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On June 1, Coronavirus Restrictions in NSW Will Ease Even More – Here’s What You Need to Know
Not only will you be able to holiday within the state (good news: the ski season officially begins on June 22), you’ll also have an even greater chance of scoring a table at your favourite restaurant.
Don't water your lawn and take showers not baths, Britons are warned as driest May on record raises fears of summer hosepipe bans
Yorkshire Water has asked its three million households to cut their water usage in the driest May in 124 years. Britain has only seen an average of 1.25in (31.8mm) of rain across so far this month.
Judge Asked to Halt Salmon Fishing in Alaska
(CN) — A Seattle judge should shut down a southeast Alaska Chinook salmon fishery on July 1, attorneys argued Thursday,
BBMP wastes time in felicitation, ignores rain preparedness
The BBMP council, which met for three and half hours, failed to discuss rain preparedness despite widespread damage caused by more than 200 trees/tree branches falling in the past one week and two people losing lives in rain-related incidents on Tuesday.
Bishop Lavis community to protest reopening of schools
The group's Rodney Zeeberg said that grade 7 and matric pupils were being led to the 'slaughterhouse'.
CoCT urges Dlamini-Zuma to consider opening parks, beaches
Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato said that there'd been calls by residents to open recreational areas.
Record number of virus cases, 1,000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil
The South American country has the world's second highest number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases - 438,238 - after the United States.
Boat found in search for missing fisherman
A third day of search efforts are under way to find Hervey Bay man Paul Brazier, 37, with authorities working to determine if a boat found on Thursday was his.
Simulating dead bodies could help calculate an accurate time of death
Forensic scientists currently use basic temperature measurements to determine time of death, but a 3D simulation of the entire body could give much more accurate estimates
Israeli Scientists Find Traces of Cannabis and Frankincense on 2,700-Year-Old Altars
Israeli researchers have analyzed organic residues from two altars of the 8th century BC shrine at the Biblical fortress of Arad and found that one of them contained frankincense that was mixed with animal fat for evaporation; on the other altar, cannabis substance was mixed with animal dung to enable its mild heating.
In Sayajibaug zoo, lockdown has given privacy for tigers to mate
Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, construction work on the new enclosures inside the zoo has been suspended since March end along with the suspension of visitors. Absence of visitors and workers has given the much needed privacy to the animals, especially the big cats that do not usually mate in full public view.
Stray animals bear the brunt of lockdown
SHILLONG: While the state government has been quick to sign an MoU with Dhyan Foundation, a Delhi-based animal welfare group, to take care of the seized cattle till the owners claim them, the same, however, does not seem to be keen in opening up of a
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit.
'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper
A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two lions inside a zoo enclosure on the New South Wales...
Farmers supply mince to local foodbanks
Meat the Need founders Siobhan O’Malley and Wayne Langford have helped supply months’ worth of meat to foodbanks across Canterbury and the South...
'Extremely vicious': Two lions attack female zoo keeper
A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two lions inside a zoo enclosure on the New South Wales...
Call to be careful
Police will be out in force around the South as holidaymakers hit the road for the first long weekend since lockdown ended. Southern officers will...
No regrets for teen who tried to cross Cook Strait in dinghy
A teen who had to be rescued while trying to cross Cook Strait in a dinghy says he would make the treacherous trip again. Tachyon Hutt, 18, set off...
Rush expected for Queen's Birthday travel
Local tourists are hitting the road this holiday weekend to reclaim some of the country's best hotspots. With international visitors locked out -...
Rush expected for Queen's Birthday travel
Bubbles are bursting. This story was first published by RNZ Local tourists are hitting the road this weekend to reclaim some of the country's best...
Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa
Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa. At war, the Jalashwa can carry and launch a full infantry battalion in a single wave. At peace, the Jalashwa can evacuate 1,000 people in a single trip. Ajai Shukla explains why the Indian Navy's new tender for more ships like the Jalashwa must be treated with special urgency.
NYC Eyes June 8 for First Phase of Reopening
Also Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo cleared a large swath of upstate New York to reopen hair salons, retail shops and offices under strict guidelines.
Fears for Kenya's urban food supply as floods drown rice
Kenya’s recent floods have ruined harvests in several rice production hubs.
The Latest Trends in Faucet Design
Point-of-use (POU) faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important in helping meet consumer demands for safe, high quality drinking water.
The Latest Trends in Faucet Design
Point-of-use (POU) faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important in helping meet consumer demands for safe, high quality drinking water.
Obey or risk death!
AS the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, with predictions for t...
New York's Cuomo says businesses can turn away people not wearing masks
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would sign an executive order on Thursday authorizing businesses to deny entry to anyone who does not wear ...
Climate could cause abrupt British vegetation changes
Climate change could cause abrupt shifts in the amount of vegetation growing in parts of Great Britain, new research shows.
Cuomo: New York City Can Begin Reopening On June 8
New York's daily death toll declined to its lowest level yet.
Report: Whole Foods, King Soopers Make The Most Of Their Plant-Based Offerings
A report released Thursday by the Good Food Institute takes stock of the progress the top 15 U. S. grocery retailers have made in stocking, merchandising and marketing the growing array of plant-based meat, dairy and egg alternatives.
Cannabis Use While Pregnant Does Not Impair Children’s Cognition, Decades Of Studies Suggest
A review of research found fetal marijuana exposure isn't correlated with abnormal cognition; in rare cases where exposed kids scored lower or higher on tests, most stayed within the normal range, in fact.
Yuluwirri Kids educator announced as 2020 NSW Trainee of the Year finalist
Marshandra Naden, familiar to readers of The Sector from a recent piece announcing her as the recipient of a Pat Dixon Scholarship, has progressed to he finals of the 2020 NSW Trainee of the Year Awards for the New England Region.
David Attenborough Is Releasing A New Netflix Film And Book On Climate Change
David Attenborough is releasing a new book and film called ‘A Life on our Planet: My Witness Statement and Vision for the Future.’
ALERT: Temps to crash by 15 degrees in June so enjoy it while you can!
Temperatures are set to plunge by 10 degrees Celsius as June will turn chilly compared to the Mediterranean-style conditions we're enjoying at the moment. Thursday was the hottest day of th...
Firefighters tackle blaze on bogland and forestry in west Kildare
Explosives factory is not at risk
One more COVID-19 death in Kerala; 62 new cases reported
A health worker, two cabin crew of Air India Express and two prisoners were among the 62 who tested positive in Kerala on Friday, taking the total tally of infections in the state to 1,150.
Sathuppalli farmers told to grow sugarcane in large extent
Farmers in Sathupalli Assembly constituency were advised to cultivate sugarcane crop in large extent of land this Vanakalam season
CM KCR upbeat on achieving 165 TMC of additional water storage capacity
Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has said that the bold decision of taking up the multi stage Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme
Coronavirus: HSA says 800 workplace inspections carried out since May 18th
Authority claims ‘high level of compliance’ is part of the return-to-work safety protocol in meat plants
Managers weigh weather odds in deciding next Crew Dragon launch attempt
Mission managers are weighing a motley mix of weather models, safety criteria and astronaut workload considerations as they decide when SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft might have the best chance to launch from the Kennedy Space Center.
Poo trucks all night, then repairs all day, after sewage pipe bursts
Wellington.Scoop The council-owned Wellington Water company worked all day today to repair the sewage pipe that burst in Victoria Street in the CBD last night.
Not all water parks reopen despite eased Abbott restrictions
It may be days or weeks before some Texas water parks reopen, despite Gov. Greg Abbott's order allowing many to reopen Friday.
Virus protection adds new wrinkle to Southwest heat relief
Trying to stay safe during a global pandemic is hard enough, but people in Southwest desert cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas where temperatures can soar into the triple digits are also trying to prot
ITC Hotels partners with Swiggy for home delivery
Home delivery service will be available for properties including ITC Maurya, ITC Royal Bengal, ITC Grand Chola, ITC Gardenia and ITC Windsor among others…
4 escape death as flood engulfs Ho
The Volta Regional Capital, Ho is gradually becoming a flood-prone area as about 11 places have been identified to be dangerous flood-prone spots in the hitherto flood-free municipality.
Stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks – Meteo cautions households
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has advised people to stop replacing green grass with pavement blocks in their homes.
Britain’s biggest solar farm – the size of almost 1,000 football pitches – gets green light in Kent countryside despite fears it will harm the local area
The £450million project Cleve Hill solar park will be capable of generating enough electricity to power more than 91,000 homes through producing 350 megawatts.
Fortnite's Next Season Has Been Delayed A Week
Fortnite’s upcoming season was set to start June 4. In a post today, Epic Games delayed Season 3 to June 11. This weekend’s season-ending event has also been moved, to next Saturday, June 6....
Warmer nights but rainy days to come in Queensland this winter
The weather bureau's winter outlook suggests the state will experience wetter than average conditions.
Australian pubs face a long road back after lockdown
As the industry toasts the lifting of lockdown laws next week, publicans say bouncing back from the brink is not as simple as pouring a pint.
Australia's New South Wales state warns of Covid-19 budget toll
SYDNEY, May 29 ― Australia's biggest state in economic terms said today the coronavirus pandemic could cost it as much A$20 billion (RM57.7 billion) in lost revenues over the next four years, underscoring the urgency to revive the country's stuttering economy. Releasing its first estimate of the...
Bolsonaro urges Brazil's Supreme Court to shelve 'fake news' probe
President Jair Bolsonaro slammed Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday for investigating an alleged disinformation and intimidation campaign ...
Warmer nights but rainy days to come in Queensland this winter
The weather bureau's winter outlook suggests the state will experience wetter than average conditions.
Australian pubs face a long road back after lockdown
As the industry toasts the lifting of lockdown laws next week, publicans say bouncing back from the brink is not as simple as pouring a pint.
Warmer nights but rainy days to come in Queensland this winter
The weather bureau's winter outlook suggests the state will experience wetter than average conditions.
Stranded in paradise: Hundreds of sailors stuck in Pacific
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — For as long as she can remember, 28-year-old Kristen Pankratz has shared in her dad’s dream to sail around the world. Life somehow always got in the way. But after giving up her advertising job in Dallas, she finally set sail with her parents in January.
COP26 climate talks pushed back to November 2021
The UN's climate science advisory panel makes it clear that time is not on our side
Female keeper attacked by two lions at popular NSW zoo
LATEST @ 12.30 PM | A female zookeeper has been airlifted to hospital after being attacked by two lions at a zoo in NSW. Emergency crews were called to Shoalhaven Zoo just before 10.
Woman jailed for five years after making child drink Dettol
The woman acted with "cruelty" after perceived misbehaviour by the child, a judge said.
Stranded in paradise: Hundreds of sailors stuck in Pacific
There are some 550 sailboats currently sheltering in French Polynesia, according to a manifest kept by maritime authorities, and more sailors have been stranded by the pandemic elsewhere in the South Pacific, in Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand and Australia.
Amirudin’s pol-sec dismisses claims of secret meeting between Selangor MB and home minister, Azmin
SHAH ALAM, May 29 — There was no secret meeting between Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Senior Minister cum Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin yesterday. This was confirmed by the mentri...
Stranded in paradise: Hundreds of sailors stuck in Pacific due to coronavirus shutdown | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WELLINGTON, New Zealand >> For as long as she can remember, 28-year-old Kristen Pankratz has shared in her dad’s dream to sail around the world. Life somehow always got in the way. But after giving up her advertising job in Dallas, she finally set sail with her parents in January.
Stranded in paradise: hundreds of sailors stuck in Pacific
It could be worse, say those whose sailing plans have been upended by landing restrictions.
Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD
Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD New Delhi: The southwest monsoon is likely to hit Kerala on June 1, thanks to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday.The IMD, in its onset date forecast on May 15, had said the monsoon is likely to […]
Woman jailed for five years after making child drink Dettol
The woman acted with "cruelty" after perceived misbehaviour by the child, a judge said.
Attenborough to set out vision for future in new book
The book will reflect on the broadcaster's career, exploring and documenting the natural world, and the decline of the planet's environment and biodiversity he has observed.
Can you spot deer's predator in this picture? This viral image has left internet baffled
Can you find the hidden animal in this image?
Woman jailed for five years after making child drink Dettol
The woman acted with "cruelty" after perceived misbehaviour by the child, a judge said.
Attenborough to set out vision for future in new book
The book will reflect on the broadcaster's career, exploring and documenting the natural world, and the decline of the planet's environment and biodiversity he has observed.
Coronavirus: Murrays bus services wait for green light to resume
Temperature checks and masks will be mandatory as the bus company puts in new measures to protect against COVID-19 spread.
New Zealand's most popular holiday home destinations for Queen's Birthday weekend
Despite the weather, Kiwis are heading to the beach.
KLStep is DBKL’s web-based contact tracing tool similar to SELangkah
While we’ve previously reported of Selangor introducing SELangkah, a contact tracing tool that uses QR codes, Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan is encouraging business premises to use KLStep. The web-based solution works similarly to the previously mentioned SELangkah, as it also uses QR codes as a contact tracing tool.
'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers
Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.
$51 million in bushfire donations reveals a big problem with viral Facebook fundraisers
Sadly, the money raised won't be going where some donors thought it would.
China says will ban pork imports from India to 'prevent swine fever': Report
China News: Citing concerns regarding African swine fever (ASF), China has announced that it will put a ban on imports of pigs, wild boar and related products fro
Reservoirs are full – but the long-range forecast is for dry weather
RESERVOIRS are 95% full and the Island is in a ‘comfortable’ position despite the long spell of dry weather, Jersey Water has said.
Station Casinos extends pay for workers through Wednesday
Station Casinos is extending regular pay and benefits for all full-time team members through Wednesday, one day before it will reopen select properties.
Givealittle page raises money for drought-stricken Hawke's Bay farmers
"There is a massive and critical lack of feed, and some farmers are in dire situations, mentally exhausted and trying to keep stock alive."
Brazil’s Bolsonaro urges Supreme Court to shelve ‘fake news’ probe
On a social media broadcast, Bolsonaro said the court’s investigation was unconstitutional and any move to restrict fake news in Brazil would establish censorship in the country.
Stranded for 2 months, no updates from govt, Indians in North Africa seek help
In neighbouring Algeria, nearly 150 Indians are seeking help from the government to return home.
Taiping Zoo, Night Safari announce success in breeding yet another endangered species: The milky stork
TAIPING, May 29 — Taiping Zoo and Night Safari (ZTNS) scored another success in the breeding of the endangered milky stork. Taiping Municipal Council president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir said the birds had made 12 nests in the zoo and four of them have shown hatchlings. "This is good news as...
COP26 postponed till November 2021, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland says UN
Governments urged to boost renewable energy, conservation and other green measures as economies recover.
France to open bars, beaches in second phase of easing lockdown
PARIS: France will allow restaurants, bars and cafes to reopen from Jun 2, though with more restrictions in Paris than elsewhere, Prime Minister ...
Tesco apology after shocked family find exotic bug in broccoli
A Government official has collected the suspected red palm weevil which survived for two weeks in a fridge
Young men seen releasing balloons into the sea off Plymouth Hoe
Shocked bystander believes that as many as 50 were dropped into the water - posing a threat to marine life
'Why are we still struggling?' ask Australia bushfire victims
When the Australian bush went up in flames over the southern hemisphere summer, the world pulled together in support.
Storm warning: Parts of WA urged to prepare as another cold front closes in
Locations which may be affected from Friday morning include Albany, Bunbury, Busselton, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker, Narrogin and Perth.
Coronavirus: All you need to know about the lifting of lockdown measures
What changes around the UK with the imminent lifting of lockdown restrictions?
'I've never seen that £75k before' driver tells police after cash is found on the back seat of his car
He said he didn't know who his passenger was either
Water market may not be 'good thing for the country', Basin chief says
The Murray Darling Basin Authority chief says water markets favour high-margin crops over traditional industries at the cost of regional communities.
Uhuru Signs Into Law Education Curriculum Changes
President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the proposed changes in the education curriculum, which stipulate that...
Study: Public health campaigns can do better on cannabis harm reduction
Researchers surveyed nearly 500 attendees at the 2019 Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to learn about cannabis enthusiasts' awareness of cannabis harm reduction strategies. The results indicate a need for better public health campaigns.
Healthcare workers want dual coronavirus, hurricane plan
WESTERN BUREAU: With the 2020 hurricane season looming on the horizon and most of the nation’s healthcare workers absorbed in the fight to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, stakeholders in the healthcare sector want the Government to make...
Explained: How desert locusts made its early arrival to India and how serious would it
Many know that desert locusts, also known as Schistocerca Gregaria, normally live and breed in desert regions. It is during this time, they require bare ground to lay eggs. With this keeping in mind, these locusts can breed in Rajasthan but not in the Indo-Gangetic plains.
Nor’wester kills two, south Bengal likely to receive more rainfall
The city traffic police said parts of Central Avenue, MG Road, Bidhan Sarani and Ultadanga were left waterlogged.
Quarantine could hit tourism, warns Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard
A Shropshire MP has called for more flexibility in the Government's quarantine laws for overseas visitors.
Royal Welsh Show counts cost of coronavirus shutdown
The Royal Welsh Show could take five years to recover from the financial hit of coronavirus, organisers have said.
Masterplan for Buninyong Botanic Gardens
Councillors agreed to take the first steps towards a new masterplan for Buninyong Botanic Gardens.
Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt
Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter.
What Bristol Airport has said about reopening as flights resume
The airport's main terminal has been closed since the beginning of April
Incidents of murder, attempted murder and culpable homicide down across Lanarkshire
The figures from Police Scotland are taken from the last year.
UK weather forecast: Highs of 28C this weekend as 'driest May ever' comes to an end
The Met Office's provisional figures suggest the UK has seen its sunniest ever spring, while the Environment Agency has said hose pipe bans are unlikely despite severe lack of rain
Stranded in paradise: 550 sailboats are stranded in French Polynesia
Tahiti in remote French Polynesia was one of the last places in the region to offer refuge as borders slammed shut.
Safari park's luxury lodges opening delayed until Easter 2021
The opening of West Midland Safari Park's new luxury lodges has been delayed until next year due to coronavirus.
The way forward for Pak-Afghan relations
The mistrust between both the neighbours has also resulted in a vicious cycle of blame game on both sides
Indian IT eyes captives as global companies rejig operations
Global companies look to outsource work to large services firms to offset demand slowdown.
Brumby cull able to proceed but cattleman vows to appeal court ruling
Philip Maguire's bid to stop high country horse shoot was knocked back in the Supreme Court on Friday but the Omeo cattleman is planning to appeal the decision.
Monsoon expected to hit Kerala by June 1, predicts weather department
In its forecast earlier this month, the India Meteorological Department had put the likely arrival date on June 5, four days later than usual.
Assam flood toll rises to three, 2.94 lakh people in 300 villages displaced
Goalpara, bordering Meghalaya, continued to be the worst-hit district and 2.01 lakh people have been forced to take shelter elsewhere.
Jobless students stranded in Australia turn to handouts
MELBOURNE, May 31 — Australia wooed hundreds of thousands of international students to its shores with the promise of a first-class education and fun-kissed adventure, but the coronavirus crisis has left many jobless and depending on food handouts. Each day up to 100 students from Asia, Latin...
14 Afghan security men killed in two attacks
“The Taliban have also suffered casualties,” says government spokesperson.
Ancient Mass Extinction Tied To Ozone Loss, Warming Climate
Iwastheone shares a report from Science Magazine: The end of the Devonian period, 359 million years ago, was an eventful time: Fish were inching out of the ocean, and fernlike forests were advancing on land. The world was recovering from a mass extinction 12 million years earlier, but the climate w...
A38 carriageway in Plymouth closed after car bursts into flames
Fire crews, police and Highways England Traffic Officers were called to blaze between Forder Valley and Manadon
Two men die after late night ‘incident’ at Inverness flats as forensic cops scour scene
TWO MEN have died after an alleged incident at a block of flats in Inverness. Emergency services raced to the scene in the Hilton area of the city after the alarm was raised around 11pm last night.…
Japan's disaster plan revised in light of coronavirus and typhoons
The government's revisions address the reality of the virus, as well as the damage caused by typhoons Faxai and Hagibis last year.
GMB's Ranvir Singh stunned as Iain Dale snaps at her to get her facts right
LBC radio presenter and right-wing political commentator Iain Dale appeared on GMB today to speak about the Dominic Cummings scandal
Families to be reunited as Wales eases coronavirus lockdown from Monday
First Minister Mark Drakeford will confirm the lifting of some restrictions when he gives an update at lunchtime
Australian domestic tourism and coronavirus pandemic: A unique travel opportunity is being ruined by border skirmishes
It’s often remarked that one of the principal differences between Americans and Australians is that the former prefer to see their country first and the latter elect to see their nation last.
Multi-use trail touted for E&N line
Developing a multi-use trail along the length of the old E&N corridor would benefit cycling commuters, boost tourism and small business and cost far less than reviving a defunct rail service, . . .
George Eustice gives update on pubs - and beer gardens will be first
"In the case of pubs and restaurants it will begin with beer gardens and outdoor areas."
The new rules for having friends and family visit your home
The Government is changing the rules in England
Exact time Starlink satellites will fly over Merseyside this weekend
There's still a chance to catch the elusive satellites
Ranvir Singh is 'slapped down' by GMB guest over Dominic Cummings row
The Good Morning Britain host was corrected by Iain Dale
Swifts, Giants stars slam government on community netball inaction
NSW Swifts captain Maddy Proud, coach Briony Akle, Giants captains Jo Harten and Julie Fitzgerald and Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett have written to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district
BANGKOK, May 29 — The black leather party masks that performers May and Som wear for their fetish shows in Bangkok are definitely not the sort to stop the coronavirus. Behind closed doors, they practise for the day when health restrictions are lifted and tourists return, but they have no idea...
Climate could cause abrupt British vegetation changes
Climate change could cause abrupt shifts in the amount of vegetation growing in parts of Great Britain, new research shows.
Damaging winds tipped to hit Ballarat and Hepburn Shire
Strong northerly winds are expected to hit Ballarat and the Hepburn Shire at the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning, with...
PM backs NSW going it alone on travel bubble with New Zealand
States whose borders are open could strike a travel deal with New Zealand ahead of other states whose borders are closed, Scott Morrison says.
Teachers issue 'devastating' update on Long Eaton school after major fire
Fire crews worked through the evening to control the large blaze
Outdoors Enthusiasts: Play It Safe This Busy Queen’s Birthday
Enjoy your Queen’s Birthday weekend, but please put safety first. That’s the message from Rescue Coordination Centre NZ (RCCNZ), Coastguard NZ and Water Safety New Zealand to boaties, hunters, trampers and other outdoors enthusiasts.
Mt Ruapehu Ski Areas To Open In July
Mt Ruapehu is planning to open both Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas on July 1.
Brazil sees record number of Covid-19 cases, more than 1,000 deaths in 24 hours
Brazil registered a new record in Covid-19 cases and more than 1,000 dead in a 24-hour period, according to official figures released on Thursday.
Swifts, Giants stars slam government on community netball inaction
NSW Swifts captain Maddy Proud, coach Briony Akle, Giants captains Jo Harten and Julie Fitzgerald and Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett have written to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Swifts, Giants stars slam government on community netball inaction
NSW Swifts captain Maddy Proud, coach Briony Akle, Giants captains Jo Harten and Julie Fitzgerald and Diamonds captain Caitlin Bassett have written to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Girl (5) rescued after lilo drifted to sea in ‘good health’
Shannon Rescue 115 helicopter called to scene on Thursday afternoon
Australian zoo worker mauled in 'harrowing' attack by lions
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Two lions attacked a woman worker at an Australian zoo on Friday as she was cleaning their enclosure, inflicting critical wounds on her head and neck, officials said.
GMB's Dr Mark Porter clears up confusion over new lockdown rules
Good Morning Britain fans had their questions answered
Worshippers at Jewish temple dating back 2,700 years 'took cannabis'
The discovery of cannabis in the form of hashish has shocked Biblical scholars
Dog walkers discover WWII RAF fighter plane buried in sand for 76 years
The RAF confirmed that the wreckage is one of their Bristol Beaufighters that crashed soon after taking off.
China signals a complete ban on the eating of dog meat ahead of notorious Yulin festival with new rules to classify dogs as 'companion animals'
China has hinted that it could ban dog meat from the dinner table after approving a proposed directive to classify dogs as companion animals instead of farm animals officially.
Why this Indian couple in UAE are smiling even after they, child, contracted coronavirus
Keralite parents of 3 kids, including newborn, say they are grateful they are in the UAE
Australian zoo worker mauled in ‘harrowing’ attack by lions
35-year-old airlifted to hospital in a critical but stable condition
COVID-19: Banks to open again in Saudi Arabia
Financial facilities to comply with health precautions
Watch: Passengers on special train headed to Mizoram hand food to Assam flood victims
Facebook user Emanuel Ralte, who shared the video on Facebook, wrote, "Our Mizo brothers, on their way from Bangalore help victims of Assam floods with little food they had with them."
Children's home backed for approval despite residents' concern
Plans to allow a former activity centre to be converted into a children’s home have been strongly criticised by residents.
Snowballs set to fly as the trans-Tasman ski wars begin
Ski resorts across both sides of the ditch are scrambling to make social distancing work.
Controversial Perth Murray Royal flats plan signed off by Scottish Government
A contentious plan to build flats at a former Perth hospital has been approved by the Scottish Government.
Testing times: NHS Tayside scrambles to find contact tracers
NHS Tayside chiefs have been forced into a last minute scramble to redeploy staff to ensure they can roll out the Scottish Government’s test and protect strategy.
Shock after all 87 legal beaver killings in Scotland last year take place in Tayside
All 87 beavers shot legally in Scotland last year were killed in Tayside.
Indonesia rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims
Indonesia raises 2016 Hague ruling in letter to head of UN, expressing opposition to China’s nine-dash line
East Midlands transport boss 90 to 100 percent confident initial tram extension phase will get green light
He was speaking today at the launch of the £2.7 billion project
IMD sees heavy rain for Kerala, Lakshadweep until Sunday
Monsoon is here all but in name, says Skymet Weather
Odisha supercyclone and Amphan: Nights of the storm
Cyclone Amphan revives dark memories of a violent cyclone that battered Odisha a little more than 20 years ago
New Exec Chair For NZ Dairy Industry Awards
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Executive have chosen Taranaki dairy farmer and NZDIA Alumni Rachel Short as Chair at a recent board meeting, with Paparimu 50/50 sharemilker Amber Carpenter elected as Vice-Chair.
Vasan requests Tamil Nadu government to expedite desilting of canals
Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan requested the Tamil Nadu government to expedite the process of desilting canals in the seven Cauvery delta districts ahead of the opening of Mettur dam on J
Giant 40ft whale washes up on Essex beach as mission launched to move body
A 40ft whale has washed up on Clacton beach in Essex, with police and other organisations including Big Blue Ocean Cleanup now working out how to move the dead animal
Revealed – Over 300,000 people in the East of England don’t have a ‘local’ park
While many people are learning to appreciate the outdoors more during the lockdown, environmental campaigners are warning of the threat population growth is posing to green spaces in the East of England.
Everyone must play their part in test and trace, says Suffolk public health chief
Public health chiefs in Suffolk say they want to support communities to ensure as many people as possible are involved in the new ‘test and trace’ drive.
Lions leave zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after brutally mauling her inside their enclosure
A ZOOKEEPER is fighting for her life after being bitten multiple times by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack at a zoo in New South Wales, Australia. Two ambulance crews and a specialist med…
Use of public transport likely to reduce for 6 months post-lockdown: CSE survey
The CSE's perception survey on changing commuting choices post-pandemic included over 400 middle and high-income groups in Delhi and surrounding NCR cities.The first results show public mood is changing.
Major shopping street in Worcester city centre set for revamp this summer with work lasting 12 weeks
Pump Street in the city centre is to get a make-over starting on June 22 - including new trees and new footpaths with different coloured and textured paving to make them safer for pedestrians
Disney World Plans for a July Reopening, Despite the Still-Ongoing Pandemic
What could possibly go wrong?
Parts of Namadgi reopen for weekend
Sections of the Namadgi National Park will be reopened for the first time since the devastating January fires.
GMB's Ranvir Singh told to 'get facts right' over Dominic Cummings scandal
Ranvir was discussing the controversy with Iain Dale.
'Zara Abid embraced her dark-skin, she fought for it'
PR mogul Frieha Altaf recalls the struggles the late model faced due to her dusky tone
US south-west in grip of historic 'megadrought', research finds
Intensified by climate change, the current 20-year arid period is one of the worst on record, with wide-ranging effects
COVID-19: E-ticket, face mask a must for domestic flights in Saudi Arabia
Social distancing to be observed at airports, inside aircraft
40-foot dead whale washes up on beach in Essex
A 40-foot dead whale has washed up on a beach in Essex. The animal was spotted in Clacton on Friday morning and the area has since been cordoned off. Essex Police says it's working with other organisations, including the 'Big Blue Ocean Cleanup', to decide how to move the whale.
U.N. delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic
May 28 (Reuters) - The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.
Depression likely to occur in the Bay of Bengal during June: DMH
Two low pressure areas may form over the Bay of Bengal and one may further intensify into the depression, according to the weather forecast for June by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic
This year’s meeting, known as the COP26 summit, had been billed as the most important climate change summit since the 2015 talks that produced the Paris Agreement.
14 Afghan security force members killed in attack claimed by Taliban
KABUL, May 29 — Taliban fighters stormed an Afghan border post today, killing at least 14 security force members, the insurgents and officials said, the latest in a series of attacks since the end of a brief ceasefire. Despite the clashes, Afghan authorities have vowed to press on with efforts to...
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop
Tesco berry buyer Laura Mitchell said the good weather has resulted in ‘exceptionally good quality and sweet strawberries’.
Lockdown easing measures will not help families of six or more, minister admits
George Eustice said that six was ‘a sensible level’.
Scroll up! Scroll up! Here’s everything you need to know about Scotland’s first virtual agricultural show
Bring out the bunting – Scotland’s summer show season is back in business!
Double storm activity over Arabian Sea picks up, depression likely to form near India coast
The India Meteorological Department is currently tracking two cyclonic disturbances over the Arabian Sea. The first one is near the African coast while the second one is expected to form opposite the Indian coast
Digging Deep For Our Farmers In Drought
Our rural community need our help as they battle one of the worst droughts in living memory.
Los Angeles union, joined by 'Pandemic Pig', demands meatpacking plant closure
The union representing workers at a meatpacking plant near Los Angeles where at least 153 employees have come down with COVID-19 called on ...
Los Angeles union, joined by 'Pandemic Pig,' demands meatpacking plant closure
The union representing workers at a meatpacking plant near Los Angeles where at least 153 employees have come down with COVID-19 called on ...
Varadkar on his Phoenix Park picnic: 'You have to live your life - if you're afraid of photographs you'd never go out'
TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar said "you have to live your life" when asked about his picnic with friends in the Phoenix Park but said that he'll "stay confined to the garden this weekend".
Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop
Tesco berry buyer Laura Mitchell said the good weather has resulted in ‘exceptionally good quality and sweet strawberries’.
Man dies after being found seriously hurt in Edinburgh flat as cops tape off scene
A MAN has died after being found seriously hurt in a flat in Edinburgh. Emergency services raced to the property in North Bughtlin Brae after reports of a concern for a person. Officers have now co…
Good Morning Britain guest snaps at host Ranvir Singh to 'get facts right' over Dominic Cummings row
The ITV presenter was left visibly surprised by political commentator Iain Dale's response
40ft whale washes up on Essex beach
Police were working to remove the remains of the marine mammal.
Record-breaking spring sunshine boosts British strawberry crop
Tesco berry buyer Laura Mitchell said the good weather has resulted in ‘exceptionally good quality and sweet strawberries’.
Lockdown easing measures will not help families of six or more, minister admits
George Eustice said that six was ‘a sensible level’.
Why 'Bake Off' Judge Benoit Never Guessed His Job Would Land Him A Role On TV
Bake Off: The Professionals’ new series is well under way, and has been tiding us over until the next series of actual Bake Off arrives (which may not even be this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic). The show, which sees pairs of professional…
Taliban attack on Afghan border post kills 14 security forces
KABUL: Taliban fighters stormed an Afghan border post Friday, killing at least 14 security force members, the insurgents and officials said, the latest in a series of attacks since the end of a brief cease-fire. “Last night the mujahideen carried out attacks against the newly established posts of the enemy in Dande Patan district of Paktia province,” Taliban spokesman
Burton residents told to curb water use as heatwave prompts spike in demand
South Staffs Water has set out a series of measures people should follow
Eerie pictures show an empty Drayton Manor as theme park remains shut
Thrill-seekers currently have to stay away
Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition update patch notes for Nintendo Switch
Two updates have been released today for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition which has finally released worldwide on the Nintendo Switch platform. The patch notes have been uploaded by Nintend…
IMD issues orange alert for Idduki, predicts very heavy rainfall in 48 hrs
Rains lashed Chandigarh and its surrounding areas on Friday, leading to a drop in temperatures by a few notches and bringing much-needed relief from the heat
Sonu Sood airlifts 177 Odia girls from Kerala
Special aircraft arranged to help the girls who were stuck in Ernakulam
FFA boss confirms A-League hub will be in NSW
Fixtures between Melbourne Victory, City and Western United may be played in Victoria before the trio head north to NSW hub.
'Our thing': Storm fans prepare to watch games from home
Bronwyn Smith and her family would love to be watching Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Saturday night but they will instead turn the lounge room into their own corporate box to watch the club's NRL return on TV.
COP26 climate talks in Glasgow to take place next year in Nov 2021, UN confirms
The development comes two days after the EU unveiled the EUR 750 billion green stimulus plan to shore up the sagging economy due to the pandemic while also making sure that the 27-nation trading bloc achieves climate neutrality by 2050.
U.N. Delays Climate Summit, Adds Second 'Warm-Up' Meeting to Plan
The U.N. will delay until late 2021 what it calls a "crucial climate summit" that had been scheduled for Scotland later this year.
'Barking mad': Welsh 'five-mile' travel plan criticised by MP
Plans for people in Wales to be allowed to meet up with others up to five miles from home have been described as "utterly barking mad" by an MP.
Covid-19 Reinforced Our Coffee Addiction
JDE Peet's benefits from having the right timing and business mix to ride out the coronavirus pandemic.
The Weather Today - May 29th
The clouds today will be significant, in the afternoon and until midnight - cumulus and cumulonimbus. In many places there will be short-term, in some areas intense, rainfall with thunder.
When Amber Heard CONFESSED To Smashing A Door Into Johnny Depp’s Head, Clocking Him In The Jaw
Amber Heard has had a tough time in her one and only marriage. The Aquaman actress got hitched to Johnny Depp in 2015. Unfortunately, things between them turned an ugly public affair. Depp also accu
Three Motherwell hillwalkers rescued after getting lost up mountain
The walkers were also slapped with fines by Police Scotland once they were brought to safety from The Cobbler at the weekend.
Stirling area recycling centres to reopen next week with reduced capacity
Household waste and recycling centres at Polmaise and Callander are to reopen to residents from Monday, June 1.
Florida man kills girlfriend, then drives to Orlando for weekend, police say
After Ronald Gamble beat his girlfriend so severely that she died last December, he then drove to Orlando for the weekend before returning to South Florida and calling 911, police say.
Man shot in leg amid rash of gunfire incidents in Birmingham
The victim was walking down the street when he was fired at from the window of a property.
Danger near waterways
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is reminding residents to be safe around waterways, with hot weather in the forecast plus an expected rainstorm towards the end of the weekend.
Adorable orphaned fawns
Two fawns have been rescued after a cougar killed their mother on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.
CannTrust back in business
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says Health Canada has reinstated its licences for its greenhouse in Niagara and that it will immediately restart operations.
FFA boss confirms A-League hub will be in NSW
Fixtures between Melbourne Victory, City and Western United may be played in Victoria before the trio head north to NSW hub.
'Our thing': Storm fans prepare to watch games from home
Bronwyn Smith and her family would love to be watching Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Saturday night but they will instead turn the lounge room into their own corporate box to watch the club's NRL return on TV.
ITC Hotels partners with Swiggy to offer dining options to customers
ITC Hotels had tapped into the food and beverage take-away model across the country recently. The chain said the association with Swiggy is aimed at reaching a much larger customer base.
'Our thing': Storm fans prepare to watch games from home
Bronwyn Smith and her family would love to be watching Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Saturday night but they will instead turn the lounge room into their own corporate box to watch the club's NRL return on TV.
New Zealand down to one active coronavirus case
New Zealand health authorities have reported no new virus cases for a week.
When will Mumbai gets its rain? Maximum City to witness pre-monsoon from June 2-4, Maha to receive rain by June 8
The IMD on Thursday predicted that monsoon will likely hit Maharashtra by June 8 and pre-monsoon activities are expected to start by May 30.
Use of public transport likely to dip for 6 mnths post lockdown: CSE survey
Within six months after the lockdown, metro ridership will decline from 37% in pre-lockdown period to 16%, the CSE said.
Oman hospital evacuated due to tropical depression
People urged to shun low areas, wadis
Sharjah residents warned against misuse of balconies
Municipality launches campaign to educate public about need to keep them safe and clean
Three men including groom issued compounds over Serdang temple wedding during CMCO
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — A bridegroom was among three men slapped with RM1,000 compound each for flouting the Conditional movement control order (CMCO) for organising a wedding ceremony in Serdang, Seri Kembangan last Sunday. Serdang district police chief ACP Ismadi Borhan in a statement...
Tummies filled by Mdluli Safari Lodge
Mdluli Safari Lodge staff members handed out food parcels to needy families at Bhekiswayo Secondary School last week.
Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased
Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.
'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites - study
Cannabis residues have been found on an altar in an ancient desert temple in Israel.
Coronavirus: Pilot flew to Anglesey 'to go to the beach'
Airfield staff thought the pilot made an emergency landing but he came to enjoy the coast, a report says.
'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers
Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.
Man rescued from overturned lorry
The crash happened on Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury
Lake will be drained if people continue to flout lockdown rules
Visitors have been travelling from as far away as Birmingham to enjoy a day at Clevedon's Marine Lake
Tractor used to rescue pony from ditch
The pony was handed over to a vet
Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus
Confirmation came in a written answer from the Scottish Government.
COVID-19 attacks and threats on the Police are on the rise
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has thanked Scotland’s communities for the high levels of co-operation shown during this challenging period.
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete challenge for dementia
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete fitness challenge and raise awareness of dementia
Shoalhaven Zoo lion attack leaves woman critically injured
A woman has been attacked by a lion at Shoalhaven Zoo on the NSW south coast. The woman has injuries to her neck and back.
Rare Red forest fire warning issued
The forest service has issued a rare Red forest fire warning as high temperatures and dry weather look set to persist into the weekend.
Tesla solves Model Y frozen door handles and charging port with simple trick
It is evident that the Tesla Model Y was designed to be competitive in areas where winter performance is invaluable. This is one of the reasons why the all-electric crossover is the first in Tesla’s lineup to receive a heat pump instead of a resistive heating system, and why the vehicle is designed in such […]
Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased
Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.
UK’s largest solar farm to be built in Kent despite countryside concerns
Construction work on Cleve Hill solar park is due to begin in 2021, with the site operational by April 2022.
Volcanos in space - Skywatching
Volcanoes are important things. They play a part in recycling the surface rocks of a world, and in building new land. For example, all the Hawaiian Islands are actually active or extinct volcanoes.
Canopy posts $1.3-billion loss on impairment and restructuring charges; shares tumble
Ontario-based Canopy Growth’s net loss attributable to the company widened to $1.30 billion, or $3.72 per share, in the quarter ended March 31, from $379.5 million, or $1.10 per share, a year ago
Rodney Scott talks barbecue, new Alabama restaurants, overcoming COVID-19
Those who ordered Rodney Scott’s barbecue at the Market at Pepper Place Memorial Day weekend may not have realized it was the James Beard Award-winning chef and Barbecue Hall of Fame semifinalist himself loading their cars with ribs and pulled pork.
Famous tourist sites remain closed as lockdown rules are eased
Visitor to France will not yet be able to see the Mona Lisa, climb the Eiffel Tower or look around the Palace of Versailles.
First pics of zookeeper, 35, fighting for life after lions brutally mauled her inside their enclosure
THE zookeeper who was mauled by two lions in an “extremely vicious” attack has been pictured. Jennifer Brown, 35, is fighting for her life after she was bitten multiple times on the nec…
Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14
The Taliban took responsibility for Thursday's attack in Paktia province, calling it a "defensive action," without elaborating.
UN delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year, officials said on Thursday.
900 Acre Solar Farm Agreed for Kent Coast
The government has given a controversial plan for a solar farm the go ahead, with the mammoth 900 acre site set to be the country's largest array of panels by some margin; and requiring the biggest battery we've ever seen too.
Storm Unearths Wreck of Century-Old Boat in Utah’s Great Salt Lake
The vessel may belong to a fleet used to construct and maintain a railroad causeway that crosses the briny body of water
Evidence of Cannabis Use Reportedly Found at Ancient Israelite Temple Altar
The researchers argued that the practice of burning pot might've been employed by the priests at Jerusalem as well.
ITC Hotels partners with Swiggy to offer dining experiences at home
ITC Hotels has implemented stringent measures and protocols, including mandatory temperature checks for all chefs and food and beverage associates
Blame it on virus: Future tense for farmers in distress
Progressive farmer from Mysuru loses hope on getting back his money invested in Cavendish and Zarbera cultivation By Y.D. Shekar With the nationwide lockdown for over two months, farmers who cultivated vegetables, flowers and fruits are facing massive distress due to disruptions in supply chains of the agriculture sector. Higher costs of harvesting and transportation,...
First Bald Eagle Nest Spotted In Cape Cod In More Than 100 Years
The first bald eagle nest has been spotted in Cape Cod, Massachusetts since 1905 as wildlife experts celebrate the endangered species’ soaring population a
Woman spots wolverine on Washington beach, but authorities refuse to believe her
The officials confirmed that the creature was wolverine after Jennifer Henry shared a picture of the creature captured on the beach.
Pilot breaches lockdown and flies to Anglesey RAF base 'to go to beach'
The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.
Sturgeon urges Scots to enjoy relaxation of lockdown restrictions responsibly
The First Minister spoke at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing as changes came into effect allowing people to meet friends and family.
Dam Catastrophes Can Be Prevented
Crumbling infrastructure puts communities at risk. A disaster in Michigan shows what’s at stake.
READERS’ LETTERS: Forget Dominic Cummings, let’s focus on real problems
Sir, – Having witnessed the unprecedented outpouring of faux outrage regarding the recent actions of Dominic Cummings, perhaps now would be a good a time to bring the incident in to perspective and move forward and focus on the real issues facing society today.
Ontario mother hopes inquest into son’s death at school for the blind finally provides answers
An Ontario mother says she is hoping a now-approved inquest by the coroner's office will provide answers into the mysterious death of her teenage son at a provincially-run school for the blind more than two years ago.
CannTrust Holdings greenhouse licenses reinstated, plans restart of operations
VAUGHAN, Ont. — CannTrust Holdings Inc. says Health Canada has reinstated its licenses for its greenhouse in Niagara and that it will immediately restart operations.
Enjoy Your Long Weekend But Stick To The Rules
As we head into Queen’s Birthday weekend and the limit on the number of people who can gather increases Police are encouraging everyone to enjoy the break but remember there are still restrictions in place at Alert Level 2.
Coronavirus: Five statistics that show how far Ayrshire has come in fight against COVID-19
Lockdown measures have been eased - but has much changed in Ayrshire?
Jobless and broke, some foreign students stranded in Australia turn to handouts
MELBOURNE: Australia wooed hundreds of thousands of international students to its shores with the promise of a first-class education and ...
Jobless students stranded in Australia turn to handouts
MELBOURNE: Australia wooed hundreds of thousands of international students to its shores with the promise of a first-class education and ...
When dams cause more problems than they solve, removing them can pay off for people and nature
Thousands of dams across the US are aging and overdue for maintenance. Taking them down can revive rivers, restore fish runs and create new opportunities for tourism and outdoor activities.
Region prepares for floods
The potential of thunderstorms in the B.C. Southern Interior has forecasters expecting river levels in the Boundary region to rise quickly early next week.
Grand Anicut gets a fresh of lick of paint ahead of water release
The Grand Anicut (Kallanai), the ancient water regulator from where water is distributed for irrigation in the core delta districts, is being spruced up ahead of its opening next month.The Public Work
Boris Johnson has broken all his promises. Tory and Labour voters alike have little patience left for a sub-Prime Minister
How did a man who spent his entire life working towards this job manage to throw it away so spectacularly badly?
CannTrust plans to restart Niagara greenhouse after Health Canada reinstates licence
The cannabis company says it cannot say when its products will be available in the market as that depends on a Health Canada decision regarding its manufacturing facility in Vaughan, Ont.
Taliban attack on army checkpoint kills 14 military personnel, Afghan government says
A spokesman for the Afghanistan national security adviser’s office said despite sporadic clashes, a truce in effect during the three-day Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which ended Tuesday, would continue
Sweltering temperatures make life and work in nursing homes even more difficult
Inadequate cooling systems result in uncomfortable residents and staff who tire quickly and move more slowly
14 Afghan security force members killed in attack claimed by Taliban
Afghan officials confirmed the attack in the early hours of Friday had killed 14 Afghan security force members.
Pilot breaches lockdown and flies to Anglesey RAF base 'to go to beach'
The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.
Sturgeon urges Scots to enjoy relaxation of lockdown restrictions responsibly
The First Minister spoke at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing as changes came into effect allowing people to meet friends and family.
Record number of virus cases, 1,000 dead in 24 hours in Brazil
According to Health Ministry data, 26,417 new cases were confirmed in a 24 hour-period ending late Thursday.
Drought adds to Belgian farmers' coronavirus misery
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - As coronavirus lockdowns disrupt food supply chains and shuttered restaurants curb demand for some of their produce, Belgium’s farmers are grappling with another crisis - drought.
1 more day of excessive Las Vegas heat before a cooler Saturday
Las Vegas’ forecast high for Friday is 106 as a three-day heat wave begins to subside in the valley.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to reopen all stores in next month
TJX Companies temporarily closed its 4,400 locations on March 19 and began to reopen them on May 2.
Carcass of 40 foot whale washes up on Essex beach
Officers and marine experts are trying to work out how the move the giant mammal's carcass.
UK has bumper strawberry crop thanks to weather but may not have enough pickers
Brits could be eating loads of strawberries this summer - but are there enough people to pick them?
13 puppies 'bred in horrendous circumstances' rescued by animal welfare charity
Scotland's animal welfare charity has rescued 13 puppies from an illegal dealer at Cairnryan Port in Dumfries and Galloway.
Dead 12-metre whale washes up on beach at Clacton-on-Sea
Creature is believed to be a juvenile fin whale, the world’s second largest mammal
UP CM Adityanath asks officials get ready to deal with locust attacks
The local residents and farmers have been enlightened on the subject, while the village level committees and bodies have been mobilised to make a coordinated effort against the threat
Ice-cream company who struggled to find staff now flooded with applications
“Last year, I struggled to get drivers. We had to pay for ads everywhere and even at that, I might have received 20 applicants in two months"
Uggah: Dog that bit Sarawak boy, 5, confirmed to have rabies
KUCHING, May 9 — The dog that bit a five-year-old boy from Taman Sanhill Barat, Sibu, here has tested positive for rabies, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (JPVS) had informed that the boy...
Evidence found of Kuroshio current strengthening due to intensifying tropical cyclones
A team of researchers from the Ocean University of China and Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, the Second Institute of Oceanography, the Southern Marine Science and Engineering ...
Climate scientists create model for global forest growth through 2060
When it comes to the fight against global warming, our forests offer a valuable service. Trees act as carbon sinks, capturing CO2—the main greenhouse gas heating up the Earth's climate—from the air ...
Integrating satellite and socioeconomic data to improve climate change policy
Bangladesh is on track to lose all of its forestland in the next 35-40 years, leading to a rise in CO2 emissions and subsequent climate change, researchers said. However, that is just one of the significant ...
NSW photo cards next on Dominello's digital hit list
Physical alternative slated for later this year.
ACB Stock Price: Aurora Cannabis Inc. drops further to sub-$15.00 levels
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) is prolonging the weekly correction lower to the area below the $15.00 mark, posting at the same time fresh multi-day lows
World’s deepest octopus, complete with Dumbo ears, captured on film 4 miles below the surface
(CNN) — The deepest known sighting of an octopus has been captured on film, more than a mile deeper than the previous reliable sighting. The observations of...
Grieving mum's warning as children are spotted swimming in Beeston Weir where her son died
She doesn't want to see another life lost in open water
South Surrey church to host drive-thru food-donation station
Items dropped off to Mount Olive Lutheran Church to benefit Surrey Urban Mission program
Crystal-encrusted Lamborghini parked outside Glasgow Nando’s draws attention of cops
The driver of this swanky super car is used to catching the eye of passers-by but got more than he bargained for when he parked up in the middle of a pavement outside Nando's .
Pilot breaches lockdown rules by flying to closed RAF airbase ‘to go to beach’
The RAF confirmed the civilian pilot landed at RAF Valley on a closed airfield without permission.
UK coronavirus death toll set to pass 38,000 as 177 more lives lost in hospitals
The UK's true coronavirus death toll is much higher - more than 47,000 in all settings, including hospitals and care homes - and is the second highest total in the world
Enormous pod of dolphins frolic in sea 'thanks to coronavirus lockdown'
The animals can be seen jumping out of the water around a fisherman's boat as he worked in the Cacaluta Bay, in Huatulco, Mexico
Staffordshire NFU hosts virtual show reception
Farmers raised a glass via their webcams to toast food production and the NFU after their county show was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Walsall Council receive EA funding to reduce town centre flood risk
A grant of £175,000 has been given to a council to replace a culvert and reduce the risk of businesses nearby flooding.
Tyson Foods to close Iowa pork plant amid coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods plans to temporarily close an Iowa pork plant where nearly a quarter of the workers have caught the novel coronavirus.
Commuter line keeps physical distancing measure during COVID-19 ‘new normal’
PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia will not allow overloaded trains to depart from stations as it will continue to apply physical distancing measures during the so-called "new normal" period.
Announcement on schools to be made next week as Wales' education minister reveals children could wear masks in the classroom
We put questions about schools re-opening to Wales' education minister Kirsty Williams
Midlands Air Ambulance lands on Cannock Park Golf Course as golfer collapses and dies
Emergency crews received a report a man had collapsed on the golf course at around 3.30pm yesterday (Thursday)
Coal mine in Serbia gives up new Roman treasure
BELGRADE (Reuters) - As the sun sank over a vast opencast coal mine in eastern Serbia earlier this month, a small crane eased the front half of a Roman ship from the steep sides of the pit.
You Can Buy The 55-inch Toshiba 4K Fire TV For $370 Today
Amazon has a great price on the Toshiba 55-inch 4K Fire TV today, allowing you to pick one up for just $369.99. That is good for a savings of around $80.
Find Out Your Dog's DNA With This Discounted Embark DNA Test
In Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day, it has the Embark Dog DNA Test on sale for just $99. That is good for a savings of around $30. Making it a pretty
No.10 Spokesman Admits UK Loosening Lockdown Before Experts Ready to Lower Coronavirus ThreatLevel
Social distancing restrictions enforced by a national lockdown in the United Kingdom are slowly being lifted as the spread of the coronavirus pandemic begins to slow...
Families of six or more 'won't be helped by easing of lockdown'
Families of six or more will be unable to meet with additional people together under the new lockdown rules.
RAF fire crews are scrambled as lockdown-flouting pilot makes bizarre 300-mile trip to Prince William's ex-Anglesey airbase when it was closed because he 'wanted a day at the beach'
EXCLUSIVE: His £4million aeroplane was surrounded by fire crews and military police as he touched down at RAF Valley in Anglesey on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon.
The Witcher 3 Redux Version 2.8 released, changes some quest levels, fixes rare bug & more
Aleks Vuckovic has released a brand new version of The Witcher 3 Redux Mod. According to the release notes, Version 2.8 brings changes to some quest levels to better reflect changes from this mod. Moreover, it fixes a rare bug where Flood of Anger could make Geralt move at 2X speed.
Roam close to home: Europe’s tourists play safe in pandemic
Countries hope travel bans will be lifted in time to give their economies a boost
COVID-19: New UAE disinfection timings does not affect Dubai
UAE disinfection programme will run from 10pm to 6am, instead of 8pm to 6am
Michelin-starred takeout: Guy Savoy turns to lockdown deliveries
PARIS – It’s not your typical takeout menu, even in Paris: Raw trout in a sour cream followed by quail confit with a cauliflower and almond sauce. Then again, in normal times, three-Michelin-starred chef Guy Savoy doesn’t do delivery. One of the...
We must create more jobs, not give extra money to public servants
Public sector pay rises in the middle of a global pandemic do not benefit the 8 million people of NSW, many of whom are suffering right now.
Independent schools to overtake Catholic system as second-biggest sector in NSW
Independently-run schools are the fastest-growing sector in NSW, thanks in part to a boom in Islamic colleges.
7 Stocks to Buy to Ride the Vegan Wave
Plant-based foods have become big business in America. And these food stocks to buy show that America is crazy about meatless alternatives.
Logging in Hulu Muda threatens water supplies for three states, says Penang Water Supply Corporation
GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — The proposed reopening of logging concessions in Ulu Muda, Kedah, announced by Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, is seen as leading to more deforestation activities in the most important water catchment area in the northern area in the future. Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau...
WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on top of the Wrekin
The Wrekin was closed to visitors as fire crews tackled a large blaze on top of the landmark Shropshire hill.
Bandits kill 15 in fresh Katsina attacks
Olaide Oyelude, Katsina. Fifteen people were reportedly killed in Faskari and Sabuwa local government areas of Katsina State in a deadly attack by bandits who stormed communities in the two counci...
Climate change forces Sami reindeer herders to adapt
Once, the lynx, wolverines and eagles that preyed on their animals were the main concern for reindeer herders as they moved them to find food in the winter.
Work at Backwell Croassroads on A370 to begin on Monday
The work to upgrade Backwell traffic lights is expected to take two weeks and cause delays for those using the A370
Vandals are repeatedly draining part of the Erewash Canal and nobody knows why
'I honestly can’t begin to understand what’s going through the vandals' minds'
Cause of blaze that destroyed school in Long Eaton revealed by fire service
Two firefighters injured in the line of duty are recovering at home
In Pictures: Britons enjoy their time in the sun as lockdown rules are relaxed
Glorious weather greeted those taking advantage of the loosening of the emergency measures.
Kerala: 62 more people, including two cabin crew of Air India, test positive for virus
A Gulf returnee succumbed to the virus, taking the total number of fatalities in the state to eight
Kamloops residents spot mask-wearing dragons along hiking trail
If you're going for a hike in Kamloops, keep an eye out for dragons.Locals have spotted little painted dragon sculptures along a trail in Barnhartvale,
Newborn baby buried alive in mud survives after miraculous rescue by villagers
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. The boy was only spotted after his tiny leg was seen poking out of the soil by some housebuilders who heard his faint cries
We must create more jobs, not give extra money to public servants
Public sector pay rises in the middle of a global pandemic do not benefit the 8 million people of NSW, many of whom are suffering right now.
Independent schools to overtake Catholic system as second-biggest sector in NSW
Independently-run schools are the fastest-growing sector in NSW, thanks in part to a boom in Islamic colleges.
12 more coronavirus deaths confirmed in Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire
A further 12 coronavirus deaths have been confirmed in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.
Communities show support during final Clap For Carers
People across the country marked the final weekly Clap for Carers.
In Pictures: Britons enjoy their time in the sun as lockdown rules are relaxed
Glorious weather greeted those taking advantage of the loosening of the emergency measures.
Bald eagle nest spotted in Cape Cod for first time in 115 years
Bald eagle numbers in Massachusetts have soared so far in 2020, according to state wildlife officials. They described the ascension as “a dramatic uptick,” with more than 70 active nests located
The new lockdown rules on sunbathing in parks or on beaches in Wales
The latest coronavirus guidelines on relaxing outdoors and in groups of how many
IMD revises forecast, southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 1
Most of the districts in Kerala have been getting rains with thunderstorm and gusty winds for the last few days.
We must create more jobs, not give extra money to public servants
Public sector pay rises in the middle of a global pandemic do not benefit the 8 million people of NSW, many of whom are suffering right now.
Independent schools to overtake Catholic system as second-biggest sector in NSW
Independently-run schools are the fastest-growing sector in NSW, thanks in part to a boom in Islamic colleges.
Forecast: Pleasant conditions expected through the weekend
Breezy trade winds with mainly windward showers are expected through the weekend.
Newly Discovered Pygmy Seahorse Species Is the Size of a Fingernail
This tiny creature is the first of its kind discovered near the continent of Africa
PSNI to step up patrols over weekend as senior officer says R rate has increased
The PSNI are to increase their patrols at resorts, beauty spots and bus and rail stations over the weekend amid warnings that the R rate has risen.
Four nations, four lockdowns: How different rules now apply in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (so who's following what science?)
Long-awaited changes are being made to the UK's coronavirus lockdown with the four Home Nations now adopting different approaches to the loosening of draconian rules.
CannTrust Holdings greenhouse licenses reinstated, plans restart of operations
CannTrust Holdings Inc. says Health Canada has reinstated its licences for its greenhouse in Niagara and that it will immediately restart operations.
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Non-essential shops in Wales could reopen next month, says Drakeford
The First Minister indicated further relaxing of lockdown rules, before defending his ‘stay local’ five-mile restriction on travel.
The Witcher 3 Redux Version 2.8 Redesigns Alchemy Skills and More
A new version of The Witcher 3 Redux mod has been released online, introducing new changes, improved visual effects and more
UK weather: Sunniest spring since records began
England is set to have its driest May in 124 years as some areas warn of drought conditions.
Eight Gauteng school districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries
Service and distribution giant Bidvest had stepped in to clean schools which do not have the capacity to do so.
Poor and black, northeast Brazil faces virus 'hurricane'
Brazil's northeast, a harsh place of arid land, cyclical drought and crushing poverty, is emerging as the next crisis zone in the coronavirus pandemic.
Five more coronavirus deaths recorded at Bristol and North Somerset hospitals
There are now 698 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bristol
Twin depression alert in Arabian Sea as monsoon draws closer
Low-pressure areas at both ends seen intensifying
Police to assist with probe into coronavirus deaths in Scottish care homes
Police Scotland has been requested to help gather information.
Police hunt two men after girl sexually assaulted in Scots woodland
The teenager was approached in the woods near to the quarry and war memorial in Kirriemuir and attacked.
Advisors, beef processors and Sheiks top list of largest farm subsidy payments in 2019
Agricultural advisors, semi-State companies, Larry Goodman and Sheiks are among the top beneficaries, as well as farmers, of EU farm payments, according to the latest list of CAP beneficaries published by the Department of Agriculture.
Non-essential shops in Wales could reopen next month, says Drakeford
The First Minister indicated further relaxing of lockdown rules, before defending his ‘stay local’ five-mile restriction on travel.
Local state of emergency
UPDATE 3:35 p.m. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Board has declared a state of local emergency for the entire Boundary region.
Train with 1,520 passengers leaves Mysuru for New Jalpaiguri
The 10th Shramik Special service from the Mysuru Railway division was flagged off from Ashokapuram in the city. The train bound for New Jalpaiguri and carrying 1,520 passengers, was flagged off at 1 p
Messed up rescue killed the leopard, say villagers
There was no wire trap found on the field
Man wanted to go to the beach during lockdown so flew his private jet 300 miles
The civilian pilot sparked an emergency response from the Ministry of Defence guards and fire crews at an RAF base in Anglesey
Clumsy rhino at Edinburgh Zoo crashes into fence after getting head stuck in bucket
Qabid, Edinburgh zoo's Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, was filmed by his keepers as he waited for his dinner to arrive
Civilian pilot lands on closed RAF airfield 'because he wanted to go to the beach'
The pilot landed on a runway at RAF Valley on the island of Anglesey, North Wales, without permission and is believed to have flown in from an airfield in Surrey
Trends in Covid-19 deaths: how the four nations of the UK compare
Deaths have fallen, but the pattern is not consistent.
Non-essential shops in Wales could reopen next month, says Drakeford
The First Minister indicated further relaxing of lockdown rules, before defending his ‘stay local’ five-mile restriction on travel.
Speed limit on Wolverhampton Ring Road dropping to 30mph
The speed limit on Wolverhampton's ring road is to be temporarily reduced in a bid to promote cycling and walking.
WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze on top of the Wrekin
The Wrekin was closed to visitors as fire crews tackled a large blaze on top of the landmark Shropshire hill.
Go-go bars gone as coronavirus hits Bangkok's sex district
Thailand shut bars and clubs in mid-March as coronavirus cases surged. It halted international passenger flights, stopping the tourism that had made Bangkok the world's most visited city for four years. Patpong went dark.
Adidas and Allbirds team up to make environmentally friendly shoes
Adidas and Allbirds hope to create a high performance sneaker with the lowest carbon footprint to date.
Pilot flies to RAF base in Anglesey 'as he wanted to go to beach in lockdown'
He flew from Surrey to Wales and landed without permission.
Antarctic ice sheets retreated at a faster rate in the past, study suggests
Scientists analysed wave-like ridges on the Antarctic seafloor
Man held for placing raw meat in front of 2 temples in Coimbatore
S Hariram Prakash, 48, has been taken into custody by the Coimbatore city police in Tamil Nadu on Friday for leaving raw meat in front of temples, apparently with an ulterior motive, thereby creating tension in the city.
UK coronavirus death toll increases by 324, bringing total to 38,161
A further 324 people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed. The latest reported deaths from hospitals, care homes and the wider community, brings the UK death toll to 38,161.
Why Aurora Cannabis Stock Dropped 10% This Morning
Investors seem uncertain that a relatively big bet on CBD oil will pay off.
Alone Together: Watch film premiere from the top film festivals this weekend
Here is our weekly selection of online events to keep you entertained through the weekend.
Roof of relief camp for migrant workers crashes down in Bengaluru
Around 250 people were accommodated in the shelter, including infants waiting for the Shramik Special trains to their native towns in different North Indian states.
No going back to normal way of working, Shropshire Council staff told
Permanent changes will be made to the way Shropshire Council operates when the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
Liam Gallagher offers brother Noel olive branch on his birthday
The men have feuded since Oasis split in 2009.
One Of Last Of WWII's Desert Rats Dies Aged 107
Jimmy Sinclair was described as an "incredible man", while Scotland's First Minister said she was "proud to call him a friend".
Tories press First Minister as she confirms patients leaving hospitals and prisoners up for release will not be routinely tested for coronavirus
Patients leaving hospitals and prisoners awaiting release will not be tested for coronavirus as standard, the Scottish Government has reaffirmed.
Assam: 3.81 lakh affected as floods destroy crops and houses, sweep away animals
"When the state is bearing the brunt of flood as well as Covid-19 pandemic, everybody should work as a team and help the people to get rid of this situation," Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday.
45 trees uprooted due to heavy rain in Bengaluru
Over 45 trees were uprooted on Friday, which also proves the fact that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has not pruned trees ahead of the monsoon season. Over the last one week, hundreds of trees fell due to heavy rain.
Man arrested after police seize '£300,000 worth' of cannabis plants
Police officers forced entry into an address in Stapleton Road
Five fun things to do outdoors in Scotland during lockdown phase one
Scots are now free to travel to meet friends and family but have been advised to stay local.
Scottish Government coronavirus adviser calls for policy on 'shielding' the elderly to be axed
Professor Devi Sridhar and Yasmin Rafiei wrote that there are serious ethical questions about hiding people away
Polk schools looking for input on reopening schools in the fall
Polk County Schools is looking for input on reopening its schools in the fall.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
Strong storms moving through with potential for severe wind gusts, hail and flash flooding
The unstable atmosphere continues to produce downpours and thunderstorms across the WBTV viewing area through the afternoon and evening hours.
Vernon developer gets second chance to have heronry protections scrapped
A developer planning to build on a site adjacent to the well-known Vernon heron rookery will get a second chance to have certain environmental conditions sc
Migrants taking shelter at Palace grounds relocated due to rain
A roof of a shelter collapsed on Friday evening
Two Tesco workers drown after one rushed into river to save the other on day out
The two men who died in Bath, Somerset, have been named by a friend as Velly Sousa, 24, and 20-year-old Samuel Fernandez who worked for the supermarket giant in Swindon
Woman hurt as car flips onto its roof in crash near A14
A woman has been injured in a collision with a lorry, which left her car on its roof on a slip road off the A14 in Bury St Edmunds.
Spring 2020 the sunniest since records began – Met Office
This month is also set to be the driest May for 124 years.
Liam Gallagher offers brother Noel olive branch on his birthday
The men have feuded since Oasis split in 2009.
Mayor Andy Street does not think Dominic Cummings acted within 'spirit of the law'
The Mayor of the West Midlands has said he does not think Dominic Cummings acted in the "spirit of the law" after driving to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown.
Dramatic moment gunman opens fire in middle of street and machete maniac chases victim after crash
THIS is the shocking moment a gunman opens fire in a street and a machete-wielding maniac chases the victims of a car crash. Cops have released the horrifying footage in a bid to track down the two…
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
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Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
British government approves large solar farm
May 29 (UPI) -- The British government approved plans for an 880,000-panel solar park north of Kent, which would make it one of the largest in Europe and causing a divide among environmental groups.
Gun violence in Birmingham on the rise as gangs emerge from lockdown - police boss
City hit by a series of street shootings with at least three incidents in two days
France's tourism industry asks itself: can we save summer?
PARIS/NICE, France (Reuters) - Serge Coeroli has given the shelves behind the bar of his Paris restaurant a new lick of paint, in anticipation of customers returning now that lockdown rules in France are easing.
Italy records 87 new coronavirus deaths, 516 new cases
ROME (Reuters) - Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 87 on Friday, against 70 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases fell to 516 from 593 on Thursday.
White-eared kob returns to Uganda
Previously, all UWA had of the treasured white-eared kob was a blurred photograph shot in haste without good light. The same species has lately been seen grazing...
William Nadiope: The Kyabazinga who became Vice President
During his reign, rats invaded Busoga causing a plague. The colonial government passed a decree that required every Musoga to take a certain number of rat tails...
King Henry VIII's Mary Rose gets a £25,000 cash injection from Historic England to stop the iconic warship from falling into disrepair as income from visitors dries up during lockdown
The money will allow employees to continue to work to monitor, maintain and repair the complex environmental system that preserves the 16th century Tudor battleship kept in Portsmouth.
No Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum or Versailles: France’s three most iconic sites stay closed
None of France's three most iconic tourist sites will reopen when the country lifts most of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions next week. Some of Europe's other major cultural sites are also taking their time to reopen.
UK spring the sunniest since records began, says Met Office
Country also set for driest May for 124 years, with farmers warning of serious impact
Buy the Post-Earnings Dip in Canopy Growth Stock Now
Canopy Growth's fourth-quarter earnings report was not good. But the big-picture trends remain favorable, and CGC stock will bounce back.
Meat products sold in Ireland urgently recalled as they were processed in 'unapproved facility' in Co Westmeath
The public are being advised not to eat the food products
Best Nest Deals for May 2020
Want a new Nest gadget for your home? Don't feel like spending full price for one? You've come to the right place!
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt
Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.
Cuomo: New York City on track to start reopening week of June 8
New York City is on track to start reopening the week of June 8, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced on Friday.
School reopening: 8 districts are yet to receive PPE deliveries in Gauteng
Eight districts in Gauteng are still waiting to receive personal protective equipment as schools prepare to reopen.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to reopen all stores in next month
TJX Companies temporarily closed its 4,400 locations on March 19 and began to reopen them on May 2.
Nicola Sturgeon ‘confident’ capacity is in place for contact tracing following NHS Tayside concerns
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she is "confident" health teams have the resources they need to carry out her test and protect strategy following concerns about capacity at NHS Tayside and other boards.
Royal Oman Air Force conducts medical evacuation
The Royal Oman Air Force has conducted a medical evacuation of a citizen in Dhofar governorate.
Getting New Zealand Open For Business
“New Zealand is open for business, support local, back your backyard.”
Fire crews tackle major garage blaze at Ayr house
This afternoon's blaze could be seen for miles around as fire crews fought to bring the flames under control.
Afghan Citizens: 'COVID-19 No Longer a Priority for the Govt'
Residents in Afghanistan’s capital on Friday strongly criticized the Afghan government over what they described as a lack of concentration in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, saying fighting
No workplace gatherings, socialising among employees when office operations resume after COVID-19 circuit breaker: MOM
SINGAPORE: Employees should not socialise during or outside working hours, even when office operations resume during Phase 1 of Singapore’s ...
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is on track to begin reopening the week of June 8th
"We will stay on track by focusing on the hotspots," Cuomo said. "We know down to the zip code where the infection rate is higher than average."
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt
Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.
Coronavirus Scotland: Glasgow Comedy Club event axed after cops and council fears
A DRIVE IN comedy weekend in Glasgow due to start tonight has been postponed after cops and council bosses raised last minute concerns The plug had to be pulled on the shows at Glasgow’s Rotunda Co…
Coldstream closes boat launches on Kalamalka Lake due to high water
Due to continuously rising water levels in Kalamalka Lake, the District of Coldstream has closed all its boat launches.The District of Coldstream announced
Deep sea fishing ban periodreduced from 61 days to 47
The State government has reduced deep sea fishing ban period along coastal Karnataka from the earlier 61 days to 47 effective on June 15.Usually, the fishing ban is scheduled from June 1 to July 31. T
Environment clearance for diversion of forest land for govt. medical college
One of the last remaining green spaces within town will be destroyed: activists
Rain inundates underpasses in Coimbatore city
The rain left low lying areas and underpasses in the city inundated forcing the Coimbatore Corporation to remove the water before traffic resumed on Friday morning.
Power generation raised at Moolamattom
Aim is to reduce Idukki water level
Coronavirus | Karnataka cases swell as 248 test positive
Maharashtra impact weighs heavily on case tally in the State; Kerala, Karnataka, A.P. register one death each
Brit jetting to Spain to have 'temperatures taken before flying and after landing'
According to Spanish Foreign Office sources the measures were among a package of “likely conditions” foreign holidaymakers including Brits would be expected to adhere to so they can visit on holiday from July 1
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is on track to begin reopening the week of June 8
"We will stay on track by focusing on the hotspots," Cuomo said. "We know down to the zip code where the infection rate is higher than average."
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt
Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.
Facial reconstruction provides glimpse of priest who died 900 years ago
Experts in the U.K. have reconstructed the face of a priest who died 900 years ago. The priest’s skeleton was discovered at Lincoln Cathedral in England earlier this year. Analysis of the remains
Andrew Cuomo says NYC will begin reopening process on June 8
New York City will finally begin reopening from its months-long coronavirus lockdown on June 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.
MEIL builds 15 pump houses in Kaleshwaram project
With inauguration of Markook pump house on Friday, 9 pump houses with total 3,767 MW capacity have been operationalised
N.Y. Marine Reserve squadron gets its first KC-130J tanker plane
May 29 (UPI) -- Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., received its first KC-130J Super Hercules tanker plane, manufacturer Lockheed Martin said Friday.
Bulgaria to end quarantine on travel from most of EU
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria will lift an obligatory 14-day quarantine from June 1 for travellers from most European Union countries, but not those states with the biggest coronavirus outbreaks, the government announced on Friday.
Great, Now Murder Hornets Are Turning Up in New Places
The fucking murder hornets are spreading.
Official UK death toll rises to 38,161 after another 324 die
The latest figures were released by the Department of Health this afternoon, and consist of deaths in all settings including care homes.
After IMD revises forecast, southwest monsoon to hit Kerala on June 1
Most of the districts in Kerala have been getting rains with thunderstorm and gusty winds for the last few days.
Take 2 for SpaceX's first astronaut launch with more storms
SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA -- a historic first for a private company -- but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
Americans Turned Less Gloomy About The Economy in May
Current conditions look better than they did a month ago but the outlook for the future is grimmer. |
Lockdown measures not being eased in ‘reckless’ way, Chancellor says
The Department of Health and Social Care could not immediately confirm the coronavirus alert level.
SGPDA not to hand over fish market construction work to fisheries dept
NT NETWORK Margao The chairman of South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA) Wilfred D’Sa informed that a collective decision has
Your Saturday weather: An upturn in temperature after a gloomy week
Fine and cool conditions can be expected for most of the country on after days of cold weather, according to the South African Weather Service.
Coastguard patrols as people make most of sunshine and easing of lockdown restrictions
Coastguard officers will be on patrol around the shores of Courier Country as people enjoy a little extra freedom.
Bath weir deaths: Tributes paid to two men pulled from river
One of the victims of the 'tragic accident' was engaged to be married
An emu is on the loose in the fields near Hartcliffe and no one knows why
It seems to be moving closer to the city
Rescue team finds a dead body drifting in Wadi Arzat: ROP
The rescue team managed to find a body of citizen drifting in Wadi Arzat.
School Sets Up Virtual Class To Help SMEs
Selwyn College, a well known Auckland school and a stronghold in community education, is helping small business owners with its new online education offering.
Bomb squad block off Kilwinning street after item found in river
A 200m area was blocked off as a result of the discovery in the Ayrshire town.
Rajasthan farmers, officials in night-long fight against locusts
In Garh, swarms perched on trees were eliminated
Forest dept. told to permit sand removal from Pampa
KCCPL directed to resume work from today
Heavy rain forecast for Thiruvananthapuram district
Yellow alert issued, four shutters of Aruvikkara dam raised
Six more cases in Thrissur; 11,525 under observation
A 61-year-old man from Mathilakam who returned from Doha on May 9, a 42-year-old woman from Mathilakam who returned from Abu Dhabi on May 7, and four members of a family who came from Chennai were tes
Department of Agriculture issue Status Red forest fire warning
The Department of Agriculture has issued a Status Red forest fire warning that will remain in place across the June Bank Holiday weekend
WATCH: Gun attack caught on camera as car rammed off road
Dramatic footage has been released showing the moment a car was rammed off the road before a hooded gunman opened fire on one of the fleeing occupants.
Lockdown measures not being eased in ‘reckless’ way, Chancellor says
The Department of Health and Social Care could not immediately confirm the coronavirus alert level.
Zookeeper in critical condition after attacked by 2 lions at Australian zoo
The same zoo was also the site of an attack in 2014, when a handler who was feeding a crocodile during a live show was pulled underwater.
Murder hornets resurface in Washington state and Canada
Murder hornets have resurfaced in Washington state and appear to have reached British Columbia in Canada, officials said.
KSA clears 369,000 hectares of desert locust swarms
RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture cleared locusts from 369,391 hectares of land in the Kingdom between Feb. 1 and May 28, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministry reported that the locusts’ breeding season in the Kingdom is almost over and said that “monitoring, exploration and control operations were continuous for four months during spring in
'Fleet of Underwater UFOs' Spotted off the Greek Coastline by Alien Hunter
Google Earth can prove to be a valuable tool for those UFO enthusiasts who like to scroll over the detailed images of our planet in a bid to spot some evidence for the...
Municipal corporations to roll out disaster risk management programme
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says the island’s municipal corporations will be rolling out the first phase of their disaster risk mitigation programme in two weeks, for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane...
Ontario mother hopes inquest into son’s death at school for the blind finally provides answers
An Ontario mother says she is hoping a now-approved inquest by the coroner’s office will provide answers into the mysterious death of her teenage son at a provincially-run school for the blind more than two years ago.
Heat Wave Continues In UP; Etawah Hottest At 43.8 Degrees
The intense heat wave conditions continued at many places in Uttar Pradesh on Friday with Etawah being the hottest place in the state at 43.8 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said.
CULTIVATED: An inside look at Eaze — Cuts at Caliva — Dismal earnings for Canopy Growth
In this week's Cultivated, we take a close look at Eaze's financial projections, scoop cuts at Caliva, and more.
Covid-19: New York City 'on track' to begin reopening week of 8 June, says Cuomo
New York City has already met guidelines surrounding falling deaths and declining hospitalizations and is expected to meet criteria concerning hospital and testing capacity next week, Cuomo told reporters
Thunderstorms bring relief from searing heat
Relief likely for two more days before temperature rises on June 2
Village rocked by pandemic 354 years ago where Matt Hancock's ancestors perished
EXCLUSIVE: 354 years on from Eyam's 14-month plague hell, we speak to direct descendants of those who survived in the Peak District village to learn the lessons Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s ancestors could teach us all about lockdown
Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
Researchers argue that points to Canada’s ongoing failure to protect endangered species
Andrew Cuomo says he stands with protesters after George Floyd’s death
“Enough is enough,” Cuomo said during his daily coronavirus press briefing in New Rochelle, explaining that the Monday death of Floyd -- which has sparked national outrage -- “is not an isolated
Between two storms: Caribbean braces for hurricanes in coronavirus era
HAVANA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ken Hutton is worried Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas where he lives is far from rebuilt after being devastated by Hurricane Dorian last year yet he is bracing for another hurricane season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida officials approve Walt Disney World reopening plans
(Reuters) - Florida officials have approved plans for a phased reopening of Walt Disney World (DIS.N) in Orlando starting on July 11, according to a memo from a state agency released on Friday.
Belgium to restart cross-border family visits from May 30
(Reuters) - Belgium will allow cross-border travel to visit family members in neighbouring countries from Saturday, in a slight easing of travel restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus, the interior minister said on Friday.
Warmer temps on the way will promote crop emergence
Next week’s warm temperatures will promote more corn and soybean emergence.
Coronavirus virtually halted homeless services at Las Vegas’ shelter
While its direct impact on the homeless population is still unclear, the coronavirus pandemic has made life on the streets of Las Vegas harder in many ways.
Questions raised over timing of decision to ease lockdown restrictions
One police chief suggested it had been ‘rushed forward to help ministers in a difficult position’.
Quarantine debates in Zanzibar conjure memories of colonial racial segregation
In light of Zanzibar’s complex history of racial segregation in the name of public health, social distancing and quarantine measures have been controversial in the fight against COVID-19.
Drill on cruise ship pandemics before Ruby Princess debacle found authorities’ communications ‘robust’
Report on joint federal and state exercise held a year ago found cruise ships ‘highly compliant with ill traveller procedures’
People urged to keep track of who they meet over bank holiday weekend
People socialising over the bank holiday weekend have been urged to keep track of who they meet.
HS2 bosses slammed for clearing ancient woodland during wildlife breeding season
EXCLUSIVE The Government gave the green light for construction work to start on the £106billion high-speed line between London and Birmingham despite fears over the spread of coronavirus on building sites
Legends of 'forgotten' aircraft who took on Luftwaffe and saved Dunkirk against all odds
EXCLUSIVE: We look at the aces in the squadron who saved Dunkirk, taking on the Luftwaffe against all the odds to enable a historic evacuation in World War 2
What UK will look like as lockdown eased and shops braced for BBQ and booze spike
New week, new world... we look at what Monday brings for garden parties, schools, shops, pubs, takeaways, shielding, entertainment and holidays as Brits are ready to go barbecue and picnic crazy with 25C temperatures but docs warn to stick to social distancing rules
Coastguards issue stark warning that people could die on beaches this weekend
People heading to beaches this weekend are in real danger if they don’t take personal responsibility to stay safe with a lack of lifeguards at the moment, the coastguard has warned.
A14 partially blocked after lorry hits highways van doing roadworks
A lorry has collided with a Highways England van while roadworks are carried out on the A14 in Bury St Edmunds.
Skiers and boarders quick to react to news the snow season can now begin on June 22
News that skiers and boarders will be able to hit the slopes again from June 22 spread fast.
Flames burn close to people's homes as two mountain fires merge into one
Crews managed to tackle the flames just in time
Lehigh Valley weather: Evening, overnight thunderstorms may be severe
The Lehigh Valley is included in a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Breezy tradewinds and windward showers to grace weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Breezy tradewinds with mainly windward showers are expected for Hawaii this weekend, according to forecasters.
'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says newly released research.
Man charged in connection with deaths of two men in Inverness
Police were called to the scene on Balloan Road at around 10pm on Thursday after two men died and a woman was injured.
Puffy 'cotton ball' clouds are a rocket launch's most common nightmare. Here's why they delayed SpaceX's historic flight.
SpaceX and NASA delayed their historic astronaut launch on Wednesday after puffy clouds rolled in. They're the biggest threats to a rocket launch.
Bearded dragon found in supermarket car park
Shoppers were surprised to see the lizard after it stationed itself outside a Lidl store in Cardiff
People urged to keep track of who they meet over bank holiday weekend
The information will help with contact tracing if a Covid-19 infection is later detected, officials said.
Ronan Keating's other children haven't met newborn sister Coco amid lockdown
His other children live in Ireland.
Hapless jetski owner loses his CAR in the sea while trying to unload his machine
Whitstable local Lee Dolby, 40, filmed the man wading through the waves to rescue his Volkswagen Golf, which can be seen bobbing up and down in the water.
Juggling social distancing when your kids are divided between two households
Child custody arrangements have been thrown into disarray by the pandemic. Three sets of parents share how they are coping with these challenges.
Master of the APL England cargo ship charged over container spill
The APL England has also been ordered to pay $22 million in clean-up costs before the ship will be released from the Port of Brisbane.
The Planet's Forests Are Becoming Younger And Shorter As Climate Change Bites
The world’s forests are dramatically changing. A destructive cocktail of deforestation and climate change are leading to younger and shorter forests across
Environmentalist makes case for wetland
An environmentalist, Mr. Adedamola Ogunsesan, Project Manager of LCF, has said wetland is more beneficial to the ecosystem than buildings.
Cuomo: Businesses can deny entry to consumers with no masks
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday he would sign an executive order that gives private businesses the right to deny entrance to anyone who does not wear a facemask.
Cops warn against swimming in 'extremely dangerous' quarry as Scots take dip in water
The quarry is said to be tainted with chemicals, dead animals and debris.
No threat to urban areas from locusts: UN body
India News: Extent of locust invasion in India may spread further and swarms may reach as far as Bihar and Odisha in June-July before they eventually return to R
Angus Kebbell talks to a Hurunui River dairy farmer and DOC's chief scientist about how land use changes brought by irrigation are changing the river catchment water quality
Angus Kebbell talks to a Hurunui River dairy farmer and DOC's chief scientist about how land use changes brought by irrigation are changing the river catchment water quality
'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says
Juggling social distancing when your kids are divided between two households
Child custody arrangements have been thrown into disarray by the pandemic. Three sets of parents share how they are coping with these challenges.
Master of the APL England cargo ship charged over container spill
The APL England has also been ordered to pay $22 million in clean-up costs before the ship will be released from the Port of Brisbane.
Southampton restricts beach access after 'hellish' Memorial Day weekend
The Town of Southampton is temporarily closing all its beaches to non-residents after rowdy crowds gathered at some town beaches Memorial Day weekend.
Juggling social distancing when your kids are divided between two households
Child custody arrangements have been thrown into disarray by the pandemic. Three sets of parents share how they are coping with these challenges.
Master of the APL England cargo ship charged over container spill
The APL England has also been ordered to pay $22 million in clean-up costs before the ship will be released from the Port of Brisbane.
Police rescue six teenagers from Sundarbans after a night in the woods
The police have rescued six teenagers who lost their way after venturing out into the Sundarbans.
Scientists warn ‘too soon to ease lockdown’ ahead of ‘tempting’ warm weekend
The comments come ahead of relaxation of restrictions in England on Monday.
'Lockdown boredom led me to smoke more weed’
Reece had big plans for his time during lockdown but instead he has found himself smoking drugs.
‘I knew what he wanted’: Kootenay man spends hours in tree as black bear patrols below
Francis Levasseur is no stranger to the outdoors, but a recent run-in with a bear caused quite a scare
Poor and black, northeast Brazil faces COVID-19 'hurricane'
Brazil's northeast, a harsh place of arid land, cyclical drought and crushing poverty, is emerging as the next crisis zone in the coronavirus ...
'It is dire:' Study finds B.C. logging continues on critical caribou habitat
The British Columbia government has permitted logging on more than 900 square kilometres of land despite its being listed as critical caribou habitat, says
Police discover guests staying at five-star hotel during coronavirus lockdown
Officers made the discovery after they were called to Ramside Hall Treehouse in County Durham, to reports of a domestic incident - the hotel's owners have since been reported to the council
Scientists warn ‘too soon to ease lockdown’ ahead of ‘tempting’ warm weekend
The comments come ahead of relaxation of restrictions in England on Monday.