‘Oral sex is a very dirty thing to do’ — Babcock VC speaks on viral video

Ademola Tayo, the vice-chancellor of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo,  has described the recent viral sex video involving a female student of the institution with his boyfriend as "dirty".

Away Warns Employees Not To 'Like' Or 'Fave' Article Detailing Execs' Psycho Behaviour

If we’ve learned nothing else this year, it’s that behind every breezy inspirational lifestyle brand advertising vast sunny horizons lurks a demon tyrant draining the sweat and blood of Millennial urbanites slaving day and night in the miserable dungeons of Slack....

How to watch Gremlins for free

How to watch Gremlins online, on TV or on any mobile device - and for free!

West Dunbartonshire pupils ditch the canteen after school dinner price hike

After raising the price of a school dinner by nine percent — to £2.45 a day — the council has seen income from meals drop by £181,000

The Bose Headphones 700 Just Got Its First Price Drop, Now $349

The brand new Bose Headphones 700 that are replacing the Quiet Comfort 35 Series II headphones, just got their first price drop. We're looking at $50 off

Nairobi governor pleads not guilty to graft charges

Nairobi’s governor pleaded not guilty to corruption and other economic crimes involving millions of dollars in a Kenyan court on Monday

Hotels and restaurants in East of England 'at heightened risk of insolvency'

The East of England's agricultural sector is healthier than most other parts of the UK - but construction, hotel and restaurant businesses are at heightened risk, a report suggests.

New research study to explore long-term effects of repeated concussion

The study is a collaboration between the Beacon Hospital Research Institute and the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF). Researchers said it will allow for better management of concussions in the future.

Epic is accused of stealing ‘Dancing Pumpkin Man’ look for a Fortnite dance

The Pump It Up emote copies Matt Geiler’s dance.

Gary Lineker accuses Boris Johnson of ‘nauseating xenophobia’

Gary Lineker has accused Boris Johnson of “nauseating xenophobia” after the Prime Minister vowed to stop EU migrants from treating Britain “as if it’s part of their own country”. The former England

Taapsee Pannu Is Definitely Running: May Now Star In The Hindi Remake Of Run Lola Run- EXCLUSIVE

If all goes well, you will see Taapsee Pannu essaying the lead role in the Hindi remake of the German flick, Run Lola Run

"Concerning that Democrats take position demeaning to Israel"

Rep. Alan Clemmons tells why the term 'occupation' is wrong, expresses concern over 2020 candidates' attempts to de-legitimize Israel.

Best GHD Deals for Christmas

Spectacular GHD bundle deals and discounted straighteners, curlers and dryers. We've rounded up all the best GHD deals for Cyber Monday.

Mourinho likens Son to Ronaldo after stunning solo goal

Tottenham Hotspur FC coach Jose Mourinho says his team's ace winger Son Heung-mins sensational solo goal against Burnley reminded him of a goa

Amir leaves for Kigali

Doha: The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left this morning to Rwandan capital city of Kigali to attend HH's International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award ceremony.

Climate change: Thousands form a human chain in Brussels

2,400 people in Brussels held hands on Sunday to form a human chain as part of demands for tougher measures to combat climate change.

Huawei to roll out Harmony OS to more products next year, but not phones and tablets

Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies plans to equip more of its products with its Harmony operating system (OS) next year, and will promote them ...

Off-duty police officer due in court to face manslaughter charge in deadly Brooklyn crash

An off-duty officer was arrested and charged after a two-car crash in Brooklyn left a passenger dead and another person seriously injured.

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

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

W Series sees growing sponsor interest in women's sport

LONDON (Reuters) - The all-female W Series, which announced its first major sponsor at the weekend, is talking to several global brands amid increased interest in women’s sport at boardroom level, according to chief executive Catherine Bond Muir.

Russia's four-year ban from all major sporting events branded as 'not enough' by WADA vice-president

Russia has been banned from the 2020 Olympics and the 2022 football World Cup.

George H.W. Bush grandson to enter Texas congressional race

Pierce Bush, the grandson of the late President George H.W.

Rihanna And Boyfriend Hassan Jameel Might Have Wedding Bells Ringing

Rihanna is generally not very open about her private life, and she does not seem to be among the celebrities that like to discuss that at length too

US FTC finds Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users

Impacts of finding on defunct consultancy unclear.

Borrell urges EU to be foreign policy ‘player, not the playground’

In letter to ministers, new chief diplomat sets out his plans.

New Zealand volcano eruption leaves at least five dead after tourists seen in crater caught up in explosion

Police Deputy Commissioner John Tims said 23 people had been taken from White Island in the country's Bay of Plenty, some of whom are injured

MIHAN tiger to be captured: Maharashtra Forest Department

“We had sought permission to tranquilise and capture the tiger, which has been granted by Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Nitin Kakodkar,” said Prabhunath Shukla, Nagpur Deputy Chief Conservator of Forest.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge: I was not hired for Bond because of my gender

Fleabag creator says she was never told 007 script role was to help with female characters

Vicky Cornell Sues Soundgarden Over Allegedly Unpaid Royalties, Unreleased Recordings

Chris Cornell's widow Vicky Cornell has sued Soundgarden over his unreleased vocal tracks and unpaid royalties.

Feeling 'smushed' helps some people switch off, so I tried it

New products, such as weighted blankets, are claiming to help those with anxiety feel safe. Wellbeing writer Sarah Berry tried one out.

WA families urged to be ‘sunsmart’ this summer

A SORRENTO mother-of-three who found a melanoma on her leg is urging families to be ‘sunsmart’ this summer.

A Gas Explosion in an Apartment Building Killed Seven People in Slovakia

At least seven people were killed and more than 40 were injured in yesterday's gas explosion in a 12-floor apartment building in the Slovak town of Prešov, police and fire officials said. One person is still missing.

It’s Time To Find Your Top Nine Instagram Moments From 2019

As the end of the year inches closer, it's time to find your Top Nine Instagram moments from 2019 and share as an image, video, or Story.

Bigg Boss 13: Himanshi Khurana Feels Rashami Desai CANNOT Be Trusted As A Player!

Himanshi Khurana just got evicted from Bigg Boss 13 house and she’s spilling some beans on fellow housemates. While she was in the house, Asim Riaz confessed his feelings for her but she politely re

Dietitians Say to Meal Prep These 3 Plant-Based Proteins on Sunday to Lose Weight All Week

A dietitian recommends these three plant-based sources of protein to meal prep on Sundays.

How To Break Out Of Apple's Walled Garden

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

China and America: A political war!

This news reminded me of the American writer George Friedman, who said that America’s strategy with China would not be direct confrontation, but would be rooted in the spirit of democracy and economic liberalism as opposed to the political weight of central decisions made in Beijing.

Why Russia's four-year global sporting ban doesn't apply to Euro 2020 despite Olympic and 2022 World Cup suspension

Russia have been banned from competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar - but are free to participate in next summer's European Championships

Johnson ‘broke his word’ over Brexit union pledge, says Foster

DUP says deal will put a border down the Irish sea and threaten the union with Britain

Minister of Education to partner youths on skill development

Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajuba, said that his office was ready to partner young people with skills in order to encourage innovation.

No holiday truce with NPA — Lorenzana

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has rejected the idea of declaring a ceasefire with the New People's Army (NPA) in the spirit of the Christmas season.

Warning for new scam

The Penticton RCMP is warning the public about a new phone scam taking place within the South Okanagan.

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks in especially grainy hands-on images

The first hands-on image leak of the Galaxy S11 has now surfaced with plenty of .jpg being added to really get you second guessing what it could be.

Tanni Grey-Thompson on attitudes towards pregnant disabled women

Ex-Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson speaks to the BBC about the attitudes and issues she encountered during her pregnancy.

Starting Strong: Young Farmers Survive on Solid Roots and Innovation

5 young farmers tell their stories of how they are building a solid foundation and a bright future on the farm.

NZ Police Confirm 5 Dead In Volcanic Eruption With “At Least A Double Digit” Still Missing

New Zealand Police have confirmed at least five casualties as a result of the devastating volcano eruption on Monday afternoon.

These are the sad reasons Nigerian airlines struggle and fail 

The CEO of AMCON, Mr Ahmed Kuru, has listed out the factors responsible for the failure of airlines in Africa’s largest economy.

PMI: Nigeria’s manufacturing sector gains momentum in November 

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has continued to gain momentum as it rallied to build on the growth recorded in the third quarter of 2019.

Commission approves pan-EU battery project

The plan aims to invest more than €8 billion in battery projects across Europe over the coming decade.

Christmas 2019: Best festive movies to watch at home

From the best of the crop to plenty of festive cheesiness

Shivajinagar bypoll outcome: Consolidation of Muslim votes helped Congress

The margin was over 13,000 votes

Music review: The Libertines, Barrowland, Glasgow

There was a time, between 2004 and 2010 to be exact, when the thought of Pete Doherty and Carl Barat reuniting The Libertines seemed about as likely as Mike and Bernie Winters getting back together (there’s one for the teenagers).

Perovskite solar cell method to make solar energy more affordable

If someone asked you to wager a guess on when solar energy first came of age, and you said the seventies, you'd be correct—but only if you meant the 1870s.

Fed to reiterate its comfort with policy as it is, with little change in the projections – ABN AMRO

Previewing this week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, "the Fed is widely expected to keep policy rates on hold at the conclusion of the

WhatsApp broadens call waiting option to Android

WhatsApp reportedly extended a call waiting feature to Android devices, a little more than a ...

SEA Games: Indonesian Maria Londa considers retiring after almost 20 years of competing

The 2019 Philippines Games was Maria’s sixth SEA Games, and the gold was her 12th SEA Games medal.

Japan’s 2nd-Largest Utility Trials Blockchain for Renewable Energy Credits

The second-largest power utility in Japan is extending its trial of a blockchain-powered system for transacting renewable energy credits.

America's deceit over Afghanistan quagmire disclosed in blunt confidential interviews

Senior US officials routinely misled the public about success in Afghanistan, fiddling statistics and metrics to spin a conflict they knew was going badly, according to a trove of confidential assessments.

Secret love story between Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin takes place in North Korea

The new tvN drama “Crash Landing on You,” starring seasoned actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, features a secret romance across the border between South and North Korea. The fantasy-romance drama begins as Yoon Se-ri, heiress of a South Korean conglomerate, accidently lands in North Korea while paragliding, and meets Lee Jung-hyuk, a North Korean commissioned officer.  Yoon, played by Son, soon falls in...

Forests bathed in shades of red are an enchanting autumn destination for visitors to Japan

Urabandai in the Fukushima Prefecture is a place that’s become very popular for nature sightseeing - and it’s at its best during autumn.

Minister: Polio virus probably brought in from outside Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 9 — The polio virus which infected a three-month-old Malaysian boy from Tuaran, Sabah is suspected to have come from outside Sabah, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said there were two possibilities how the polio virus, which had been eradicated 27 years ago,...

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

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

Stop drug prices rating

© EDITOR — Soon after the government announced that as a country we are moving from the multi-currency system to the Zimbabwe dollar, the prices of medical drugs escalated, showing that even now the rating system is still being applied.

FableStreet raises ₹21 crore in Series A led by Fireside Ventures

FableStreet, a premium work wear brand for women, has raised ₹21 crore in Series A led by Fireside Ventures.Industry honchos, including Pradeep Parameswaran, President for Uber India and South Asia; D

Jacqueline Jossa breaks her silence in Instagram video wearing her wedding ring

She told her fans: 'I just want you all to know that I am absolutely fine'

Anthony Joshua sends warning to Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder after beating Andy Ruiz Jr

Anthony Joshua is back on top of the heavyweight world and insists he wants to fight and beat Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder as soon as possible

Police called to sudden death of man

Police were called to the sudden death of a man in Bury St Edmunds this morning.

Ranbir Kapoor And Tiger Shroff To Come Together For Yash Raj Film’s Next?

Yash Raj Films is gearing up for its golden jubilee anniversary next year. The production house is lining up a string of star-studded movies as a part of its 50-year celebrations. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Aditya Chopra may also be planning a big-budget action movie with Ranbir Kapoor and Tiger Shroff

Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer: Who Ya Gonna Reboot?

In the first trailer for “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard star as the “Ghostbusters” franchise is rebooted.

City leaders discuss new proposed gun range in Cape Coral in council meeting

City council members will discuss the $8 million proposed gun range planned for Cape Coral

Global financial watchdogs take aim at Big Tech's data dominance

Could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks.

Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists

MADRID — Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists.

Ivanka Trump Once Spoke with Author of ‘Steele Dossier’ About Working for the Trump Org: Report

Years prior to authoring the Steele Dossier at the center of Republicans allegations that federal authorities improperly “spied” on the Trump campaign, Christopher Steele and Ivanka Trump had been in talks about the former British intelligence officer potentially working for the Trump Organization, according to ABC News.

Foreign Policy: What the West gets wrong about Russia's intentions in Ukraine

Moscow never wanted an annexation – it just wanted a bargaining chip. Understanding that is the key to settling the conflict once and for all.

LHC to hear Maryam Nawaz's petition for removal of name from ECL today

December 09: Pakistan and Qatar formalize a preferential trade agreement (PTA) and Free trade agreement (FTA) to improve bilateral trade and ties between two nations. Read More

Are Iggy Azalea & Playboi Carti Expecting Their First Child?

There are now reports that "Fancy" rapper Iggy Azalea is pregnant with the "Magnolia" rhymer Playboi Carti's child.

Amazon's NHS Collaboration Will See the US Company Get Access to Medical Data for Free

It turns out that the government's deal with Amazon to provide medical date for Alexa to parrot at people is a bit shit for the NHS.

‘Businesses in South that use old PCs face productivity loss, security breach’

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) in South India, using older PCs, are likely to experience reduced workplace productivity and security vulnerabilities, according to a Microsoft study.SMBs using comp

Review: Mo Gilligan at the LoungeFest Xmas Special, Impossible

The Lounge wrapped up 2019 with their biggest show to date - and it certainly didn't disappoint

Toya Wright And Robert Rushing Tour Amsterdam And End Up In The Red Light District And The Museum Of Prostitution – Check Out The Pics And Videos!

During the past week, Toya Wright, Robert Rushing, Reginae Carter, and more pals spend some fantastic days in Dubai. This was just after Nae

Miss Universe on her special relationship with her dad: “I’m a daddy’s girl”

YOU spoke to newly crowned Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, before she left to compete at the Miss Universe competition in Atlanta, USA. In the interview, Zozi reveals the special bond she has with her father.

BREAKING : Generations star Zoe Mthiyane arrested

Generations star Zoe Mthiyane arrested after she was busted by cops driving under the influence of alcohol.The actress spent the weekend behind bars

Daniel Lopatin On Scoring Uncut Gems

Daniel Lopatin, otherwise known as Oneohtrix Point Never, takes us inside the process behind his second Safdie brothers collaboration.

Angry protesters storm French embassy in Lagos

Some protesters stormed the French embassy in Lagos on Monday, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of support for terrorism

Bongino rips Biden for response to Ukraine allegations: Why does he think he's 'immune' from questions?

Fox News contributor Dan Bongino asked Monday why former Vice President Joe Biden seems to believe he's "immune" from having to answer tough questions over his son's business dealings with a Ukrainian gas company. 

New Zealand volcano: No survivors left on island after eruption kills at least five

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

If there’s such a thing as gaming phone, the Asus ROG Phone II Ultimate is it

Whether Stadia will support it is another question.

WWE News: Alexa Bliss slaps Superstar after he shows up at her house shirtless (VIDEO)

Do not get on Alexa Bliss' bad side! #WWE #NXT

UPDATE: Five dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano | IOL News

A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like ...

A fight over A&W seats? Two arrested over brawl outside Jewel Changi Airport outlet (Video)

Two men have been arrested over a brawl that broke out just outside the A&W fast food outlet at Jewel Changi Airport on Sunday. 

Nobel laureate to study high incidence of heart problems in India

Ferid Murad will do joint research with Apollo Hospitals

Buhari orders Accountant General publish daily treasury statement

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) to publish a Daily Treasury Statement that will provide information...

Turkey Not in Hurry to Buy Fighters From Russia, Hopes to Get Them From US - Turkish Defence Minister

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated in November after a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington that Ankara might purchase US Patriot systems, but it considers the US requests to get rid of Russia's air defence systems S-400 an infringement of its sovereignty.

LGBTQ faces discrimination in workplace, says CCHR report

The Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) issued a report this month revealing workplace discrimination faced by members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community in Cambodia.

Useful tips and tricks to deal with load shedding | IOL News

As South Africans brace for a dark festive season, experts have offered useful tips and tricks to help deal with ongoing load shedding.

Consumer Watch: What Consumer Act says about sales of ‘old’ cars | IOL News

It seems dealerships can pretty much do as they please, flouting the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).

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

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 9. What we are watching in Canada ...

James Gallagher urges Nick Diaz to stay retired after 'scary' comeback vow

Diaz called out Jorge Masvidal last month.

A gigantic asteroid will fly over the Earth during the Holidays

Asteroid collisions happen only once very 100000 years

South Africa hit by massive power cuts as floods disrupt supply

Worst outages in a decade after heavy rains cause power stations to fail

MPs in RS demand hike in tea workers' wages, universal maternity benefits

Demanding the government protect goldsmiths, BJP leader Kailash Soni said traders of gold and silver are in distress due to "police harassment".

SC to hear BCCI cases in January

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

‘Make public draft law on Sabarimala’

All India Sabarimala Action Council threatens to approach Centre

Arsenal 'will not recall Eddie Nketiah from Leeds United'

Arsenal will reportedly allow Eddie Nketiah to spend the rest of the season on loan at Leeds United, despite his lack of game time at Elland Road.

Onion retail trader stock limits cut to 2 tonnes

The Centre on Monday further cut onion stock holding limits imposed on retail traders to 2 tonnes from the recently-revised 5 tonnes as it suspected widespread hoarding by the traders, an official sta

Magnum Reloaded: ‘Blood brothers’ reunite to help a buddy on ‘Magnum P.I.’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Most people know that when a Hawaiian says you are part of their ʻohana, they do not say this lightly. ʻOhana means family, but sometimes “family” can simply be friends who have been with you through the best and worst of times. In this week’s “Magnum P.I.”, Magnum (Jay Hernandez), Rick (Zachary Knighton), and TC (Stephen Hill) risk everything to help Nuzo’s (Domenick Lombardozzi) brother Paulie (Louis Lombardi) rescue Ahmed (Mohit Gautam) an Afghan boy Paulie grew close to when they were all stationed in Afghanistan seven years before.

How Aaron Wan-Bissaka has impressed Manchester United teammates in training

Man Utd right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has impressed since arriving in the summer but Darren Fletcher wants to see him improve in one area.

Bad news for Sonko as court hands him more days behind bars

Just in

Cadillac will help you shop for cars in a live virtual showroom

But you're still forced to go through a dealership when you want to buy.

About 200,000 Pakistani pilgrims to perform Hajj 2020: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has said that about 200,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj in 2020 under the Government as well as Private Hajj Scheme. However, the exact number of pilgrims who will perform Hajj in 2020 will be known after the signing of an agreement by him with his Saudi Counterpart, which is expected in the first week of December 2019. In a written reply to a question submitted in the National Assembly on December 9, 2019, the religious affairs minister told that the detail of per head expenditure for Hajj 2020 is based on the rates of accommodation charges. The minister told that compulsory Hajj dues, additional service charges and train charges etc. to be provided by the Director General (DG) Hajj, Jeddah and airfare to be decided with the airlines. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri further told that the survey of the buildings is underway and agreements with the different departments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are also under process. Therefore…

Pete Frates: Man who helped spread 'Ice Bucket Challenge' dies of ALS at 34

Pete Frates, one of the people who inspired thousands to give to charity through the spread of the Ice Bucket Challenge, has died, his family said Monday through Boston College. He was 34.

Companies can track your phone — unless you change these security settings

For big tech companies, data is money. Their goal is to collect as much info about you as they can, and try as we might, there’s no surefire way to shut them out entirely.

Alta Fox Opportunities Fund - Keywords Studios PLC

KWS was the biggest loser in the portfolio in Q3.The stock declined because of Q3 results, which were deemed disappointing by the market.We remain long as I think the company is well positioned for se

EastEnders Christmas promo pictures tease bloodshed and danger in revenge twist

EastEnders legend Phil Mitchell vows payback against wife Sharon and son-in-law Keanu Taylor as their affair is exposed

WARNING | UFC star's lip explodes in gruesome TKO

Suriname's Jairzinho Rozenstruik claimed a shock TKO victory over Dutch star Alister Overeem in the dying seconds of their heavyweight UFC bout.

Whakaari/White Island: The science of the eruption, and why there was no warning

We don’t normally see these eruptions coming, no matter how much we would like to. Many systems are already 'primed' for such events, but the triggers are poorly understood, writes Shane Cronin of the University of Auckland. As of Monday night five people have been confirmed dead, 18 had been res

Deadly volcano eruption

A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring its moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight others missing and feared dead, authorities said.

Motorhead ex Phil Campbell and more confirmed for Ramblin’ Man Fair 2020

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, Massive Wagons, Samantha Fish are more will play the UK festival next summer

Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in ...

Govt to set up Special Purpose Vehicle to monitor Kampung Baru redevelopment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company will be set up to carry out the Kampung Baru redevelopment project, the Dewan Negara was told today. Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad said so far, no developers had been appointed to carry out the project. He said the...

Central Java students take to streets to mark International Anticorruption Day

During the rally, students carried posters emblazoned with words of protest such as “Cukup Atiku Sing Ambyar, Negoroku Ojo" (It’s enough that my heart is broken, don’t make my country become so) in the Javanese language.

Bushfire threat fans the flames of anxiety

As someone with mental health issues, I find myself teetering between staying properly informed about nearby fires and spiralling into a panic.

City of Glendale: Matt's Big Breakfast, Portillo's expanding to the West Valley

Attention, foodies in Glendale: Chicago hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and a Phoenix breakfast hot spot are apparently headed your way.

Russia banned from international sports competition for four years

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions -- notably the Olympics and the World Cup -- for four years over doping non-compliance.

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

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

Putin meets Ukraine's Zelenskiy for first time at Paris peace summit

Russian President Valdimir Putin met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time on Monday at a summit in Paris that aimed at...

The FBI is now investigating the Pensacola Navy base shooting as act of terrorism

Three young troops were killed and eight people were injured when 21-year-old 2nd Lt. Mohammed Alshamrani of the Royal Saudi Air Force opened fire.

Steele warned that IG report contains information previously blacked out, report says

Christopher Steele, the British ex-spy and author of the anti-Trump dossier, was reportedly told that the Justice Department will release information about him that was previously blacked out in the department’s internal watchdog report on the investigation into President Trump’s 2016 campaign due on Monday.

UFC News: Colby Covington reveals how nearly getting fired led to his controversial "personality"

Colby Covington was on the verge of getting fired just a few years ago!

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

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

Bison Trails Founder on Libra Membership & $25.5M Funding Round

Joe Lallouz speaks on the future of blockchain infrastructure and the company that he founded, Bison Trails.

Popular country pub The Battleaxes given a zero food hygiene rating

The new owners are working to make improvements

Farm.One

Underneath the bustling city streets, a hydroponic farm grows hundreds of unique herbs in a high-tech urban oasis.

Kartik Aaryan Gets Trolled For Sporting Fake Abs In A Commercial; Check Out The Users’ Reactions

Kartik Aaryan has been through a huge makeover ever since he became a household name as a Punchnama boy. He surprised everyone with Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety through a transformation of being a chocolate

Kalki Koechlin Talks About The Crazy Fluctuations In Her Content Cravings During Her Pregnancy

Kalki Koechlin is expecting her first child with boyfriend Guy Hershberg. The actress recently got talking about the fluctuations she has been having in her content consumption over the last few months. She says that pregnancy has been surreal for her but it has played a number on her likes and dislikes.

I’m A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa and ‘cheating’ Dan Osborne in tense talks by the pool after showdown with her mum

I’M A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa has been pictured having tense talks with her cheating husband Dan Osborne by the pool in Australia. The Queen of the Jungle was without her wedding ring a…

From Beemer To GTI: How Gamaldien’s Rides Evolved Through The Years

He changes his teams as often as he changes his cars and his latest journey sees him turn out for GladAfrica Championship side Steenberg United. We Check out Ruzaigh Gamilidien’s car evolution through the years.

Millie Bobby Brown, Billie Eilish Honoured At PETA’s 14th Annual Libby Awards

Millie Bobby Brown, Billie Eilish and Juan Pablo Di Pace are PETA's top honourees following their 14th annual Libby Awards. The Libbys, which is short for "liberation" as in "animal liberation,” celebrates stars and their fight for animal rights. Eilish took home Best Voice for her online activism, especially her use of Instagram to spread…

Australians' faith in government hits record low

SYDNEY: Australians have less trust in government than at any point on record and are more worried about climate change, according to a ...

Men in khaki to soon don khadi! Para-military forces to use hand-woven fabric in uniforms

Home Minister Amit Shah also instructed the DGs of all para-military forces to use village industries products such as pickles, papad, honey, soaps and detergents, shampoos, phenol, tea, mustard oil etc. in their canteens

Home For Christmas: Royal Irish Parade On Return From Afghanistan

Hundreds of people cheered on 250 troops in Shropshire on Saturday.

Best Android File Manager in 2019

There are a plethora of file manager applications on the Play Store, so it can be tough to pick the "best" one. We've done the deep-diving for you, to help you find the best file manager to use with your Android device.

Ozzy Osbourne Puts $25,000 Reward For Informing About Stolen Randy Rhoads’ ‘Irreplaceable’ Guitar

Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne has offered a $25,000 reward for the return of his late friend Randy Rhoads' stolen guitars.The 71-year-old rocker took to social media to offer th

Private equity tycoon Guy Hands looks to buy struggling Kier Living

Hands' private equity firm - Terra Firma Capital Partners - is one of the last remaining bidders for Kier Living.

2019 Science Forum shines spotlight on local tech

The science and innovation ministry wraps up 5th Science Forum, which focused on taking local innovations to market.

Royal Family's Instagram shares archive footage of the Queen's first televised Christmas speech in 1957 as fans marvel over 'how young' she looked

The Royal Family's Instagram account has shared a throwback to the Queen's first televised speech in 1957. 

'There must be gay and bisexual players in the Premier League' - Ex-Rangers boss says more must be done to stamp out homophobia in football

Graeme Souness believes more must be done to stamp out homophobia in football before any active gay players feel comfortable about coming out.

Villagers armed with flare guns try to scare off 63 polar bears invading town

A video shows rangers using flare guns to scare off polar bears near Ryrkaypiy, Russia, and the village is on lockdown over fears the hungry animals might 'eat' residents

Google Fi Beefs Up With Wi-Fi Calling, Spam Protection For Non-Pixel Devices

Today, Google announced that all smartphones that are supported on Google Fi will receive a number of features previously reserved for a select few.

Saudi Arabia ends gender segregation at restaurants

Restaurants in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have separate entrances for men and women, the kingdom's government announced on Sunday.

KDF moves swiftly after Air Force fighter jet lost important piece mid air

Sleepy village woken up by heavy military presence

Supreme Court Upholds Kentucky Abortion Law

 A Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions was upheld Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

'Brexit referendum would be held before Indyref2' suggests Nicola Sturgeon

The First Minister said that she would like to see the 'whole UK get the chance to stop Brexit', but a second referendum on Europe 'could still see Scotland leaving the union'.

Cape couple go from Mr and Mrs to Dr and Dr Bam at PhD graduation ceremony | Cape Argus

It’s an all-round celebration for Doctors Wouter and Louzanne Bam, a husband and wife couple who received their PhD degrees in Engineering.

Karnataka By-Election Results 2019: BJP retains majority after winning 6 seats

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a poll meeting in Jharkhand, hailed the BJP's performance and accused the Congress of stealing the people's mandate in Karnataka through the back door, contending it has been taught a lesson in the just-concluded bypolls.

Moonday Mornings: IRS readies to tax your cryptocurrency — no matter what

It's the start of another week and that means it's time for Hard Fork's wrap-up of the weekend's top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines.

DBJ to on-lend $5 billion to MSMEs

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will be on-lending $5 billion to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) over the next 12 months. This was announced by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke, at the launch of...

Greta Thunberg leads scientists in shunning flights for top climate conference

She sailed across the Atlantic to Spain instead.

Forecast: Light winds with mostly dry conditions to persist through Wednesday

Light winds will continue through the first half of the week as a front stalls and diminishes near Kauai.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects inmate's bid for sex reassignment surgery

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal by a convicted murderer who filed a civil rights lawsuit because Texas prison officials denied her request to be considered for gender reassignment surgery. The justices let stand a lower court's decision to reject the claim by inmate Vanessa

The Jabra Elite Active 65t workout earbuds drop to $130 ($60 off MSRP)

If you're looking for a reliable pair of workout buds, you should consider the Jabra Elite Active 65t. They initially cost $190 when they came out, but

Bosch and Daimler launch self-driving car pilot in San Jose

Bosch and Daimler launched a self-driving car pilot in San Jose, roughly a year after the two jointly announced a plan to do so.

Partition on basis of religion: Amit Shah's jibe at Congress

Introducing the bill, Shah said the Congress 'divided' the country on the basis of religion that is why it was necessary to bring the bill.

If you thought HP was stopping deals after Cyber Week, think again

It’s pretty unbelievable how much amazing tech you can get during the weeks leading up to and right after Thanksgiving. Because, let’s be honest, while you’re spending time with y…

EFCC Uyo Zone secures over 60 convictions - The Nation Newspaper

The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) said it has secured over 60 convictions in Court against corrupt...

Putin, Zelenskiy Meet In Bid To Bring Peace To Eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, met in Paris for long-awaited talks on resolving the military conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Best News Apps for Android in 2019

If you're keen on keeping up with the day's events on the go with your Android phone or tablet, then you'll want to check out these fine apps for news junkies.

Whom Does President Trump Remind You Of?

Uncouth he may be, but he’s not unfamiliar.

Wonder Woman 1984 brings one of comics’ most iconic, least plausible looks to life

You’ll believe an Amazon can fly

Check Out the Latin Music Exhibit at the Grammy Museum

Latin Music is making a major global impact and this Latin Music Exhibit highlights the Latin Grammy Awards!

‘Star Trek’ actor Rene Auberjonois dies age 79

LOS ANGELES, Dec 9 — Actor Rene Auberjonois, known for his television roles on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the US sitcom Benson, died yesterday in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. He was 79. “We are heartbroken to confirm that Rene passed away today,” a statement on the actor’s...

Shocking photo of a colony of huntsman spiders living together found in Australia

A rare photo has emerged of a colony of huntsman spiders living together in nest boxes originally built for pygmy possums.

At SeaGL 2019, free software was in fine feather

Anglican Church bans use of Aso Ebi at Funerals

The Anglican Church in Obosi, Anambra State has banned ceremonial dresses, popularly referred to as Aso Ebi and printing of brochures during funerals in the church. Ven. Ikechukwu Ihemtuge, Vicar in charge of St. Andrew’s Church, Obosi, disclosed

Airasia sees non-airline segment as top earner

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd (AirAsia) believes the non-airline businesses under its subsidiary RedBeatVentures have the potential to outperform the airline business in the next two to three years.

Challenges Faced by Running Mining Operations and How to Mitigate Against it  

Whenever bitcoin mining is mentioned, it is normal for the mind to drift towards pickaxes, and getting oneself messed up with dirt while striking it big. Such thoughts aren’t far fetched from the actual meaning of bitcoin mining. 

Scale model of Springbank dam tests flood diversion impacts, raises critics' ire

While final approval of the Springbank dry dam has been held up by regulatory hurdles, a model has been quietly built, far from prying eyes.It’s a 1/16-scale version of the project — co…

Freddie Ljungberg Must Change Lack of Commitment in Arsenal’s DNA

Perhaps it was unfair to accuse Unai Emery of having no vision for Arsenal. On the contrary, he had dozens of them. Three at the back, four at the back. Two up front, one upfront. A diamond midfield, three in midfield, nobody in midfield (or Granit X

The Elder Scrolls: Legends has played its final hand

In a post on Legends’ official subreddit, Bethesda has confirmed it will stop rolling out new content releases for its strategy card game.

Two expected Samsung Galaxy S11+ upgrades that would make power users happy

It’s not easy to introduce a new flagship smartphone every year. For 2020, Samsung appears to be going all out with significant upgrades on its upcoming Galaxy S11+. Ahead of its expected launch in Q1 2020, reliable leakster Ice Universe has dropped a couple of juicy details for the upcoming flagship smartphone.

Opera Gandari: A new perspective on a Mahabharata character

Opera Gandari promises an all-embracing art form based on Goenawan Mohamad’s depiction of the Mahabharata character.

160 Arab cars vandalized in Jerusalem

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

How Nillan’s 3rd birthday party went down in Photos

Can you even!

US House Democrat accuses Trump of violating oath of office

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 — The head of a US congressional panel leading the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump today accused him of putting himself before his country and violating his oath of office. In a statement kicking off a hearing in the US House of Representatives to weigh the...

Defeating the HIV epidemic is more about politics than science

Preventive drugs should be widely accessible, but corporate power has left Americans – especially those of color – in grave danger

12 high profile Lawyers Sonko has hired to represent him

His bail hearing is on going

‘Time is ticking for action on antimicrobial resistance’

PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province -- Korea is hosting an international meeting to fight the rising public health threat of drug resistance.The seventh session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission task force on antimicrobial resistance kicked off Monday in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, to be held for five days through Friday.In 2015, the World Health Assembly adopted a global action plan to tackle the trend of antimicrob...

Farm burglar who stole quad bikes and vehicles in 'prolific' spree has found God

Jeffrey Bevan stole quad bikes, tools and pick-ups in a spree of thievery but told a judge he has now found God, and feels ashamed of what he did.

Virgin Galactic leaps after Morgan Stanley says the company's stock can jump 203% over the next year

Virgin Galactic stock surged as much as 21% on Monday after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on the company with a buy-equivalent rating The fi...

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece reveals a rare glimpse inside stunning Manhattan townhouse as she shares a snap of daughter Princess Olympia decorating a huge Christmas tree

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, 51, revealed a rare glimpse inside her Manhattan townhouse in New York, showing off enormous windows, ruched silver blinds and elegant wooden floors.

Our Oceans Are Significantly Losing Oxygen, Threatening Marine Life and Fisheries

Ocean deoxygenation is becoming a grave issue as per an IUCN report. Climate change is driving oceans to lose oxygen, at the peril of fish and marine life.

Russia banned from Olympics for four years over doping scandal: TASS

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia was banned from the Olympics and world championships in a range of sports on Monday after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish it for manipulating laboratory data, the TASS news agency reported.

Mixed views over political party registration

© THE recent feud between MDC Alliance and Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) over a new political outfit, MDC Zimbabwe exposes the absence of a legislation regulating local political parties.

PayPal’s Schulman: Why Payments’ Biggest Innovations Are Yet To Come

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman shares why he expects breakthroughs in the payments ecosystem to happen at a fast pace in the coming decade.

Watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid despite flaws

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department's internal watchdog will release a highly anticipated report Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump’s claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. But it is also expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.

Barr warned Trump for months that Rudy Giuliani was becoming a liability, but the president ignored him because he loves Giuliani's fiery media appearances

Rudy Giuliani was a key figure in the events that sparked an impeachment probe, and his actions have long concerned Trump administration officials.

Russia can play in 2022 World Cup qualifiers, says WADA-linked official

An official linked to the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Monday Russia can participate in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup despite receiving...

Dayimani set for Blitzboks debut in Cape Town

South Africa Sevens coach Neil Powell has added Lions star Hacjivah Dayimani to his squad for the Cape Town Sevens.

Mooar please! Five reasons why Scarlets fans are falling for Brad Mooar

There’s another Kiwi coach in west Wales and he’s proving a big hit with the fans. RugbyPass takes a look at why Brad Mooar is so popular at Scarlets.

Media Release 7 – Heavy Rain Event West Coast

Media Release 7 –Heavy Rain Event West Coast9 December 20191300 hours

Sugar Bytes boots up DrumComputer, its new synthetic drum machine plugin

Three synthesis layers, effects, modulation and sequencing

Virat Kohli gestures angrily as MS Dhoni chants follow Rishabh Pant’s dropped catch

Virat Kohli was not impressed when the Thiruvananthapuram crowd reacted to a missed catch by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant by chanting MS Dhoni's name in the 2nd T20I on Sunday.

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

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

Red Dead Redemption 2 New Mod Allows Changes To Difficulty

The Red Dead Redemption 2 Difficulty Scaler mod allows players to change the damage weapons do in the game for both player and AI enemies

Tesco leads FTSE 100 risers as it weighs up Asia sale

Shares in Tesco rose more than five per cent in early trading as investors welcomed reports that the company is exploring a sale of its Asian businesses.

Letters to the editor Dec. 9

Letters to the editor — Bridger, Leis

Deep Dive: Serving Up Better Customer Service With Enhanced CRM

A data-rich Deep Dive that analyzes how QSRs are embracing AI- and ML-enhanced solutions to boost sales, personalize services and spare workers from monotony

Northerns name former Titans captain to fill Faul's CEO shoes

Northerns Cricket Union announced the appointment of Pierre Joubert as their interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Raccoon shot dead in Germany after being spotted in 'drunken' state

A raccoon became a social media star in Germany after being spotted wandering around near a Christmas market, but was later shot dead by authorities

Huge Christmas boost as Affinity Credit Union pays out €398,000

GOOD NEWS FOR TIPPERARY MEMBERS

Nvidia trains AI to transform 2D images into 3D models

Nvidia Research and others collaborated to create the DIB-R framework that can predict 3D properties from 2D images to create 3D models.

DC-Cam returns records, photos of Khmer Rouge cadre to family

The Documentation Centre of Cambodia (DC-Cam) on Monday brought a 220-page document and photographs of a former Khmer Rouge cadre killed at the Tuol Sleng S-21 detention centre to his daughter in Kampong Speu province. Sek Say, 52, said that since the fall of the Khmer Rouge, she had been searching for information about her father, not knowing that he had been killed at Tuol Sleng.

Gold slides ₹32 on stronger rupee, global cues

Gold prices fell by ₹32 to ₹38,542 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday due to rupee appreciation and selling in global market, according to HDFC Securities. On Saturday, the precious metal h

22 showstopping looks from the Miss Universe pageant over the years, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - From daring, nearly-sheer gowns to two-piece ensembles, here are some of the best outfits contestants have worn.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Mathew Horne calls upcoming Gavin and Stacey 'best episode ever'

The actor behind Gavin told Chris Moyles he's 'so proud' of the Christmas special

Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained

Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.

Eye in the sky: how satellite positioning could help Australian mines

New satellite technology could be worth A$6bn to the Australian economy; we speak to Geosciences Australia about the technology’s potential in mining.

Touching video is a love letter to Irish emigrants at Christmas

Cathal Kenna, a Dublin documentary filmmaker, made a moving video wishing Irish emigrants around the world a Happy Christmas. Posting the beautiful clip to YouTube, he wrote, “For those who would like to but can't make it back to Ireland this Christmas, please enjoy this short whistle-stop tour of Ireland clip.”

Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government

Dr Mahathir to look into ‘deep state’ sabotaging the Pakatan government

U.S.-Taliban talks resume, raising prospect of an end to America's longest war

A Western official told NBC News that Washington had "ambitious timelines" for the talks and was pushing to secure a deal by the end of December.

Things Are Going from Bad to Worse for Aurora Stock

Does Aurora Cannabis stock offer an intriguing, compelling trade? Yes. However, realistically getting to that point is a major problem.

World Anti-Corruption Day: Graft masters rake in Sh300 trillion annually

Kenya has been plagued by a long list of corruption scandals which are yet to be resolved

Prelates hail Tagle’s appointment to a Vatican post

Catholic prelates welcomed the appointment of Cardinal Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle of Manila to a Vatican post, saying it was a

Breaking: Nigeria has suffered over 8 air crashes since 2015 — Gbajabiamila 

 Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabimaila has regretted incessant military air crashes in the country, placing the number at 8...

New steps against scammers

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

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

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

MacBook Pro Diary: A glitch with the restore, but an informative one at least

My MacBook Pro problems had one more episode in store for me: after getting the repaired machine back from Apple, there was a glitch after restoring it from a clone. I cloned the original SSD to an external drive using Carbon Copy Cloner. When I got the repaired machine back, it was effectively a brand […]

Meet Emily Dickinson, Apple TV+’s Complicated Heroine

In a new video posted over the weekend, 'Dickinson' showrunner Alena Smith, and star Hailee Steinfield let us meet Emily a little bit more.

Checks on goods needed to protect EU market - Coveney

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that there will be a need for checks on goods moving from Britain into Northern Ireland in order to protect the EU Single Market.

Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson's biggest challenger

Meet Ali, 25. Boris Johnson

Elden Ring News Possibly Teased For The Game Awards By New Trailer

A new trailer released for this year's edition of The Game Awards show features sequences from Elden Ring, teasing news related to the game

Massive US military convoy arrives base in western Iraq: media

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – A massive U.S. military convoy reportedly arrived in western Iraq this week amid recent attacks carried out near their installations inside the country. According to Al-Sumaria TV, the U.S. military convoy consisted of 500 vehicles that entered Iraq from neighboring Jordan. The U.S. military convoy reportedly reached their final destination at the ‘Ayn Al-Assad Base in Iraq’s Al-Anbar province. No further details were released regarding the alleged U.S. military convoy. Last week, a rocket attack was reported near the ‘Ayn Al-Assad Base in the Heet District of Al-Anbar – no one claimed responsibility for the projectile fire.

How to set up a smart home security camera

Keeping tabs on what's going on in your home is easier than ever these days thanks to the proliferation of Wi-Fi security cameras. We explain how to set one up and get notifications and video on your phone - wherever you are.

Time running out for Trent Boult as New Zealand face Australian challenge

The left-arm quick is recovering from a side strain and is unclear if he will be fit to play the day-night Test in Perth | ESPNcricinfo.com

#changethestory: Retribution poisons well of freedom | Cape Argus

This year was a traumatic year in which every imaginable political nightmare reared its ugly head, writes Lorenzo Davids.

5-year-old boy killed in accident involving float at SC Christmas parade

Bluffton police say they’re investigating an accident that took place at the end of the Bluffton Christmas parade on Saturday which left a 5-year-old boy dead.

Derby couple who were shipwrecked for 117 days to be featured in new film

“Their story reminded me of Life of Pi"

Macron positive after Zelenskiy's first face-to-face with Putin

A ceasefire and further prisoner swaps are among the items on the agenda at the summit in Paris.

HINAPIA unveils official fan club name and signature color

HINAPIA has decided on a name and color for their fandom!On December 9 KST, the girl group announced that the fan club's official name is…

Want to buy an old fire station? South Florida county has one on auction block

Officials from a South Florida county are preparing to auction several parcels of real estate -- including an old firehouse.

South Sudan rivals to hold talks in Juba

The two protagonists are expected to discuss issues seen as critical to the realisation of the peace accord signed in September of last year.

Child Poverty Figures show need for tax relief

Today’s child poverty figures, revealing that nearly 150,000 children are living in material hardship in New Zealand, show the need for tax relief says the Taxpayers’ Union.

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

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

Ex Dundee United star Gary Mackay-Steven says he thought he was on golf course when he woke up in hospital after river plunge

Former Dundee United footballer Gary Mackay-Steven has revealed he woke up in hospital after his infamous river plunge thinking he was on a golf course.

EU approves €3.2bn research fund for battery development

The European Commission has approved a €3.2bn (£2.7bn) state aid fund from seven European Union countries for research into battery technologies.

British model Lily Cole backs climate change hunger strikers

LONDON (Reuters) - British model and actress Lily Cole on Monday visited two elderly climate change activists from the Extinction Rebellion group who have been on hunger strike outside Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party headquarters for 22 days.

Lost your spare car key? Your claim might just get rejected

You insure your vehicle so that you can get financial assistance in case of repair services, an accident or any such eventuality. However, there are some situations wherein the insurer can reject your vehicle insurance claim. One of the major ones is the absence of all keys

Local activist helps raise $20,000 to support LGBTQ+ youth

Within 10 hours, a local activist helped raise $10,000 to support transgender youth. In less than a week, the amount raised has doubled.Mike Morrison felt compelled to kickstart a fundraising campa…

Tata Steel Asks LGBTQ+ Employees To Declare Partners, Avail HR Benefits

In a unique move, Tata steel on Monday asked their employees from LGBTQ+ community to declare their partners and avail HR benefits

Call for a return of more Halloween horror tales at Christmas

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

Allow citizenship, should not permit voting right for next 25 years, Sanjay Raut

Shiva Sena supported the citizenship amendment bill with some stipulations. Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party backs the bill pertaining to the voting rights of the persons included in the bill. He urged in Lok Sabha Amit Shah to allow citizenship to the deserved refugees but should not permit right to vote for the next 25 years.

New Zealand volcano webcam captures tourists in crater moments before eruption

(Reuters) - A webcam set up on New Zealand’s White Island volcano shows at least one group of tourists were inside the crater moments before it erupted and blanketed the area in a massive ash cloud.

Hastie urges democracies to engage in political warfare to preserve peace

The Liberal MP says the West has watched on passively while states such as Russia and China weaponise "previously benign" activities.

Low-Res Galaxy S11 Live Images Pay Close Attention to Large Rear-Mounted Camera Hump

The Galaxy S11 live images have apparently leaked out by a tipster and given that person’s track record, it could be the real deal

Pregnancy has been surreal for me, says Kalki Koechlin

She announced that she is pregnant with her first child, with due date in December.

Finland's Sanna Marin to become world's youngest PM

Finland's former transport minister Sanna Marin, 34, will become the world's youngest sitting prime minister when she is sworn in by the Finnish parliament.

More than 2,000 koalas dead after Australian bush fires

Experts said the blaze has ravaged koala habitat so rapidly that 'we will probably never find the bodies'.

Gunmen attack MD of Maersk Line, Gildas Tohouo, kill wife

Gunmen reportedly invaded the residence of the managing director of Maersk Line, Gildas Tohouo, in Ikoyi, Lagos, killing his wife in the process. Mr Tohouo is a Cameroonian while his late wife, Bernadett Kurucz, was from

Teaser Dominated Those Two Trailers?

It is a bonanza of teasers and trailers for the Telugu cinema lovers as the holiday season is on and everybody is in some mood to get to watch really good entertainers and there three the films created their slots for the seasonal watch in audience expectations but one of them totally overpowered the other two with just a teaser according to social media buzz.

Auckland Strike Action

Auckland bus operators are enraged at the inconvenience to passengers affected by continued bus driver strike action. Even those operators not directly affected by strikes are appalled at the behaviour of First Union and Tramways Union and their aggressive bully tactics which has included assaulting staff and damaging vehicles.

Berlin-based Jambl announces €450K investment, to become largest music social media platform

London-based Gismart, a leading developer and publisher of entertainment-focused apps and games, today announced a €450K investment into Jambl, a Berlin-based music startup aspiring to become the largest social media platform for beat making music creators.

Lie of the Year 2019: Readers' Choice Poll

PolitiFact will soon announce our Lie of the Year -- the most significant falsehood of 2019, as chosen by our editors and reporters. We're also inviting PolitiFact readers to vote for the Readers' Choice award. Vote using the ballot below or use this link to our survey. (function(t,e,s,n){var o,a,c;t.SMCX=t.SMCX||[],e.getElementById(n)||(o=e.getElementsByTagName(s),a=o[o.length-1],c=e.createElement(s),c.type=

Russia banned from 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2020 Olympics following doping decision

Russia have been hit with a four-year doping ban from all major sporting events which will see them miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

John Greenacre obituary

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

How a few common financial mistakes are costing small businesses

Stats and experts reveal that a few common mistakes in financial management are often proving to be heavy for small businesses all around. Some of the issues ar...

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

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

Ghostbusters: Afterlife – first trailer for new supernatural comedy with Bill Murray

Long-awaited fourth instalment of the much-loved comedy, which is due to bring back stars of the original 1984 hit for cameo appearances

Amazon Prime Video Reveals Characters From Its Upcoming Original Series Hostel Daze

After Mirzapur and Made In Heaven's success, Amazon Prime Video is coming up with new series titled as 'Hostel Daze'. They have just released the trailer and it's garnering praises from all around. Th

Sesame Street receives Kennedy Center Honors to rare bipartisan cheer

Members of both parties could be seen applauding as show is recognized at America’s most prestigious performing arts awards

Navaz Sherif to be shifted to US from London for better treatment

Navaz Sharif, 69, airlifted to London after the Lahore High Court allowed him to go abroad for treatment.  Considering his doctors’ recommendation the court allowed him four-week time for the treatment in abroad. The time can be extended further if the doctors recommended.

Apple TV+ gets its first award nomination via 'The Morning Show'

Apple had been hoping that Apple TV+ would rake in some awards, and it's taken just two months to get its first nomination. But it isn't a huge one.

Photos: Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur And Abhishek Bachchan Party Together

Bollywood heartthrobs Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Abhishek Bachchan were seen partying together at an intimate dinner on Sunday night.

Paddy Clancy column: Leaving coats for the homeless on the Ha'penny Bridge is wonderful, but it's not enough

"Every politician in Leinster House must accept some blame"

‘Bombshell’ review: Megyn Kelly movie lacks power

Is this the longest “Saturday Night Live” cold open ever? No, it’s “Bombshell,” a hammy new film based on the ouster of Fox News head honcho Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. The

Plymouth Lib Dem candidate denies he is pulling out of General Election

Graham Reed says his name will definitely be on the ballot paper in Plymouth Sutton and Devonport on Thursday

Erdogan: Muslim Countries Need to Provide Better Living Conditions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Muslim countries to provide better living conditions for people by improving economic stability and prosperity. This is possible if everyone follows the Islamic principle of helping the needy, Sabah writes.

MMA SQUARED: Alistair Overeem’s response to his gruesome injury is a gift to MMA

Nothing can stop the Reem. Not even the most gruesome cut in UFC history.

Rapper Zlatan begs Anthony Joshua to leave DJ Cuppy alone

Popular Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has called on Nigeria's talented professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, to leave billionaire's daughter Ifeoluwa Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, alone.

Citizenship Amendment Bill: Protests erupt as India pushes for 'anti-Muslim' law

Bill seeks to amend the Citize­nship Act of 1955 which prohib­its illega­l migran­ts from applyi­ng for Indian citize­nship

3 Tax Mistakes You're Probably Making Today

If you're falling victim to these blunders, you're throwing money away or opening the door to problems you really don't need.

How to use Google Drive on iPhone, iPad

Most iOS Files users rely on a range of different storage services, not just iCloud.

Chris Cornell’s Widow Is Suing Soundgarden

Vicky Cornell sued Soundgarden over unreleased songs by her late husband Chris Cornell in December 2019.

Finland's Sanna Marin, world's youngest PM

At 34, Sanna Marin will become the world's youngest sitting prime minister when she is sworn in by the Finnish parliament on Tuesday, but she is far from lacking in political experience.

'We're on to you': Harris says flavoured e-cigarettes target children and he wants them banned

Some vaping packaging is trying to make it attractive to children, according to the health minister.

'Hour of Code' Demystifies Computer Programming for Kids

'Hour of Code' is a fun way to introduce children (and even adults) to the world of computer programming. So, how do you get involved?

EU agrees future human rights sanctions

Human rights abusers worldwide are to face EU asset freezes and travel bans under new-model sanctions agreed by foreign ministers in Brussels Monday. "Today, the EU unanimously decided to legislate a worldwide EU human rights sanction regime," Dutch forei...

Arjun Kapoor’s Panipat Faces Protests At Several Places In Rajasthan; CM Ashok Gehlot Urges Censor Board To Intervene

The protest against film Panipat for portraying king Surajmal in bad light escalated when protesters smashed window glasses of the Inox cinema hall here on Monday. Also, the show at Raj Mandir, the re

Watch: A snake delays start of Ranji Trophy match between Vidarbha and Andhra

Vidarbha captain Faiz Fazal, whose team are chasing a third successive Ranji Trophy crown, won the toss and elected to field in Vijayawada.

Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort Golf & Spa announces opening of 18-Hole Greg Norman Golf Course

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO – Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas Resort Golf & Spa announce the official opening date of its highly anticipated 18-hole Greg Norman golf course will be February 2020. Located within the exclusive community of Rancho San Lucas, a sprawling seaside 834-acre resort and residential enclave just 15 minutes from Cabo San Lucas’ downtown area, the golf course is set along the areas famed desert landscape with ocean views from every hole for a picturesque and

Rents up again as Government’s poor policies bite

Simon Bridges - Leader of the Opposition

Hong Kong police defuse bombs designed 'to kill and to maim'

Hong Kong police say they have defused two large homemade bombs packed with nails and designed “to kill and to maim people.” Police say the bombs found Monday evening were “complete, fully functional and ready to be used.” The bombs were radio-controlled, to be triggered with mobile phones. Police said they were made with a …

2K confirms next BioShock game is in development at new studio

Cloud Chamber, which is based in Novato, California, and Montréal, Québec, is headed up by Kelley Gilmore, who worked at 2K studio Firaxis—the company behind the XCOM and Sid Meier's Civilization games. She’s being hailed as the "first woman in…

Russia banned for 4 years from all global sporting events over doping

Russia has 21 days' time to file an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Zelensky meeting with Macron, Merkel in Paris

The Ukrainian president is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart later today.

Darren Randolph could be on his way back to the Premier League in January

Republic of Ireland international Darren Randolph could be on his way back to West Ham to solve the Hammers recent woes between the sticks.

Trump accused of anti-Semitism after saying Jewish Americans will vote for him so they can avoid a wealth tax

"You're brutal killers," President Donald Trump told those in real estate. "Not nice people at all, but you have to vote for me you have no choice."

‘Who’s going to make the first move?’: Canada not alone in the Huawei dilemma

Nations around the world seek direction on whether to allow the Chinese company’s equipment into 5G networks

The decaying HDB lease, myth or reality?

The decaying HDB lease, myth or reality?

Irish woman and wife’s struggle to bring their baby home to Ireland

‘My mum is going to Mass every morning to pray Sofia gets home for Christmas ... but our daughter is stateless’

'Heartless' Boris Johnson takes reporter's phone after refusing to look at photo of child on hospital floor

Boris Johnson has been accused of being "heartless" after refusing to look at a photo of a child sleeping on a hospital floor because of a lack of beds.

Kiara Advani Says NO To Two Big Telugu Films Due To This Reason?

Post starring in Karan Johar’s short from Lust Stories and Shahid Kapoor led Kabir Singh, Kiara Advani has become a household name. Grapevine has that, the actress who has a kitty full of films has

Panipat: Kriti Sanon Has A Legit Answer On The Lengthy Duration Of Period Dramas!

Arjun Kapoor-Kriti Sanon-Sanjay Dutt starrer Panipat has received decent reviews from round the corners. But despite all such appreciation, the movie failed to show any miraculous growth during the we

Watch: Steve Harvey Rolls His Eyes After Reading Climate Change Question at Miss Universe Pageant

Comedian and TV host Steve Harvey rolled his eyes after reading a question about climate change to one of the contestants at the 2019 Miss Universe Pageant on Sunday.

Govt further caps stock limit on onion retailers to 2 tons to check hoarding

Last week, govt had reduced the stock holding limit for retailers to 5 tonnes from 10 tonnes while that on wholesalers to 25 tonnes from 50 tonnes as onion prices were ruling high up to Rs 150 per kg. Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.

GM Enters $2.3B JV To Further Production Of Electric Vehicles

EV Partnership News: General Motors announced that it is partnering with LG Chem to mass-produce battery cells for future battery-electric vehicles.

Swedbank rejigs management structure; Baltic banking head leaves

Mubasher: Swedbank announced on Monday that its chief risk officer will leave, in the framework of the Swedish lender’s plan to revamp its structure.

From avocados to Instagram: the decade in food

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

Ashanti On Nelly Relationship: ‘I Haven’t Seen Him Since We Broke Up’

Ashanti and Nelly have not spoken in quite a while. Ashanti recently appeared on "Watch What Happens Live" with Andy Cohen. A fan wrote in and asked about Ashanit's ex Nelly. It turns out the two have not been in touch whatsoever. RELATED: Irv Gotti Says ‘Ashanti Is Not A Homewrecker' "I honestly haven't seen…

HC declines to order linking of social media accounts with Aadhaar, PAN

The bench said linking of accounts with social media platforms with Aadhaar, PAN or any other identity document requires framing of policies or amendment in existing laws by the central government

BJP will not indulge in Operation Kamala, says Kateel

Kateel said it was teamwork by BJP leaders that resulted in the party winning the maximum number of seats.  

Cougar mauls dog, eats cat

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is advising the public to keep their pets on a leash after a dog was mauled by a cougar Saturday afternoon in Penticton.

New BioShock game in development at Cloud Chamber

BioShock is an incredible first-person shooter franchise that deals with the collapse of various isolated communities. Many years ago, the previous developer was shut down by parent company 2K Games, but now, another team has emerged to take its place.

Shane MacGowan will perform Fairytale of New York live on this week's Late Late Show

RTE will also pay a tribute to the Pogues singer, 61, with friends and family joining Shane in the studio

Best printer for Mac in 2020: top printers for your Apple device

Looking for a great printer for your Mac? These are our top picks.

Trump, Saudi Arabia stay close after Pensacola shooting

President Donald Trump appears to be maintaining his support of Saudi Arabia in the wake of a deadly shooting at a U.S. naval base allegedly perpetrated by a Saudi national -- a crime the FBI presumes is an act of terrorism.

Leicester City among clubs keen on Charlton Athletic forward Macauley Bonne?

Leicester City are reportedly among three clubs who are keen on signing Charlton Athletic forward Macauley Bonne.

Want to be fit for spring? Here’s why winter training is key to summer success

Building and maintaining your fitness throughout the winter months can be an arduous and appreciably tough exercise but if you stay motivated you’re sure to come out the other side a stronger and fitter rider

European Funds Ministry, WB discuss linking entrepreneurship to education system, through EU-funded vouchers

The representatives of the Ministry of European Funds (MFE) and those of the World Bank are discussing the possibility of implementing...

Former Blackpool loanee Viv Solomon-Otabor victim of racist abuse at Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia

Former Blackpool loanee Viv Solomon-Otabor has been the victim of racist abuse in Bulgaria according to a statement released by his current club CSKA Sofia.

They crammed that cruiser

Generous residents "Crammed the Cruiser" in Lake Country over the weekend.

Chong: Sugar supply liberalisation will benefit consumers in the long run

KUCHING, Dec 9 — The liberalisation policy on sugar supply in Sarawak will not result in an immediate effect to the price of the commodity but will definitely benefit consumers in the long term, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen said today. He said the policy,...

Review: ‘Frozen II’ sets Elsa’s origin story to music 

‘Frozen II’ is the musical sequel to the highly successful Disney animation in which the sisters embark on a new journey to learn about their past and reclaim their future.

Archaeologists discover 'amazing' 4,000 year old carved stones on Orkney

Archaeologists have discovered nine 'very rare' carved stones on Orkney - thought to be 4,000 years old.

7 Best Ways of Learning Effectively

Learning how to learn is one of the most essential metaskill you can learn. Here're 7 ways of learning to help you learn more effective and maximize retention.

Tesla House Concept Looks Sleek, Shows "Puzzle" Garage

While the debate on the design of the Tesla Cybertruck continues to keep the Internet on its toes, the Palo Alto automaker is enjoying extra exposure. For instance, Tesla's philosophy is now being applied to various fields where the company is not active, with these efforts coming from independent artists who render dreams such as the Tesla House we have here.

Russia confident UK's top court to rule in its favor in Eurobond case vs Ukraine

The Russian finance ministry said on Monday it remained confident that the UK Supreme Court would rule in Moscow's favor in a Russia-Ukraine $3 billion Eurobond case, it said in a statement. The debt was borrowed six years ago by a pro-Russian president months before he was toppled in a popular

'No impact of BJP's tactics on Shivajinagar voters'

Congress leader Rizwan Arshad, who has secured a total of 40, 481 votes so far, thanked the voters, saying they did not fall prey to the Bharatiya Janata Party's tactics. 

Christie Brinkley Glows As She Poses With Lucky Santa At Age 65

The supermodel has a long history with St. Nick. Christie Brinkley gave Santa Claus a thrill this holiday season. One week after posing for a Thanksgiving photo with her family, the 65-year-old ...

Why can Russia still play in Euro 2020 despite World Cup 2022 ban?

Russia have been handed a WADA ban ruling them out of the Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup - but they will still be able to play in Euro 2020 next summer

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

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

UNILORIN, firm sign 21-year land lease agreement

The MOU was signed by Mr Indimi and Vice-Chancellor of UNILORIN, Jubril Oyelekan, at the Maiduguri office of OER Farm Ltd last week.

Samsung Pay launched in just one new market in 2019

Among all the first-party Samsung apps and services, Samsung Pay, the company’s mobile payment service, is by far the most useful and popular. It is one of those few offerings where the Korean tech

Quarter of world's arms sales from European companies: SIPRI

The UK, France, Italy, and Germany were Europe's biggest arms sellers last year but remain behind Russia and the US.

Keerthy Suresh to romance Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 168

Keerthy Suresh will share screen space with Rajinikanth in director's Siva upcoming film, which is tentatively titled Thalaivar 168.

Nick Cannon's Eminem Diss Track "The Invitation" Features Suge Knight

Nick Cannon is hammering this home until Eminem responds. Last week, Nick Cannon pondered whether or not he should even respond to Eminem's diss bars on Fat Joe's new record 'Lord Above.' The comedian took to his radio platform to mock the legendary Detroit rapper, telling him to bring his wheelchai...

Indian Classical Music’s Californication: Shiv Nadar Hosts Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Concert For Top Silicon Valley Tycoons

Yoga has made its presence felt across continents, now it is the turn of Hindustani music to conquer the world stage

Amazon saved its best AncestryDNA test deal for Green Monday

There were dozens and dozens of popular DNA test kits on sale during Black Friday 2019 and Cyber Week, but there was one deal that was nowhere to be found. Now, however, it’s finally here for…

Tame Impala Announce North American Summer Arena Tour With Perfume Genius

Early next year, Aussie psych superstars Tame Impala will return with the new album The Slow Rush, their first in five years. Kevin Parker and his co-conspirators have already shared a handful of early songs, the most recent of which is the sprawling "Posthumous Forgiveness." And now they've unveiled the dates for a summer tour of North America. Tame Impala had already announced a few dates in California and Mexico, with openers like Clairo and MGMT. But the main part of the tour kicks off next May in Chicago. Tame Impala will spend the entire summer crossing North America, hitting many of our finest hockey arenas. Perfume Genius will open those dates, which means Tame Impala are putting themselves in serious danger of getting blown off the stage every night. Check out the dates below. TOUR DATES: 03/09 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena San Diego * 03/10-11 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum * 03/13 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center * 03/19 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Foro Sol ^ 03/21 –

How to treat your money well

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

Made In Space Europe wins LSA contract to develop inexpensive robotic arm

Made In Space Europe and Luxembourg Space Agency won a European Space Agency contract to develop an inexpensive robotic arm for space applications.

Jeremy McConnell Reveals The Name Of His Baby Girl Following Adorable Family Photoshoot

Celebrity Big Brother star Jeremy McConnell has revealed his baby girl's name is Storm.

Super Size Me creator Morgan Spurlock is about to ruin chicken for you forever

A food revolution is coming, and it's coming one chicken sandwich at a time.

Mom embarks on weight loss journey, drops nearly 60 pounds to 'be the legs' for disabled son

A British mom whose son will likely never talk or walk due to a rare condition affecting his brain lost nearly 60 pounds in a bid to “be the legs” for her child. 

Leave It To Peter Wherrett To Explain How The 1970s Transformed Cars

After the large V8s and bulky shapes of the 1960s, times got tougher for automakers. The market got more competitive and challenges like safety concerns and fuel shortages drove manufacturers to think harder about what cars should be like. It was a complicated process, but Peter Wherrett is here to coach us through...

Protest against book

DC book Fair closed down temporarily in Kannur

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

Titles not playable on PS4

Mother, 25, who was stabbed to death near her home 'while trying to break up a road rage fight' as police quiz man, 27, on suspicion of murder

The victim, named locally as Levi Davis, pictured, who is thought to be a mother-of-two, was knifed in Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, at around 8.30pm.

US, Saudi Arabia try to throw off 'Wahhabi-linked' mess they created

Desperate times call for desperate measures, as the saying goes. The phrase is thought to have originated from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates'...

Michelle Obama Calls Trump Impeachment Probe ‘Surreal’

Michelle Obama described the ongoing impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump and his activities regarding Ukraine as "surreal."

Disaster as Zim high school girl, boyfriend die during sex

A young high school student died on Saturday while having sex with her lover. According to sources, the incident occurred at PamaStones

Year of Return: "Joseph" movie premieres with the Late Obetsebi-Lamptey remembered

news, story, article

Finnish leader Sanna Marin, 34, becomes world's youngest prime minister

Finland prime minister: The new PM Marin was the former transport minister. At the age of 27, Marin was elected the head of the city council in her hometown of Tampere

Ireland ranks as EU’s largest importer of planes

Figures show 53% of bloc’s plane imports last year went to Ireland

The Tale of Harriet Tubman's Faith-Based Survival

She remained fearless as she rescued slaves.

Russia banned from major sporting events for four years by anti-doping authorities

Russia has been banned from competing at major international sporting events for the next four ye...

Several nuns have stories of abuse: Sister Lucy

Nun’s memoir, Karthavinte Namathil launched in Kochi

Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar

Defeat in Johor is a clear message to Pakatan, says Anwar

Boy oh boy! Two male pandas make public debut at Berlin Zoo

The cuteness level at Berlin Zoo doubled on Monday when a pair of twin panda cubs made their public debut, with the zoo revealing the cuddly bundles of fur were both boys.

Jewish groups criticize Trump for antisemitic stereotypes in speech

Trump urged to appeal to Jewish voters in ways that don’t use ‘money references that feed age-old and ugly stereotypes’

'You guys are based in California, not Ukraine, right?' — an analyst mocked Trump's CrowdStrike conspiracy on the firm's earnings call

An analyst mocked Donald Trump's false claim that CrowdStrike is a Ukrainian company, during the American cybersecurity firm's latest earnings c...

StartersHub, micro VC from Istanbul and San Francisco, to invest in 60 startups from central and eastern Europe

StartersHub, an early-stage tech investment fund based in Istanbul and San Francisco, will back 60 eastern European startups over the next four years in an effort to bridge the gap between pre-seed and seed funding. Arda Aşkin, managing director at StartersHub, explained: “Despite the fact that a record €0.7 billion was invested in CEE startups […]

Apple's Ad-Targeting Crackdown Shakes Up Ad Market

Two years ago, Apple launched an aggressive battle against ads that track users across the web. Today executives in the online publishing and advertising industries say that effort has been stunningly effective -- posing a problem for advertisers looking to reach affluent consumers. The Information ...

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

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

Girl trafficked 25 years ago urges police to trace her parents

She settled at Kanchivanam in Tamil Nadu, and attended ‘Spandana’ programme

‘Pay Back The Money’: ANC Calls For Charges Against DA & Former MMC

TSHWANE – The African National Congress (ANC) in Tshwane on Monday said former Roads and Transport MMC Sheila Senkubuge should be charged with electoral fraud and pay back the money she earned while working. The ANC released documents in which former Democratic Alliance (DA) officials claimed Senkubuge was not a South African citizen in 2015 […]

Upcoming film Free Guy stars Ryan Reynolds as a rogue NPC stuck in a GTA-style game

GTA Offline.

Elon Musk cleared in 'pedo guy' defamation trial

Tesla CEO said his faith in humanity is restored.

Riyadh Gears up to Host 40th GCC Summit on Tuesday

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz will chair in Riyadh on Tuesday the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit. Riyadh has previously hosted the GCC summit on eight occasions. GCC Secretary General Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani

The best Android games 2019

The very best Android games picked by our experts, including shooters, adventure games, arcade games and much more.

Cricket: Sri Lankans touch down in Pakistan

First Test tour in the country in 10 years

'Israel is history in the making and we want to be a part of it'

What brings a Texas pastor to Israel? Larry Huch, board member of Israel Allies Foundation, explains his connection to the Jewish state

Macron eyes European leadership

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

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

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

On International Anti-Corruption Day, Iohannis say corruption scourge undermines democracy, rule of law

Corruption weakens the state, erodes the institutions and generates a setback of the society as a whole, and the scourge undermines democracy...

Chicken Crust Taco Pizza: Yes, It's A Thing & It's Keto-Friendly

Yes, you read that right.

Bloomberg Lists Top Cryptocurrencies of 2019: Bitcoin Comes in Second, With XRP And Stellar Lagging Behind

Bitcoin had a big 2019, with a 101% jump in price from $3,742 to $7,537 at time of publishing, according to CoinMarketCap. But despite its blockbuster performance, Bitcoin is not the number one crypto asset of the year, in terms of performance.

‘Gamified learning’: Game-based pilot for young farmers launched

A gaming pilot programme to raise co-operative awareness among young farmers through "gamified learning" resources .

It may not be HQ2 but AOC declares victory and trolls Amazon over New York expansion

Can we call it HQ1/2?

Play it cool! Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield put on united front at launch of Dancing On Ice – after viewers claimed they looked ‘awkward’ on This Morning following feud rumours

The This Morning hosts, 38 and 57, put on a united display during the Dancing On Ice launch at Bovingdon Airfield on Monday, just hours after viewers accused them of acting awkward on TV.

NDDC: N’Delta Assembly warns against moves to shortchange Delta of MD position

NDDC: THE Niger Delta Peoples Assembly, NDPA, a pressure group in the Niger Delta region, has warned that any attempt to shortchange Delta State from...

“I’m a Guest, It’s Rude To Make Me Take Off Shoes,” Lady Rants Online, Gets International Backlash

There are many ethnicities of Asian people across the world including Malays, Chinese, Indians, Thais, Vietnamese, Japanese and so forth. With these variations also come different practices but one culture stands strong as the one thing all Asians do. They don't wear shoes in their homes. Hence, it's only normal…

EFCC secures conviction of 111 fraudsters in Southeast in 11 months

EFCC says it has obtained the conviction of 111 fraudsters in the South East between January and November, 2019, secured the final forfeiture of N1.5billion

Juice WRLD Passing: Record Label Releases A Statement

Tragedy has struck the music industry once more, as you probably know by now. Juice WRLD has unfortunately passed away, and this tragic event sent

Asaduddin Owaisi alleges citizenship bill seeks to make Muslims stateless, rips copy of proposed law in Lok Sabha

The is an insult to India's freedom fighters, Owaisi retorted, accusing the BJP-led government of working to marginalise Muslims in the country.

China bans all government departments from using US-made technology

Defining what counts as foreign might be interesting, though.

Rocket League’s new blueprint system catches a tonne of flak despite getting rid of loot boxes

Rocket League players have not received the game’s new blueprints system well. Rocket League developer Psyonix recently rolled out the big blueprints update to the game. The patch mainly overhauls how rewards are doled out. The most significant change in this update is the removal of loot boxes and their associated keys. Rocket League now […]

Child Poverty Monitor: Big, bold, permanent change needed

Big, bold, permanent change needed to reduce child poverty

Kirsten linked with mentorship role at Proteas

Former Proteas coach Gary Kirsten is reportedly set to assist the team in a mentorship capacity.

Qatar’s Emir Unlikely to Attend Gulf Summit in Riyadh

(Bloomberg) -- Qatar’s emir isn’t likely to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council heads of state summit starting Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, according to people familiar with the matter who confirmed progress toward mending a drawn-out regional rift while tempering expectations of a breakthrough this week.Sheikh

Ranji Trophy round-up: Rahane and Shaw shine for Mumbai, Padikkal shows grit, Vihari stands apart

The young Karnataka left-hander frustrated the Tamil Nadu bowlers on day one at Dindigul.

Rennie's social media polling figures released by Rugby Australia

Rugby Australia has played down one of its most tumultuous years, preferring to laud the fact that its social media followers approved of the new coach.

A bug may have revealed Modern Warfare’s battle royale mode

The bug includes a preview of the whole map

Don't ask Beyonce is she's pregnant: 'Get off my ovaries'

Beyonce is already mum to Blue, Rumi and Sir.

Giants injury update: Daniel Jones will miss more than just Eagles game with ankle injury | Latest prognosis

Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones was already ruled out for Monday night’s game in Philadelphia against the Eagles on Saturday, but Jones’ absence could be prolonged due to a right high-ankle sprain.

Fashion Police: What Miss Universe 2019 wore on her crowning night

South Africa’s newly crowned Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi’s conviction, grace and enchanting beauty is one of a kind ... and the universe is in agreement too.

Mendes heads home Bulls' winner

JERSEY BULLS’ winning streak was extended to 18 league matches courtesy of midfield schemer Ruben Mendes, hours after the club received national coverage on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.

Bigg Boss 13 POLL RESULTS: Just Like Rashami Desai, Fans Too Are SHOCKED To Find Out Arhaan Khan’s Secrets

Rashami Desai was extremely shocked to find out Arhaan Khan’s secrets during Bigg Boss 13 Weekend Ka Vaar with Salman Khan. Not just her, as per the poll results on SpotboyE, fans of the show too were shocked to know that he is already married and has a kid

Credit Unions Find Opportunity In Payments Disruption

CULedger discusses credit unions' opportunity in payments innovation by being "rail agnostic" and supporting digital identity, data exchange and value exchange.

How Does Diabetes Affect Immunity ? How to boost Naturally | Thehealthsite

Diabetes - Easy Natural Ways to boost immunity, tips to control diabetes. Find how does diabetes affect immunity at thheealthSite.com

Help/Systems to acquire Clearswift

Clearswift is a UK-based content threat protection software company.

China says people held in Xinjiang camps have 'graduated', condemns US bill | IOL News

People held in camps in China's Xinjiang region have now "graduated" and new trainees will have the freedom to come and go, the regional governor said

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

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

'Recent spike in retail inflation mainly on costlier food, government taking steps to moderate prices'

India Business News: The recent spike in retail inflation is mainly due to high food prices and the government is taking steps to moderate the volatility in prices, minist

16 Days of Activism: The effects of intimate partner violence | Cape Argus

Physical abuse at the hands of an intimate partner is the most common form of violence experienced by South African women.

Co-op Refinery transporting staff via helicopter as job action continues

The Co-op Refinery says it is using helicopters to transport staff into the Regina facility as job action continues.

Kendall Jenner Sizzles In A Tiny Red-Hot Bikini On A Yacht

Kendall’s showing off her model body in a skimpy red bikini. Kendall Jenner seriously sizzled as she slipped into a skimpy bikini for a new photo posted to Instagram. The gorgeous supermodel ...

MS Dhoni To Produce TV Series On Army Officers: Report

Indian cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be producing an anthology telling stories of decorated army officers.

[Pankaj Mishra] India’s problems bigger than Modi

A new narrative about India is suddenly emerging. Until very recently, India appeared to be a great democracy as well as a rising economic power, a potential partner of the West in its policy of containing China. Writing in Time magazine in 2015, no less a moral and political authority than Barack Obama hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India’s “reformer-in-chief” who “reflects the dynami...

Remembering Juice WRLD's Art Of Freestyling

Rest in peace to one of the game's great freestylers. Yesterday morning, the loss of Jarad Anthony Higgins, known to millions of fans as Juice WRLD, sent a ripple effect through the community. Fellow artists and listeners alike penned eulogies and homages, highlighting the impact of his creativity a...

Journalists will be safe under the next NDC government – John Mahama assures

Former President John Dramani Mahama has marked the 2019 International Anti-corruption Day (which is today December 9, 2019) with an assurance that journalists will be safe thus none will be killed, live in fear or flee the country because of their investigative reporting on corruption. “We shall protect the rights of our people to expose corruption and undertake to investigate credible allegations that come to our attention. No journalist will be killed, live in fear or flee the country because of their investigative reporting,” a press statement to mark the day read in part. In the press statement signed on his behalf by his special aide, Joyce Mogtari, the former President Mahama further noted that the fight against corruption requires genuine and collective efforts, especially from political leadership, and the NDC has demonstrated that in the past when it governed and will continue the fight in future when it forms the government. “Fighting corruption requires genuine and collective efforts, particularly…

The 6 biggest snubs from the 2020 Golden Globe nominations

The Golden Globe nominations are here to baffle everyone once again. The nominations for 2020's show announced Monday are chock-full of shocking snubs, from the biggest television event in recent memory getting almost completely shut out to an acclaimed limited series getting zero nominations. Let's run through some of the oddest snubs from this year's Golden Globe nominations. 1. Almost no Game of Thrones - Believe it or not, Game of Thrones picked up just one single nomination, with Kit Harington landing an acting nod. Other than that, the series was shockingly almost completely shut out of the show, not landing in the best drama series category at all. 2. No When They See Us - The acclaimed Ava DuVernay Netflix drama was one of the nominees for Outstanding Limited Series at the Emmys, but at the Golden Globes, it was shut out entirely. 3. No De Niro - Robert De Niro has been considered an Oscar favorite for his performance in The Irishman, yet he failed to pick up a nomination in the lead drama actor category.…

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

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

'Star Trek' actor Rene Auberjonois dead at age 79

Los Angeles - Actor Rene Auberjonois, known for his television roles on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and the US sitcom "Benson," died Sunday in Los Angeles after a battle with cancer. He was 79.

USD/CAD falls toward 1.3220 as WTI rebounds to $59

After spending the majority of the day moving sideways near 1.3250, the USD/CAD pair lost its traction during the American trading hours and slumped t

Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater

There are up to 26 species of penguins in the world, most of whom mate for life, and while none of them can fly, they swim like Olympic champs.

Obaseki reiterates resolve to curb corruption, sustain transparency, probity in govt

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reiterated his resolve to curb corruption in government by deploying technology...

Portugal opens 300 supermarkets in 2 years

Almost 300 supermarkets opened their doors to the public in the space of just two years.

US: CPI likely to post +0.2% mom increase – Deutsche Bank

According to Deutsche Bank analysts, the main highlight for the US markets is CPI release on Wednesday and the retail sales figures on Friday. Key Quo

Prosus hikes hostile bid for Just Eat

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

Honda Refused To Reveal Stolen Accord's Location

Having your car stolen is one of the worst feelings in the world. The good news is that there are a lot of ...

Eurex Strengthens European Bond Market with New Product

Eurex will improve its offering by launching EUR-denominated fixed income ETF options starting today

WATCH: Lionel Messi humiliates Barcelona teammates during training leaving fans in awe

Barcelona would never sell Lionel Messi, and the reason is quite simple – it is because even they have not yet figured out a way to stop the Argentine genius when he is in his element.

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

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

In view of multiple protests, entry, exit of Delhi’s 3 metro stations closed

Entry and exit at Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg and Central Secretariat metro stations were closed on Monday.

Exergy helps insurers overcome complexities surrounding Debicheck

Exergy automates the Debicheck mandate process for insurers who have already implemented it.

Sleazy Scots teacher told 16-year-old 'I would pay 20 quid to look up your skirt'

Nat McMullen pretended to spank another girl and pinned a third girl against a wall.

Revolving Door Revolves Some More: Head Of Copyright Office Leaves To Join MPAA

For many years we've been covering the rather disturbing revolving door between the US Copyright Office and Hollywood. This...

Jim Jordan: House Democratic staff not 'accountable to the people'

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan said House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff should be testifying before the House Judiciary Committee instead of lawyers for the two parties arguing over whether or not to impeach President Trump.

Nigerian arrested for confining 3 female MUBS students

crime

Wheely' hungry burglars break into Market Drayton pub to steal cheese

Hungry burglars broke into a pub in Market Drayton and stole a wheel of cheese.

Inquest into death of drowned schoolgirl Shukri Yahye Abdi could look into claims she was bullied - and 'coerced' into going to the River Irwell

Shukri, 12, died after being pulled from the river in Bury in June

‘Toxic’ Mueller Impeachment Article Threatens to Split Dems

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

Elder Scrolls Legends development put on hold

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

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

A farewell to a pillar of TV’s DC universe

Domino's GPS-powered pizza tracking is available in many more places

The company says approximately a quarter of its stores will have the tech in place by the end of 2019.

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

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

Activists storm into Maltese government HQ demanding PM's resignation

VALLETTA (Reuters) - Activists staged a protest in government headquarters for five hours on Monday to demand the immediate resignation of Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat amid an investigation into the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Shah Rukh Khan Congratulates Indonesian Actor Who Dedicated His Award To King Khan; SRK Says ‘Will Meet Soon’

An Indonesian actor Muhammad Khan dedicated his award to Shah Rukh Khan and gave a speech in which he mentioned that SRK is the reason why he became an actor and that he hopes to meet him. The video reached King Khan and he congratulated him, saying that he would meet soon

Sonic "May Make An Appearance" At The Game Awards 2019, Says Geoff Keighley

"There could be something fun"

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

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

Vodafone Rolling out Half-Sized SIMS as Part of New Plastic Reducing Policy

Vodafone has announced a new initiative to cut down on the amount of plastic it uses, and the half-sized SIM holder is part of that.

At least 5 killed as New Zealand volcano erupts on tourist island

New Zealand's most active volcano erupted on Monday killing at least five people with many trapped on the popular tourist spot, White Island, as conditions were too dangerous for search-and-rescue teams.

Rupee darts up 16 paise to 71.04 against U.S. dollar

The rupee pared initial losses and settled 16 paise up at 71.04 against the U.S. dollar on Monday amid softening crude oil prices and weakening of the greenback vis-a-vis other currencies overseas. Fr

Sling TV deal: get a free Google Nest Hub when you prepay 3 months of Sling TV

Sling TV is offering a free Google Nest Hub when you prepay three months of Sling TV.