses – Raila on Mudavadi’s new book

The book accuses Raila of playing tricks on NASA co-principals

GitHub keen to open subsidiary in China

Beijing wants Chinese developers to engage more with open-source software, says executive

Elon Musk Hits Traffic Pylon With New Cybertruck After Dinner in Malibu

Billionaire tech icon Elon Musk turned a lot of heads in Malibu, California on Saturday night when he showed up to a swanky restaurant in his new Tesla Cybertruck. But Musk’s night on the town included at least one embarrassing hiccup. The founder of Tesla and SpaceX hit a traffic pylon with his shiny new vehicle that some Twitter users joked was roughly the height of a small child.

Unofficial port of Notepad++ pops up on the Microsoft Store again

Popular text/code editor Notepad++ is making its way back to the Microsoft Store. Back in the spring of 2018, an unofficial port of Notepad++ showed up

Philippines: Davao school closed due to chickenpox outbreak

By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews Officials with the Holy Child College of Davao have suspended classes for the week, Dec. 9- 13 for the Jacinto campus due to a possible chickenpox outbreak, according to a letter from the Head of Operations at the school, Ma. Chrystella Suzette Velasco. She notes that confirmed chickenpox cases in children have been …

Minecraft Switch Players Can Finally Play With Their PS4 Friends From Tomorrow

PS4's version of the game catches up

Champions League permutations: What results Liverpool and Chelsea need to reach the last 16

Liverpool head to Red Bull Salzburg needing a result to avoid dropping down to the Europa League, while Chelsea face Lille at Stamford Bridge.

Kaytranada releasing LP ft. Pharrell, Tinashe, Mick Jenkins & more on Friday; “10%” ft. Kali Uchis out now

Kaytranada's sophomore album comes out Friday, and it features a ton of cool guests, including Pharrell Williams, Tinashe, GoldLink, Estelle, Mick Jenkins, SiR, and more.

Lawyer competence includes knowledge of Indigenous-Crown history: B.C. law society

VANCOUVER - The Law Society of British Columbia has moved to require Indigenous cultural competency training for all practising lawyers in the province, in

New steps against scammers

Some of Canada's telephone providers are being called on by the country's telecom regulator to add to their arsenals in the battle against phone scammers.

Israeli Police Searching for Vandals Who Damaged 40 Cars in East Jerusalem - Photo, Video

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli police are investigating acts of vandalism that took place in the Arab quarter of Jerusalem, with at least 40 vehicles being damaged, police said on Monday. 

Sanna Marin of Finland to Become World’s Youngest Prime Minister

At 34, Ms. Marin will head a coalition made up of five parties, in a government led by women.

Ex-Swedish ambassador to China faces trial over Gui Minhai meeting

Sweden's former ambassador to China faces an unprecedented trial over allegations she overstepped her authority during a meeting to secure the release of imprisoned bookseller Gui Minhai.

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

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

Actress in Peloton's viral holiday commercial says she is 'shocked and overwhelmed' by the response

The hunt for the actress in Peloton’s viral holiday commercial is officially over.

Jacqueline Jossa breaks silence in video with wedding ring back on as she swerves party

I'm a Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa has finally spoken out on social media while wearing her wedding ring again after her marriage was rocked by several cheating claims

BSEAP SSC AP Board class 10th 2020 time table released, exams to be on new pattern

BSEAP AP SSC 10th Time Table 2020: The AP SSC 2020 board exams will begin from March 23. This year the exam will be conducted as per the new pattern.

Officer shoots, wounds man following traffic stop, chase

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man was shot and wounded by police over the weekend following a vehicle chase in South Florida, authorities said. An officer attempted to make...

Breaking News: Russia Banned From All Global Sports, 2020 Olympics & 2022 FIFA World Cup

The BBC reports that Russia has been handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada). It means the Russia flag and anthem will not be allowed at events such as the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and football’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar. But athletes who can prove they are …

The Conjuring 3: Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson returning for sequel

The third installment will arrive in September 2020.

Netflix's 'Marriage Story' Leads Golden Globe Nominations With 6

Other films that will compete in the best drama category are war drama '1917,' comic book villain film 'Joker,' 'The Irishman' and papal story 'Two Popes'

Golden Globes nominations 2020: Full list of nominees on livestream

The Oscars ooze prestige — but the Golden Globes are all about the party. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is announcing the guest list for its 2020 Golden Globes bash Monday at 8 a.m.,

‘As good as I’ve seen’ - Boss sends exciting message about Aston Villa transfer ‘target’

Aston Villa transfer news includes Millwall boss Gary Rowett full of praise for Jed Wallace amid reports linking winger with AVFC

Dozens feared dead following eruption of New Zealand volcano

Police said aircraft had seen no signs of life.

Perth and Kinross Matters: Volunteers deserve praise for trying to make Christmas special

In Iceland, children count down the days til Christmas with the arrival of 13 troublesome trolls.

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami Desai’s Family FINALLY Reacts To Arhaan Khan’s Truth About His Previous Marriage & Loans

Last week Salman Khan made some big revelations about Arhaan Khan at Bigg Boss 13 which his girlfriend and housemate Rashami Desai didn’t know about. He revealed that Arhaan has a kid from a previou

Gatchalian urges DTI, DA to closely monitor prices of basic goods

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to closely monitor the prices of basic goods and commodities this month as Filipinos celebrate the Yuletide season.

2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior pricing: from $62,990 drive-away, in showrooms now

Nissan Navara Warrior will undercut the Ford Ranger Raptor by up to $20,000, is thousands less than a HSV Colorado SportsCat and shadows Toyota HiLux Rugged X.

Three held in Oman for drugs

The Royal Oman Police in Dhofar have arrested three people.

Apple May Be Revisiting the iPhone 9 Next Year With the SE 2

The iPhone SE 2 series has been rumoured for a while, but it looks like it may usurp the title of iPhone 9.

Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85

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

‘Watchmen’ Season 1 Episode 8 Recap: Cal Just Blue Himself

We’ve reached the penultimate episode of Watchmen, which means we actually get some answers. So last week’s episode ended on the biggest twist of the series. That Angela’s husband Cal is actually Doctor Manhattan, […]

Android 10 stable update for the Galaxy Note 10 is coming soon

Android 10 stable update for the Galaxy Note 10 is coming soon, The community manager at Samsung’s official forum in South Korea has confirmed it.

How to fix common Chromecast issues

The Google Chromecast is an amazing little streaming device that just works... until it doesn't.

Swelling U.S. IPO backlog points to crowded 2020 field

(Reuters) - More and more companies are putting plans for U.S. initial public offerings (IPO) on ice this year because of investor pushback against their valuations, creating a backlog that could make stock market debuts more challenging in 2020.

Who plays in the Orange Bowl 2020? Teams, date, schedule for New Year’s 6 bowl game

Check out all the details you need to know about this year's Orange Bowl, including the teams, TV info and schedule.

Vivo V17 review: Good cameras, slick design but competition is tough

Vivo V17 review: Does Vivo V17 offers great value for its price? We take a look at the new phone with 48MP quad-camera and 32MP front camera.

Sun salutations! Lemurs' hilarious yoga-like pose as they welcome the morning sun wins National Geographic's children’s photography award

Amelia Jane Balls, eight, from Norfolk, won the top prize with her photograph Lemurs Doing Yoga. The winner of the People category is Athina Whetstone, 11, for Every Drop in the Ocean Counts.

US Agriculture Sec. Perdue: Do not believe tariffs will be implemented on December 15th

United States Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue crossed the wires in the last minutes saying that he does not believe the tariff hike will go into ef

How Blackpool is becoming the ice capital as teenager who trains at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena wins third at British Figure Skating Championships

Growing up, Isabella Todd loved watching the Hot Ice show at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena.

'Divorce tourism' laws could be scrapped following seven-year legal battle between Scottish aristocrat and his wife after she brought her £10,000-a-month claim to a 'more favourable' English court

The UK Government has been granted permission to intervene in a row over maintenance involving Scottish aristocrat Charles Villiers (pictured with his new partner Heidi Innes), 56, and his wife Emma.

Reps decry eight NAF crashes in four years, grill CAS

Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The House of Representatives has criticised the Nigerian Air Force for the incessant crashes recorded recently, leading to the loss of lives and aircraft. The Chief of Air...

A new medical examiner will explain death to the living

Snohomish County’s top autopsy doctor will soon be J. Matthew Lacy. Dr. Daniel Selove is retiring.

Ananya Panday: “I Would Rather Sit At Home & Do Nothing Than Do Something That I Don’t Believe In”

Though Ananya Panday may be just one film old, her second release, Pati Patni Aur Woh has been winning her accolades ever since the film hits the theatres. The film features Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pedne

Chhapaak Trailer Out Tomorrow: Watch Out For Deepika Padukone's Gritty Portrayal Of An Acid-Attack Survivor

Deepika Padukone took to Instagram and announced the release date of the film’s trailer. Brace yourselves, the much-anticipated trailer will be out tomorrow!

The first episode of Crisis On Infinite Earths warped the Arrowverse with tragedy

A farewell to a pillar of TV’s DC universe

I need to calm down - 'Passionate' Luka Doncic holds his hands up after clash with officials

The best and worst of Luka Doncic was on show on Sunday, as he broke a Michael Jordan record but later fumed at officials.

Allison Moorer: Telling, and Singing, the Whole Story

You think you know the Allison Moorer story—the tragic murder-suicide of her parents, the dual rise of her and her sister’s careers, the stunning talent and sometimes explosive personalities, the multiple marriages. But there’s so much more you don’t know. There’s so much more, in fact, that Moorer had to simultaneously write and release a new album and a memoir to set the record straight. The chemistry experiment works, and Blood the album (the memoir shares the same title) is one of the best of Moorer’s career. She sat down with Paste recently to discuss all the stories.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'regrets leaving Real Madrid'

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly regrets leaving Real Madrid before the start of the 2018-19 campaign.

Euro 2020: Switzerland to host Germany in warm-up match

Germany will play a friendly in Switzerland next May as part of their build-up to the Euro 2020 finals, the German Football Association confirmed Monday.

It looks like Minecraft’s “Better Together” cross-platform update is finally coming to PlayStation 4

Last year, Mojang (owned by Microsoft) released the Bedrock Edition of Minecraft. Based on the code from the Pocket Edition, Bedrock unified the code for the game across al platforms, even allowing…

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

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

Winners of SHATIU honoured

The winners of the 5th edition of Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding (SHATIU) were honoured yesterday in a ceremony held at the Ritz-Carlton, Doha

Why Europe will side with the US over China for 5G

America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

Compostela Valley is now Davao de Oro

DAVAO CITY - The Province of Compostela Valley will soon have its new name after majority of its constituents agreed to ratify Republic Act 11297 renaming it to Davao de Oro.

Pangs of affluence

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

I Want That On A T-Shirt

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

Breakers overrun Patterson and Bullets

Lamar Patterson’s hot hand wasn’t enough to help the Brisbane Bullets, whose NBL road woes continued with a 96-85 loss to the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland. 

Macron eyes European leadership

If the U.S. declines play a uniting role in the democratic world, more parochial, divisive visions will come to the fore.

US FTC finds Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users

Impacts of finding on defunct consultancy unclear.

Brendan Rodgers begins his Title-Race mind-games with Klopp…

Brendan Rodgers has predictably painted his Leicester City side as the underdogs in this year’s title race, which in fairness, they are! The Foxes have won eight on the bounce and are eight p…

How Scream Holds Up In 2019

In 1996 a movie was unleashed on the world that resurrected the slasher genre from the consumerist graveyard of the 1980s. Not only that, it completely spoofed and subverted it. Scream was a movie that should never have happened, never should have worked. And yet it managed to redefine horror and become a cult...

IRUTI: The luminous essence of English literature

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GALLERY: Aston Martin DBX SUV at St Athan factory

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The Saudi Aramco IPO Overvaluation Is Overblown

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Monday Masala: Why is Bigg Boss so addictive?

Why do so many of us love watching Bigg Boss? We try and dissect the 10.30 pm phenomenon in this week's Monday Masala.

Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries

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Nurkovic reveals Middendorp half-time dressing-down

Kaizer Chiefs striker Samir Nurkovic has revealed the dressing-down given to the Amakhosi players by a less-than-pleased Ernst Middendorp.

Not negligent in teen death

British Columbia's police watchdog has concluded two Langley RCMP officers were not negligent in their response to a report of a teenage boy who was in distress after consuming a large quantity of drugs.

What To Remember From Ulta Beauty's Q3 Earnings

Ulta Beauty reported numbers that exceeded expectations and show that the growth deceleration is stabilizing.Ulta is outperforming its competitors significantly by improving customer satisfaction and

Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries

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

Nigel Slater’s meat-free Christmas recipes

A centrepiece of a golden pumpkin, pomegranate-jewelled basmati rice, and a mouthwatering apple and mincemeat tart

Saudi eliminates gender-segregated entrances for eateries

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

McLaren reveals track-focused 620R

High-performance machine is limited to just 350 units

How Google Play works

Today we are publishing the “How Google Play Works” report, a comprehensive look under the hood at how the Play Store operates.

Aldi is selling Prosecco for just £3.99 a bottle

Rude not to...

WestJet's Christmas miracle

This year's annual "WestJet Christmas Miracle" video showcases families as they decide whether to give or receive.

Brockhampton to play Birmingham show

American rap collective Brockhampton will bring their European tour to Birmingham next year.

Histories of our treasured Christmas traditions

Why we do what we do during the festive season

Lil Reese Is Back With "Kids In The Ghetto"

Lil Reese reflects on simpler times on his new single,+ Lil Reese is relying a lot on previously recorded singles after suffering a gunshot to the neck. The rapper's continued to drop new music as he hopes for his voice to return. The rapper came through with 'Kids In The Ghetto' earlier today. The ...

FC Goa back to winning ways

Manvir Singh came off the bench to score the match-winner as FC Goa edged past Hyderabad FC 1-0 in the Hero Indian Super League clash at the GMC Balayogi

Virtuoso reveals the hottest hotel opening of 2020

NEW YORK - Global luxury travel network Virtuoso® is sharing its list of the most exciting properties around the world debuting over the next six months. From the eternally popular such as France and Mexico to the more exotic, including Japan and Botswana, these hotels and resorts are setting new standards in the ultra-competitive luxury space. On Virtuoso’s must-see list, historic icons meet sleek beach resorts while lodges nestled in nature complement city retreats. The common thread amongst them is

4 held for ‘pusoy’ in Candon

CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur- Police arrested yesterday four persons who were caught in the act engaging in illegal gambling in Bgy. Calongbuyan, Candon City.

How Truckers Keep On Transacting

America's 3.5 million truckers face serious delays when they can't easily pay for fuel and cargo unloading services. Carrying cash isn't always safe, and payments acceptance can vary retailer-to-retailer. In the new Next-Gen Payments Report, Women In Trucking Association CEO Ellen Voie explains how EMV cards, expense tracking and budgeting tools keep drivers from veering off course.

President Buhari and the rule of law

Eze Onyekpere This is 20 years of Nigeria’s experiment with civil rule which aspires to be a full-blown democracy. The current dispensation is founded on the Constitution of the Federal Republic o...

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Iran is ready for more prisoner swaps with the United States, the Cabinet spokesman said Monday even as he reiterated the Iranian leadership's stance that there will be no other negotiations between Tehran and Washington. The remarks by the spokesman, Ali Rabiei, were the first after a prisoner

Kijana Wamalwa's Son Dies

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FACT 2019: The Haxan Cloak on Midsommar

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KMT leads DPP in Taiwan legislator-at-large election

Han Kuo-yu trails Tsai Ing-wen by 4.7 percentage points based on poll of 7,000 Taiwanese netizens.An online poll revealed by Yahoo News on Dec. 9 showed that Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) leads the Kuomintang’s (KMT) Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) by 4.7 percentage points in the January election.

What to Do If You Want More Purpose, Passion, and Meaning

You don’t find your purpose; you create it by doing these three things. If you follow these steps, you'll experience far more meaning and passion.

‘Hocus Pocus’ Returns as a ‘DOOM’ Mod

No, this isn’t about the Disney classic (though a video game adaptation would be interesting), Apogee Software’s Hocus Pocus is a side-scrolling DOS game released back in 1994 by Apogee Software. You controlled Hocus, a young wizard apprentice, and the goal of this game was to collect all the crystal balls within the 16 levels. […]

John Barrowman 'so proud' of Dancing On Ice's first same-sex couple

The Scots entertainer who is replacing Jason Gardiner on the ITV ice-skating show's judging panel, urged the LGBT+ community to get behind dancers Ian "H" Watkins and Matt Evers - but only if they are good.

Saudi Arabia ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants

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

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

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

Kannababu blames Naidu for denial of SCS

‘Telangana agrees to implement majority of panel recommendations on assets distribution’

Rwanda begins vaccinating against Ebola near DR Congo border

Rwanda has started a voluntary Ebola vaccination programme at its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to prevent the spread of the deadly virus from its neighbour.

Wheeler, Phillies finalize five-year, $118M contract

The Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler finalized their $118 million, five-year contract Monday. Wheeler agreed to the deal last Thursday subject to a successful physical.

Taye Taiwo returns to Marseille

Former Nigeria defender Taye Taiwo, former Cameroon midfielder Stephane Mbia and Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi were among the African legends present for Sunday

Specman the only Blitzbok in Dubai Dream Team

Springbok Sevens speedster Rosko Specman is the only Blitzbok named in the Dream Team for the Dubai Sevens.

Lizzo Twerked In A Thong At A Lakers Game

Lizzo sat courtside at a Lakers game and twerked in a thong.

Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, December 10

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John Greenacre obituary

Other lives: Teacher at Peterhouse school in Zimbabwe for more than half a century

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

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

Frank Lampard sends message to Chelsea fans over January transfers

Chelsea supporters are demanding new signings after a poor run.

Who is Ali Milani?

Raised by a single mother, Ali Milani studied politics at Brunel University, where he was also the student union president as well as Vice-President of National Union of Students.

FTC confirms Cambridge Analytica were wrong'uns

Face(book) the music

Ban-affected Moscow blames ‘anti-Russian hysteria’

Action taken against dope offenders, says PM Medvedev

NFCP 2 Is Now Underway; NFCP 1 Licensees To Be Revealed In January 2020

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today has announced that it is ready to announce the licensees of the first National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP 1) infrastructure package in early January 2020. At

Tata Altroz Review

The brand‘s new premium hatch brings a breath of fresh air to the segment and will make you rethink your decision to look elsewhere

How To Break Out Of Apple's Walled Garden

Apple has always been good at keeping people within its own little bubble. The company has strived for an insular ecosystem which can certainly make it tricky for those on the inside looking to break out. But it's by no means impossible....

Ex-VP Wamalwa’s son dies in Kitale

Family suspects Makali died of diabetes complications.

Gameloft UK shuts down

Update: Mobile publisher confirms layoffs in Brisbane, closed Manila office earlier this year

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

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

Travelstart takes over Jumia Travel

Weeks after it closed shops in Cameroon and Tanzania, Jumia, the largest e-commerce operator in Africa, has offloaded its travel operations to Travelstart. In the new arrangement, Jumia will still promote the travel category on its platforms but Travelstart will be responsible for the “operational side of the business.” “This partnership will ensure we remain […]

China tech/Lenovo: battle standard

Beijing should remember that all armies depend on their supply lines

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

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

GTD’s role comes under the scanner

The role of former Minister G.T. Deve Gowda, who had vowed to remain neutral in the by-elections from Hunsur constituency, has come under the scanner.While the losing BJP candidate A.H. Vishwanath has

Woman dies after getting into difficulty while swimming off Antrim coast

A woman has died after a group of swimmers got into difficulty in the sea off the Antrim coast this morning.

No more second chances – Conte wants Inter to thrive under Champions League pressure

Inter must be proud of their efforts in the Champions League, but Antonio Conte says there are no more second chances for his team.

Miss Universe 2019: Growing up in Tsolo didn’t stop her from dreaming big

Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday night. Ntombizodwa Makhoba chatted to her just after she was crowned Miss South Africa in August. This is the interview with her that appeared in City Press on August 11 2019:

Trump's shameful deference to Saudi Arabia

His muted response to the Pensacola attack should sound alarm bells

Pep Guardiola names FIVE teams Man City can't compete with

Surely an exaggeration from Pep.

Moogfest 2020 has been cancelled: does this mean we won’t get a ‘Moogfest synth’?

“Logistical reasons” are to blame, apparently

'Rocket Man' and 'The Dotard,' redux

Kim Jong Un is maintaining a balance of terror with the North Korean people, who have no means to escape.

James Maddison 'on verge of new Leicester City deal'

Leicester City are reportedly ready to hand midfielder James Maddison a new long-term contract at the King Power Stadium.

Marseille make it six in a row against Bordeaux to stay with PSG

Jordan Amavi, Morgan Sanson and Nemanja Radonjic hit the decisive goals in front of a raucous crowd of around 52,000 as Andre Villas-Boas' side maintained a hot streak that has seen them rise to second in the French top flight.

Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4

Sega has officially confirmed the Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle. The two remastered games are coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 early next year with various enhancements.

Eight Rings receives new Kentucky Derby 2020 trail target

Horse Racing news: Eight Rings receives new Kentucky Derby 2020 trail target.

This is how Cassper Nyovest is bringing back his popular #FILLUP concert before the end of the year

South African Hip Hop sensation, Cassper Nyovest is set to fill up another stadium this year.

White Island survivors describe carnage after New Zealand volcano erupts

'It didn’t dawn on us right away what had just happened or that there were still people were still on the island.'

Here's A Well-Proven Strategy to Help You Make a Really Big Decision

It might surprise you, but it works.

Netflix Leads 2020 Golden Globe Nominations Across TV and Film

The full list of 2020 Golden Globe nominees, with nominations for Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Margot Robbie and more.

You Can Order Apple's Mac Pro and Its Killer Display This Week

Apple’s much-anticipated beast of a machine, the Mac Pro, and its corresponding badass new display, the Pro Display XDR, will be available to order on 10 December, per a promo the company emailed to customers.

Climate Change Is the Ultimate “OK, Boomer” Issue

The genesis of a generational conflict

How to watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation for free

Join the Griswald family for Christmas in the classic festive comedy. We show you how to watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation online, on TV or on any mobile device - and for free!

Jeff Bezos Says Big Tech Companies Should Ignore Employee Outcry and Partner With the U.S. Government

The U.S., he says, is 'the good guys.'

Ondo driver: Court remands killer cop in prison

Peter Dada, Akure An Ondo State Magistrates

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

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

Afghanistan papers reveal US public were misled about unwinnable war

Interviews with key insiders reveal damning verdict on conflict that cost 2,300 US lives

PlayStation Now Australia release potentially teased by ad

The Australian release of PlayStation Now may have just been teased after an ad for the service was spotted on PS4 dashboards over the weekend.

Baffert will 'back off' High Velocity; return in San Vicente possible

Horse Racing news: Baffert will 'back off' High Velocity; return in San Vicente possible.

Three takeaways from Chiefs vs. Patriots: Red-hot Kansas City makes Tom Brady, New England go cold in playoff picture

The Chiefs beat the Patriots on Sunday in a game that significantly impacted the NFL playoff picture. Here is what we learned about both teams.

CDQ Reveals Why Mo’Cheddah  Isn’t Sexiest Female Artiste

CDQ Olowo has dropped a bombshell as he reveals that singer, Mo'Cheddah would have been the sexiest female artiste if she was not sleeping around.

Okay Kaya – “Asexual Wellbeing” Video

Kaya Wilkins is releasing her second album as Okay Kaya, Watch This Liquid Pour Itself, at the end of January. We've heard two tracks from it already, "Ascend And Try Again" and "Baby Little Tween," and today Wilkins is sharing a new one called "Asexual Wellbeing." The track's music video, which Wilkins co-directed with Adinah Dancyger, starts with a breathy spoken word piece before launching into the track proper, a rubbery synth song about the spectrum of desire. "I know sex with me is mediocre, but I can give you asexual wellbeing," Wilkins sings. "But I can probably feel what you're feeling." Wilkins had this to say in a press release: island mud house horses and stringy apple tree blood of beet meals baby in a moth suit clipping the clothing-rack soon dry look out for a field be fire and dv’s and shitty driving good music imitate algae in the coolest jacket to exist loving your loved ones like it’s never going to end don’t let the hand deject you except the shadow it gives paint

I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa is 'fine' as she 'cancels live TV interviews

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! runner up Andy Whyment said Jacqueline is keeping her head up.

'Frozen 2' leads box office again; 'Playmobil' flops

NEW YORK - “Frozen 2” blanketed multiplexes for the third straight weekend, continuing its reign at No. 1 with $34.7 million in ticket sales, according to s

Coca-Cola's 'Star Wars'-themed bottles come with light-up lightsabers on the label

The latest coveted “Star Wars” collectible isn’t found in toy stores, but rather in the refrigerated aisles of 7-Eleven locations around Singapore.

GTFO preview – don’t let the dumb name put you off, this is a clever, hardcore co-op experience

It’s dark. Suddenly you’re trapped in a Matrix-esque pod, deeply disturbing but uncannily organic. You’re thrust forward. Three other encasings like yours meet in the centre of a labyrinthine facility, and, all at once, you’re plummeted into the darkest recesses of The Complex — the Warden has a task for you. GTFO is a survival […]

Divisive Nobel Winner Peter Handke To Receive Prize Amid Boycotts, Controversy

Turkey says it is joining Albania and Kosovo in boycotting the Nobel awards ceremony on December 10 to protest 2019 literature prize laureate Peter Handke, who has been criticized for backing late Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic.

End of a decade’s wait: Sri Lanka return to Pakistan for first Test series since 2009 terror attacks

Sri Lanka will play two Tests under heavy security, ending a decade-long absence for the five-day format since the attack on their team bus in 2009.

Compassionate dentist honoured with Caring Dentist of the Year award

A Tipperary dentist who went out of his way to treat a victim of domestic violence has been named Caring Dentist of the Year.

UK government to skip EU summit

Boris Johnson won’t attend or send a representative in his place.

Kanye West covers self in silver paint for opera

American rapper, Kanye West, on Sunday covered himself in silver paint for his opera performance, Mary, which he showed in Miami. The 42-year-old rapper was spotted wearing a baggy silver outfit...

Kangana Ranaut’s Sister Blasts Alia Bhatt For Taking Her Star Screen Awards Before The Award, Hints At Fixing The Same

The Star Screen Awards 2019 function was held in Mumbai last night. A lot of stars attended the award show, like Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Taapsee Pannu, Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Shah

Best Ethernet switches, Hubs & Splitters 2019

Run out of ports on your router? An Ethernet hub is an inexpensive way to add more, and here are the models to buy.

TikTok To Pay $2 Million To Settle Lawsuit Alleging It Collected And Exposed Children's Data

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $US1.1 ($2) million to settle a proposed class action alleging that the app Musical.ly violated children’s privacy laws by collecting their data and operating the app “in a reckless and unlawful manner for commercial gain.”...

Stakes winners Tap Back, Been Studying Her lead Los Al nominations

Horse Racing news: Stakes winners Tap Back, Been Studying Her lead Los Al nominations.

US Catholic priests beset by overwork, isolation, scandals

Weighing on the entire Catholic clergy in the U.S. is the ripple effect of their church’s long-running crisis arising from sex abuse committed by priests.

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

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

‘We love you but God knows best’ — Funke Akindele mourns father

Funke Akindele, popular Nollywood actress, has announced death of her father, a school principal.

160 Arab cars vandalized in Jerusalem

Cars in Arab neighborhood of Shuafat in Jerusalem vandalized with anti-Arab slogans, have their tires slashed.

Activists storm office of Malta's prime minister demanding resignation over murder investigation

The sister of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was involved in a tense stand-off with Maltese police on Tuesday after a group of protesters stormed into the prime minister’s office in Valletta, the capital, to demand his immediate resignation.

Chanda Kochhar termination: Bombay HC seeks RBI's reply before next hearing

Earlier, Kochhar had stated that ICICI Bank was under statutory obligation to obtain prior RBI approval to terminate her from service, and claimed that the bank did not seek any such approval.

Massive, peaceful march is win-win for protesters, police

Evidently stung by the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act by the United States, the Hong Kong government has made a multi-barreled response: denied that human rights have been eroded, granted permission for a mass rally on Sunday, and castigated political figures who “urged foreign governments or legislatures to interfere with…

WhatsApp on Android gets Call Waiting with new update: Here’s what it means

WhatsApp on Android is now getting the much awaited and useful call waiting feature. The call waiting feature was earlier added to the iOS version of the app, back in November.

25 wacky and wonderful tech stocking stuffers under $25

In 2019, we can't recommend a Red Ryder BB Gun (even if we did find one for less than $25 on Amazon). That said, we do have a listing of 25 products sure to be as beloved by your recipients as that Red Ryder was to little Ralphie Parker.

Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand

White Island erupted with a large plume of ash and steam on Monday.

What’s driving capital market developments in South Africa and Namibia? - CityAM

South Africa - the second-largest economy in Africa after Nigeria - has considerably higher GDP than its sub-Saharan neighbours.

The Environmental Catastrophe in Your Joint

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

SANDF helicopters airlift 70 trapped guests at Centurion Hotel

The South African Weather Service has issued a watch for more heavy rain in Gauteng this evening.

Ring in the festive season at FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai

Sponsored: Christmas brunches, fine-dining set menus and some of the best New Year’s Eve parties in the city

Sponsored: Elegant modern Mediterranean with magnificent 180-degree views from almost every room

This elegant Berkeley home delivers beautiful wood floors, large windows, grand views, good flow, a stunning wood and wrought iron staircase, and flexible space to suit your needs.

The first trailer for the 'Wonder Woman' sequel is finally here. Watch Gal Gadot's return as the superhero.

Warner Bros. debuted the trailer for the DC sequel at Brazil's CCXP on Sunday. It will be in theaters June 2020.

Dubai airline Emirates to serve 500,000 Christmas meals

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

Kanye West Arrives At His Opera Dressed As What I Can Only Assume Is A Fkn Weather Balloon

Kanye West is currently in Miami ahead of the debut of his second opera 'Mary', but nobody is quite sure why he's dressed in head-to-toe silver.

Schauffele making a name for himself with his golf

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Steve Stricker cared only about securing a spot in the first U.S. Open in his home state of Wisconsin. Still, there was something about the PGA Tour rookie in his group during a 36-hole qualifier that intrigued him.

France to ban dozens of glyphosate weedkillers amid health risk debate

PARIS (Reuters) - France’s health and environment agency said on Monday it was banning dozens of glyphosate-based weedkillers, most of the volume of such products sold in France, ruling there was insufficient data to exclude health risks.

Vivo V17 launched in India; check out price, specifications, features

The new Vivo V17 comes with Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The device features a 4500mAh battery with the 9V/2A fast charge support

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Man Utd

Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table.

Russia Banned from Olympics for Four Years over Doping Scandal

Russia has been slapped with a four-year ban from Olympic competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

A New BioShock Has Been Announced, Almost Certainly a PS5 Game

Won't be out for a long while

Book burning by Chinese county library sparks fury

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

12 killed in Niger car accident

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

Torrential rains in Uganda, 26 killed, says Red Cross

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - At least 26 people have been killed in floods unleashed by heavy rains in different parts of Uganda, the Red Cross said on Monday as authorities urged people in affected areas to relocate.

Boxing: Khatana, Kalaivani lead the way as India bag six gold medals at South Asian Games

Surprisingly, World Championships bronze medallist Manish Kaushik could only win a silver medal at the event.

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

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

Texas man accused of carving name into girlfriend’s face

SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man is behind bars after police said he repeatedly punched his girlfriend, then used a knife to carve his name into her face.

Shah Rukh Khan speaks about the impact of the #MeToo movement

The film industry has continued to render its support to the Me Too Movement ever since it started over a year ago. While the movement has been around longer, it impacted the Indian film industry only a while back. Talking about how the West influenced victims to speak up, superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared his thoughts over the movement and its impact. He said, “It started from there… in the West and it gave voice to women to come out and talk about something that may have happened some years back… It gave them enough support to come out with their stories.”

Saudi International Motor Show 2019 begins today

Saudi Arabia’s newly merged bank is reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity to mark UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed globally on Dec. 3. For more than 10 years, Alawwal Bank and SABB have helped thousands of disabled people in the Kingdom, now as one bank, it aims to take new steps to further this legacy of support. 

Conor McGregor UFC news: Notorious wants Jorge Masvidal fight, says Dana White

The Crumlin fighter will make his long-awaited return against Cerrone on January 18

Storm Brendan to batter Britain with 100mph winds from tomorrow

It comes after Storm Atiyah ripped through the UK last night.

UK visitors to GCC to increase 22% by 2024, reports ATM

2.8 million UK residents will travel to the GCC in 2024, an additional 500,000 travellers when compared with 2018

Crisis on Infinite Earths Makes a Major Legends of Tomorrow Retcon

"Crisis on Infinite Earths" retcons something pretty major from the very first season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow.

Five Chinese men face lawsuit for assault over car parking

  A case has been opened against five Chinese citizens for attacking local authorities with iron bars and swords while the latter were trying to ask them to move their parked car in front of a house in Hlaingthaya Township.  In connection with the case, Khin Myint, the owner of a flat in FMI City Housing phoned Aung Kyaw Moe, the administrator of Ward No.4 in Hlaingthaya Township, about a parked car in front of her flat. Then, the administrator sought help from the township police station at about 7.45 pm on December 7. 

More Problems for Pensacola: Mayor Says City Systems Facing Cyber Attack

The mayor of Pensacola, Florida announced Monday that the city has been facing a cyber attack against city systems.

Burst water main at Dumbarton Common described as 'mini geyser'

It's left a large hole in the grass.

ELEPHONE officially launched their Pakistani endevours - Gizchina.com

Yesterday at the Serena hotel in Islamabad the ELEPHONE brand held a big launch party to celebrate the start of their Pakistani operations.

Pep Guardiola's message to Man City players after falling 14 points behind Liverpool

Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by rivals Manchester United on Saturday, leaving the champions a staggering 14 points behind Premier League title favourites Liverpool

After creating new emirates, Ganduje appoints Sanusi as head of Kano chiefs

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has appointed Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, as the head of the council of chiefs. In November, a high court in the state sacked four

The Morning Watch: ‘Joker’ Cinematography Explained, VFX Artists React to ‘Children of Men’ & More

In this edition, hear Joker cinematography explained by the man responsible for it, visual effects artists react to Children of Men, and more.

Watch the trailer for "Wonder Woman 1984"

It’s not the The New Adventures of Wonder Woman that I grew up with but it does have that Stranger Things/mallwave appeal, and a New Order song. It also has Steve Trevor who most certainly di…

Heung-Min Son: Police, Tottenham and Burnley investigating alleged racial abuse by 13-year-old

Tottenham and Burnley are investigating alleged racial abuse aimed at Heung-Min Son by a 13-year-old spectator on Saturday.

House GOP Lawyer’s ‘Straw Man’ Argument: Impeaching the President Over ‘8 Lines’ Is ‘Baloney’

Steve Castor, who you may remember from the House Intelligence Committee phase of the impeachment inquiry, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday to present the case as to why the president should not be impeached. Castor argued during his opening statement that it would be “baloney” to impeach President Donald Trump over “eight lines” in the non-verbatim memo of Trump’s infamous July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Koenigsegg's New Design Boss Just Launched a Social Media Challenge and It's Lit

Back in August, when Sasha Selipanov was appointed as Head of Design for Koenigsegg, it became obvious that we'll be in for an adventure. After all, the man who penned the Bugatti Chiron would now work for the Swedes who grabbed multiple production car speed records from Molsheim. So, here we are in December, with the 36-year-old penning master having launched a social media challenge.

EU opens subsidies for electric battery push

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

Biggest mumps outbreak in a decade continues with 103 new cases last week

Worst affected part of the State is the greater Dublin area, which accounted for 1,126 cases so far this year

If 1998 Impeachment Backfired on Republicans, Expect a Bloodbath For Dems In 2020

Remember when Democrats admitted that a partisan impeachment would be a disaster for the country?

Mount Trenchard direct provision centre must close, says Limerick charity

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

Apple Price Target Set At $342 As Analyst Speculates On Apple Glasses In 2020

Cupertino tech giant Apple continues to witness optimism from investors as China's Renaissance Bank sets record price target for stock.

Rev. Obofour hints to name TMA officials who took bribe from him

The leader and founder of Anointed Palace Chapel Rev. Obofour has hinted that he will in the coming days list the name of some corrupt officia

‘Toxic’ Mueller Impeachment Article Threatens to Split Dems

When Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that House Democrats would proceed with articles of impeachment, she did so in the language of duty, history, and the Constitution. “This has nothing to do with politics,” she said. “It’s about the Constitution of the United States.”In almost the same breath

From avocados to Instagram: the decade in food

The 2010s brought seismic change to the UK’s culinary landscape says critic and restaurateur Tim Hayward

Flight attendants explain the ways you could actually bag a flight upgrade

Flight attendants debunk the myths and explain what it actually takes to bag a free or cheap flight upgrade

Accused Colorado Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Dear indicted by federal grand jury

Prosecutors say Robert Dear, the man accused of shooting and killing three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs in 2015, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 68 counts.

Save Up To 40% On Anker Charging Accessories In This One-Day Amazon Sale

Today only, Amazon is discounting a number of Anker's most popular charging accessories, as part of its Deal of the Day. Allowing you to save big on

Russia banned from Olympic Games over doping scandal

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday after sporting officials decided to punish it for tampering with doping-related laboratory data in another blow to Russia's already tarnished sporting reputation.

Prizmo 5: The Pro Scanner with Powerful Editing Tools for the iPhone and iPad [Sponsor]

Prizmo 5 is the premier solution for fast, streamlined scanning and powerful, accurate OCR on the iPhone and iPad. The app’s hallmark is the efficiency of its capture workflow, which is driven by an elegant and intuitive UI coupled with the latest iOS and iPadOS features. Creaceed, the maker of Prizmo 5, has been refining

New Google Assistant on Pixel 4 will soon support English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, and the UK

Google's Assistant newest iteration, which launched with the Pixel 4, has a few tricks up its sleeve, but accessing it has been restricted by some

Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality

One interesting finding was that racialized men have a higher employment rate than non-racialized men

The Dubai Mall is holding a huge sale this weekend

Expect up to 75 percent off at the three-day super sale

'Ghostbusters' is getting a sequel 36 years after the original movie — here's the first trailer, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, and "Stranger Things" actor Finn Wolfhard star in this movie, which centers on a family that moves to a town called Summerville.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

WATCH: SA struggling to keep calm in December as load shedding takes its toll | Cape Argus

From the serious to the lighthearted, many South Africans have been sharing their often disgruntled feelings as they endure Eskom's load shedding.

Boris Johnson pockets reporter's phone to avoid picture of 4-year-old on hospital floor

Prime Minister forced to apologise and return phone

UK CMA Decision Looms Over Amazon’s Quest For Deliveroo Stake

UK Antitrust News: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will decide if Amazon's quest to acquire a stake in Deliveroo (and its user data) can move forward.

2 Psychological Tricks That Will Help You Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself

Hardship is inevitable. But self-pity is optional.

The Cyber speaks: What will actually happen in 2020

There are a lot of 2020 cybersecurity predictions. We had a bot do it for us.

CEOs call for fiscal stimulus

Australia's top business leaders say infrastructure spending, tax cuts and investment breaks should be used to boost sluggish growth.

Donald Trump could abuse power again if he is not impeached, Democrats claim

The Democrats have claimed that Donald Trump could abuse his presidential powers again if he is not impeached over the "brazen" Ukraine scandal.

Safety first following Nelson road safety operation

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

If the Witnesses Could Exonerate Trump, Why Aren’t They Testifying?

Trump’s defenders suggest that White House aides could exculpate the president—but the evidence suggests otherwise.

Someone ate the duct-taped banana ‘art’ that sold for $120K

The piece of art, titled 'The Comedian,' was created by renowned artist Maurizio Cattelan and displayed at Art Basel.

China to replace all foreign hardware and software at government and public institutions by 2022

Among several developments in the US-China trade war has been the latter's push to make itself technologically independent of the US semiconductor industry. A major step in this direction is an order passed by the Chinese Communist Party, to push…

Russia Have Been Banned From 2020 Olympic Games & 2022 World Cup

WADA has banned Russia from global sporting events meaning they will not be eligible to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics or the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 

CPI slams Centre, State Government over ‘adamant’ attitude on CAB

The Lakhimpur district council of the Communist Party of India (CPI) once again came down heavily against the BJP-led Union and State

Randeep Hooda On #BoycottPanipat Row: “To Glorify One Community, One Doesn’t Need To Show Others Down”

Arjun Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer period drama Panipat released last Friday. The controversies that had surrounded the film pre-release just intensified post-release and we saw a certain section ge

Several injured, about 100 people in the area as New Zealand's White Island volcano erupts

WELLINGTON: About 100 people were near New Zealand's White Island volcano when it erupted suddenly on Monday (Dec 9), leaving authorities ...

SBCC Staff Takes Care of Students During Wildfire

When flames from the Cave Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara erupted on Monday, Nov. 25, evacuation notices, fluctuating power and poor air quality prompted the closing of all three Santa Barbara City College campuses on the days before Thanksgiving. That didn't stop the staff and counselors of SBCC's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) from serving their students, however.

How to treat your money well

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

I taught at a 'for-profit' college. They're predatory disasters

Students rack up debt for worthless diplomas – debt they default on at twice the rate of their peers at traditional colleges

Community spirit praised as team effort finds missing Shropshire pensioner

A "true community spirit" helped police and members of the public find an 80-year-old Shropshire woman who went missing and suffered a fall.

Freeland heads to Mexico in effort to finalize new NAFTA revisions

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is to meet American and Mexican officials in Mexico City on Tuesday amid reports a deal to revise the new North American free-trade agreement is close to completion.

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

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

I'm A Celebrity winner Jacqueline Jossa 'cancels' all TV interviews

Comes amid fierce speculation about her personal life

Nonna's minestrone recipe could help fight malaria, study suggests

In a classroom experiment turned research paper, scientists and school children discovered that some soup broths contain properties that may prevent the growth of malaria parasites.

Equity flows see sharpest dip in 3.5 years, slip 78% in November

Flows were 78% low compared to Oct; lump sum investments hit

Georgia jogger seen slapping TV reporter’s butt on-air banned from races

A male jogger who appeared to smack a female television reporter’s butt as she was covering a race in Georgia Saturday has now been banned from all of the organizer’s future events, officials say.

World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

Russia was slapped Monday with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors.

Beyonce reveals how ‘pain and loss’ of miscarriages taught her life lessons

The singer also talked about how her body has changed through her pregnancies and how she feels ‘more womanly with my curves’.

False fire cladding claims caught out by regulator's new teeth

Fire testing reports have been a frequent focus of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission since it was granted stronger investigative powers.

India set to be among top advertisement markets in 2019: GroupM and Zenith

The overall market size is expected to reach Rs 95,000 crore

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

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

Russia banned from Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup

Euro 2020 participation remains unaffected.

The Cure For Ultraviolence

The cases of Usman Khan and Lisa Marie Smith point to the problems with deradicalization.

Britain’s Worst Ever Serial Rapist, a 'Classic Psychopath', Told by Judge He Will One Day Be Free

In the early hours of 6 May 2019 Joseph McCann was arrested while hiding up a tree near Congleton, outside Manchester. His capture brought to an end to the serial rapist’s two-week reign of terror across England.

Next-Generation Nissan GT-R Rendered, Looks Like a Mid-Engined Supercar

Ah, what a fine C8 Chevrolet Corvette competitor this mid-engined Nissan GT-R would make! Then again, while the GM halo car is as real as they get, even with the $20,000 loss expected on the base $60,000 model, the next-generation Nissan halo car sitting before us comes in the form of a rendering.

Who is Lyle Taylor? Lowdown on Charlton striker linked with Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest transfer news | The Reds are reportedly interested in signing the prolific forward as the January transfer window approaches

Second suspect in Syombua murder faces court

Suspect to undergo mental tests before taking plea.

Italy heading for Wembley as England get ready for Euro 2020

The game is one of four warm-up matches for Gareth Southgate’s men.

Jaguar Land Rover sales fall 3.4% in Nov

The sales of Jaguar brand were at 11,464 units during the month, down 23.1 per cent per cent from November 2018, Tata Motors said in a BSE filing. Land Rover sales stood at 35,078 units, up 5.5 per cent per cent from the same month last year, it added. Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Monday reported 3.4 per cent decline in total retail sales.

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

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

Huawei stands by HarmonyOS approach

A Huawei executive revealed the company plans to expand the range of devices running its ...

New Zealand: Volcano eruption kills five, several missing

At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air. More casualties were feared on White Island, where the volcano erupted at about 2:11 pm, police said.

5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

Both New Zealanders and overseas tourists were among those who were dead, missing or injured.

Arsenal board denied three key transfer requests from Unai Emery

This would have drastically improved Arsenal.

Chemistry: The ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde

Prof Colin J Suckling details the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde, as well as his thoughts on the value of a chemistry degree

TTK Prestige to boost home solutions portfolio, eyes new verticals

While it is launching 30 SKUs in the home cleaning range, other products in the electrical and non-electrical spaces are on the drawing board

National Council elects Bernard Sibalatani as the new Chairperson

-The National Council has elected Bernard Sibalatani from the Zambezi Region as the new Chairperson while Victoria Mbawo Kauma from the Kavango East Region as his Deputy on Monday.

A doctor and son missing in Mawlamyaing

A doctor and his three-year-old son have been missing for four days and their family had reported it to the police.

Watch Video: Rajkummar Rao grooves like Leonardo DiCaprio; leaves fans impressed with his moves

Rajkummar Rao has crafted a niche for himself with giving back to back stellar performances on the celluloid which has been loved by the critics as we

One dead in New Zealand volcano eruption, more fatalities likely

WELLINGTON: New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded.

Tourists missing after deadly New Zealand volcano eruption

One person was reported dead after a volcano erupted on Monday.

Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Possible Oral Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s

Aptinyx initiates Phase 2 trial for new NDMA receptor modulator designed to treat Parkinson's-related cognitive impairment.

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

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

A New Jersey bill would require schoolchildren to be taught cursive handwriting

(CNN) — Should children be required to learn cursive? A New Jersey legislator says so. Assemblywoman Angela McKnight has introduced a bill that would require...

Remember who you are, U.S. senator tells Nigerians, other Africans

New York State senator Robert Jackson, at the weekend told Nigerians and other black people around the world that “Africa is waiting”

PKR sec-gen says SPV 2030 dinner did not violate party discipline

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The ‘Shared Prosperity Vision’ dinner which was attended by several PKR leaders yesterday, did not violate the party discipline, said PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. However, he said, the content of the speech delivered during the dinner was...

Justin Bieber Works Up a Sweat at Dance Class

Justin Bieber flashes a smile as he leaves a dance studio on Monday afternoon (December 9) in Los Angeles.

Man suffers cardiac arrest in queue to get subsidised onion

With the onion prices touching Rs 180 per kilo in retail market, people have been making a beeline to the Rythu Bazaars where the government is selling onions at a subsidised price of Rs 25 per kilo.

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

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

In Nobel speech, Japanese winner Akira Yoshino says lithium-ion batteries will play key role in achieving sustainable society

Yoshino underscores that the development of the batteries can be linked with that of AI, the “internet of things” and next-generation wireless networks.

Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy

Man who plotted to attack Israeli embassy in Amman sentencd to 8 years in prison.

Football transfer rumours: Marouane Fellaini to Mourinho's Tottenham?

Vitor Pereira to manage Everton? | Marcos Alonso to Internazionale? | Ben Godfrey to Borussia Dortmund or Arsenal?

Man Eats $120,000 Art Basel Banana As ‘Performance Art’

Is art still art if someone’s eaten it? A banana duct-taped to a wall at the Art Basel fair in Miami sold for a whopping $120,000. And then someone ate it. The piece, […]

Boris Johnson Snatches Reporter’s Phone to Avoid Looking at Photo of Sick Child

There are hundreds of ways Boris Johnson could have handled this interview—and he may well have picked the worst one.Days ahead of Thursday’s general election, when the Conservative prime minister is hoping to secure a majority to be able to force through his Brexit project at the start of next year,

Deadly shooting under investigation in St. Pete

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

Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: After victims’ families object, bodies of Bihar residents to be taken home by road

Bowing to pressure from families of those killed in the Anaj Mandi fire on December 8, the Bihar government has decided to send the bodies of the State’s residents home by road instead of train.Earlie

France braces for further travel chaos as pension strike continues

Only a fifth of high-speed trains and cross-country services are expected to run in France on Monday as strikes over President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform continue.

Six miscreants make vain bid to board cargo ship in Vizag

‘They fled after seeing a coast guard patrol vessel approaching them’

Essential Science: Science makes beer last longer

Compared with many other alcoholic beverages, beer has a short expiry time, especially when compared with wine. To improve the holding time of ales and lagers, scientists have come up with a new, innovative process.

Beyonce Stuns In Plunging Bodysuit & Waist-Length Braids For Flawless ‘Elle’ Cover – Pics

Beyonce looks gorgeous on the January 2020 cover of 'Elle' magazine!

LUVYA full weekend line-up schedule revealed

Find out when your favourite artists are playing at the huge three-day festival

ED’s homeboys..Machete terrorists enjoy Mnangagwa protection: Goreraza

If I was the President, there would not be a single Mushurugwi breathing right now. I would have ordered that they not

Full Cold Moon to occur on 12/12 at 12:12 a.m.

(WSVN) - December’s full moon is often referred to as the Cold Moon. No, that doesn’t mean it’ll change colors or guarantee cold temperatures. Some...

Twitter stands by temporarily suspending Fox's Hegseth for posting Pensacola terrorist's manifesto

Twitter is standing by its decision to temporarily suspend Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth after he posted the Pensacola terrorist's manifesto on the social media platform.

Backcountry skier killed in northern Colorado avalanche

A 29-year-old woman has died in an avalanche while skiing in northern Colorado, where communities along the Rocky Mountains have seen record or near-record snowfall since September. The unidentified woman from Fort Collins was buried in the powerful slide Sunday, authorities said. Other members of

Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found

A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.

Inspector general: Start of Russia probe was justified, unbiased but investigation had errors

Inspector general Michael E. Horowitz found that the FBI properly opened its investigation into Russian election interference but said there were some major errors in how the agency conducted the probe.

Boy on hospital floor dominates Britain's election campaign

LONDON (AP) - A 4-year-old boy in a Spider-Man top lying on a hospital floor took center stage Monday in Britain's election campaign, as the opposition painted his plight as a symptom of the country's ailing health system and branded Prime Minister Boris Johnson heartless for avoiding looking at his photo.

Kit Harington was the only 'Game of Thrones' star nominated for a Golden Globe, and Emilia Clarke fans are outraged, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The final season of HBO's hit fantasy show was snubbed in all other categories, sparking debate among people who watched the divisive series' ending.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Cross River automated cocoa processing factory ready for commissioning

Cross River Cocoa Processing Factory located in Ikom is scheduled to begin a test run early next year following ninety-five percent work completion.

Angus man, 44, assaulted his ex after she finished their relationship on Valentine’s Day

Neil Wares, 44, of Peffers Place, Forfar, was placed on a nine-month community payback order with supervision, and made the subject of a one-year non harassment order.

Video: Thor Silva, son of Wanderlei, wins amateur Muay Thai debut in 30 seconds

MMA legend Wanderlei Silva watched his son make a successful Muay Thai debut over the weekend.

Libya arms embargo being systematically violated by UN states

Jordan, Turkey and UAE singled out for ‘routinely and blatantly’ supplying weapons

Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The incurable virus mainly affects young children, and invades an infected person's brain and spinal cord, which can lead to permanent disability and death in serious cases.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The unappealing fate of the WTO’s Appellate Body

Unless there is a massive U-turn by the US, the institution will grind to a halt

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

Awks!

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

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

Austrian leader blocks ban on weedkiller glyphosate, citing technicality

VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria’s caretaker leader on Monday made clear she would not sign into law the European Union’s first national ban on the weedkiller glyphosate due to a technicality, infuriating environmentalists while delighting farmers’ groups.

Environmental campaigners call for end to overfishing

Campaigners from Extinction Rebellion and the Irish Wildlife Trust have gathered at the gates of Leinster House calling for an end to overfishing.

Govt given a week's time by LHC to decide on Maryam's request to be removed from ECL

High court disposes of Maryam's petition; directs the government to decide on the matter as per the law.

I'm A Celebrity winner Jacqueline Jossa doing 'fine' after 'tough time' in jungle

I'm A Celebrity runner-up Andy Whyment has praised his co-star and series winner Jacqueline Jossa for how she coped in the jungle

iOttie's iTap magnetic car vent mount on sale for $11 ($6 off) at Amazon

Nobody wants their phone rattling around their car while they drive, getting dirty, wet, or damaged — you've got to keep that thing in place. If

Maryland mom, grandmother charged after 9-month-old baby dies from drug overdose, officials say

A Maryland mom and grandmother are facing multiple charges after a 9-month-old Orchard Beach boy died from a drug overdose in July, authorities said.

'It was horrible': CP Rail train derails in Sask., sparking fire that closes highway

The fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific (CP) freight train overnight left a large swath of highway in Saskatchewan closed Monday morning.

House Judiciary Committee to Hear Evidence as Impeachment Vote Nears

Lawmakers gear up for pivotal week in witch hunt

Edmonds-Woodway junior excels in academics and activism

Audrey, 16, is active in theater and started a feminism club. “I’m very vocal, always raising my hand.”

11th-hour plea made for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to give evidence at inquests

A lawyer for the victim’s families told the court today: “It is not too late to tell the truth.”

Why your boss should let you work from home

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

Snapchat Cameo will allow users to edit their faces onto GIFs

Snapchat is testing a new feature that will allow users to edit their faces into GIFs. Called Cameo, the feature is rolling out to a limited number of users

PKR sec-gen says SPV 2030 dinner did not violate party discipline

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The ‘Shared Prosperity Vision’ dinner which was attended by several PKR leaders yesterday, did not violate the party discipline, said PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. However, he said, the content of the speech delivered during the dinner was...

Justin Bieber Works Up a Sweat at Dance Class

Justin Bieber flashes a smile as he leaves a dance studio on Monday afternoon (December 9) in Los Angeles.

Man suffers cardiac arrest in queue to get subsidised onion

With the onion prices touching Rs 180 per kilo in retail market, people have been making a beeline to the Rythu Bazaars where the government is selling onions at a subsidised price of Rs 25 per kilo.

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

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

In Nobel speech, Japanese winner Akira Yoshino says lithium-ion batteries will play key role in achieving sustainable society

Yoshino underscores that the development of the batteries can be linked with that of AI, the “internet of things” and next-generation wireless networks.

Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy

Man who plotted to attack Israeli embassy in Amman sentencd to 8 years in prison.

Football transfer rumours: Marouane Fellaini to Mourinho's Tottenham?

Vitor Pereira to manage Everton? | Marcos Alonso to Internazionale? | Ben Godfrey to Borussia Dortmund or Arsenal?

Man Eats $120,000 Art Basel Banana As ‘Performance Art’

Is art still art if someone’s eaten it? A banana duct-taped to a wall at the Art Basel fair in Miami sold for a whopping $120,000. And then someone ate it. The piece, […]

Boris Johnson Snatches Reporter’s Phone to Avoid Looking at Photo of Sick Child

There are hundreds of ways Boris Johnson could have handled this interview—and he may well have picked the worst one.Days ahead of Thursday’s general election, when the Conservative prime minister is hoping to secure a majority to be able to force through his Brexit project at the start of next year,

Deadly shooting under investigation in St. Pete

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

Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: After victims’ families object, bodies of Bihar residents to be taken home by road

Bowing to pressure from families of those killed in the Anaj Mandi fire on December 8, the Bihar government has decided to send the bodies of the State’s residents home by road instead of train.Earlie

France braces for further travel chaos as pension strike continues

Only a fifth of high-speed trains and cross-country services are expected to run in France on Monday as strikes over President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform continue.

Six miscreants make vain bid to board cargo ship in Vizag

‘They fled after seeing a coast guard patrol vessel approaching them’

Essential Science: Science makes beer last longer

Compared with many other alcoholic beverages, beer has a short expiry time, especially when compared with wine. To improve the holding time of ales and lagers, scientists have come up with a new, innovative process.

Beyonce Stuns In Plunging Bodysuit & Waist-Length Braids For Flawless ‘Elle’ Cover – Pics

Beyonce looks gorgeous on the January 2020 cover of 'Elle' magazine!

LUVYA full weekend line-up schedule revealed

Find out when your favourite artists are playing at the huge three-day festival

ED’s homeboys..Machete terrorists enjoy Mnangagwa protection: Goreraza

If I was the President, there would not be a single Mushurugwi breathing right now. I would have ordered that they not

Full Cold Moon to occur on 12/12 at 12:12 a.m.

(WSVN) - December’s full moon is often referred to as the Cold Moon. No, that doesn’t mean it’ll change colors or guarantee cold temperatures. Some...

Twitter stands by temporarily suspending Fox's Hegseth for posting Pensacola terrorist's manifesto

Twitter is standing by its decision to temporarily suspend Fox & Friends host Pete Hegseth after he posted the Pensacola terrorist's manifesto on the social media platform.

Backcountry skier killed in northern Colorado avalanche

A 29-year-old woman has died in an avalanche while skiing in northern Colorado, where communities along the Rocky Mountains have seen record or near-record snowfall since September. The unidentified woman from Fort Collins was buried in the powerful slide Sunday, authorities said. Other members of

Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found

A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.

Inspector general: Start of Russia probe was justified, unbiased but investigation had errors

Inspector general Michael E. Horowitz found that the FBI properly opened its investigation into Russian election interference but said there were some major errors in how the agency conducted the probe.

Boy on hospital floor dominates Britain's election campaign

LONDON (AP) - A 4-year-old boy in a Spider-Man top lying on a hospital floor took center stage Monday in Britain's election campaign, as the opposition painted his plight as a symptom of the country's ailing health system and branded Prime Minister Boris Johnson heartless for avoiding looking at his photo.

Kit Harington was the only 'Game of Thrones' star nominated for a Golden Globe, and Emilia Clarke fans are outraged, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The final season of HBO's hit fantasy show was snubbed in all other categories, sparking debate among people who watched the divisive series' ending.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Cross River automated cocoa processing factory ready for commissioning

Cross River Cocoa Processing Factory located in Ikom is scheduled to begin a test run early next year following ninety-five percent work completion.

Angus man, 44, assaulted his ex after she finished their relationship on Valentine’s Day

Neil Wares, 44, of Peffers Place, Forfar, was placed on a nine-month community payback order with supervision, and made the subject of a one-year non harassment order.

Video: Thor Silva, son of Wanderlei, wins amateur Muay Thai debut in 30 seconds

MMA legend Wanderlei Silva watched his son make a successful Muay Thai debut over the weekend.

Libya arms embargo being systematically violated by UN states

Jordan, Turkey and UAE singled out for ‘routinely and blatantly’ supplying weapons

Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The incurable virus mainly affects young children, and invades an infected person's brain and spinal cord, which can lead to permanent disability and death in serious cases.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The unappealing fate of the WTO’s Appellate Body

Unless there is a massive U-turn by the US, the institution will grind to a halt

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

Awks!

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

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

Austrian leader blocks ban on weedkiller glyphosate, citing technicality

VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria’s caretaker leader on Monday made clear she would not sign into law the European Union’s first national ban on the weedkiller glyphosate due to a technicality, infuriating environmentalists while delighting farmers’ groups.

Environmental campaigners call for end to overfishing

Campaigners from Extinction Rebellion and the Irish Wildlife Trust have gathered at the gates of Leinster House calling for an end to overfishing.

Govt given a week's time by LHC to decide on Maryam's request to be removed from ECL

High court disposes of Maryam's petition; directs the government to decide on the matter as per the law.

I'm A Celebrity winner Jacqueline Jossa doing 'fine' after 'tough time' in jungle

I'm A Celebrity runner-up Andy Whyment has praised his co-star and series winner Jacqueline Jossa for how she coped in the jungle

iOttie's iTap magnetic car vent mount on sale for $11 ($6 off) at Amazon

Nobody wants their phone rattling around their car while they drive, getting dirty, wet, or damaged — you've got to keep that thing in place. If

Maryland mom, grandmother charged after 9-month-old baby dies from drug overdose, officials say

A Maryland mom and grandmother are facing multiple charges after a 9-month-old Orchard Beach boy died from a drug overdose in July, authorities said.

'It was horrible': CP Rail train derails in Sask., sparking fire that closes highway

The fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific (CP) freight train overnight left a large swath of highway in Saskatchewan closed Monday morning.

House Judiciary Committee to Hear Evidence as Impeachment Vote Nears

Lawmakers gear up for pivotal week in witch hunt

Edmonds-Woodway junior excels in academics and activism

Audrey, 16, is active in theater and started a feminism club. “I’m very vocal, always raising my hand.”

11th-hour plea made for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to give evidence at inquests

A lawyer for the victim’s families told the court today: “It is not too late to tell the truth.”

Why your boss should let you work from home

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

Snapchat Cameo will allow users to edit their faces onto GIFs

Snapchat is testing a new feature that will allow users to edit their faces into GIFs. Called Cameo, the feature is rolling out to a limited number of users

Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy

A Jordanian court on Monday sentenced a man to eight years in prison for allegedly plotting to attack the Israeli embassy in Amman last year.

7 home trends from the 2010s that will disappear, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Trends like painted floors and millennial pink decor are probably gone for good as we head into the new decade.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

adidas Football Throws It Back to 2002 With BOOST-Equipped Predator Mania Pack

Shoes for both on and off the pitch.

Large turnout for Tree of Light dedication

A congregation of more than 100 attended the Rotary Tree of Light dedication service at St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury.

Reddit Uncovers Russian Interference Campaign Ahead Of UK Election

Fears of Russian interference ahead of a heated U.K. election were all but confirmed this week with a Reddit post....

Imran urges overseas Pakistanis to invest in Pak, says learn from Indians

He lamented that Pakistani people were unaware of the dire consequences corruption could have on their lives

Body pulled from water in Dalmuir Park near Clydebank as Cops lock down area

THE body of a man has been found in Dalmuir Park. Police have confirmed that the body was found in water in the Clydebank park this morning. A spokesperson from the cops said: “Police Scotlan…

Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater with apparent drug reference

Walmart issued an apology for a Christmas sweater sold on its website that features an image of Santa Claus behind a table with white lines on it that appear to depict cocaine.

Boris Johnson pockets journalist's phone instead of looking at photo of child sleeping on hospital floor

Johnson then took the phone and said it is a “a terrible, terrible photo”.

Call for a return of more Halloween horror tales at Christmas

Until the Irish brought Halloween to the shores of America, horror stories were best associated with the run-up to Christmas time.

Brave 4-year-old twins escape Washington state crash that killed dad, search for help

Brave 4-year-old twin girls escaped a Washington state car wreck and went looking for help in the dark after their father was killed in the crash, according to a new report. Corey Simmons, 47, of

Watchdog report: FBI’s Russia probe justified, no bias found

A watchdog report on the Russia probe finds no evidence of political bias, despite performance failures, according to a summary obtained by The Associated Press.

Police to file SLP on death sentence for child rapist

Warangal Police Commissioner V. Ravinder on Monday stated that they would file a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court on reducing the death sentence of Polepaka Praveen (26), who was convicted

FIFA in contact with WADA to clarify Russia ban

With Russia banned from major international sporting events – seemingly including the 2022 World Cup – FIFA has contacted WADA.

West Bengal one of the least corrupt states: Mamata

West Bengal has emerged as one of the least corrupt states in the country, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday citing a recent survey conducted in 20 states.

Electricity vandals throw nine Anambra communities into darkness

EEDC on Monday said that about nine communities were affected by the power outage resulting from vandalism of Enugwu-Ukwu 33KV line.

23 hauntingly beautiful photos of abandoned churches around the world, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - From Italy to Romania and the Czech Republic, these hauntingly beautiful "houses of God" are usually unreachable to the average explorer.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Passionate Swansea City boss Steve Cooper explains Bersant Celina situation and what he told players at frank West Brom meeting

The head coach spoke with passion following the heavy defeat at The Hawthorns and vowed to turn things around at the Liberty Stadium

EBRD invests $4m in Turkish bus-ticketing service firm oBilet

Mubasher: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced an equity investment of $4 million in Turkish online bus-ticketing service provider oBilet.

Deforestation Is a Death Sentence for Tropical Forest Animals

The wildlife that rely on tropical rainforests may be more screwed than we thought. A new study has found that tropical forest species are six times more sensitive to forest fragmentation than species in temperate ecosystems.

InfoWars Host Disrupts Impeachment Hearing: ‘America’s Sick of the Treason Committed by the Democrat Party’

InfoWars host Owen Shroyer interrupted the impeachment hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday.

The rapid rise of Sanna Marin, the 34-year-old Finnish woman set to become the youngest serving world leader, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Formerly Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications, Marin entered politics aged just 27, and became an MP in 2015, aged 30.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

ISL: Jamshedpur’s controversial equaliser denies Owen Coyle winning start as Chennaiyin manager

Isaac’s shot for the goal appeared to have hit Farukh Choudhary’s hand before deflecting into the back of the net.

Scrooges ban tenants from putting Christmas wreaths on their doors

They have been deemed a fire hazard.

Death of NZ High Commissioner to Cook Islands

New Zealand's High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Tessa Temata, died in Palmerston North over the weekend, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said today.

Tesla on Autopilot crashes into parked police car

Yet another Tesla on Autopilot was involved in a crash, this time with a parked police car that was assisting a driver with a disabled vehicle.

Jewish Journalist Accuses Swedish Police of Enlarging Her Nose on ID Card

While many interpreted what the Jewish journalist claimed to be a doctored photograph as yet another token of age-old hatred of Jews, others saw no trace of anti-Semitism but rather a bad printer.

2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid range, fuel economy revealed

2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid luxury three-row crossover fuel economy revealed. It has a solid electric range, but average fuel economy

Will never allow NRC, CAB in Bengal; no one will lose citizenship: Mamata

Her comments come on a day when Shah after introducing the bill in Lok Sabha said it is not against minorities but against infiltrators

Countdown to UFC 245 full video for ‘Usman vs Covington’ in Las Vegas

Countdown to UFC 245 full video replay for "Usman vs. Covington" pay-per-view (PPV) event on ESPN+ on Sat., Dec. 14, 2019 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, also featuring Holloway vs. Volkanovski and Nunes vs. De Randamie.

WATCH: Our first look at the 'Wonder Woman' sequel has us ready to step back into 1984

Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah.

Death toll in Ukraine's Odessa college fire rises to 10

Ten people have been killed and eight others are still missing as a result of a fire.

While you were still using Airbnb to spend a weekend in a stranger's home, the company was quietly expanding into boutique hotels and entire Airbnb-branded buildings, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - From building branded hotel-condo towers to buying hotel room booking app HotelTonight, Airbnb has quietly been moving deeper into the hotel industry.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Police seal off Rutherglen car park after two men seriously assaulted in murder bid

Two men, aged 51 and 25, were rushed to hospital after the incident on East Kilbride Road on Sunday night.

Netflix Orders Cheerleading Docuseries Cheer from Last Chance U Director

Navarro College's cheerleading squad is followed in a new Netflix docuseries.

Natalie Nunn begs husband to return amid Dan Osborne sex slurs after I'm A Celeb concludes

Natalie Nunn has posted a declaration of love addressed to her husband, who reportedly dumped her after claims she had a threesome with Dan Osborne

Plea to desilt Parakkirama Pandian Kulam

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

Plea in Supreme Court seeks psychological help for Jammu and Kashmir children

Many detained during lockdown: activist

Publish charges against ex-bank chiefs, Diezani, CSOs tell EFCC

A coalition of society organisations has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to publish the criminal charges against...

Supreme Court to hear plea on Hyderabad veterinarian rape and murder accused killing

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad A. Bobde agreed to list on Wednesday a petition seeking an independent probe into the extra-judicial killing of four accused of the rape and murder of a veterinaria

Court rejects Minnesota’s renewal of US Steel mine permit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday reversed a decision by state regulators to renew a wastewater discharge permit for U.S. Steel's giant Minntac iron ore mine...

SC to hear BCCI cases in January

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list before an appropriate Bench the main BCCI case and connected applications to be heard in January 2020.A Bench led by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde acceded to an o

LIVEBLOG: House Lawyers Give Impeachment Presentation For Judiciary Committee

WASHINGTON – The impeachment hearing Monday is expected to feature counsel from the House Judiciary Committee and from the House...

Over 360K sign petition to keep Michael Vick from being honored at Pro Bowl

— A petition started at Change.org is seeking to keep former NFL quarterback Michael Vick from being honored at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl.

Sangamo steps up BioMarin chase with haemophilia gene therapy data

Sangamo has been playing catch-up with BioMarin in the race to develop a gene therapy for haemophilia A, but new data reported at the ASH 2019 congress suggest Pfizer-partnered SB-525 could gain ground.

Police investigate arson attack on caravans and portable loos

Two caravans destroyed in fire

Tool Illegally Enables Windows 7 Extended Security Updates

A method has been discovered that allows Windows 7 users to bypass eligibility checks and receive Extended Security Updates even if they have not paid for a license.

Chanda Kochhar Failed To Disclose Conflict Of Interest With Videocon, ICICI Tells Bombay HC; Court Asks RBI To File Reply

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the Reserve Bank of India to file an affidavit-in-reply in former ICICI bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar's plea challenging ICICI's decision to terminate...

Kampong Speu police arrest eight suspects over armed snatch thefts

Eight snatch theft suspects, including two women, who were armed with swords and sticks when committing crimes, were arrested by Kampong Speu police on Sunday in the province’s Chambak village in Samrong Tong district’s Voasar commune. Kampong Speu provincial police chief Sam Samuon told The Post on Monday that police arrested 11 suspects in a crackdown in Samrong Tong district.

Over-egg-cited! Restaurant diner tries her hand at egg flipping trick - and brings the ceiling crashing down

Claire Logan, 30, enthusiastically attempts the trick and manages to shoot the egg straight into the ceiling, causing a panel to fall down, at the Japanese restaurant Hanahana in Newcastle.

Altron acquires identity security firm Ubusha for R360m

Once integrated, Ubusha will merge with Altron’s existing Cybertech to form Altron Security Solutions.

The extent of Ross Moriarty's worrying health issue revealed as Wales and Dragons star loses stone in weight

He has been laid low by Japan virus since the Rugby World Cup and has now seen a specialist to find out exactly what is going on

Eleventh hour plea for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to come forward

The call was made during closing submissions at inquests into the disputed shootings of 10 people in west Belfast in August 1971.

Exclusive: PR software firm exposes data on nearly 500k contacts

iPRSoftware exposed data on 477,000 media contacts, including 35,000 user password hashes, to the public internet via an Amazon Web Services repository.

Thieves carry out 'utterly devastating' raid at charity-run farm

The criminals seized a van, cash and equipment from Elm Tree Farm

QC, Turkish metals sector to boost cooperation ties

The Qatar Chamber (QC) held a meeting yesterday with a trade delegation headed by the Chairman of the Istanbul Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters’ Association (IDDMIB) Tahsin Öztiryaki. The Qatari side was headed by QC’s First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Towar Al Kuwari.

The tough task of drawing up a structure and norms for a social stock exchange

Social enterprises may have to balance between improving the lives of people and earning returns

Score! 800-pound Ivan is a heckuva Seahawks 12th Man

The 8-foot chain saw chiseled dude with a mohawk and shouting mouth swivels around Arlington.

Anufotogirl promoting Nigeria’s tourism potentials @ LABAF 2019

The first time I met Anufotogirl  was at the just concluded Lagos Book and Arts Festival, LABAF, held at Freedom Park, Lagos. Anuoluwapo Adedeji, being her

Sonakshi Sinha On Playing Female Dabangg: “There Aren’t Enough Producers To Take Such Risk”

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is gearing up for the release of Dabangg 3 alongside superstar Salman Khan. While she is busy promoting the film, she answered the biggest questio, to whether there wi

‘Don’t act as if you’re all alone’: 2019 Nobel Prize for Literature winner Peter Handke’s lecture

The full text of the Nobel lecture given by the winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize for Literature, in English translation.

Nick Cannon Says Eminem's Lawyers Hit Him Up Over Gay Sex Tape Claims

Update 12/09/2019 3:27pm:

Riquelme beats Maradona as Boca Juniors elect new president

Former Argentina playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme has won a three-way battle with bitter rival Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta after his group won the elections at Boca Juniors, striking a big bl...

Watch: Horses go out of control with carriage, motorbike riders try to stop it, fall under it

One person has been injured in the extraordinary incident in Pune.

The Roomba That Won Black Friday Is Now Even Cheaper

Amazon has just dropped the price of the iRobot Roomba 671 down to $195, in its Gold Box Deal of the Day today. This brings it even lower than the Roomba

Russia facing Olympic and World Cup absence as WADA issues four-year ban

Euro 2020 participation remains unaffected.

Prosus hikes hostile bid for Just Eat

LONDON, Dec 9 — Prosus, Europe’s largest consumer-tech company, said today it has hiked its hostile takeover bid for Just Eat, in an attempt to derail the latter’s merger deal with peer Takeaway.com. Prosus announced in a statement that it has lifted its bid to £74 pence per share or about...

Brussels asks news groups to describe their data deals with Google

Questionnaire sent to publishers is part of wider competition probe

Book containing vulgarities not on MOE's recommended list, chosen by school

SINGAPORE: A novel containing vulgarities was not part of the recommended text list from the Ministry of Education (MOE) but selected by a school ...

SoCal weather: Rain ending, Monday morning commute should be dry

The storm system that slammed Southern California moved out of the area by Monday morning, bringing sunshine and seasonable temperatures after several days of rain and snow.

Letter of the Day: Youth need suicide prevention now

Letter to the editor from Karen Leis

Bamber Bridge man admits having indecent images of children

A man is facing a custodial sentence after admitting making and distributing indecent images of children.

Supreme Court leaves Kentucky's ultrasound law in place

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions.

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

She defeated Andrew Whyment in the final.

Batam's Belakang Padang immigration beefs up surveillance ahead of Christmas, New Year

The Belakang Padang immigration office in Batam, Riau Islands, has beefed up immigration surveillance across outer islands bordering Singapore ahead of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays to anticipate any illegal foreign arrivals or people-smuggling attempts.

Lok Sabha passes Arms (Amendment) Bill 2019, exempts sportspersons

Shah said that there is a provision for life imprisonment for those who snatch or loot arms and ammunition from police or defence forces.

Who set fire to Stanley Park? Hunt on for Blackpool arsonist after firefighters douse flames in toilet block

The gent's toilet block inside Blackpool’s Stanley Park was torched deliberately, investigators believe.

Man United's Paul Pogba is back from injury, but does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even need him?

Paul Pogba is closing in on a return to the Man United squad after injury, but does he fit into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's tactical framework?

Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges

The flashy governor of Nairobi on Monday pleaded not guilty to over 30 charges of money laundering, receiving bribes and conflict of interest in a court appearance held under tight security. Governor Mike , the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having

JNU: Protest Over Fee Hike Turns Violent, Police Lathicharge Agitating Students

The development comes after the JNU administration rejected the students'demand for complete rollback of the proposed hike in the hostel.

North Korea calls Trump 'erratic' old man over tweets

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea insulted U.S. President Donald Trump again on Monday, calling him a heedless and erratic old man after he tweeted that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wouldn't want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders and affect the American presidential election by resuming hostile acts.

Rainy Weather Keeps Joburg Emergency Services On High Alert

The rainy weather is set to continue until at least Wednesday and in Johannesburg, emergency services are on high alert on Monday.

"Only the Labour Party can truly fight Britain's youth mental health crisis"

Jonelle Awomoyi is a 20-year old-student, a member of the National Council of Women, and an ambassador for the #iwill campaign - she also serves on the Youth Parliament in Croydon, south London

25 Vital Festive Road Safety Tips

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

Justice Dept. watchdog finds no evidence of bias in Russia inquiry

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The internal watchdog for the U.S. Department of Justice said in a highly-anticipated report Monday efforts by federal authorities to conduct surveillance on a member of President Donald Trump's campaign as part of the Russia investigation were rife with mistakes, but contained nothing improper or illegal.

VW Caddy Spied Playing In The Snow Again

New spy photos of the Volkswagen Caddy show the bite-sized van completing cold weather testing as development on the revamped model continues.

Red Cross trains 40 professionals on “health care in danger’’

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nigeria delegation says 40 healthcare professionals benefitted from its two-day training of trainer...

Algorithm to complete Beethoven's unfinished symphony

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

Tabu’s Picture With Mira Nair During Lucknow Shoot Of ‘A Suitable Boy’ Goes Viral

Mira Nair took to Twitter to share a picture with Tabu, taken on the last day of Lucknow schedule of A Suitable Boy. Mira Nair and Tabu are seen sitting on a cart, having a good laugh together along with two more members from the movie crew.

Jeremy Corbyn launches a vicious attack on Donald Trump at a mass rally in Bristol as the Labour leader desperately tries to repeat his 2017 general election surge

Jeremy Corbyn desperately tried to get his campaign back on track today with a vicious attack on Donald Trump as the Labour leader looked to repeat the party's 2017 general election surge.

How to clear your Google search history on your Android phone or tablet, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - You can clear your Google history on your Android device from the last hour, the last day, the last month, or forever.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

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

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

I've been sleeping on these $20 AmazonBasics sheets that have more than 20,000 online reviews — here's how they feel, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - It's hard to come by a better bedding deal than this $20 sheet set. It's perfect for kids' bedrooms, dorms and college apartments, and guest rooms.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

EXCLUSIVE: Adam22 and Vlad Discuss the Ethics of Paying for Interviews

In this clip, Adam22 and Vlad continue their discussion of Lil Reese and the ethics of paying for an interview. Adam22 also recounted almost interv...

Suge Knight Calls Eminem a "B**ch" on Nick Cannon's "The Invitation" Diss Track

Suge Knight hopped on Nick Cannon's official Eminem diss track, "The Invitation," which he dropped today (December 9). The Hitmaka-produced track a...

Kingsland, Soul Tree to form JV, UK set for bulk wine imports from India

We believe there is a clear market opportunity for Indian wine, especially in the Indian restaurant sector, said Ed Baker, managing director at Kingsland Drinks

Crisis: Black Lightning Promo Includes Familiar Clues for CW Crossover

Black Lightning may not have a dedicated episode of Crisis on Infinite Earths, but a new promo reveals how the hero joins the Arrowverse crossover.

Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later on Monday

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will learn later on Monday whether it will be hit with a four-year Olympic ban for tampering with doping-related laboratory data, a decision local officials have said they fear may not be taken fairly.

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

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

Monopolies don't just threaten the future of America — they change how we watch TV, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "If you want a vision of the future of show business, imagine Mickey Mouse's giant yellow shoe stamping on a human face — forever.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

Mohammed Alshamrani: Saudi pilot who killed three sailors was ‘left infuriated after being called ‘pornstache’’

The Saudi air force trainee who killed three sailors at a US navy base last week reportedly made an official complaint about being called “pornstache” by one of his instructors. Mohammed Alshamrani

Chahatt Khanna: A divorcee with two children is still a ‘liability’

"This stigma will always be there, stemming from the mindset of 80 per cent of our population. That is a truth of life, whether you like to admit it or not," said Chahatt Khanna.

Kidnappers kill four on Abuja highway - The Nation Newspaper

Kidnappers fleeing a clampdown by men of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command shot and killed four persons along Kawli-Kaita highway

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

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

Tougher financial accountability rules come into force in UK

Asset managers, independent financial advisers and hedge fund managers are lable for bans or nines

[Graphic News] Majority of Americans see North Korea as enemy: poll

　A majority of Americans view North Korea as an enemy, a recent survey showed, putting the communist nation atop a list of countries in terms of enemy perceptions.　The poll of 1,500 people, carried out last month by the London-based research data group YouGov and the Economist magazine, showed that 56 percent of Americans consider North Korea to be an enemy of the United States, up from 51 percent in August. 　The ...

GOP congresswoman demands Schiff release call logs

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik echoed a growing Republican cry for the release of call records showing contacts between the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee and the whistleblower whose report has sparked an impeachment investigation into President Trump.

Jo Swinson admits revoking Article 50 'doesn't look likely' as Lib Dems unveil second ref plan

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has admitted the best chance of stopping Brexit is through a second referendum rather than pursuing the party's divisive policy of revoking Article 50.

Hope for treating triple negative breast cancer: New drug 'starves' tumor cells by killing off the protein that fuels their growth

Triple negative breast cancer is the hardest form to treat and most fatal version of the disease. Mt Sinai researchers discovered a protein that May fuel the cancer and a drug to stop it in animals.

Victor Lindelof reveals brave Manchester United tactic that helped them beat Man City

Man Utd defender Victor Lindelof spoke after the win against Manchester City in the derby at the Etihad on Saturday.

Is Russia using its frozen-conflict playbook in Ukraine?

As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet for the first time Monday, many wonder what Moscow's long-term goal is in

Russian Court Backs Release Of American Cartoonist Charged With Drug Smuggling

The Moscow City Court has upheld a lower court's decision to release U.S. citizen Gaylen Grandstaff from custody until the Prosecutor-General's Office clarifies its arguments in the drug-smuggling case against him.

Trouble brews in post-election Sri Lanka

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

Scottish football news LIVE: Celtic winning goal 'proven' to be offside, Alan Brazil brands Rangers star a 'cheat', latest Betfred Cup Final reaction

The Old Firm met in a bruising encounter on Sunday, with Rangers furious that Celtic's goal wasn't ruled out for offside.

Plenty of Fish 'boyfriend from hell' threatened to kill woman in campaign of abuse

Dennis Beastall and Julie Emms met on a dating website and he moved into her flat in Leicestershire a week after they started talking - but he soon turned violent

How to clean grime off your car this winter

In the colder months ridding your car of grit and dirt is essential

Is Dakota Johnson Sick Of Gwyneth Paltrow?

Is Dakota Johnson sick of Gwyneth Paltrow? A new report by Star magazine suggests that things aren't as wonderful between Dakota and Gwyneth as they

Nintendo 'Indie World' Presentation Announced For Tuesday 10th December

It's Nindie Direct time!

Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan's PM

Tokyo,  It might be the most Japanese of political scandals: a furore over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's guest list at a party to mark the annual cherry blossom season.

Football: Man City not on par with European elite, says Guardiola

Manchester City must accept that they may not be able to compete with the top teams in Europe at the moment, manager Pep Guardiola has said.

Crisis Showrunner Explains Why [SPOILER] Died So Early

Showrunners from the Arrowverse explained the decision to kill off that key character in the first episode of Crisis on Infinite Earths.

That impeachment hearing protester was actually an InfoWars reporter and Pizzagate conspiracy theorist

It took a few weeks, but the impeachment hearings finally saw their first protester.House Judiciary Committee Chair Jarrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) had just gaveled a hearing on the findings of the Intelligence Committee's impeachment investigation into order when a protester silenced his opening statement

Reports: Chelsea star in talks to reunite with former manager at Serie A giants

According to reports, Chelsea star Marcos Alonso is being targeted by his former manager Antonio Conte, who is currently the boss of Serie A club Inter Milan.

Flashy Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges

Governor Mike, the latest top official to be hauled in on corruption charges in Kenya, is accused of having benefitted from irregular procurement and payments of...

Dalian Atkinson death: Two police officers appear in court and will stand trial

Benjamin Monk is accused of the murder of the former Manchester City star and Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith denies assault

JNU protest: Police resort to lathicharge after clash with students

Police resorted to lathicharge after a clash with protesting Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students during protest march over fee hike.

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

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

Arsenal: Everyone needs to pump the brakes on Joe Willock

Joe Willock was not good for Arsenal against Brighton, but that doesn't mean that he has disqualified himself as a Premier League player. I don't know why ...

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

The writer responds.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer Lights Up the Proton Packs!

Sony Pictures has revealed the first Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer for the direct followup to 1989's Ghostbusters 2 from director Jason Reitman.

TV crew laugh at Ted Cruz in live interview after he endorses Trump's baseless conspiracy theory

Ted Cruz was laughed at by a TV crew during a live interview after he endorsed Donald Trump’s baseless conspiracy theory about Ukraine.The Texas senator, who challenged Mr Trump to be the Republican nominee in 2016, was mocked for saying he believed there was “considerable evidence” that Ukraine meddled

North Korea calls Trump ‘erratic old man’ after tweets

The comments came after Donald Trump tweeted that North Korea’s Kim Jong Un would not want to abandon a special relationship between the two leaders.

Nairobi governor pleads innocent to graft charges, bail ruling Wednesday

NAIROBI (Reuters) - The governor of Kenya’s capital Nairobi pleaded not guilty in court on Monday to corruption and other economic crimes involving millions of dollars.

Finland Addresses Sex Change Regret as Gender Reassignment Soars

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

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

She defeated Andy Whyment and Roman Kemp.

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

Launches new Discovery Engine.

The 13 most memorable college basketball teams of the decade, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Squads stacked with one-and-dones, surprising Cinderellas, and undefeated teams defined the decade in college basketball.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Medupi is a fitting symbol of the importance of our SOEs – Ramaphosa

The problems with the construction of Medupi and Kusile power stations account for much of the financial crisis at Eskom, says President Cyril Ramaphosa, but they are a fitting symbol of the importance of the country’s state-owned enterprises.

Esperance Shire owed nearly $40k in unpaid rates

The Shire of Esperance is set to take its pursuit of unpaid rates to the next stage, with more than $39,000 owing. According to the December, 2019 council ag...

Man, 33, arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot Waikiki workers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A 33-year-old man was arrested early Saturday after threatening to shoot employees at a Waikiki store if he didn’t get the items he wanted, according to the Honolulu Police Department.

Father calls driver of car that fled scene in Brooklyn of daughter's death 'cowardly'

An off-duty officer was arrested and charged after a two-car crash in Brooklyn left a passenger dead and another person seriously injured.

Arrests after police stop suspected drug deal taking place in West Bridgford

Five men were arrested

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

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

Chris Wilder: 'Fans are sick of VAR'

The technology was brought into question again during Sheffield United's 2-1 win at Norwich on Sunday.

Cost of liver transplant in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Currently liver transplant is being performed by three different Public and Private Hospitals within the jurisdiction of Human Organ Transplant Authority (HOTA) Islamabad as after the 18th Constitutional amendment, the domain of Federal HOTA was curtailed to the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) only, the National Assembly was informed on December 9. In a written reply submitted in the House, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination told that three hospitals including Army Liver Transplant Unit (ALTU) at Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Shifa International Hospital Islamabad, and Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital Islamabad are performing liver transplant. The minister told that these hospitals comprise of health-care professionals and experts having the best liver transplant facilities in Pakistan, and the cost for liver transplant there is approximately Rs 5 million. Also Read: 100,000 thalassemia & 10 million Hepatitis C patients exist in Pakistan The House…

Destiny 2 season pass holders can skip the grind with unloved characters

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Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped

Guardiola hopes City, who have now lost four of their 16 league games this season, will be able to learn from their setbacks.

A new video game about the 2020 election lets you fight as Donald Trump, Andrew Yang, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, or Cory Booker, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "Yang2020 Path To Presidency" will let players fight as Andrew Yang, Donald Trump, and more of the 2020 presidential candidates.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Student who nearly died after fall from Bristol club roof in emotional reunion with stranger who saved his life

“It’s not often you get to meet the person who saved your life and say thank you."

Key notes ahead of Salzburg & Klopp’s big boost for Jones – Monday’s Liverpool FC News

Liverpool travel to Austria next for our final Champions League group game; here’s all the build-up plus the other news regarding the Reds. Gini back, Lovren fit, Reds ready for Salzburg All the focus very quickly moved away from an easy weekend win, and straight on to our next game: a crucial tie at Salzburg. Jurgen Klopp‘s press conference is this evening—all the coverage will be here on This Is Anfield from 6:30pm—but even before that we have news after the pre-game training session. Adam Lallana trained alone, but Gini Wijnaldum and Dejan Lovren returned—check out the best photos here.

Hate speech bill meant to stop criticisms against corruption – Falana

Femi Makinde Human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has said the hate speech bill being considered by the Senate is an attempt to gag Nigerians from speaking against the alleged massive corr...

Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United left them 14 points behind Premier League leaders, Liverpool.

Sears targets Town's visit to Portsmouth for his senior return following successful Under 23 outing

Freddie Sears has targeted a first-team return when Ipswich Town travel to Portsmouth later this month.

2 moms adopt 3 young brothers to keep them together

A Massachusetts couple is now proud parents to three siblings under the age of 4.

Webcam live feed showed tourists inside New Zealand volcano right before it erupted and killed at least 5

A photograph from a webcam operated by the New Zealand geological hazards agency GeoNet showed a group of people inside the crater of the White Island volcano moments before it erupted.

Punta Gorda Christmas Parade ready to hit the street this weekend

Southwest Florida residents and visitors are invited to come out and enjoy a Punta Gorda holiday tradition this weekend.

Marlborough: Kids campaign sees 40km school speed limit plan

Kids campaign leads to proposed 40kmh speed limit outside school

Nicola Sturgeon urges SNP activists not to back candidate axed over alleged anti-Semitism

NICOLA Sturgeon has urged SNP members not to back a candidate axed over alleged anti-Semitism. Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath hopeful Neale Hanvey was dropped by the party after comments he allegedly ma…

Man Utd Star On Being Racially Abused, Thrown With Object

After being an alleged target of racial abuse from Manchester City supporters at the Etihad, where he was also hit with an object, Manchester United star Fred has discussed the shocking events from this weekend.

Champions League: Even With Lionel Messi Out, Inter Milan Expecting Tough Barcelona Test

Champions League: While Barcelona have secured qualification to the knockout stages, Inter Milan are level on points with Borussia Dortmund going into the final group stage matches.

Juice Wrld dead: Tonto Dikeh reacts – See how he predicted his own death

Actress Tonto Dikeh, while reacting to US rapper Juice Wrld death, has emphasized on speaking the right words into one's life. The rapper reportedly died yesterday, just some few days after he celebrated his 21st birthday.

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

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

Deadly volcano eruption

A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring its moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight others missing and feared dead, authorities said.

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

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

Mercedes and Bosch commence self-driving trials in San Jose

Bosch and Daimler's self-driving trials are underway for select users in San Jose.

Amanda Holden lashes out at This Morning’s Phillip Schofield amid ITV feud

Amanda and Philip are known to have a strained relationship

EXCLUSIVE: Get off my man! Moment Raheem Sterling's fiancée Paige Milian SHOVES woman out the way as she twerks against Man City star at his Great Gatsby-themed 25th birthday

The England footballer was seen enjoying a 'twerk' with a mystery woman wearing a black dress until his fiancee Paige Milian barged the woman out of the way and danced with him herself.

Man injured when bathroom floor collapses in Bronx apartment

A man was injured early Sunday when his bathroom floor collapsed under him in the Bronx.

Kosovo files IS terror charges against man, wife and mother

Kosovo prosecutors filed terrorism charges Monday against three ethnic Albanians who returned to the small European country in May after allegedly joining the Islamic State group in Syria. Prosecutors said the three are a man, his wife and his mother.

NSW fires: state faces 'lethal' conditions as temperatures forecast to soar past 40C

RFS commissioner says despite lower wind speed on Tuesday, high temperature and low humidity will make it a ‘difficult day’ with the New South Wales bushfires

Lizzo twerked and exposed her thong on the Jumbotron at a Lakers game, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The Grammy-nominated singer wore an oversized black t-shirt dress that had a large cutout in the back. She paired the look with fishnet tights.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Temperatures set to soar into 40s in NSW heatwave

Firefighters are trying to contain dozens of bushfires across NSW before temperatures soar later this week.

JNU Protest: 'Call Off Strike, Stop Exam Boycott,' JNU Admin Tells Agitating Students

The police had already heightened security arrangements and deployed additional forces on every gate of JNU, sealing the varsity from protesting students to leave the premises.

'Extend and upgrade the Metro': Planning expert's plea to politicians vying for Number 10

James Hall said improving the Metro should be a key manifesto commitment from the main political parties

Sunday Morning Fever? California toddlers hit the dance floor at Baby Rave

OAKLAND, Dec 9 — The dance floor is packed, the disco lights are flashing and the DJ is spinning R&B and pop beats. But this is no sweaty, late-night club. It’s 10 a.m. on a Sunday; the only drinks are in sippy cups, and the energetic dancers have to leave before nap time. This is Baby...

WA families urged to be ‘sunsmart’ this summer

A SORRENTO mother-of-three who found a melanoma on her leg is urging families to be ‘sunsmart’ this summer.

GOP congressman leaves impeachment hearing after Democratic attorney calls Trump a 'danger'

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert stormed out of the impeachment hearing on Monday, according to a report from CNN.

P&ID: Court dismisses Briton’s plea for bail variation

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British man, James Nolan.

FBI: Pensacola base shooting 'act of terror'

The motive behind a 21-year-old gunman's attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola still remains undetermined, but the FBI is treating it as an act of terror, a member of the agency said.

North Korea opens ski resort in effort to boost tourism

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that’s intended for people to enjoy “high civilization under socialism” in another example of the

JNU protest march Highlights: Students lathicharged, detained; refuse to call off protest

JNU students protest Highlights: Police resorted to lathicharge after a clash with protesting Jawaharlal Nehru University students near Bhikaji Cama Place metro station. Police say students were trying to jump over a barricade.

Cardi B addresses prostitution claims after suing two bloggers for defamation

The ‘baseless accusations about her old career’ continue to follow her.

Meet the retired Houston firefighter making the most creative donuts in town

Raymond Pena was a Houston firefighter for 20 years, but his upbringing led to a creative second career in donuts! 🍩

Trump a 'clear and present danger,' says Democratic investigator in impeachment hearing

President Trump's efforts to get Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden was meant to interfere in next year's election and "is a clear and present danger" to fair elections and U.S.

Iranian Foreign Minister Says Tehran Ready for Prisoner Swap, 'Ball is in US Court' - Reports

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted on 7 December that Iran and the United States were conducting an exchange of US-held Iranian scientist Massoud Soleimani and Chinese-American Xiyue Wang detained in Iran.

Who is Henry Gabay, Derby County's potential new investor?

The London-based businessman is in advanced talks with the Rams about an investment partnership with current club owner Mel Morris

No directions to central universities to increase fees: HRD minister

Nishank made the statement in response to a written question in the Lok Sabha

Biden says no foreign business for family if he wins White House

Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden says his family members would not engage in any business abroad if he were to win the White House next year, citing the activities of Donald Trump

Eight things you probably didn’t know about new FIRS chairman, Nami

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the composition of a new board for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), subject to...

Singer and dad of 3, Davido, seen feeding his newborn baby Ifeanyi (video)

In the video, the singer was seen bottle-feeding his son while also trying to type on his phone. Davido, who was filmed by a friend, started to smile immediately he realised that he was being filmed.

Salzburg vs Liverpool - Predicted Lineups and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20

Salzburg vs Liverpool - Predicted Lineups and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20

Extinction Rebellion activists wearing gas masks block central London road

The protesters, outside Leicester Square Tube station, are demanding the next government tackles air pollution in the capital.

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

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

Neal Maupay: 'Scoring twice in a week is a good feeling'

The former Brentford frontman now has six goals for the season.

Video: Check out this custom-made BMW M3 CS Touring

Check out this extremely cool BMW M3 CS Touring, made by combining a crashed M3 CS with a regular 3 Series Touring body style.

Four rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport

Four Katyusha rockets hit a military base near Baghdad International Airport early on Monday, wounding at least six soldiers, Iraqi security officials said. It was the latest incident in a series of rocket attacks in recent weeks. Iraqi security forces discovered a rocket launcher and some defused

Opera Gandari: A new perspective on a Mahabharata character

Opera Gandari promises an all-embracing art form based on Goenawan Mohamad’s depiction of the Mahabharata character.

John McDonnell promises February budget to end austerity

In the first 100 days of a Labour government, the process of bringing water and energy into public ownership will begin.

Brokerages Set Great Portland Estates PLC (LON:GPOR) Price Target at GBX 724.09

Great Portland Estates PLC (LON:GPOR) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the fifteen brokerages that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating on the company. The […]

Klopp explains tactical reasons Naby Keita hasn’t been in the side

Naby Keita was exceptional on Saturday afternoon. The Guinean scored a goal, registered an assist and put in one of his best ever Liverpool performances since arriving at the club in the summer of …

MS Dhoni To Produce TV Series On Army Officers: Report

Indian cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be producing an anthology telling stories of decorated army officers.

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

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

KDF moves swiftly after Air Force fighter jet lost important piece mid air

Sleepy village woken up by heavy military presence

AC Milan hold meeting with Barcelona as they consider swoop for €10m-rated starlet

Catalan giants could opt to offload talented youngster...

Yahaya approves additional N550m for payment of gratuities to retirees

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the release of additional N550 million for the payment of gratuities to the state retirees...

Tragedy strikes 49-year-old Filipino maid who is killed after driver loses control at Farrer Road

Tragedy strikes 49-year-old Filipino maid who is killed after driver loses control at Farrer Road

Large Gathering Of Huntsman Spiders Discovered Snuggled In Pygmy Possum Nest Boxes

Not many people would be able to control themselves if they were expecting to open a box full of small fluffy critters and instead found a gathering of lar

How Netflix uses psychology to perfect their customer experience

If there’s a company that’s synonymous with seamless customer experience, it’s Netflix. It has become the defacto entertainment source for many. So much so that 15 percent of the world’s web traffic goes to Netflix. But when your experience is industry-leading, how do you evolve it without disappointing customers? The answer lies in experimentation, built on proven […]

Energy treaty 'undermines success of Green Deal'

Over 250 civil society organisations and trade unions say that the Energy Charter Treaty is incompatible with the Paris Climate Agreement and the new Green Deal - becoming an obstacle to the clean-energy transition.

Big tax cuts may be coming for middle class in next Budget; here's why

Responding to a question at an event in Delhi recently, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the government was looking at myriad suggestions and the relaxation on personal income tax was one of them before it presents the Union Budget 2020 in February next year

One Of The Last Battle Of Britain Pilots Dies Aged 101

Following the passing of Flt Lt Maurice ­Mounsdon, the number of heroes left who fought in the historic air battles is just three

Organisations demand release of 9 activists in Koregaon Bhima violence case

Noted journalist Nikhil Wagle, who was present at the press conference, said, "These cases were foisted by the previous Devendra Fadnavis government.

French unions dig in against Macron on fifth day of strikes

PARIS (Reuters) - Drivers on two Paris metro lines voted on Monday to extend a walkout until the end of the week as France grappled with a fifth day of strikes, a sign transport workers will keep up a fight against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to streamline pensions.

No Study Shows Indians Immune From Air Pollution: WHO Responds To Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar had said on Friday that there were not studies done in India to prove air pollution affected the health of people.

Ending domestic violence through the revival of the Honourable Warrior

In celebration of the annual international campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, community development organisation This Life Cambodia (TLC) released a new ad designed to discourage men from violent behaviour – the “Honourable Warrior”.

After knife attack on Appalachian Trail, Canadian hiker shares plan to finish trek

MONCTON, N.B. - Kirby Morrill has loved sports since she was a young girl. At the University of New Brunswick, she was a rugby star, celebrated for her "off

These are the sad reasons Nigerian airlines struggle and fail 

The CEO of AMCON, Mr Ahmed Kuru, has listed out the factors responsible for the failure of airlines in Africa’s largest economy.

Post-mortem report vanishes from court

Three police officers have been accused of murder.

Golden Globes 2020: Netflix dominates the nominations

Marriage Story and The Irishman lead a decent list of nominees that sadly doesn't include Greta Gerwig or Lulu Wang in the writing or directing categories

Monday’s Vital Data: Bank of America, Apple and JPMorgan Chase

Options trading was buzzing in Bank of America, Apple and JPMorgan Chase stock. Here are the metrics that matter moving forward.

EXCLUSIVE: Tito Ortiz on 90% of UFC Fighters Not Making Money, 2 Losses to Chuck Lidell

Tito Ortiz opened up to VladTV about UFC fighters doing events several times a year, which he explained has changed since he started out with only ...

Meet the real-life 'hot priest': Married vicar's rugged good looks wins him 116,500 Instagram followers and comparisons with Fleabag hunk Andrew Scott

Rev Chris Lee (pictured), 36, from London, posts '60-second sermons' to his 116,500 fans. The married father of two is adamant they follow him for the power of the gospels and not due to his looks.

The surprising things stolen from luxury hotel rooms

When checking out of a five-star hotel, thrifty travelers have been known to slip a few shower caps, mini-shampoos or even slippers into their suitcases.

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

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

New changes are coming to contactless payments that means your card could decline more often

The new rules could make Christmas shopping a lot more stressful

Villa Park in salute to legend Ron Saunders

Villa fans paid tribute to legendary manager Ron Saunders during yesterday’s Premier League clash with Leicester.

FAI, Shane Ross and Sport Ireland called to emergency meeting

Ex-president of FAI says association’s liabilities could be ‘close to €80 million’

Stocks slip as investors weigh outlook for US-China trade

Tokyo (AP) - Stock markets weakened during European trading on Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more U.S. tariffs on China and the outlook for negotiations on the trade dispute.

Rangers flop Eros Grezda admits driving without licence and insurance at Glasgow Sheriff Court

RANGERS flop Eros Grezda has today admitted being behind the wheel of a high-performance car with no licence and no insurance. Albanian winger Grezda, 24, was driving his Audi RS3 last month when h…

OZY Media sees "exponential growth" from MENA in entertainment, media

Mubasher: The global media pioneering company, OZY Media, said it will increase its focus on the entertainment and media industry across the MENA region.

Vote in the UK’s general election and you could win CoD: Modern Warfare and more

The UK general election is just days away, and the games industry is urging gamers to vote

UK serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences for horrific attacks

Convicted burglar McCann (34) had been freed after a UK probation service error.

South African Electricity Utility Reveals Cause Of Worsening Power Crisis

South African electricity utility Eskom on Monday blamed rains for worsening rolling power blackouts that have continued for five days running, Concise News reports.

Aston Villa's relegation odds slashed after heavy defeat to Leicester City

Aston Villa news | Dean Smith's men currently sit in 17th place after the comprehensive defeat to the Foxes at Villa Park

A Non-Aggression Agreement between Israel and the Arab Countries

The United States is trying to assist Israel to reach an agreement with four Arab countries that will eventually lead to full normalization with them. Several Arab countries still fear full normalization with Israel due to Palestinian opposition, but behind the scenes, they are advancing relations with Israel.

Finland’s Sanna Marin becomes world’s youngest serving PM

Former transport minister to head leftwing coalition after Antti Rinne’s resignation

Jeff Bezos says employee activists are wrong and Silicon Valley firms should feel comfortable doing business with the US military

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos threw his weight behind the US Department of Defence on Friday, saying that unless big tech companies collaborate with the US military, “this country is in trouble.”

Tim Draper Asserts $250,000 Still in Bitcoin’s Scope as Price Flails

For some reason or another, many investors and analysts have begun to fear the worst for the medium-term outlook of the Bitcoin market over the past few months.

UK general election 2019: What each party are offering to football fans in London

Football has been on the agenda for the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats this election but which political party is offering what to fans ahead of polling day on December 12?

The decaying HDB lease, myth or reality?

The decaying HDB lease, myth or reality?

Will States relax the rules on busking?

STREET entertainers will be allowed to use amplifiers while performing if proposals to relax Jersey’s busking laws are approved by the States this week.

At $1.6 trillion a day, EM FX trading outpaces major peers

Currency trading grew at a faster pace in emerging markets than developed nations.

Borrell urges EU to be foreign policy ‘player, not the playground’

In letter to ministers, new chief diplomat sets out his plans.

Here are the nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards

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

Rush hour delays on A5 near Shrewsbury after crash

Commuters faced rush hour delays on the A5 near Shrewsbury today following a two-vehicle crash.

‘With ₹32,000-crore, MP Lodha is India’s richest developer’

Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru account for three-fourths of the country’s richest players in real estate sector

Taiwan urged to ease rules to attract AI talent

To tackle ongoing brain drain, Taiwan businesses are keen on adopting AI solutions to accelerate operation upgrades and transformations, but what counts more is how they can attract more high-level foreign AI and other tech professionals to work in Taiwan to sustain innovation momentum, according to some experts.

Creepy Guy Texts M’sian Girl After Sitting Next to Her on Train, But She Didn’t Share Her Number

Is it really a safe world for women out there? We read news and hear stories almost daily from all the women out there about the harassment that happens to them just when they step outside. The worst part? It's just creepy how some perverted men stalk and prey on…

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

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

Broad participation of Turkish auto parts suppliers in major Shanghai fair

Turkey, along with Taiwan and Germany, saw the highest turnout at the 15th Automechanika Shanghai, which brought together the world's leading auto parts...

Don't give up in tough moments - Esther Cobbah

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

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

The Kapil Sharma Show: Dipannita Sharma Slams Kapil For Joking About Sanjay Dutt's 300 Girlfriends

The Kapil Sharma Show: Actress and model Dipannita Sharma slammed Kapil Sharma for joking about Sanjay Dutts 300 girlfriends. Tweeple agreed with the actress and lashed out at both Kapil and Sanjay for their insensitive jokes.

Labour’s plans to nationalise services: Everything you need to know

The party’s manifesto said it would like to take mail, water and train operators, among other things, back under public ownership.

1&1 fined EUR 9.55 mln for GDPR infringement

The German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) has fined 1&1 a total of EUR 9.55 million for infringing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The company failed to protect sufficiently its customer service line, allowing third parties to access customer personal data by providing only a name and date of birth. 

Anthony Joshua flaunts his adorable daughter after winning against Andy Ruiz

Anthony Joshua has flaunts his little daughter during the bout against Mexican boxer Andy Ruiz Jnr. After winning unanimously, Joshua brought over his daughter to the boxing ring, carrying her on his shoulder during interview.

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

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

Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch after rare calm

Hong Kongers have delivered a clarion call for change over the last fortnight with a landslide local election defeat for the government and more ...

Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences

"Classic psychopath" Joseph McCann has been handed 33 life sentences and a minimum term of 30 years for a string of horrific sex attacks on 11 women and children.

Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch

The question on many lips now is if chief executive Carrie Lam will reach out.

Robbie Williams BEGS Ant and Dec to sign him up for I’m A Celeb 2020

"How am I looking for the next series?"

Leafs’ Sandin still unclear on WJC status, but knows he can help Sweden

TORONTO — Rasmus Sandin likes Sweden’s odds at this year’s world junior championship, but he’d like them even more if the Toronto Maple Leafs allow him to don “The Three Crowns” once again.

Boy is thrown head-over-heels when sewer EXPLODES under his feet after he sticks a match down a manhole

The boy in China's Hebei Province escaped serious injuries after being blown into the air and flung 360 degrees by the force of an exploding sewer. He had ignited trapped methane from the sewer.

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

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

What to do if you have lost or not received your polling card for general election

You need to first check if you are registered to vote

The next booster shot to revive economy may not be far away

Going by what the indicators are showing so far, third quarter doesn't hold any hopes of revival.

Anthony Joshua defends Saudi Arabia after ‘expecting to step off the plane see something like a war zone’

Newly-crowned heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua defended Saudi Arabia following his rematch against Andy Ruiz in Diriyah. In what was the first heavyweight title fight to take place in the

UK Labour’s McDonnell: Markets realize PM Johnson's promises on Brexit are not implementable

"There wouldn't be a run on the pound under a Labour government, " opposition Labour Party’s Finance Policy Chief and the second most powerful man, Jo

Global weapons sales up; US leads market

The global arms industry continues to grow with total sales up 4.6% last year, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released Monday.

Little progress as spending talks push past weekend

Shrewsbury Town verdict: Hard-earned point is among best of season

As an isolated result this was an impressive point for Shrewsbury Town.

Louis Vuitton’s ‘League of Legends’ biker jacket can be yours for $5,650

Louis Vuitton's 'League of Legends' clothing line is here, and as you'd expect, it's expensive.

US confirms visit by Russian foreign minister

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will welcome his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday -- the Russian's first visit to Washington since a controversial 2017 meeting with US President Donald

Student fightback sees University beef ban overturned 

Students have fought back against a ban on beef on their University campus as the union voted to reverse the decision.

Markets surge on jobs, trade

By Michael McCarthy (chief market strategist, CMC Markets and Stockbroking)

Fundraiser launched for children of Bristol mum who died suddenly in her sleep

'Carrie was very loved and a bubbly and outgoing person.'

Composer reveals the real purpose of first PlayStation's jingle

The jingle was designed to be more than just pleasing to the ear

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

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

Reginae Carter Is Starring In A Movie Called ‘Dear Santa, I Need A Date’ – See The Trailer

Reginae Carter proudly announced her fans and followers that she's featured in a movie called 'Dear Santa, I Need A Date.' She told people that they

Help reform children in conflict with law – LRC

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Scale model of Springbank dam tests flood diversion impacts, raises critics' ire

While final approval of the Springbank dry dam has been held up by regulatory hurdles, a model has been quietly built, far from prying eyes.It’s a 1/16-scale version of the project — co…

What do you think of Wexford GAA's new jersey for 2020?

Some inter-county stars were on hand to showcase the new kit at the official launch.

Buhari orders Accountant General publish daily treasury statement

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) to publish a Daily Treasury Statement that will provide information...

Dreamscaper puts a nightmarish twist on action-RPGs

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

Sumanahalli flyover: Report points to major distress in bearing support, expansion joints

Distress treatment, repairs to cost the BBMP around ₹40 lakh

HP's Pocket Printer Is Let Down By Its Photo Quality And Location Data

The HP Sprocket Select is a pocket photo printer that prints sticker photos via a bluetooth phone app. It's adorable. Fun, even. But it's also a device you're likely to use a handful of times, and then hide away in a bedroom drawer until the end of time....

Update: R. Kelly's Ex-Tour Manager Will Testify To Buying Aaliyah Fake ID

Update 12/09/2019 12:33pm:

Madhuri Dixit Nene to headline a Netflix series

Karan Johar will serve as a creative producer on the series, to be directed by Sri Rao.

Kalonzo's Little-Known Job in Museveni's Backyard

Musyoka has been serving in that capacity since 2013 and had his tenure extended in 2017, ensuring that he would serve until...

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

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

Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs

There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.

DBJ to on-lend $5 billion to MSMEs

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be on-lending $5 billion to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) over the next 12 months. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke, at the launch of...

This update is the last you’ll see of Google Glass Explorer Edition

Google has announced one final update before it pulls the plug on the Explorer Edition of its Google Glass smart glasses.

Mugga Lane landfill rubbish seen strewn over nearby farms

Rubbish from the landfill has been seen hundreds of metres away from the site among paddocks and animals.

Clean-up operations begin after Ironbridge cooling towers demolition

Clean-up operations were beginning at Ironbridge power station today following the demolition of the cooling towers.

Police say City Road alleged stabbings in Cardiff are 'not linked'

There have been two incidents in less than a month

Representatives of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals visit Baku Higher Oil School

BAKU, Azerbaijan: The Representatives of Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) visited the Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS) and met its Rector Elmar Gasimov to discuss the possibilities of establishing cooperation between the two Universities and prospects for effective collaboration, Azerbaijan State News Agency AZERTAC reported. The meeting was attended by the Dean of College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences of KFUPM Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Kaabi, the Doctor of Philosophy in Geology and the Deputy Head of the Geological Sciences Department Dr John Humphrey, the Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics Dr SanLinn Kaka, the Head of the Oil and Physics Program at the Center for Integrative Petroleum Research Dr Jack Dvorkin, the Special Assistant to the Dean of College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences of KFUPM Mohammad Al Maziad, and BHOS employees. The BHOS Rector Elmar Gasimov noted that Baku Higher Oil School is the first English-language technical University in Azerbaijan, which conducts…

Awkward moment Miss Universe host names wrong winner 4 years after last blunder

Miss Universe host Steve Harvey was left red-faced yet again as Miss Malaysia Shweta Sekhon corrected him when he wrongly named the winner of the national costume category

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

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

HC declines to order linking of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp accounts with Aadhaar, PAN

​​A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar said linking of accounts with social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, with Aadhaar, PAN or any other identity document requires framing of policies or amendment in existing laws by the central government and this exercise cannot be done by the court.

We simulated West Ham vs Arsenal to get a score prediction for Premier League clash

Freddie Ljungberg's Arsenal travel to London rivals West Ham in the Premier League on Monday Night Football hoping to end a run of nine games without a win and avoid getting sucked into a relegation battle

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

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

Investors lay siege to SEBI office, demand Karvy-like action against BMA Wealth

On Monday, SEBI’s office came under siege as a crowd of 40-50 stock market investors blocked the main entrance of the regulator’s BKC office building. The commotion led to police being called to guard

320 years since the ‘Big One’ doesn’t mean it’s overdue: B.C. professor

‘It could happen today, tomorrow or 100 years from now’

Tighter climate rules seen erasing US$2.3 trln in firms’ value

Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to US$2.3 trillion off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers, an investor group warned, Reuters reports. Any abrupt policy shifts risk severely disrupting current investment strategies, Principles of Responsible Investing (PRI), a group representing investors with…

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

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

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

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

Demand for climate action at heart of Scottish Greens’ campaign

The Scottish Greens’ manifesto has also put a Green New Deal at its centre.

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

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

Smell and health worries over chicken farm plan

Opponents of a proposals to build a 120,000-chicken farm in Llangadfan say the area is already struggling to cope with intensive farming practices.

ESPN Releases Score Prediction For Alabama vs. Michigan

ESPN has released its score prediction for the game between Alabama and Michigan, who are set to meet on Jan. 1.

'No great panic' says Clough after Pirelli disappointment

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

Sushmita Sen Returns to Bollywood After 10 Years; Calls It Second Innings

Sushmita Sen took to Instagram on Monday to reveal about her second innings to Bollywood. She is all set to return to the screen after a long break of almost 10 years.

Inside Edge 2 Actress Richa Chadha On Pay Disparity: “Women Are Still Paid Lesser Than Their Male Counterparts”

Actress Richa Chadha says women are still paid lesser than their male counterparts in the film business across the world despite all the talk on discrepancies."We have been discussing the discrepanc

Another elephant found dead in Sabah, says Wildlife Dept

LAHAD DATU, Dec 9 — Another elephant was found dead in Sabah today. Lahad Datu Wildlife Department officer Sylvester Saimin said the carcass was found in Bakapit near here at 6.30am by a plantation worker. “We have gone to the scene and investigations are underway. We will give further...

Madison Refugee Union, Jewish Social Services rally for refugee resettlement

The Madison Refugee Union and Jewish Social Services rallied at the Capitol on Sunday to spread awareness of the refugees resettling in the city.

Climate change: Thousands form a human chain in Brussels

2,400 people in Brussels held hands on Sunday to form a human chain as part of demands for tougher measures to combat climate change.

Cong, JD(S) 'disqualified' in people's court: BJP after K'taka by-poll results

Kateel was happy that the party made its presence felt for the first time in Mandya district.

Strategie Grains sees 2020 EU rapeseed crop at 18.5 mln T

PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Consultancy Strategie Grains forecast that rapeseed production in the European Union would reach 18.46 million tonnes next year, rebounding from a 13-year low of 16.85 million this year.The 2020 crop forecast would still be one of the smallest in recent years after a drought-disrupted sowing campaign in western Europe. It was in line with Strategie Grains' initial outlook last month which said next year's output might not reach the 19-million-tonne level.

Manchester United's firepower enough for Premier League top-four finish, says Maguire

The centre-back has been buoyed by the form of the Red Devils’ attack.

USD/CAD consolidates in a range, around mid-1.3200s

The USD/CAD pair extended its sideways consolidative price action through the early European session on Monday and remained confined in a narrow tradi

UMTA in the dog house

Proposed common ticket card, urban transport development fund remain on paper

Peter Purves left 'stunned' after being dropped as commentator for Channel Four's Crufts

The former Blue Peter presenter spoke on Good Morning Britain about the decision to let him go and admitted "I was very shocked."

LTA awards S$210 million contract for Jurong West, Bahar Junction MRT stations

SINGAPORE: Two Jurong Region Line stations will be designed and constructed by the Singapore branch of China Railway 11 Bureau Group, the Land ...

Afghan MPs Approve Law on Protection of Children

Afghan MPs have approved the Law on Protection of Child Rights--the Child Protection Act--on Monday after years of wrangling over the legal age of boys and girls.

Falana insists Sowore was assaulted by DSS inside court

Femi Falana (SAN) on Monday insisted that Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore was assaulted inside the court contrary to the claims by the Department of State Service (DSS).

Don't have magic wand to revive Pakistan cricket instantly: Misbah-ul-Haq

Cricket News: Pakistan's head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has hit back at criticism of the under-performing national team, saying he does not have a magi

In First Meeting With Putin, Zelensky Plays to a Draw Despite a Bad Hand

The presidents of Ukraine and Russia met face-to-face for the first time, seeking to end the war in their border region. It appeared to be a draw, rather than the Putin domination some had feared.

Upon Further Review: Jones, Packers keep momentum going with win over Washington

What we learned from the Green Bay Packers' 20-15 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.

Gold clings to modest gains above $1460 level, lacks follow-through

Gold edged higher on the first day of a new trading week and recovered a part of Friday's post-NFP slide to multi-day lows. The latest US monthly jobs

The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by AdvaMed - A crucial week on impeachment

A crucial week on impeachment

Lender Amigo's chief executive quits after less than five months in charge

The chief executive of high interest rate lender Amigo, Hamish Paton, has resigned this morning after less than five months in the job.

Maryland cop charged with multiple counts of rape, suspended without pay

Baltimore County Police Officer Anthony Michael Westerman, 25, has been charged with two counts of second-degree rape and three counts of second-degree assault

Arlene Foster says Boris Johnson 'broke his word' on preventing an Irish Sea border

Foster says government officials have told her there would need to be checks.

Insider Selling: Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) Director Sells 10,000 Shares of Stock

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO) Director Raymond Whittaker sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.52, for a total transaction of $165,200.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 16,065 shares in the company, valued at $265,393.80. The transaction […]

Sonko is a fugitive having fled prison, state says in opposing his bail

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 - Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s troubled past haunted him on Monday, after the prosecution heavily relied on it to argue its case in - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

‘Spin waves’ could keep your phone from overheating

Researchers have a new way to make electronic devices faster, less power-hungry, and less liable to overheat.

Insider Selling: Parex Resources Inc (TSE:PXT) Director Sells 90,000 Shares of Stock

Parex Resources Inc (TSE:PXT) Director Curtis Darrell Bartlett sold 90,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of C$20.05, for a total transaction of C$1,804,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 10,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued […]

Reports say Juventus offer Erling Haaland €3m per season

Juventus have reportedly made an initial offer to red-hot Salzburg forward Erling Haaland.

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

Different to previous finals

Elizabeth Warren reveals she earned $2 million from 30 years of private legal work as she feuds with Pete Buttigieg over financial transparency

Buttigieg's campaign has honed in Warren's previous private legal work, seeking to cast her as a "corporate lawyer" at odds her campaign message.

Study finds broadcast coverage of the UK election has aligned 'most closely' with Boris Johnson's agenda

The BBC and other UK broadcasters have helped Boris Johnson frame the general election on his own terms, according to an academic study of media coverage of the campaign.

Anti-Citizenship Amendment Bill strike, protests disrupt life in Tripura

Situation peaceful and several protesters arrested, police said

10 Forgotten Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'Frosty the Snowman' are Christmas classics, but history hasn't been as kind to all of Rankin/Bass's television specials.

The Fed's liquidity problem hasn't yet gone away — and an abrupt shock may be looming in 2020, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Even with hundreds of billions of dollars in new liquidity created out of thin air, it's too soon for the Fed to signal a clear coast for repo markets.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Nell Gifford, owner of Giffords Circus, dies of breast cancer

Despite her illness, co-founder appeared in shows over the summer before her death at 46

LGBTQ faces discrimination in workplace, says CCHR report

The Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) issued a report this month revealing workplace discrimination faced by members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community in Cambodia.

Aston Villa fans criticise John McGinn’s performance in home defeat versus Leicester

The midfielder was not on top of his game in the 4-1 defeat.The midfielder was not on top of his game in the 4-1 defeat.

Kingdom calls on Japan to increase number of direct flights to Siem Reap, Phnom Penh

Cambodia is requesting Japan to increase the number of direct flights from Japanese cities and provinces to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, so as to contribute to increasing cooperation and tourist numbers between the two countries.

Paul Volcker, central banker, 1927-2019

Success at the Federal Reserve laid the groundwork for anti-inflation policies around the world

FIRS: Buhari appoints Nami to replace Fowler (Updated)

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammad Nami, a renowned tax consultant to replace the Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS....

Leinster rule Sexton out of Aviva date with Saints due to knee injury

The captain had to be helped from the field early in the second half of the win in Franklin’s Gardens.

Cork to meet Tipperary in Munster Ladies Football semi-final

Holders Cork will play Tipperary in the 2020 TG4 Munster Senior Championship semi-final, with Kerry to play 2019 runners-up Waterford on the other side of the provincial draw.

DCW Chief Swati Maliwal Urges Smriti Irani to Disburse ‘Nirbhaya’ Fund to States

The Union Home Ministry on December 5 sanctioned Rs 100 crores from 'Nirbhaya' Fund for setting up women help desks at police stations across the country.

Airtel Launches Non-expiry Data Bundles, 5MB To Sell At Ksh1

Kenya's second-largest telco Airtel has launched non-expiry data, months after its rival Safaricom launched a similar product.In the new plan, 5MB of data will cost Ksh1, and a Ksh2 call rate acro

Huge Christmas boost as Affinity Credit Union pays out €398,000

GOOD NEWS FOR TIPPERARY MEMBERS

Mother left in agony for SIX MONTHS after giving birth discovers she'd been walking around with a fractured SPINE due to a condition that weakened her bones (but now she's swimming the Channel)

EXCLUSIVE: Heather Clatworthy, 37, from Warwickshire, fractured her back when in labour with her first child, Lilly, but didn't find out until she had an MRI scan six months later.

No threat of job losses in auto sector: Minister tells RS

There is no threat of job losses in the automobile sector and no reason for worry, Minister of State for Heavy Industries Arjun Ram Meghwal said in Rajya Sabha on Monday. “The automobile sector is pre

Battle of Britain hero Maurice Mounsdon of Lichfield dies aged 101

One of the last surviving members of The Few – the pilots who defended the country in the Battle of Britain during World War II – has died.

Singer, Ric Hassani hits over 8m streams on Spotify in 2019

Nigerian alternative Afropop singer, Ric Hassani has garnered more than eight million streams for his music on Spotify in 2019.News...

North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort amid tourism drive

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that's intended for people to enjoy 'high civilization under socialism' in another...

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

The US government collected a record amount in tariffs in October as a trade dispute between the Trump administration and China escalated. Reven...

Palestinian PM Calls Jesus a “Palestinian Guerrilla Fighting Occupation”

Shtayyeh conveyed the greetings of President Mahmoud Abbas to the people of Birzeit, saying “The tree that we light today is our tree, as Maryam Al-Batool (Mary the virgin) is the only woman mentioned in the Qur’an by name so she is our lady.”

12 Seats to Watch: The Results to Keep an Eye Out for On UK General Election Night

On 12 December voters in the UK will go to the polls as Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks a decisive victory which would allow him to push ahead with his Brexit deal. Sputnik has picked a dozen of the 650 constituencies to highlight some of the trends to look out for.

Hungary’s Central Bank Issues Warning stating that Traditional Lenders Might Be Forced Out of Market Due to Competitive Fintech Firms

Some of Hungary’s financial institutions might be forced to exit the market as they may not be adequately prepared to continue to compete with challengers fro

Ministry launches initiative to sort wastes at source in hospitals, health centers

Doha: The General Services Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Municipality and Environmental (MME) in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a programme for sorting wastes at  source and recycling it at the headquarters of the Ministry of Public Health and health centres run by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC).

Game of Thrones' John Bradley admits the show gave left him with stammer

John suffered playing Samwell Tarly

Ex-Kyrgyz President Atambaev To Face Psychiatric Examination

A psychiatric examination has been ordered for arrested former Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev, the Interior Ministry says.

Perak Amanah supports any decision made on land ownership

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

Khiry Shelton returns to Sporting KC on three-year deal

Forward Khiry Shelton, a contributor to Sporting Kansas City's Western Conference championship in 2018, has returned to the club.

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

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

Alfredo Morelos receives Rangers vote of confidence as Scott Arfield lifts lid on striker's state of mind

The striker endured a difficult afternoon as Celtic stunned their city rivals in the Betfred Cup Final.

Republicans are Defining Foreign Interference Down

Trump's allies are trying to reset the standard for "election meddling" so low that it would be hard not to meddle in an election.

Progress towards liberalized and harmonized regulatory frameworks key to unlocking full benefits of air connectivity

Montreal and Aqaba, Jordan, 6 December 2019 - At the Twelfth ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event taking place in Aqaba, Jordan this week, ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu encouraged progress towards liberalized and harmonized regulatory frameworks for air transport, and highlighted the importance of air connectivity for sustainable development, particularly for the Middle East. “Besides the fact that air connectivity generates over 2.4 million jobs in this Region, and $130 billion dollars in Middle East Gross Domestic Product (GDP),

3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy Before the End of 2019

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

World time trial champion Rohan Dennis signs for INEOS

Rohan Dennis split from Bahrain-Merida under a cloud, but the Australian is looking to a bright future after joining Team INEOS.

Anglican Church bans use of Aso Ebi at Funerals

The Anglican Church in Obosi, Anambra State has banned ceremonial dresses, popularly referred to as Aso Ebi and printing of brochures during funerals in the church. Ven. Ikechukwu Ihemtuge, Vicar in charge of St. Andrew’s Church, Obosi, disclosed

Water problem could lead toWorld War III, says expert

‘Disaster will strike India if governments do not heed the wake-up call’

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

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

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

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

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

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

Desert to Power Initiative gains momentum in Burkina Faso

AfDB has approved $54 million loan to the government of Burkina Faso for the Yeleen solar plant, which forms part of the Desert to Power Initiative.

Sexton's Six Nations worry as Leinster confirm out-half will miss Northampton game

Sexton was forced off in Leinster's 43-16 win at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday after falling awkwardly while being tackled. 

Construction begins on Munir Human Rights Museum

The Munir Human Rights Museum was expected to become a place "to teach the public, tourists who visit Batu and students about human rights".

Surrey to get 2nd hospital

The fast-growing city of Surrey is getting a second hospital.

How common abusing parent spaces is in car parks - and how much it could cost you

A snapshot revealed just how often people are willing to break the rules and risk an expensive penalty

USD/CHF starts new week quiet around 0.9900

Despite a 30-pip rebound fueled by the broad-based USD strength on Friday, the USD/CHF pair erased 100 pips for the week and is now staying flat on th

Under $3, Plug Power Stock Is a Good Speculative Buy

Plug Power and PLUG stock lost all momentum Dec. 2 when it announced it would sell up to 40 million shares in a secondary offering.

Man arrested after barricading himself inside synagogue

A man who barricaded himself inside a Victoria synagogue for four hours Monday morning was eventually apprehended by police under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital.Victoria police Const. . . .

McIlroy: People like to kick Reed when he's down

Patrick Reed has been on the defensive after becoming embroiled in controversy at the Hero World Challenge, with Rory McIlroy on his side.

Ashfield residents on what is influencing how they will vote in the General Election

'I live in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and that gets virtually nothing'

India moves up one spot in human development index: UNDP report

India is ranked 129 out of 189 countries according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme.

Governor Mike Sonko Charged With Economic Crimes, Prosecution Opposes Bail

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been arraigned at the Milimani Law Court after his dramatic arrest on Friday, December, 6 on the charges of over Sh357 million graft case.He was presented before th

Shareholders in revolt over EOH pay policy

EOH is in the cross-hairs of shareholders over executive pay, with an astonishing 65% of shareholders voting against the group’s remuneration policy and its implementation at Thursday’s AGM.

Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territory - For decades, the people of Bethlehem have watched tour buses drive up to the Church of the Nativity, disgorge their passe

Martyr’s family of Assam Movement opposes Citizenship Bill

The family members of the first martyr of the Assam Movement have shown solidarity with the people of Assam and lent support the region-wide movement

WhatsApp for Android finally receives a ‘call waiting’ feature

WhatsApp for Android now includes a "call waiting" feature that will show users incoming calls while they're on another call.

US: CPI likely to post +0.2% mom increase – Deutsche Bank

According to Deutsche Bank analysts, the main highlight for the US markets is CPI release on Wednesday and the retail sales figures on Friday. Key Quo

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Murali Vijay fined 10% of match fee for dissent, calls grow louder for use of technology

The day 1 of TN-Karnataka Ranji contest witnessed quite a few dramatic appeals & Vijay was fined 10% of his match fee for showing dissent!

Here's why Saudi Aramco's stock is unlikely to plunge on its debut

From bonus shares to a fat dividend, there's a lot to underpin the price, at least initially

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

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

Vistara signs codeshare agreement with Lufthansa

India Business News: Vistara has entered into a codeshare pact with German airline Lufthansa, the sixth such agreement with an international airline as the domestic full s

Schauffele making a name for himself with his golf

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Steve Stricker cared only about securing a spot in the first U.S. Open in his home state of Wisconsin. Still, there was something about the PGA Tour rookie in his group during a 36-hole qualifier that intrigued him.

France to ban dozens of glyphosate weedkillers amid health risk debate

PARIS (Reuters) - France’s health and environment agency said on Monday it was banning dozens of glyphosate-based weedkillers, most of the volume of such products sold in France, ruling there was insufficient data to exclude health risks.

Vivo V17 launched in India; check out price, specifications, features

The new Vivo V17 comes with Snapdragon 675 AIE chipset paired with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The device features a 4500mAh battery with the 9V/2A fast charge support

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Man Utd

Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United's thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table.

Russia Banned from Olympics for Four Years over Doping Scandal

Russia has been slapped with a four-year ban from Olympic competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

A New BioShock Has Been Announced, Almost Certainly a PS5 Game

Won't be out for a long while

Book burning by Chinese county library sparks fury

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

12 killed in Niger car accident

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

Torrential rains in Uganda, 26 killed, says Red Cross

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - At least 26 people have been killed in floods unleashed by heavy rains in different parts of Uganda, the Red Cross said on Monday as authorities urged people in affected areas to relocate.

Boxing: Khatana, Kalaivani lead the way as India bag six gold medals at South Asian Games

Surprisingly, World Championships bronze medallist Manish Kaushik could only win a silver medal at the event.

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

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

Texas man accused of carving name into girlfriend’s face

SAN ANTONIO — A Texas man is behind bars after police said he repeatedly punched his girlfriend, then used a knife to carve his name into her face.

Shah Rukh Khan speaks about the impact of the #MeToo movement

The film industry has continued to render its support to the Me Too Movement ever since it started over a year ago. While the movement has been around longer, it impacted the Indian film industry only a while back. Talking about how the West influenced victims to speak up, superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared his thoughts over the movement and its impact. He said, “It started from there… in the West and it gave voice to women to come out and talk about something that may have happened some years back… It gave them enough support to come out with their stories.”

Saudi International Motor Show 2019 begins today

Saudi Arabia’s newly merged bank is reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity to mark UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed globally on Dec. 3. For more than 10 years, Alawwal Bank and SABB have helped thousands of disabled people in the Kingdom, now as one bank, it aims to take new steps to further this legacy of support. 

Conor McGregor UFC news: Notorious wants Jorge Masvidal fight, says Dana White

The Crumlin fighter will make his long-awaited return against Cerrone on January 18

Storm Brendan to batter Britain with 100mph winds from tomorrow

It comes after Storm Atiyah ripped through the UK last night.

UK visitors to GCC to increase 22% by 2024, reports ATM

2.8 million UK residents will travel to the GCC in 2024, an additional 500,000 travellers when compared with 2018

Crisis on Infinite Earths Makes a Major Legends of Tomorrow Retcon

"Crisis on Infinite Earths" retcons something pretty major from the very first season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow.

Five Chinese men face lawsuit for assault over car parking

  A case has been opened against five Chinese citizens for attacking local authorities with iron bars and swords while the latter were trying to ask them to move their parked car in front of a house in Hlaingthaya Township.  In connection with the case, Khin Myint, the owner of a flat in FMI City Housing phoned Aung Kyaw Moe, the administrator of Ward No.4 in Hlaingthaya Township, about a parked car in front of her flat. Then, the administrator sought help from the township police station at about 7.45 pm on December 7. 

More Problems for Pensacola: Mayor Says City Systems Facing Cyber Attack

The mayor of Pensacola, Florida announced Monday that the city has been facing a cyber attack against city systems.

Burst water main at Dumbarton Common described as 'mini geyser'

It's left a large hole in the grass.

ELEPHONE officially launched their Pakistani endevours - Gizchina.com

Yesterday at the Serena hotel in Islamabad the ELEPHONE brand held a big launch party to celebrate the start of their Pakistani operations.

Pep Guardiola's message to Man City players after falling 14 points behind Liverpool

Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by rivals Manchester United on Saturday, leaving the champions a staggering 14 points behind Premier League title favourites Liverpool

After creating new emirates, Ganduje appoints Sanusi as head of Kano chiefs

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has appointed Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, as the head of the council of chiefs. In November, a high court in the state sacked four

The Morning Watch: ‘Joker’ Cinematography Explained, VFX Artists React to ‘Children of Men’ & More

In this edition, hear Joker cinematography explained by the man responsible for it, visual effects artists react to Children of Men, and more.

Watch the trailer for "Wonder Woman 1984"

It’s not the The New Adventures of Wonder Woman that I grew up with but it does have that Stranger Things/mallwave appeal, and a New Order song. It also has Steve Trevor who most certainly di…

Heung-Min Son: Police, Tottenham and Burnley investigating alleged racial abuse by 13-year-old

Tottenham and Burnley are investigating alleged racial abuse aimed at Heung-Min Son by a 13-year-old spectator on Saturday.

House GOP Lawyer’s ‘Straw Man’ Argument: Impeaching the President Over ‘8 Lines’ Is ‘Baloney’

Steve Castor, who you may remember from the House Intelligence Committee phase of the impeachment inquiry, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday to present the case as to why the president should not be impeached. Castor argued during his opening statement that it would be “baloney” to impeach President Donald Trump over “eight lines” in the non-verbatim memo of Trump’s infamous July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Koenigsegg's New Design Boss Just Launched a Social Media Challenge and It's Lit

Back in August, when Sasha Selipanov was appointed as Head of Design for Koenigsegg, it became obvious that we'll be in for an adventure. After all, the man who penned the Bugatti Chiron would now work for the Swedes who grabbed multiple production car speed records from Molsheim. So, here we are in December, with the 36-year-old penning master having launched a social media challenge.

EU opens subsidies for electric battery push

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

Biggest mumps outbreak in a decade continues with 103 new cases last week

Worst affected part of the State is the greater Dublin area, which accounted for 1,126 cases so far this year

If 1998 Impeachment Backfired on Republicans, Expect a Bloodbath For Dems In 2020

Remember when Democrats admitted that a partisan impeachment would be a disaster for the country?

Mount Trenchard direct provision centre must close, says Limerick charity

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

Apple Price Target Set At $342 As Analyst Speculates On Apple Glasses In 2020

Cupertino tech giant Apple continues to witness optimism from investors as China's Renaissance Bank sets record price target for stock.

Rev. Obofour hints to name TMA officials who took bribe from him

The leader and founder of Anointed Palace Chapel Rev. Obofour has hinted that he will in the coming days list the name of some corrupt officia

‘Toxic’ Mueller Impeachment Article Threatens to Split Dems

When Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that House Democrats would proceed with articles of impeachment, she did so in the language of duty, history, and the Constitution. “This has nothing to do with politics,” she said. “It’s about the Constitution of the United States.”In almost the same breath

From avocados to Instagram: the decade in food

The 2010s brought seismic change to the UK’s culinary landscape says critic and restaurateur Tim Hayward

Flight attendants explain the ways you could actually bag a flight upgrade

Flight attendants debunk the myths and explain what it actually takes to bag a free or cheap flight upgrade

Accused Colorado Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Dear indicted by federal grand jury

Prosecutors say Robert Dear, the man accused of shooting and killing three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs in 2015, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 68 counts.

Save Up To 40% On Anker Charging Accessories In This One-Day Amazon Sale

Today only, Amazon is discounting a number of Anker's most popular charging accessories, as part of its Deal of the Day. Allowing you to save big on

Russia banned from Olympic Games over doping scandal

Russia was banned from the Olympics and other major world championships on Monday after sporting officials decided to punish it for tampering with doping-related laboratory data in another blow to Russia's already tarnished sporting reputation.

Prizmo 5: The Pro Scanner with Powerful Editing Tools for the iPhone and iPad [Sponsor]

Prizmo 5 is the premier solution for fast, streamlined scanning and powerful, accurate OCR on the iPhone and iPad. The app’s hallmark is the efficiency of its capture workflow, which is driven by an elegant and intuitive UI coupled with the latest iOS and iPadOS features. Creaceed, the maker of Prizmo 5, has been refining

New Google Assistant on Pixel 4 will soon support English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, and the UK

Google's Assistant newest iteration, which launched with the Pixel 4, has a few tricks up its sleeve, but accessing it has been restricted by some

Wealth of Canadians divided along racial lines, says report on income inequality

One interesting finding was that racialized men have a higher employment rate than non-racialized men

The Dubai Mall is holding a huge sale this weekend

Expect up to 75 percent off at the three-day super sale

'Ghostbusters' is getting a sequel 36 years after the original movie — here's the first trailer, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, and "Stranger Things" actor Finn Wolfhard star in this movie, which centers on a family that moves to a town called Summerville.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

WATCH: SA struggling to keep calm in December as load shedding takes its toll | Cape Argus

From the serious to the lighthearted, many South Africans have been sharing their often disgruntled feelings as they endure Eskom's load shedding.

Boris Johnson pockets reporter's phone to avoid picture of 4-year-old on hospital floor

Prime Minister forced to apologise and return phone

UK CMA Decision Looms Over Amazon’s Quest For Deliveroo Stake

UK Antitrust News: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will decide if Amazon's quest to acquire a stake in Deliveroo (and its user data) can move forward.

2 Psychological Tricks That Will Help You Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself

Hardship is inevitable. But self-pity is optional.

The Cyber speaks: What will actually happen in 2020

There are a lot of 2020 cybersecurity predictions. We had a bot do it for us.

CEOs call for fiscal stimulus

Australia's top business leaders say infrastructure spending, tax cuts and investment breaks should be used to boost sluggish growth.

Russia banned from international sport for 4 years

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

Army helicopters sent in to rescue dozens stranded at Centurion hotel

The air force was called in on Monday to rescue numerous people trapped by flood waters as heavy rain continued to pelt Centurion and other parts of Gauteng.

Puerto Rico cannot be held hostage to violence

People have the right to enjoy entertainment spaces as part of the characteristics of a society that aspires to improve its quality of life

Woman attacked, seriously injured by tigers she raised at California animal sanctuary

The victim and founder of the animal sanctuary remains hospitalized with several cuts and puncture wounds as officials investigate.

Red Dead Redemption 2 New Mod Allows Changes To Difficulty

The Red Dead Redemption 2 Difficulty Scaler mod allows players to change the damage weapons do in the game for both player and AI enemies

Severe cold wave continues in J-K, Ladakh

The mercury climbed several notches across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh due to overcast conditions on Monday even as the region braces for a fresh spell of snow and rainfall in the next couple of days, a meteorological department official said.

B&H Green Monday Apple sale takes $250 off 16-inch MacBook Pro, Anker accessories from $15, more

B&H has a Green Monday Apple sale with deals on MacBooks, iPads, and more. You can also score notable discounts on Anker accesories at Amazon today.

House Judiciary Committee holds second impeachment hearing, live stream

The House Judiciary Committee is holding its second impeachment hearing on Monday, days after Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Democratic committee chairs to begin drafting articles of impeachment. Watch live

Garda air support on hand in fight against Christmas tree theft

The Garda Air Support unit will liaise with An Garda Síochána on the ground in tackling the theft of trees from Christmas tree farms.

Beyoncé Is Teasing New Ivy Park Merch, So Save Your Pennies

Beyoncé teased brand-new items from her Adidas and Ivy Park collaboration, out on January 18, 2020.

Pixel feature drops to bring new tricks to Google’s smartphones

There are a few key selling points for Google’s Pixel smartphones. They tend to have great cameras. They get security and software updates delivered straight from the company that makes the Android operating system that powers most of the world’s smartphones. And they have some unique features that aren’t widely available on other phones. From […]

Electric vehicle charging station map goes live

Electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle drivers can now view the current statuses of SA’s public charging stations online.

A weird glitch all but confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's battle royale mode

Rumors have been swirling for quite some time now that Activision eventually plans to add a battle royale mode to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. There are two pillars supporting this rumor, each steeped in their own sort of logic. First, las...

Boris takes reporter's phone after being shown picture of boy on hospital floor

'Look, sorry, it's a terrible terrible photo and I apologise obviously to the families and all those who have terrible experiences in the NHS.'

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

Xinjiang governor Shohrat Zakir claimed that everyone had "graduated" from "vocational training camps," found employment, and are leading happy lives.

Johnson ‘looking at’ abolishing BBC licence fee

The Prime Minister said whilst his party are currently “not planning to get rid of all TV licence fees”, he is “certainly looking at it”.

Will protect Northeast, new law won't apply there: Amit Shah on Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha

Seeing the opposition to the Bill in the Northeast region, the BJP-led government has decided to exempt parts of the area which are under the sixth schedule of the Constitution.

Tonight's dinner: Smoky baked beans with cheese and onion toast

A real rib-sticker of a dish.

New to Mac? 15 tips and tricks for macOS beginners

If you’re new to Mac but used to the basics you need, you might be ready to move on. Here’s a helpful list of Mac tips and tricks for beginners.

Haniyeh Arrives in Turkey on 1st Leg of Long Tour

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Turkey on Sunday as part of a tour abroad, his first since assuming power in May 2017. Haniyeh heads a large delegation including the deputy chief of the Hamas politburo, Saleh Arouri, head of Hamas Diaspora Off

Road accident kills 12 in Niger - The Nation Newspaper

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

Olympic swim champ Schooling vows to 'fix' physique after SEA Games flop

The 24-year-old Singaporean famously beat his idol, US legend Michael Phelps, at the Rio 2016 Olympics in the 100m butterfly final, but finds himself out of form and out of shape just seven months away from Tokyo.

BREAKING New Zealand volcano: Fears for three Brits after eruption kills at least five

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

Ghostbusters: Afterlife German Trailer Reveals Extra Proton Pack Footage

The German-language trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife reveals an alternate title and additional footage of the team's signature proton packs.

BoA lives a New York City life in teaser for upcoming single 'Starry Night' featuring Crush

BoA is gearing up to release a new song with R&B singer Crush!On December 10 at midnight KST, SMTOWN released a music video teaser for her upcomin…

Bill for regulated recycling of ships passed by Parliament

MPs raise concerns over environmental impact, workers’ safety

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has plenty of praise for Hull City attacker Jarrod Bowen

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has told his pre-Hull City press conference – as per Leeds Live – that Tigers star Jarrod Bowen is a “great attacker” amid rumours over the winger’s future at the KCOM Stadium. Bowen, 22, is once again in incredible form this season – improving his numbers on what was a […]Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has raved over Hull City star Jarrod Bowen ahead of Tuesday night's Championship fixture at Elland Road.

Amazon’s blowing out Anker charging accessories at rock-bottom prices for Green Monday 2019

Green Monday doesn’t stir up anywhere near as much buzz as Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But once you see the deals Amazon is offering this year for Green Monday 2019, you’re definitely…

Chipotle has nurses who check if workers are actually sick or just hungover

At a conference last week, the CEO of Chipotle said the restaurant chain now has nurses on call who check whether some workers who call in sick are actually ill or just hungover.

Contempt: IGP, Kyari appeal against order, apply for stay of execution

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and a Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, on

Former Man City player Roy Cheetham dies, aged 79

The ex-treasurer of the Manchester City Former Players' Association passes away in his sleep a day after attending the Manchester derby

Kara Tointon dons dressed down look on date night with fiancé

The former EastEnders actress looked worlds away from her usual glam as she enjoyed a date night in Soho with fiancé Marius

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

Xinjiang governor Shohrat Zakir claimed that everyone had "graduated" from "vocational training camps," found employment, and are leading happy lives.

U.S. pushed Afghanistan war to the public despite persistent internal doubts, Washington Post investigation reveals

U.S. officials have doubted the war in Afghanistan since its very beginning. Just six months after the longest war in American history began, then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld tellingly wrote in a memo that "we are never going to get the U.S. military out of Afghanistan unless" the U.S. ensured there was "stability ... necessary for us to leave." And for the 18 years since, U.S. officials have been privately relaying the same concerns while publicly touting "progress," documents and interviews obtained and published by The Washington Post reveal. Rumsfeld wrote an estimated 59,000 memos he called "snowflakes" during his tenure, but most of them remained private until now. The Post had filed a lawsuit against the National Security Archive and has since obtained more of those snowflakes, including one from 2003 where Rumsfeld complained that he had "no visibility into who the bad guys are." In interviews with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction also obtained and published by the Post…

Top news of the day: Lok Sabha discusses Citizenship Amendment Bill; Russia banned from Olympics and other major sporting events for four years, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

Ahead of Normandy Four summit, Ukraine's Foreign Minister names "main red line" for Ukraine

The talks on Donbas settlement will be held in Paris today.

New Wonder Woman 1984 trailer is deliciously 80s

The first proper Wonder Woman 1984 trailer has dropped, and it's a good'un. The trailer, below, debuted today at CCXP Brazil. In it, you'll get great glimpses of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman...

Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after U.S. pullback

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump’s decision to pull U.S. forces from northern Syria.

New programme launched to support ocean economy innovation

OceanHub Africa launched their Ocean Innovation Africa event in Cape Town, aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming and pollution of the oceans.

Rocket League’s new blueprint system catches a tonne of flak despite getting rid of loot boxes

Rocket League players have not received the game’s new blueprints system well. Rocket League developer Psyonix recently rolled out the big blueprints update to the game. The patch mainly overhauls how rewards are doled out. The most significant change in this update is the removal of loot boxes and their associated keys. Rocket League now […]

Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years

Malaysia health officials have reported the first case of polio in the country for 27 years.

Mallika Sherawat beats Monday blues with a difficult yoga pose; fans say 'sexy feets'

With millions of followers on social media, Mallika Sherawat has crafted a route to connect with her fans. The diva might be away from all the limelig

West Virginians head to Canada to find affordable insulin

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - A group of West Virginians left the country Sunday in search of affordable insulin - they went to Canada, where insulin prices are reported to be about a tenth of what it costs people in the United States.

Nine-year-old girl in hospital after being hit by car in Plymouth

The crash happened on Haye Road in Elburton

Embrace healthy habits if you want your brain to tackle stress efficiently

stress, healthy habits, tips for healthy brain, how to manage stress, stress management tips, ways to boost brain health at TheHealthSite.com

New entry fees for visitors to Oman’s Damaniyat Islands

If you’re planning to visit Damaniyat Islands in Oman, you need to pay an entrance fee.

Apple to fix 16-inch MacBook Pro ‘popping sound’ issue

The tech giant says the popping sound coming from the speakers of the new 16-inch MacBook Pro is a software issue, according to a memo obtained by MacRumors.

DOJ Inspector General’s Report on FBI ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ Investigation Released

The long-awaited report from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz was released as expected on Monday. Also as expected, the 400-page report said that the origins of the FBI’s Russia investigation ultimately had a proper and legal factual basis — despite numerous procedural shortcomings at the bureau, and despite a criminal referral related to low-level ex-FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith’s alleged alteration of an email used in an application to surveil former Trump adviser Carter Page.

Football: Free-scoring Salzburg pose serious threat to leaky Liverpool

Liverpool travel to Salzburg on Tuesday needing to avoid defeat to the confident Austrian champions to guard against an embarrassing Champions ...

The student movements at the vanguard of Chile's protests are allied with former student leaders now serving in Congress

Chile’s months-long uprising was led by student activists protesting neoliberal reform, galvanized around the seemingly trivial issue of public transit fare-hikes.

Top CEOs call out CompCom over #DataMustFall

Telkom’s Sipho Maseko and Johan van Zyl of African Rainbow Capital argue that the competition watchdog’s decisions on data prices will do more harm than good.

VA Tech Wabag executes TTRO plant for Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply

This is one of the largest and technologically advanced water reuse plants in India

Man in Viral Video of Brutal Elephant Killing Pays Dearly

After the shocking video of the man mercilessly hacking the poor animal to death went viral, village elders have finally turned...

Bitcoin Price Shows ‘Uncanny Resemblance’ to 2018 Breakout Pattern

BTC has hovered between bullish and bearish attitudes. But one chart analyst sees a possible scenario, as the bitcoin price action in the past months

Femi Adesina: Millions of Nigerians not bothered about Sowore’s rearrest

Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says millions of Nigerians are not bothered about the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore, convener of Revolution Now. Adesina spoke on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme,

Fed Study: Electronic Devices Used In 24 Pct. Of Consumer Payments

Among the findings of the 2018 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, produced through several of the U.S. Federal Reserve Banks, electronic payments are on the rise.

Honda Refused To Reveal Stolen Accord's Location

Having your car stolen is one of the worst feelings in the world. The good news is that there are a lot of ...

Vivo V17 with 32MP selfie camera, 4,500mAh battery launched for Rs 22,990

The smartphone houses a 32MP front camera which is placed into in the 'iView' display with E3 super AMOLED screen

Tinashe Dances In The Streets Of Tokyo For "Save Room For Us" Video

Stream Tinashe's 'Songs For You' visual. Tinashe dropped off her latest album Songs For You just last month that came equipped with 15 songs and features by 6LACK and G-Eazy. The offering was an independent release by Tinashe following her drop from RCA records and seemingly was a bit of a redemptio...

There won’t be increased bus service during the SkyTrain shutdown tomorrow

Coast Mountain Bus Company has announced that it will not be increasing bus service in response to the planned SkyTrain strike by CUPE 7000.

Raptors’ Kyle Lowry to appear as cannon doll in ‘The Nutcracker’

Six months ago, the 2019 NBA season culminated in the first championship of Kyle Lowry‘s career as the Toronto Raptors captured the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

My top five shortcuts to use with Apple TV

Here's a collection of shortcuts and automations that I like to use with my Apple TV.

People of the Year 2019: Yu Suzuki

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

Preet Bharara to House GOP Lawyer: Calling Trump a Clown Isn’t Election Interference, It’s a ‘Correct Consensus Opinion’

Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) Preet Bharara mocked the GOP’s lead counsel for his defense of President Donald Trump during impeachment hearings on Monday.

Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘pimp’ Ghislaine Maxwell 'plans to defend her friend Prince Andrew in a tell-all interview on US TV'

The British socialite (pictured with Epstein) accused of procuring young girls for the paedophile financier, wants to defend the Duke of York after his disastrous Newsnight interview.

UP govt clears plan to induct 700 electric buses in 14 cities across state

Singh said Rs 250 crore will be incurred in the operation of these buses of which Rs 120 crore will be realised through sale of tickets.

The HUAWEI Y9s with 48MP AI Triple Camera and Stunning Design is now available for Pre-Order

HUAWEI Y9s uses a glass-made back panel to fully exploit the charms of craftsmanship and aesthetics. The dazzling back panel is crafted with nano-texture

Olympic swim champ Schooling vows to ‘fix’ physique after SEA Games flop

CLARK, Dec 9 — Olympic champion Joseph Schooling vowed to “fix” his physique after winning only one individual gold medal at the South-east Asian Games, less than eight months before his title defence at Tokyo 2020. The 24-year-old Singaporean famously beat his idol, US legend Michael...

Five Sainik schools enroll girls, rest to join league

Government has made a provision of 10 per cent reservation for girls in such schools. The minister added, if any state felt the need for Sainik Schools they can send the proposal to the Centre.

Johnny Drille pulls stunning performance at sold-out Abuja show

Alternative music singer and songwriter, Johnny Drille pulled a heavyweight performance at his sold-out concert in Abuja on Sunday...

Pete Frates: Man who helped spread 'Ice Bucket Challenge' dies of ALS at 34

Pete Frates, one of the people who inspired thousands to give to charity through the spread of the Ice Bucket Challenge, has died, his family said Monday through Boston College. He was 34.

13 Great Car Modifications of Terrible Taste

These car modifications might have been a good idea in someone's head, but they were definitely not meant to be on the highway.

Bison Trails Founder on Libra Membership & $25.5M Funding Round

Joe Lallouz speaks on the future of blockchain infrastructure and the company that he founded, Bison Trails.

‘No More Survivors Expected’ Among Dozens of Tourists Caught in New Zealand Volcano

At least five people have died and more than 20 are still unaccounted for after the White Island/Whakaari volcano off the coast of New Zealand erupted without warning Monday as tourists hiked around the rim and walked inside the crater. Authorities say an estimated 30 to 38 of those on the island when

Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after US pullback

Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull US forces from northern Syria.

Extraordinary scenes in court as woman who was drugged and raped while she was asleep is called 's**t' by her attacker's girlfriend

A woman who was drugged and sexually assaulted by her flatmate in her Gold Coast unit was called a s**t in court by her attacker's girlfriend on Monday. 

Edo crisis: Oshiomhole cannot resolve problems he created - Idahosa

A former political Adviser to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Mr. Charles Idahosa, has said that it was laughable for Oshiomhole to s...

Northerns name former Titans captain to fill Faul's CEO shoes

Northerns Cricket Union announced the appointment of Pierre Joubert as their interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Millions of Nigerians not bothered about Sowore’s rearrest —Presidency

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Presidency has said that millions of Nigerians are not bothered about the rearrest of SaharaReporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja la...

Successful water action flotilla at Lyttelton Port

Fifteen kayaks, a yacht, and a ferry filled with over a hundred local school children joined the peace flotilla this morning at Lyttelton Port, Christchurch. They were encouraged from the land by approximately 80 human rights activists, who sang Saharawi songs of freedom. The action was to "unwelcome" the bulk carrying cargo ship the "Federal Crimson", as it arrived in Lyttelton carrying 50,000 tonnes of 'blood phosphate' from the occupied territory of Western Sahara. Christchurch group, ‘Ravensdown- Take ‘Em Down’ organised the water flotilla, inspired by the Peace Squadrons - which were instrumental in the NZ Nuclear Free campaign. Christchurch resident Catherline Low stated "I'm horrified that New Zealand companies are supporting human rights abuses by buying this phosphate. It has got to stop". Local organiser Josie Butler reports "Ravensdown are funding war crimes. We are here today to demand Ravensdown's CEO Greg Campbell to cease this internationally illegal import immediately".

Man accused of carving his name on girlfriend's face with knife

A San Antonio man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and carving his name on her forehead with a knife.

406 patients waiting for admission to hospital bed

The HSE says there are 406 patients waiting in hospital emergency departments for admission to a hospital bed today, excluding the children's hospitals.

In pics: Ranbir Kapoor is obsessed with making this heart emoji for the paps

Actors have their particular gestures to make whenever they step out for a public appearance. Sara Ali Khan greeting paps with a namaste, Alia Bhatt s

Lord & Taylor returning to New York with pop-up store

Lord & Taylor is reopening in New York less than a year after shuttering its flagship department store. But the new store will only be open for a limited time.

Xiaomi Pocket AR printer and Baseus ENCOK E09 on sale - Gizchina.com

Xiaomi eco-chain of products has really a vast range of available gadgets, so how about Xiaomi Pocket AR printer or Baseus ENCOK E09 alarm clock ?

From avocados to Instagram: the decade in food

The 2010s brought seismic change to the UK’s culinary landscape says critic and restaurateur Tim Hayward

India to witness 7.12% rise in job creation in October-March: Report

India Business News: India is expected to witness a marginal 7% rise in job creation in the October-March period, as subdued economic conditions have dampened employment o

Limited water availability raising concerns across the region

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is warning that limited water availability will become a major concern for the region by February next year due to evolving long term drought in several...

Govt further caps stock limit on onion retailers to 2 tons to check hoarding

Last week, govt had reduced the stock holding limit for retailers to 5 tonnes from 10 tonnes while that on wholesalers to 25 tonnes from 50 tonnes as onion prices were ruling high up to Rs 150 per kg. Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.

Italy proposes new plan to rescue ArcelorMittal plant; 8,000 jobs at stake

Italy considers the steel mill a strategic industrial site and faces pressure from unions, which are trying to protect the 8,000 jobs at risk

Preview: Brentford vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Brentford's meeting with Cardiff City in the Championship on Wednesday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.

What Pep Guardiola did after Man Utd ace Fred received alleged racist abuse

Class touch from City boss, but action needed...

Land Rover Defender By Overfinch Is A $315,000 One-Off

Overfinch has been modifying Land Rovers and Range Rovers since 1975, but this is one of the tuner's most u...

The Subtweet Defense Wins: Elon Musk Cleared In Defamation Case

A little over a year ago when cave diver Vern Unsworth sued Elon Musk for defamation, we noted that (unlike many defamation cases), it...

Auto sector is in transition phase, no threat of job losses: Govt in RS

Union Heavy Industries Minister Prakash Javadekar said no closure of any automobile or ancillary manufacturing units has been reported in the past three years

At least 700 shacks destroyed by floods, people trapped in Mamelodi

Communities across the city are in dire need of help after being affected by the flooding.

Russia banned from Olympics over doping scandal

WADA bans Russia from the Olympics and a variety of world championship events for four years as it remains embroiled in doping scandals.

Man Utd must change manager despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revival, says Simon Jordan

The Norwegian manager has led United to victories over Tottenham and Manchester City in the last week but some are still not convinced he is the best man for the job

Laura Jane Grace shares top 10 albums of 2019; Against Me! add dates

Laura Jane Grace toured with The Devouring Mothers and Against Me! in 2019, and her favorite albums of the year include Purple Mountains, Sturgill Simpson, King Princess, and more.

Model dies hours after liposuction, nose job at Mexico clinic, reports say

At some point in her recovery, the mother of two suffered cardiorespiratory failure, reports say.

Alleged P&ID Scam: Court dismisses Briton's bail variation application

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British national, James Nolan.

Police launch probe after Cambuslang social club disturbance leaves four men injured

Officers were called to a report of a disturbance within Holepark Social Club around 7.20pm on Sunday night.

South Korea jails three Samsung Electronics executives over evidence destroyed in probe of alleged fraud

A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud. Prosecutors began investigating the suspected fraud at Samsung Biologics

A contact lens that can show when blood glucose levels are high

A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the Republic of Korea has developed a contact lens with a tiny LED light that turns on and off to show blood glucose levels. In their paper ...

Karnataka bypolls: Counting begins to decide BJP's fate

The counting of votes for the by-elections on 15 assembly seats in Karnataka that went to polls on December 5 is underway at 11 centres in the state. The election results will have a bearing on the

IDEG Launches 2 Bitcoin Trusts in Asia

Digital asset management firm IDEG Investment on Sunday announced the launch of two crypto trusts - Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining Trust I.

Juan Williams: Pelosi is my politician of the year

OPINION: The Speaker has guided the impeachment process masterfully and outmaneuvered Trump.

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

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

Queensland to bid to bring Games back to Australia in 2032

SYDNEY: Queensland will launch a bid to bring the Summer Olympics to Australia for the third time in 2032 if it can get financial support from ...

Are We Heading Towards a Cashless Economy?

Asia, Canada, and parts of Europe are already on their way.

Emergency crews on scene of rollover crash in Dayton

DAYTON — Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash near the intersection of Hoover Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue in Dayton that left an SUV overturned off the road. 

Chinese government offices told to remove foreign computer equipment

The Chinese government told government offices and public institutions that they need to remove all foreign computer software and equipment within three years. The move could require between 20 and 30 million devices to be replaced in that timeframe.

Man and woman arrested in connection with murder of Gerry Hutch's relative Clive Staunton in Leixlip, Co Kildare

The dad-of-one was originally from the Greek Street flats in Dublin’s inner city

Amazon India bets on vernacular, voice & videos to help sellers boost sales

Amazon also announced its partnership with CII to conduct awareness workshops and training in pre-identified locations to enable small and medium businesses start their e-commerce journey.

AMD and Intel Could Be Screwed By New Chinese Mandate Forbidding Foreign Technology

Following the U.S. ban that prohibited domestic companies from supplying equipment to Huawei back in May, the technological Cold War between the U.S. and China just got a bit more intense now that Beijing has ordered all Chinese government and public-facing offices to replace any equipment featuring foreign components.

Murder accused told psychiatrist he heard 'voices', jury told

Gavin Collins also spoke about a female voice which suggested good chess moves

Anti-discrimination campaigners call for joint response after weekend of shame

Premier League clubs reacted strongly in the wake of alleged incidents of homophobic and racist abuse.

Trivandrum Bar Association expresses ‘regret’ for ruckus

Police seek permission to file case against magistrate

HP Green Monday sale knocks an incredible $1,000 off the HP Elite Dragonfly laptop

HP is continuing to bring amazing deals for Green Monday, with its excellent HP Elite Dragonfly laptop getting a huge $1,000 price cut.

Tommy Fury strips off to tease his bulging muscles in cheeky snap

The topless hunk stripped off to a pair of designer swim shorts and posed for pictures to show off his extremely toned physique, while catching the attention of his blonde bombshell girlfriend

Ford Ranger Sales Are Creeping Up On Chevrolet And Toyota

Ford has rightly fixed a wrong by bringing back its midsize Ranger pickup truck to the North American marke...

Brief Battles Brings Butts, Pants And A Cast Of Indie Stars To Switch In February

Crossovers with Yooka-Laylee, World of Goo and more

Walmart apologizes for Christmas sweater depicting Santa with cocaine

(CNN) — Walmart is saying sorry for making available a Christmas sweater with an apparent drug reference. The sweater featured an image of Santa Claus behind...

European Parliament members ask Apple to reverse its decision on Crimea

Apple's Crimea problem continues to get attention with 15 members of the European Parliament writing to the company. They want it to reconsider its stance on the country appearing as Russian in Apple Maps.

Boris Johnson takes private jet to avoid drive from Doncaster to Teesside

The prime minister flew the 84 mile journey to target Labour heartlands in the north east of England.

Labour group accuses Google of illegally firing workers to stifle unionism

Communications Workers of America union files federal labour charge.

Blac Chyna Worries Fans Following A Recent Post On Social Media

Blac Chyna managed to worry some of her fans following a post that she shared on her social media account. In the recent message that Chyna posted,

The top four is within reach for United, says Maguire

In the wake of Manchester United's 2-1 victory over local rivals Manchester City, Harry Maguire has set his sights on the top four.

Russia banned from world sports for 4 years over doping scandal

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unanimously declared a blanket ban on Russia.

READERS’ LETTERS: Many factors go into sentencing criminals

Sir, – As a person who was concerned with the Scottish criminal justice system for some 50 years as defence counsel, advocate depute, sheriff and part time High Court judge, I think that I am entitled to comment on the editorial The Courier story entitled “Disappointing term for sexual abuser” (December 5).

'You guys are based in California, not Ukraine, right?' — an analyst mocked Trump's CrowdStrike conspiracy on the firm's earnings call

An analyst mocked Donald Trump's false claim that CrowdStrike is a Ukrainian company, during the American cybersecurity firm's latest earnings c...

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

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

Don’t let unwise December spending result in ‘Januworry’

Legodi cautioned against the services of loan sharks in January

Motorcyclist crash in Cape Coral causes roadblock on Country Club Boulevard

Police are on the scene of a traffic crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle that has northbound Country Club Boulevard.

How Much Foreign Equity Exposure Do Investors Need? (Podcast Transcript)

With U.S. equities outperforming their foreign counterparts by 170% over the past decade, it's not surprising that large numbers of investors continue to fall into the home bias trap.Looking at the hi

25 innovative and cool iPhone accessory gifts for Apple lovers

One of the great things about the iPhone is that, since it’s been a staple smartphone for so long, there is a veritable ton of iPhone accessories for all sorts of budgets. Naturally, you have your high-end wireless headphones, speakers and even charging cases, but there are also straight cases, long-lasting Lightning cables and phone grips for as low as $10.

Driver miraculously escapes after tree falls on car in Co Cork during Storm Atiyah

Shocking pictures show extensive damage to the windscreen after an enormous tree fell due to the high winds

Calls to Scots domestic abuse helpline rise by a quarter in last year

CALLS to a domestic abuse and forced marriage hotline in Scotland have risen by a quarter in the past year. The helpline, managed by Scottish Women’s Aid, dealt with 3,191 requests for assist…

Protest against 'Panipat' in Jaipur, Deepika flaunts her new look, Disha looks stunning in a bikini, Sara flashes her sweet smile, Vaani's workout video

Protest against 'Panipat' in Jaipur, Deepika flaunts her new look, Disha looks stunning in a bikini, Sara flashes her sweet smile, Vaani's workout vid

Keep your audience engaged post holidays

Keep your audience engaged and prepare for the upcoming seasonal peaks

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

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

Avanti West Coast Begins Painting Over Virgin Trains

There's a new rail franchise dealing with our complaints about the Wi-Fi not working and the toilets oozing piss and bleach out into the corridors today, with Avanti West Coast taking over the business of running what was once the Virgin Trains line between London and Scotland.

New Zealand volcano: Terrified tourists run for cover as eruption kills five

Dramatic footage shows panic on a tour boat where a man repeatedly yells "go inside" as a volcano on New Zealand's White Island erupts and sends a giant ash cloud billowing over the water

Bitcoin Eyes Crash Towards $6K as Market’s Distress Grows

Bitcoin opened on a faint note this Monday as the market showed a lack of sense of direction owing to low volatility. The world's leading cryptocurrency

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

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

Man charged in West Coast homicide investigation

A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a West Coast woman this weekend.

2,000 people from over 100 countries will become Irish citizens today

Such ceremonies were put on hold after a High Court ruling in July.

Challenges Faced by Running Mining Operations and How to Mitigate Against it  

Whenever bitcoin mining is mentioned, it is normal for the mind to drift towards pickaxes, and getting oneself messed up with dirt while striking it big. Such thoughts aren’t far fetched from the actual meaning of bitcoin mining. 

Airtel Announces Out of Bundle Rates, Revamps Amazing Data Bundles

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

Volkswagen charged with violating vehicle emission standards in Canada

Volkswagen was charged with 60 counts of breaching the Canadian Environmental Protection Act by importing vehicles that did not conform to prescribed emission standards, Environment and Climate Change Canada said. The company did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.In 2015, the agency launched an investigation into the importing of certain vehicle models allegedly equipped with a prohibited "defeat device".

Why it’s easy for people like Daisy Ridley to stay ignorant of privilege

Daisy Ridley doesn’t see herself as privileged because, as an upper middle-class white woman, she is protected from seeing how privilege works.

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

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

Malia’s next music video to be filmed solely with Samsung mobile cameras

In a bid to promote some of its latest Galaxy products and ecosystem, Samsung Brazil is teaming up with Jazz singer Malia who will film her next music video using only Samsung products instead of prof

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

The parties differ in their approach to law and order.

Anti-corruption drive will bring prosperity to Pakistan: PM Imran

Premie­r lauds Punjab govt for launch­ing anti-corrup­tion app

SDG Hackathon 2019 concludes

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Dr Sania Nishtar, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, was the Chief Guest at the concluding Award Ceremony for the SDG Hackathon 2019 and the Women SDG Challenge Cup 2019, a premier tech initiative by Jazz in partnership with Code for Pakistan and OPEN Islamabad, held at the National Incubation Center in Islamabad on December 6, 7 and 8, 2019. Dr Nishtar, on behalf of the government of Pakistan, extended a hand of partnership, friendship, and collaboration, to the private sector and other stakeholders, to explore the unanswered set of questions in the framework of Ehsaas, which is the government’s new welfare program aimed at embracing innovation and helping the marginalized segments of the country. Saif Chi, CEO Huawei Pakistan was also present as a Guest of Honour, and generously provided giveaways for the winning teams. “We truly believe that Pakistan has great talent, a glimpse of which we witnessed today through the amazing ideas that…

The Weekend Bulletin

  A quick snapshot at the weekend that was.   Biggest Upset: Ryosuke Iwasa +225 over Marlon Tapales   Notable New Champions: IBF World Female Junior Welterweight Championship: Mary M…

Works of 27 Arab artists on display at Diriyah expo

The exhibition was opened on Sunday by Hamid Bin Mohammed Fayez, vice minister of culture, in the presence of art and culture enthusiasts.

Cashel allocated funding through new €15.5m Fáilte Ireland Destination Towns Scheme

In Cashel the funding will help create an extension to the existing Main Street Plaza

New chief EU diplomat urged to review Palestine stance

BRUSSELS, Dec 9 — Luxembourg’s veteran foreign minister has written to the new head of European Union foreign policy to urge a debate on recognising Palestinian statehood. In a note to Josep Borrell, who took office last week as Brussels’ chief diplomat, Jean Asselborn said a discussion could...

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Cannon: The Hood Doesn't Listen to Eminem, Whites are Guests in Hip Hop

In this flashback, Nick Cannon shared his thoughts on Conway's reaction to Lord Jamar saying that white people, including Eminem, are guests in the...

Tottenham Hotspur to move for Marouane Fellaini?

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is allegedly interested in signing former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini during the January transfer window.

Corruption biggest hurdle in country's progress: Chaudhry Sarwar

Corruption biggest hurdle in country

Lizzo Twerks In A Thong At Lakers Game, & Gushes Over Karl-Anthony Towns — Watch

Lizzo twerked it out while wearing a black thong at a recent basketball game while gushing over player Karl Anthony Towns.

Meet The McLaren 620R: The Most Powerful Sports Series Yet

If you thought the McLaren 600LT was the most hardcore Sports Series model, wait until you see the new McLa...

‘Bachelorette’s Ashley Hebert & JP Rosenbaum Reveal He Has Guillain-Barré Syndrome

'Bachelorette' star JP Rosenbaum announced that he has been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Vivo X30 Series is Already Being Mass-Produced, 100,000 Units a Day - Gizchina.com

Vivo's vice president and general manager for the Chinese market, Liu Hong, just revealed some details about the upcoming Vivo X30 series at the..

Kiara Advani: Feel lucky to be a part of Good Newwz

Kiara Advani is excited about her next release, Good Newwz co-starring Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh.

Former Fed Chief Paul Volcker dies at 92

Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed U.S. inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to his daughter Janice Zima. Volcker, who Zima said had…

Bollywood Freak DJ Bravo Confesses His Love For Shah Rukh Khan & Deepika Padukone

West Indies cricketer-turned-musician Dwayne John Bravo -- aka DJ Bravo -- who is in India for a multi-city musical tour with his Champion team and for his new track "The Chamiya Song" says that he ca

Iranian Soccer Fans Storm Club To Protest Departure Of Italian Coach

Dozens of angry fans of Iran’s famous Esteghlal soccer team stormed the offices of their club in the Iranian capital on December 9 and beat up a club official to protest the departure of Italian coach Andrea Stramaccioni.

Former ace Jamie Milligan emerges as favourite to become Bamber Bridge’s next boss

Former Everton midfielder Jamie Milligan is understood to be the frontrunner to replace Joey Collins as the new manager of Bamber Bridge.

Former Arsenal manager Unai Emery 'approached for Everton job'

Unai Emery is reportedly being considered for the vacant Everton job but will consider his future this week before making a final decision.

French basketball player fined in China for not looking at flag

A French former NBA player has been reprimanded and fined $1,400 by sports officials in China for not looking at the Chinese flag during the national anthem before a game.

Protest against book

DC book Fair closed down temporarily in Kannur

A college basketball coach bought $1,000 worth of beer for fans at a local bar to celebrate a rivalry win, and he had his 6-year-old son pay the tab with a wad of cash

Victory over an archrival tastes pretty sweet, but celebrating with a free post-win beer tastes much, much sweeter.

Russia banned from next Olympics and World Cup soccer

LAUSANNE/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia was banned from the world’s top sporting events for four years on Monday, including the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.

Ramaphosa roasted after ‘tone-deaf’ Eskom letter

The president visited Medupi for the first time, calling it a 'fitting symbol of the importance of our state-owned enterprises'.

Bailey’s BakeFest: Delivering Deliciousness With Baileys’ Delight

Another edition of Baileys BakeFest, Nigeria’s first baking festival took place on December 2nd at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.

REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 11 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET

Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 11 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning.TOP STORIESGLOBALNEWZEALAND-VOLCANO/'Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing

‘Get Brexit done’ is this election’s biggest lie

Leaving the EU will be only the start of a long and tortuous process. To claim anything else is pure fantasy, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

Lucky 13 for Milan Bergamo

For the first time in its history, Milan Bergamo Airport has hit the 13 million passenger mark, setting a new record for annual passengers for the Italian gateway. Handling just one million passengers for the first time in 1999, saw the airport celebrate the historic moment with the lucky 13-millionth passenger departing for Dheli via Rome. Endorsed by Milan Bergamo’s strengthening of existing flights, new carriers, and the expansion of route choice, the airport has welcomed extraordinary growth over the last

Myles Stephenson Reveals What He Said To Jacqueline In The Jungle & Admits He's 'Not Scared' Of Dan

I'm A Celeb's Myles Stephenson opens up about what was said between himself and Jacqueline Jossa in the jungle.