Apple must fight to keep the iPhone's Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers

The EU might kill the Lightning port on the iPhone.

Apple must fight to keep the iPhone’s Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers

Apple and the EU are on a collision course over phone chargers.

A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there's a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Previous attempts to get the tire off, such as luring the crocodile using chicken and meat, have been unsuccessful.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 business moguls on how to break into a new industry and make it to the top

Looking to blaze into a new industry? We asked some of the world’s smartest business people and Advisors in The Oracles for their best tips for breaking into a new field, from tech to real estate to day trading.

A full price breakdown for ESPN's streaming service, ESPN+ — here's everything you need to know, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Here's a full breakdown of how much the ESPN+ streaming service costs along with pricing packages and promotions.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

10 things you need to know before the opening bell, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - This is what traders are talking about.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you're facing a small cold or the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Generally, an employer can require a sick employee to leave work — but those employees won't always be required to get paid.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it.

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it

JoJo Diaz boxed well over 12 rounds despite the wound, winning the IBF super featherweight world title from Tevin Farmer on a DAZN show in Miami.

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it.

Billie Eilish dragged a YouTuber who dressed up like her in public, saying: 'You make me look bad', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The YouTuber Jordan Matter, who created a video showing someone posing as Eilish, said she "had absolutely no intention of disrespecting Billie.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

The man who sat beside Billie Eilish at the Grammys originally had no idea who she was, but now says he's 'such a fan', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Terry George from Leeds said he originally thought her name was "Billie Irish," and that she was a standup comedian from Ireland.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

This pilot influencer is giving her more than 500,000 Instagram followers an inside look at the world of aviation, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The pilot influencer offers a candid look at the perks and difficulties of life as a short haul pilot in Europe.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city

London is getting yet another cab-hailing app.

One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here.

One of the emergency hospitals China is panic-building in Wuhan in response to the deadly coronavirus appears to be close to completion.

One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here.

The Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital is due to open February 3, and the Leishenshan Hospital is due to open February 5.

One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here.

One of the emergency hospitals China is panic-building in Wuhan in response to the deadly coronavirus appears to be close to completion.

Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he’s trying to do it on his own

The Trump administration unveiled a plan on Thursday to allow states the option of capping spending on health benefits for millions for Americans, likely prompting them to cover fewer people after Congress rebuffed the idea during the drive to repeal and replace Obamacare in 2017.

Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he's trying to do it on his own

The Trump administration unveiled a plan on Thursday to allow states the option of capping spending on health benefits for millions for Americans, likely prompting them to cover fewer people after Congress rebuffed the idea during the drive to repeal and replace Obamacare in 2017.

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail

If the UK ends up back with a so-called hard exit, "we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," one analyst said.

Massively popular K-pop artist Seungri has been indicted on charges of prostitution and gambling, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The investigation against Seungri, which began in March, led him to resign from the entertainment industry.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Demi Lovato reveals how she came out to her parents and says her dad knew after listening to her song 'Cool for the Summer', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The 27-year-old singer chatted about her "emotional" and "beautiful" experience coming out to her parents while on SiriusXM's "Radio Andy.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

'A really shameful episode in our history': Legendary Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein accused the GOP of a cover-up over Trump's impeachment, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Bernstein ripped on Senate Republicans for refusing to hear potentially damaging new evidence in Trump's impeachment trial.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski get the cover they need to vote for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Democrats need four GOP votes to reach a 51-vote majority and pass the motion, but just three Republicans appear ready to vote with them on the issue.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

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

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

Trump claims Democrats 'want to kill our cows, that means you're next,' in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - President Donald Trump railed against the Green New Deal championed by progressive Democrats — which makes no mention of confiscating livestock.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

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

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

The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has now spread to at least 20 countries worldwide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

I visited London's Harley Quinn-themed pop-up complete with a roller disco, Urban Decay makeovers, and colorful cocktails, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - After spending almost three hours there, I agreed with cosplayers who called it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter

"If trade negotiations fail and the UK ends up with a delayed hard exit we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," said one analyst.

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter

The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to EU — but experts say to brace for an up to 7% drop if trade talks falter

The British pound is trading slightly higher as Britain gets ready to leave the European Union tonight.

Watch Tom Brady and more NFL stars read horribly mean tweets about themselves on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The latest round of the segment aired on the ABC talk show on Thursday and featured athletes like Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Goldman Sachs warns Wuhan coronavirus will hit US economic growth this quarter, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Fewer Chinese tourists and a drop in US exports to China could weigh on the economy.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he's trying to do it on his own, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Congress rejected the idea during the Trump administration's effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

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

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

The pound rises as the UK bids goodbye to the EU — but experts say to brace for a drop of up to 7% if trade talks fail, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - If the UK ends up back with a so-called hard exit, "we would look for GBP USD to drop 5% to 7% taking us back towards $1.24," one analyst said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

'A really shameful episode in our history': Legendary Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein accused the GOP of a cover-up over Trump's impeachment

Carl Bernstein, one of the two investigative reporters who exposed the 1970s Watergate scandal, has accused Senate Republicans of abetting a cover-up as the prospects of calling new witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial continue to fade.

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

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

Here are all the US presidents who have been impeached, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - President Donald Trump became the third president in US history to be impeached. The others were former presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The results page will display top stories from major news sites, as well as links to World Health Organisation advisory information and FAQs about the coronavirus.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

9 business moguls on how to break into a new industry and make it to the top, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "I lost about $20,000 until I turned a corner. I didn't change anything or get smarter — I just got better by showing up every day.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

The moment Taylor Swift hugs boyfriend Joe Alwyn after a 'Reputation' concert in 'Miss Americana' will warm your whole heart, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The new documentary about the pop star was released on Netflix on Friday and showed behind-the-scenes footage from the past few years.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Watch Harry Styles and Lizzo surprise fans with a delightful performance of 'Juice', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The two powerhouse singers thrilled fans in Miami with their rendition of the track, which is from Lizzo's 2019 album "Cuz I Love You.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Apple must fight to keep the iPhone's Lightning port as the EU presses ahead on forcing standardized phone chargers, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The EU might kill the Lightning port on the iPhone.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

An American boxer was accidentally head-butted in a fight and suffered a gash so wide you could have stuck a nickel in it, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - JoJo Diaz boxed well over 12 rounds despite the wound, winning the IBF super featherweight world title from Tevin Farmer on a DAZN show in Miami.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Ola, another SoftBank-backed cab startup, will launch in London just as Uber faces being booted from the city, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Ola is a rival to Uber, but shares the same big investor.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you’re facing a small cold or the coronavirus

With the outbreak of coronavirus dominating headlines, it is a great time to dust off the company policy on dealing with flu season and infectious diseases in the workplace. Contagious diseases are particularly troublesome subjects for companies, as there’s a wide variety of circumstances and cultures on the wisdom of working through a sickness. Some managers reward employees who “tough it out” and show up under the weather, while other company cultures encourage sick employees to work from home or stay away altogether.

Just a fraction of voters want to block witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial — but Republicans are likely to block them anyway, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - While 37% of likely Republican voters don't see a need for any witnesses, 45% want some combination of witnesses to testify.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The 10 most dangerous US states to work in, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Some states have more dangerous jobs than others. We took a look at fatal workplace injury rates across the US.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

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

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

‘A really shameful episode in our history’: Legendary Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein accused the GOP of a cover-up over Trump’s impeachment

Carl Bernstein, one of the two investigative reporters who exposed the 1970s Watergate scandal, has accused Senate Republicans of abetting a cover-up as the prospects of calling new witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial continue to fade.

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

The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $US3,816,835 in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to a report by the real-estate listing platform, StreetEasy.

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

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

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote 'no' on calling more witnesses in Trump impeachment

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said Friday that she will vote "no" on subpoenaing further witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital is due to open February 3, and the Leishenshan Hospital is due to open February 5.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Watch Tom Brady and more NFL stars read horribly mean tweets about themselves on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

A bookstore in Canada is filled with adorable foster kittens that customers can adopt

Ellen Helmke opened the secondhand bookstore in 2011. The shop offers a space for customers to drink coffee, unwind, and pick up a new book or two.

I visited London's famous Borough Market, and the food was so diverse that supermarkets now seem boring, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - It's one of the largest and most famous food markets in Europe, and you might recognize it from films like "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.". Read more at businessinsider.sg

Warren Buffett's $4.6 million crypto lunch was eBay's priciest purchase in 2019. It still hasn't happened.

Tron chief Justin Sun bought the charity meal with Berkshire Hathaway's boss but bailed at the last minute, sparking conspiracies.

Warren Buffett's $4.6 million crypto lunch was eBay's priciest purchase in 2019. It still hasn't happened.

Warren Buffett’s $US4.6 million charity lunch was the biggest purchase on eBay in 2019. The eye-wateringly expensive meal still hasn’t taken place.

Warren Buffett’s $4.6 million crypto lunch was eBay’s priciest purchase in 2019. It still hasn’t happened.

Warren Buffett’s $4.6 million charity lunch was the biggest purchase on eBay in 2019. The eye-wateringly expensive meal still hasn’t taken place.

Amazon set to blow past a $1 trillion valuation after topping analysts' earnings expectations, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The company previously touted $1 trillion valuations in September 2018 and July 2019, though the milestones were quickly lost as shares tumbled.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

This pilot influencer is giving her more than 500,000 Instagram followers an inside look at the world of aviation

Maria Fagerström is a pilot and Instagram influencer from Sweden who shares her exciting life with her more than 500,000 followers.

A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there’s a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off

A 13-foot crocodile has been swimming around Indonesia with a tire around its neck for years – and now officials are offering a reward to anyone who can safely get it off.

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

Business Insider - The price threshold for Manhattan luxury homes fell to $3.8 million at the end of 2019 — the lowest it's been since 2013.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Buzzy primary care company One Medica just popped in its stock market debut after raising $245 million in its IPO, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - One Medical is set to start trading Friday under the ticker "ONEM." One Medical was founded on the idea of making it easier to get medical care.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Democrats' plan to call witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial looks as good as dead

The motion to call witnesses requires a simple majority in the GOP-controlled Senate, requiring at least four Republican senators to vote yes.

Trump claims Democrats 'want to kill our cows, that means you're next,' in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal

President Donald Trump has launched a bizarre attack on the Green New Deal championed by progressive Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, telling a rally in Iowa on Thursday night that “they want to kill our cows” and, eventually, American farmers.

Delta's credit card revamp makes its cards better than ever, and you can earn up to 100,000 miles with the current welcome bonuses — but only until April 1, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Delta revamped its lineup of co-branded Amex credit cards, and you can currently earn up to 100,000 miles with the limited-time welcome bonuses.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Warren Buffett's $4.6 million crypto lunch was eBay's priciest purchase in 2019. It still hasn't happened., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Tron chief Justin Sun bought the charity meal with Berkshire Hathaway's boss but bailed at the last minute, sparking conspiracies.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

A full price breakdown for ESPN’s streaming service, ESPN+ — here’s everything you need to know

In 2018, cable sports channel ESPN launched ESPN+, a new subscription-based streaming service for sports.

Trump claims Democrats ‘want to kill our cows, that means you’re next,’ in a bizarre attack in Iowa on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal

President Donald Trump has launched a bizarre attack on the Green New Deal championed by progressive Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, telling a rally in Iowa on Thursday night that “they want to kill our cows” and, eventually, American farmers.

A bookstore in Canada is filled with adorable foster kittens that customers can adopt, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Customers can read, drink coffee, and play with adorable cats at the Otis & Clementine's Books & Coffee shop in Canada.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

UK will be more welcoming to Indonesians after Brexit, ambassador says

“To Indonesians who are interested in traveling or studying in the UK, [the country] will be an even more open, welcoming and positive place for Indonesians than it has been in the past,” he said on Friday.

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

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

Sen. Alexander says he will vote against calling witnesses in impeachment trial

Senator Lamar Alexander announced he will vote 'no' on a motion to call witnesses in the President Trump impeachment trial.

These 5 Valentine's Day-themed puzzles will get you in the holiday spirit. Can you solve them all?, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - All five of these Valentine's Day puzzles are filled to the brim with love, hearts, candy, flowers — the works.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

A Singapore couple just paid US$2 million for a crazy romantic staycation, featuring 10,000 roses, diamond chopsticks, and a 18-course meal on a private jet, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Crazy Rich Asians IRL.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski get the cover they need to vote for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial

Democrats need four GOP votes to reach a 51-vote majority and pass the motion, but just three Republicans appear ready to vote with them on the issue.

Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - We've been heading toward a "Better Capitalism," but if we're going to fix the American economy, companies need to keep raising wages.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Ted Cruz: Dems need Senate impeachment witnesses because they failed to prove their case

After key swing-vote Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., came out against additional witnesses ahead of the impeachment trial vote, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Friday said that now the possibility of additional witnesses have “plummeted” and President Trump will be acquitted by Saturday.

Just a fraction of voters want to block witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial — but Republicans are likely to block them anyway

While 37% of likely Republican voters don't see a need for any witnesses, 45% want some combination of witnesses to testify.

Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert

Google on Friday (Jan 31) made looking for reliable information about the Wuhan coronavirus a little bit easier by activating an SOS alert that shows you resources and the latest updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will demand that the NHS pays higher prices for US drugs as part of any trade deal, the departing British ambassador to Washington has said.

Trump will demand the NHS pays more for drugs after Brexit, warns outgoing UK ambassador to US

Donald Trump will insist the NHS pays more for American drugs after Brexit, the outgoing British ambassador to Washington has claimed.

Rihanna is the world’s richest female musician — from yachting trips on the French Riviera to a staff that includes a chef and personal trainers, see how she spends her $600 million fortune

With an estimated net worth of $600 million, Rihanna, 31, is the world’s richest female musician. She was also the third highest paid female singer in 2019.

Rihanna is the world's richest female musician — from yachting trips on the French Riviera to a staff that includes a chef and personal trainers, see how she spends her $600 million fortune, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - While Rihanna is known to spend lavishly on beauty, fashion, and accessories, her favorite way to spend her fortune is on others.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Coronavirus: What will happen to the British people being quarantined?

It is understood the British passengers will be taken to an NHS facility on the Wirral to be quarantined for 14 days.

Coronavirus: What will happen to the British people being quarantined?

It is understood the British passengers will be taken to an NHS facility on the Wirral to be quarantined for 14 days.

What could change in this year’s budget?

Each year the Union Budget is watched keenly and the salaried middle class hope for relief from income tax. Furquan Moharkan takes a look at five things that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman could change in this year’s budget.

What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?

Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.

What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?

Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.

Britain Is Finally Leaving the European Union Today. Here's What Will Change

It's Brexit day on Jan. 31

How will immigration rules change after Brexit?

The issue dominated the EU referendum debate.

How will immigration rules change after Brexit?

The issue dominated the EU referendum debate.

After UK leaves EU on January 31, what will change?

On Friday evening, as the clock strikes 23:00 GMT, Britain will leave the European Union.

What will Brexit change for Scots? Everything you need to know about what happens next?

The UK will leave the European Union at 11pm tonight.

Explainer: Through the Brexit looking glass - What changes and what stays the same?

LONDON (Reuters) - Brexit is the United Kingdom’s biggest geopolitical move in decades. What will change and what will stay the same when Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday at 2300 GMT?

Brexit Day timeline: How did we get here and what happens next?

It's been a long and winding road to the UK's decision to leave the EU. Here's how we got here, and how more than 1,000 days of Parliamentary drama since the Brexit vote in 2016 have played out

What will happen to the Pound after Brexit?

Just what will happen to the exchange rate?

What Experts Want You To Know About Self-Managed Abortions

As abortion restrictions across the country seemingly grow by the day, self-managed abortion is over three times as prevalent in Texas than the rest of the country, according to a January study released by the University of Texas at Austin’s Texas…

Everything we need to know about coronavirus as it hits the UK

Here's what you need to know as two cases have been confirmed on British soil

How will travelling to Europe change after Brexit?

Just what will change?

Everything you need to know about the General Election

In just over one week, people will cast their vote for the General Election- here's everything you need to know.

What will happen when WhatsApp stops working on millions of phones tomorrow?

The Facebook-owned app is hours away from a cull that will see it withdraw support from a huge number of people's iOS and Android phones.

What will actually change after the UK leaves the EU on Brexit day?

The UK is leaving the EU this evening after three-and-a-half years of political upheaval. Here's what will actually change.

What you need to know about the UK 5G network

With recent discussions on the reliability of Huawei and the future of the UK-US trade deal, we answer three key questions on the UK 5G network

5 things about India you probably didn't know before Friday's Economic Survey

The Survey highlighted that there are quite a few signals that the Indian economy may have bottomed out.

If you're still running Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, WhatsApp will stop working for you tomorrow

The day has come. We knew it was upon us, we prepared for it, we stocked supplies just in case it brought on the apocalypse, and now all we can do is

"I used to say I was heartbroken. I now know what that really means"

The father of Carla, Darragh and Conor McGinley has said the family will be "forever heartbroken"...

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

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

Everything you need to know about Bees in Minecraft

Bees have landed on Minecraft and brought with them new game mechanics, new blocks, new food, new redstone functionality and we explore them all.

10 things you need to know today: January 31, 2020

The Senate heads into a vote on impeachment witnesses, WHO declares China's coronavirus outbreak a global emergency, and more

Here’s What Will Change And What Won’t Now That Brexit Has Finally Popped Off

The UK has until December 31 to hammer out a deal with the EU.

Everything you need to know about Apex Legends' Forge

Gone for good?

7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Joey Jordison

Drumming legend Joey Jordison discusses phobias, regrets and the potential of a solo record

Everything we know about Apex Legends' Revenant

Death has arrived.

Coronavirus - what to know

Canada has three confirmed cases of the new coronavirus that has infected almost 10,000 people globally in the last two months. While the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global health emergency, Canadian public health officials say the risk of contracting the illness in this country remains low.

Post-cyberpunk: what you need to know about the latest trends in speculative fiction

Cyberpunk has become an integral part of our pop culture. Everyone is familiar with at least some works in the genre and their particular flavour of dystopian...

What every Canadian investor needs to know today

A look at the morning’s market action

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. ‘THERE IS NO NEED FOR MORE EVIDENCE’ Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee will oppose calling more witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony and boosting odds of a quick …

Six Deals You Need To Know About In Australia Today

Everyone loves a good deal and no one understands that better than the writers here at Lifehacker. To get you started today, here are some online sales worth emptying your digital wallets for, including cheap laptops, electric scooters, portable aircons and more....

Brexit Day: What to know when U.K. leaves EU

More than 3 1/2 years after the landmark Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom will finally leave the European Union at 11 p.m. GMT on Friday.

WhatsApp will stop working on Android 2.3.7 devices and older starting tomorrow

Come Saturday, February 1, 2020, WhatsApp will no longer work on devices running Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread and older or iPhones running iOS 8 and older.

Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far

A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.

Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far

A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.

Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far

A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.

Australian Open | Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev to reach final

Fifth seeded Austrian shrugged off a sluggish start and was braver on the big points under the roof at Rod Laver Arena.

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

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

Australian Open: Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4) in semi-finals

Dominic Thiem will play Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final on Sunday after battling to a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev.

Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev to set up Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic

The 26-year-old fifth seed came from a set down to battle past seventh-ranked Zverev 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4) on a sweltering evening.

Dominic Thiem to face Novak Djokovic in Austalian Open final after defeating Alexander Zverev

Dominic Thiem won a punishing Australian Open semi-final to set up a showdown against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in Sunday's championship match.

Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev to reach first Australian Open final

Dominic Thiem reached his third Grand Slam final overall and first at Melbourne Park by using his baseline bullying and big-moment bravado to beat Alexander Zverev.

Result: Dominic Thiem overcomes Alexander Zverev to reach Australian Open final

Dominic Thiem came from a set down to defeat Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4).

Thiem to face Djokovic in Australian Open final after Zverev victory

The Austrian is through to his first Grand Slam final outside of Paris.

Australian Open: Thiem beats Zverev, will face Djokovic in men's final

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Austrian Dominic Thiem knocked off German Alexander Zverev in a semifinal clash to advance to the 2020 Australian Open men's singles final Friday in Melbourne.

Dominic Thiem outlasts Alexander Zverev to reach Australian Open final

He becomes the first Austrian player to qualify for the final of the competition.

Dominic Thiem beats Zverev to set up Djokovic clash in Australian Open final

Dominc Thiem fights back after slow start to beat Alexander Zverev and reach the Australian Open final where he will face Novak Djokovic

Thiem battles past Zverev to set up Australian Open final against Djokovic

Thiem came from a set down to defeat Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4).

Thiem battles past Zverev to set up Australian Open final against Djokovic

Thiem came from a set down to defeat Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) 7-6 (4).

Thiem outlasts Zverev to make Australian Open final

Tireless Dominic Thiem came from a set down to outlast German Alexander Zverev and make his first Australian Open final.

Thiem outlasts Zverev to storm Aussie Open final

He becomes the first player from Austria ever to reach the Melbourne decider.

Thiem wins new-generation battle to reach Australian Open final

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

Dominic Thiem outplays Alexander Zverev to reach first Australian Open final

Locked in an even-as-can-be Australian Open semifinal, Dominic Thiem looked up at his guest box, patted his belly and stuck out his tongue, as if to indica

Thiem shoots down young gun Zverev to reach Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Jan 31 — Dominic Thiem won the new-generation battle with Alex Zverev 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4) to reach his first Australian Open final today and set up the ultimate test against Melbourne Park maestro Novak Djokovic. In an enthralling semi-final featuring a rain interruption, a lighting...

Australian Open: Dominic Thiem shoots down young gun Alexander Zverev to set up summit clash with Novak Djokovic

Tennis News: Tireless Dominic Thiem came from a set down to outlast German Alexander Zverev and make his first Australian Open final Friday, booking a showdown wit

Health risk to Scotland remains 'low' as first two UK cases of coronavirus are confirmed

The number of patients being tested for suspected cases of the deadly disease in Scotland has remained at 16 in the last 24 hours.

First two cases of deadly coronavirus confirmed in UK

Both patients are currently "receiving specialist NHS care" after they tested positive for the virus.

Coronavirus hits UK as first two cases confirmed

The first two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK and the pair, who are from the same family, are receiving specialist treatment.

First two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United Kingdom. In a statement on Friday, Chris Witty, chief medical officer for England, said the patients are members of the

First Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Russia

Both patients are Chinese nationals

First cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK

Two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for Coronavirus

The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus

Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.

The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus

Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.

Coronavirus: First cases of deadly virus confirmed in UK, health chiefs say

The first cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK.

Multiple cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty has announced that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in England

First two coronavirus cases in the UK confirmed by health officials

The Department of Health declined to say where in England the two coronavirus patients were from

UK confirms first two coronavirus cases

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United Kingdom, the first such cases seen, British health authorities said on Friday.

UK confirms first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus

LONDON: Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England's chief ...

Two cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK

Here are the symptoms you need to be aware of

Coronavirus: 2 cases confirmed in the UK

Two cases of the Wuhan coronavirus has been confirmed in the UK, the chief medical officer for England has announced. The two cases of the coronavirus in the UK are both members of the same family

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK

Two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK on Friday, according to a statement of the chief medical officer Chris Whitty. "The patients are receiving specialist NHS care, and we are using tried-and-tested infection-control procedures to prevent fur...

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in England

The two patients are members of the same family.

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, Public Health England has said.Professor...

The Latest: England confirms its first cases of new virus

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PAL suspends charter flights to China

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has started suspending charter flights between Kalibo and parts of China but will maintain its scheduled flights between Manila and Beijing, Pudong Shanghai, Guangzhou, Jinjiang, Xiamen, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Coronavirus: US airline suspends flights to China

Following the devastating spread of the airborne disease, Coronavirus, a United States (US)'s airlines, Delta, has suspends flights bound to China.

Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: African airlines suspend flights to China

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

Vietjet suspends all China flights - VnExpress International

Vietjet will stop all flights to and from China starting Saturday to try and limit the spread the deadly coronavirus.

Airlines curb or cancel China flights

A number of airlines say they are halting or reducing flights to China as the country struggles to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus.

Iran suspends all flights to and from China due to coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran has suspended all flights to China because of the coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Friday, adding that all flights from China to the Islamic Republic have also been banned.

Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus

(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.

East African airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus

NAIROBI/KIGALI (Reuters) - Kenya Airways and RwandAir said on Friday that they had suspended all flights to and from China until further notice after a virus outbreak killed more than 200 people in China and spread to 18 countries.

East African airlines suspend China flights due to coronavirus

NAIROBI/KIGALI - Kenya Airways and RwandAir said on Friday that they had suspended all flights to and from China until further notice after a virus outbreak killed more than 200 people in China and spread to 18 countries.

Delta and American Airlines suspend all flights to mainland China over coronavirus

Delta and American Airlines are halting all flights to mainland China over concerns of the deadly coronavirus.

Qantas Suspends All Flights To & From China As 10th Australian Coronavirus Case Confirmed

Major Australian airline Qantas has announced plans to suspend flights to and from China as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak causes logistical issues.

El Al Suspends Flights to China Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

The Israeli national airline follows British Airways, United, American, Air Asia, Finnair, Air India and Lufthansa in cancelling flights due to the epidemic • Flights to Beijing to resume on March 25.

3 main US airlines suspend flights between US and China over coronavirus

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines 

Delta, American, and Several Other Airlines Worldwide Suspend Flights To and From China Amid Coronavirus Fears

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said on Friday that they will suspend all U.S.-China flights for at least several weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Delta on Friday said its China service suspension will begin Feb. 6 and last through April 30, but it will continue to operate the service un...

US DENIES entry to any foreign national who has visited China over the past two weeks, while United joins Delta and American Airlines in suspending ALL flights to China due to coronavirus

The Trump administration on Friday declared the coronavirus a public health emergency, and banned foreign nationals who have been to China in the past two weeks from entering the US.

Coronavirus: WHO declares global health emergency

Despite the urgency, the medical expert wants business as usual for commerce and travel

WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.

WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

The United States told its citizens not to travel to China in the first major response to the World Health Organization's declaration of a global emergency over the spreading coronavirus, as Chinese authorities Friday increased the toll to 213 dead and nearly 10,000 infections.

WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.

With Death Toll Mounting To 213, WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak As International Health Emergency

However, the Geneva-based organisation have not recommended any travel or trade restrictions on China.

WHO declares virus global emergency

BEIJING — The United States told its citizens not to travel to China in the first major response to the World Health Organization’s declaration of a global emergency over the spreading coronavirus, as Chinese authorities Friday increased the toll to 213 dead and nearly 10,000 infections.

WHO declares global virus emergency

The WHO revises its risk assessment after crisis talks in Geneva.

WHO declares global health emergency as coronavirus death toll climbs to 213

Many nations have already urged their citizens not to visit China, while some have banned entry for travellers from Wuhan

WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency; death toll hits 213

"Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems," says WHO chief.

WHO Declares Global Health Emergency as Wuhan Coronavirus Continues to Spread

The World Health Organisation on Thursday declared an international public health emergency over the deadly new coronavirus that has hit China hard. The announcement comes as nearly a hundred cases have been spotted in countries outside of China, including the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S., also reported on Thursday.

WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

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

WHO declares coronavirus outbreak global health emergency

The World Health Organization announced on Thursday that it was declaring the deadly coronavirus outbreak to be a global health emergency.

After 213 deaths, WHO declares Coronavirus a global health emergency

WHO has declared novel coronavirus (nCoV) a public health emergency, following the record of 213 deaths and over 7,000 confirmed cases.

Pakistan Suspends Flights to China a Day After WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Coronavirus

New Delhi (Sputnik): Airlines around the world have been suspending all flights to China following the outbreak of the virus which has already claimed the lives of over 200 people.

Officials Have Declared the Coronavirus Outbreak a Global Health Emergency

A newly discovered coronavirus has sickened nearly 9,800 people worldwide. We've rounded up the most vital information that's been released so far.

Dow plunges 500 points amid coronavirus fears after outbreak is declared a global health emergency and death toll reaches 213

The World Health Organization declared the epidemic a global emergency on Thursday after the fast-spreading virus killed more than 200 people in China and infected thousands.

Nirbhaya rape case: Delhi court postpones hanging of death row convicts

Mukesh Kumar Singh (32), Pawan Gupta (25), Vinay Kumar Sharma (26) and Akshay Kumar (31) were scheduled to be hanged on February 1 at 6 am

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court postpones execution of death warrants of all convicts till further order

The hangman arrived yesterday at Tihar jail in Delhi, where the convicts Pawan, Mukesh Singh, Akshay Singh and Vinay Sharma are to be hanged together

Delhi court postpones hanging of Nirbhaya rapists: Case chronology

On January 31, 2020, SC dismissed plea filed by Pawan seeking review of its order rejecting his juvenility claim. Delhi court postponed execution of their black warrants till further order.

Nirbhaya: No execution of convicts today, court stays hanging until further orders

The court had on Thursday issued notices to to the Tihar jail authorities seeking its response on a petition filed by the convicts. Irfan Ahmed, the public prosecutor told the court that this was complete mockery of justice.

Dec 16 gangrape case: Delhi court stays execution of four convicts until further orders

December 16, 2012 gangrape case: The case dates back to December 16, 2012, when a 23-year-old woman was gangraped and assaulted inside a moving bus in South Delhi by six persons, before being thrown out on the road.

Court postpones hangings of Delhi gang rape convicts

A Delhi court Friday deferred the executions of four convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case hours before they were scheduled to be hung, lawyers...

Nirbhaya gang rape, murder case: Delhi court cancels February 1 hanging of convicts till further orders

Nirbhaya gang rape, murder case: A Delhi court on Friday canceled the executions of convicts in the Nirbhaya case till further orders. Nirbhaya's mother said that convicts have been taking advantage of the legal system.

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

Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court dismissed the plea filed by one of the four death row convicts Pawan Gupta, seeking review of its order rejecting his juvenility claim.

Nirbhaya: No execution of convicts tomorrow, court stays hanging until further orders

The court had on Thursday issued notices to to the Tihar jail authorities seeking its response on a petition filed by the convicts. Irfan Ahmed, the public prosecutor told the court that this was complete mockery of justice.

Delhi court delays Nirbhaya convicts execution scheduled on Feb 1 till further notice

A day before the re-scheduled date of hanging, a Delhi court on Friday deferred the execution of four convicts in the 2012 gang rape and murder case of Nirbhaya, till further orders. It noted that

No hanging tomorrow: Delhi court stays execution of Nirbhaya case convicts

Delhi's Patiala court on Friday approved the plea filed by death row convicts in the Nirbhaya case convicts, seeking stay on their execution on February 1.

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

All the convicts were to be hanged on February 1.

Delhi court stays execution of Nirbhaya convicts

A Delhi court had issued death warrants for Akshay Thakur, Mukesh Singh, Pawan Gupta, and Vinay Kumar Sharma, for their execution on Feb. 1

The Crown Will End a Season Early, With Imelda Staunton on the Throne

“The Crown” will end with its fifth season, a season shorter than the six-season plan Peter Morgan had originally announced, though Morgan said it was a creative decision in a statement.

Netflix reveal The Crown will end after season five, who will play queen

Netflix have announced that smash-hit series The Crown will end after season five, while they've also revealed who will play Queen Elizabeth in the

The Crown will end after season five, with Imelda Staunton as Queen

Creator Peter Morgan reveals fifth season will be the last of the Netflix drama

Imelda Staunton Will Play the Queen In 'The Crown's Fifth and Final Season

In the fifth and final season of 'The Crown,' Netflix has confirmed that Imelda Staunton will play The Queen.

Netflix announces sooner-than-expected final season for The Crown

Netflix's The Crown will take its final bow sooner than we thought. The drama series centered around Queen Elizabeth II is coming to an end with its fifth season, which will see Imelda Staunton take over the role of Queen Elizabeth from Olivia Colman, showrunner Peter Morgan confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. Colman debuted as the queen in the show's third season, which premiered in November, and will return for its fourth. Imelda Staunton will play Queen Elizabeth II in the fifth and final season of The Crown. pic.twitter.com/hUOob58A9p — The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) January 31, 2020 Morgan told the Reporter he had previously imagined the series would run for six seasons, but "now that we have begun work on the stories for season five it has become clear to me that this is the perfect time and place to stop." Morgan added, "I'm grateful to Netflix and Sony for supporting me in this decision." Though Morgan cited creative reasons for the show's early conclusion, critics were surprised by the news…

'The Crown' to End With Season 5 on Netflix, Imelda Staunton Set to Play Final Queen

It's been announced that The Crown will end with Season 5 on Netflix, and with actress Imelda Staunton set to be the show's final Queen Elizabeth. According to The Hollywood Reporter, creator and showrunner Peter Morgan issued a statement on the news, admitting that while they imagined six [...]

‘The Crown’ ending with Season 5, Imelda Staunton to play Queen Elizabeth

Netflix’s award-winning British royal drama “The Crown” has decided to abdicate the throne after the fifth season. The Peter Morgan series was originally slated to run for six

Imelda Staunton to Play The Queen in The Crown's Fifth and Final Season

'The Crown' will be ending on its fifth season, in which Imelda Staunton will be succeeding Olivia Colman as the queen.

Imelda Staunton Will Play the Queen in ‘The Crown’ as It Ends in a Fifth Season

The actress will play Queen Elizabeth II in the final installment of the Netflix series.

The Crown to end after five seasons as Netflix reveals new Queen

Imelda Staunton will play Queen Elizabeth II for the fifth and final season.

'The Crown' Will Officially End After Season 5

The Crown is one of the most popular TV shows on Netflix, and with three series under its belt, and the fourth on its way, it's long been considered an unstoppable force in the entertainment world. Well, until now. It's with great sadness that I…

Netflix Confirms Third (and Final) Actress Playing Queen Elizabeth in The Crown — But With a Catch

'The Crown' will only run for five seasons, not six

Watch: Senate debates critical witness vote in Trump's impeachment trial

President Donald Trump's impeachment trial is scheduled to resume Friday afternoon, with senators voting on whether to include additional witnesses and documents.

Trump impeachment trial: Key Republican senator says no to witnesses

This means the Senate likely will vote soon to acquit Trump.

Trump impeachment trial: Key Republican senator says no to witnesses

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony and boosting odds the Senate will vote imminently to acquit without new testimony.

Trump impeachment trial may end soon as Senate witness vote looms

Washington, DC - The United States Senate is gearing up for a climactic vote on Friday that could bring a swift end to the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

Trump Senate impeachment trial live updates: Lawmakers to vote on witnesses

Lawmakers are to vote Friday on whether to hear from more witnesses in President Trump's Senate impeachment trial.

WATCH LIVE: Senate holds vote on witnesses in impeachment trial

The Senate will continue the impeachment trial for President Trump at 1 p.m. EST on Friday. Senators are expected to vote on whether additional witnesses should be invited to deliver testimony.

Senate to vote on Trump trial witnesses with end in sight

Voting on the witness question is expected late on Friday after hours of debate.

Senate to vote on Trump trial witnesses with end in sight

Voting on the witness question is expected late on Friday after hours of debate.

Senate rejects witnesses in Trump trial, all but ensuring his acquittal

The Democrats had wanted testimony from John Bolton.

Watch live: Senate to hold key vote on impeachment witnesses

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

Impeachment: Senate vote busts Democrats' push to call witnesses

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The Senate on Friday voted 51-49 against a motion to subpoena witnesses and documents in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.

There’s something new that I’ve learned: Kohli after second Super Over success

This was the second match in the span of three days, which India won after pushing the contest into Super Overs.

NZ vs IND fourth T20I: India beats Kiwis again via Super Over to take 4-0 lead

The fifth and final T20 will be played on Sunday at Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I: Virat Kohli Says "Something New" Learned In Two Super Over Wins Over New Zealand

Virat Kohli lavished praise on his team after India's second successive Super Over win over New Zealand.

Fourth T20I: Shardul Thakur, Manish Pandey star as India take 4-0 lead after another Super Over win

In the Super Over, New Zealand made 13 runs, a target which the Indians overhauled with one ball to spare.

We won’t give up in any match: Pandey says India eyeing 5-0 whitewash after another Super Over win

A nervous New Zealand threw it away yet again as the visitors prevailed in the Super Over for the second successive time.

Kohli and Southee react after India beat New Zealand in another Super Over

More misery for the Black Caps...

NZ vs IND 2020: Men in Blue win another Super Over against the Kiwis; take 4-0 lead in the series

New Zealand choked under pressure yet again and India held their nerve in the Super Over to win a gripping encounter.

New Zealand 'Hurting' After Back-to-Back Super Over Defeats, Says Colin Munro

Chasing 166, New Zealand needed seven runs from the final over but managed to only level the scores with the contest being decided by the Super Over.

India Soar to 4-0 Series Lead as New Zealand Mess Up Another Super Over Drama

Second time in two games, the match was decided in a Super Over with India emerging victorious.

Shardul Thakur Says "Nail-Biting Finishes Are What We Play For" After India's 2nd Super Over Win

Shardul Thakur took two wickets in the last over in addition to two dismissals via run out that put the breaks on the New Zealand's chase and was declared man of the match.

New Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer shows Red XIII and Cloud in a dress

A new trailer has released for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and it looks absolutely amazing. In perhaps our best look at Final Fantasy 7 Remake yet, we get a glimpse of Cloud’s crossdressing quest, the Honey Bee Inn, Jenova, Sephiroth, Cloud’s childhood memories, and even Palmer, the guy who famously liked cups of tea with […]

Final Fantasy VII Remake has a brilliant new trailer, crossdressing Cloud revealed

If there's one part of Final Fantasy VII that hasn't aged well it's the cross dressing mission in which Cloud, Tifa, and Aeris have to sneak in to the mansion of well known womaniser Don Corneo. Don l

Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer Introduces New Theme Song

A new story trailer for Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake debuts a new theme song while exploring a revised vision of Midgar.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer welcomes you inside the Honey Bee Inn

Plenty to a dress.

New Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer gives us a glimpse of Red XIII

Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and it gives us our first look at Red XIII.

New 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' trailer introduces theme song 'Hollow'

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Publisher Square Enix released on Friday a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake that introduces the game's theme song titled "Hollow."

New Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer shows off the game’s theme song and also cross-dressing Cloud

There’s a lot to unpack in this trailer

A new Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer shows us the many faces of Cloud Strife

A new Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer is in town, and it might be the best one yet. We're finally getting down to the wire: the moment where everyone wants to see what twists and turns this remake has in store, and this new

Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer Shows New Theme Song, Honey Bee Inn, Red XIII, More

"Perfection"

Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer includes the first look at cross-dressing Cloud

Cloud gets extensions

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

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

John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race

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

John Delaney drops out of presidential race

John Delaney, former representative of Maryland’s 6th district, is dropping out of the race to become the Democratic Party’s candidate for president in 2020. “It has been a privil…

Democrat John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Former Maryland congressman John Delaney, the first Democrat to announce a run for president in 2020, dropped out of the race Friday.

Former Maryland congressman John Delaney drops out of 2020 presidential race

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

John Delaney Drops Out Democratic Primary Race After Anemic Poll Numbers

Former Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) announced on Friday morning that he was taking his 2020 presidential campaign off life support...

John Delaney drops out of the 2020 race

The first Democrat to enter the 2020 race is getting out. Former Maryland Rep. John Delaney announced Friday he's ending his campaign for president, saying he's doing so as not to hurt other moderate candidates in Iowa. "It's clear to me on Monday, on caucus night, I will not have sufficient support to get to the 15 percent viability threshold ... but my support is sufficient enough to take from other, more moderate candidates, and I just don't want to do that," Delaney told CNN's New Day. Delaney, who The Washington Post notes became the first Democrat to enter the 2020 race by announcing his candidacy all the way back in 2017, went on to urge Democrats to nominate a candidate "who's running in the center." Asked on CNN Friday who his supporters should caucus for, Delaney named three while noting he's not endorsing anyone: former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Notably, Delaney didn't name Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) or Elizabeth…

John Delaney drops out of Democratic race days before Iowa caucuses

Multimillionaire banking entrepreneur and former Maryland congressman had poured millions into his campaign

Nintendo has "no plans" for new Switch model in 2020

Not mushroom beside PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Nintendo Says No New Switch Models Planned For 2020

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

Nintendo Says No New Switch Models Planned For 2020

Despite already announcing and releasing a new Switch model in 2019, rumours that Nintendo would release another variant of its latest console—a beefier, fancier “Pro” version—have refused to go away. So Nintendo has come out and just flat out said it: there are no new Switch models coming. At least in 2020....

Nintendo CEO says no plans to launch new Switch model in 2020

Nintendo Co Ltd CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said the gaming company has no plans to launch a new Switch model this year.

Nintendo says it has no plans to launch a new Switch model in 2020

Nintendo president and CEO Shuntaro Furukawa has shot down rumours that an upgraded 'Switch Pro' will release this year.

Nintendo: No new Switch model planned for 2020

Power gap between the portable hybrid and new next-gen consoles looks set to widen.

Nintendo says it’s not planning to launch a new Switch model in 2020

Your wallet can rest easy, kind of

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

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

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday. The TEPCO-operated nuclear plant suffered a meltdown in 2011 after it was hit by an earthquake-triggered tsunami. The

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

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

Release Contaminated Fukushima Water Into Sea: Japan Panel

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

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

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

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

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

Japan panel recommends ocean release for contaminated Fukushima water

TOKYO (Reuters) - A panel of experts advising Japan’s government on a disposal method for radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant on Friday recommended releasing it into the ocean, a move likely to alarm neighboring countries.

Children held hostage after party invite, captor killed by Indian police

The hostage-taker kept the children in the basement and was drunk when he was shot by police.

Man shot dead after taking 20 people hostage during fake birthday party for daughter

More than 20 women and children were held hostage during a tense 10-hour stand-off with police n the village of Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh, India

Indian killed after taking hostages at daughter's party

The youngest hostage was six months old, authorities say.

Man shot dead in India after taking over 20 children hostage at his daughter's birthday

His wife was also beaten to death during the incident.

Man killed as Indian police rescue 23 children held hostage at ‘birthday party’

Police said Subhash Batham was a suspect in a murder case who was out on bail.

Indian police rescue 23 children, kill alleged captor

Authorities rescued 23 children and killed the man who allegedly held them hostage for nearly 11 hours after inviting them to his home for his daughter's birthday party in northern India, police said Friday.

Indian police rescue 23 children, kill alleged captor

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Authorities rescued 23 children and killed the man who allegedly held them hostage for nearly 11 hours after inviting them to his home for his daughter’s birthday party in northern India, police said Friday.Officer Mohit Agarwal said two police officers were injured after the man, identified as Subhash Batham, fired at them on Thursday night as they tried to enter his home in Kasaria village in Uttar Pradesh state.The exchange of gunfire occurred after efforts to negotiate Batham's surrender over the phone had failed, police said.Agarwal said Batham was a suspect in a murder case who was out on bail.The incident occurred in Farrukhabad, a small town 300 kilometers (200 miles) southwes

iPhone 11 and 11 Pro deals US: get the best prices for February 2020

Pre-order the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro and find the best deals and prices from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

The best BlackBerry KEYone deals and prices in February 2020

The BlackBerry KEYone marks a long awaited return to form - we'll help you find the cheapest prices and deals around.

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Amazon Echo deals for the smart speaker range are never far away. We're here to make sure you don't overpay for an Alexa speaker.

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India's GDP growth not overstated, says Economic Survey 2020

Economic Survey 2020 live: The Economic Survey 2019-20 cleared the air around "inflated GDP numbers". Here's what this exactly means for you

Economic Survey: 'Counter-cyclical fiscal policy' to boost demand justified

The Survey places primary blame for the slowdown on global factors, saying 'the deceleration of India's GDP growth since 2017 has tracked the decline in world output'

India's GDP growth neither over- nor underestimated, says Economic Survey

Recently, Arvind Subramanian, the Narendra Modi government's former chief economic adviser, had said India's economic growth rate has been overestimated by around 2.5 percentage points between 2011-12 and 2016-17 due to a change in methodology for calculating GDP.

Pro-business policy critical to achieve $5 trillion economy, says Economic Survey

The Economic Survey 2019-20 says India’s aspiration to become a $5 trillion economy depends critically on promoting “pro-business” policy that unleashes the power of competitive markets to generate

Economic Survey 2020 to give roadmap for $5 tn economy

Coming at a time when India's nominal economic growth, not adjusted for inflation, has been the worst in 42 years, the Economic Survey, to be presented in parliament by around 12.30 pm, is hugely

Economic Survey outlines strategy to achieve $5 trillion economy, says PM Modi

In a social media post, PM Modi said that the Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament today, highlights the government's strategy to achieve $5 trillion economy.

Coronavirus causes Taipei Game Show postponement

One of the world's most populated video game conventions won't be taking place as scheduled. Due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in China, the Taipei Game Show has been pushed back to an unannounced date this summer. Taipei Game S...

Taipei Game Show cancelled due to outbreak of coronavirus

The Taipei Game Show was scheduled to kick off next week, but the organisers have made the decision to cancel due to the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus. Originally spreading from Wuhan, China, the coronavirus has begun infecting people overseas. Yesterday, Taiwan recorded its ninth case of the virus that has killed 213 people and […]

Coronavirus outbreak leads to Taipei Game Show cancellation

Taiwan’s annual Taipei Game Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus. The highly publicised virus, which began in Wuhan, China, has begun spreading throughout the world. With the virus currently claiming 213 lives, with many more infected, many companies and events are closing down to limit infection. Originally, the official …

Coronavirus forces postponement of Taipei Game Show

Game event awaits rescheduling to summer holidays.Following the example of the Taipei International Book Exhibition, the organizers of the Taipei Game Show announced Friday (Jan. 31) they were postponing their early February event due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Taipei Game Show has been postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Organisers behind The Taipei Game Show have decided to postpone next week's event due to the ongoing outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus.

Taipei Game Show postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak

With 320,000 people set to attend, organisers take action to avoid "unthinkable risks" of cluster infection

Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

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

Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed "until further orders," a court ruled Friday. The brutal attack on Jyoti Singh sparked weeks of demonstrations and shone a spotlight on the alarming rates of sexual

Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

NEW DELHI, Jan 31 — The hanging of four men scheduled for tomorrow for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed “until further orders,” a court ordered today. The brutal attack on Jyoti Singh sparked weeks of demonstrations and shone a spotlight on the...

Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

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

Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday temporarily suspended all direct flights with China, after a global health emergency was declared over the coronavirus epidemic which has killed more than 200 people. "We have suspended all the direct flights to and from China with immediate effect till February 02," Abdul Sattar Khokhar, a spokesperson for Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority

Hangings of Delhi gang-rapists postponed

Some of the men still have legal options to appeal their sentences.

Coronavirus quarantine facility set up near Delhi for 300 students returning from China

The Army added that the students can be monitored for a duration of two weeks by a qualified team of doctors and staff members, to watch for any signs of infection.

Coronavirus Emergency: Indian Army Sets Up Quarantine Facility In Haryana For Indians Returning From China

A quarantine facility has been created by Indian Army near Manesar, Haryana which will house approximately 300 Indians who will be arriving from Wuhan amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, reports News18.

Coronavirus outbreak: Army sets up quarantine facility in Manesar for 300 students returning from Hubei

Coronavirus outbreak: The death toll in the outbreak has risen to 213, with the number of confirmed cases exceeding 9,000, China’s health authorities confirmed.

Army, ITBP Set up Coronavirus Quarantine in Delhi For 300 Students Returning From China

The students, as well as other passengers, will be thoroughly screened upon their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi by a joint team of the Airport Health Authority (AHO) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).

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

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

Army sets up quarantine facility in Manesar for 300 students returning from Hubei

An Air India flight was sent to Wuhan on Friday to bring back the Indian students stuck in Hubei province, the epicentre of coronavirus. The flight is expected to reach India at around 2 am on Saturday.

Police: Dad 'made up' home invasion after 4-year-old son shot himself

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home, authorities said.

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

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

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

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

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

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home.

Philadelphia man made up story about home invasion after 4-year-old shot himself

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home.

Philadelphia man made up story about home invasion after 4-year-old shot himself

A father who claimed his 4-year-old son was killed in a home invasion robbery has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter because the boy apparently shot himself with a gun he found in the Philadelphia home.

Arsenal sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares on loan

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

Arsenal sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares on loan

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

Arsenal sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares on loan

The 28-year-old will be out of contract in June, having made more than 100 appearances for the Saints since joining them from Sporting Lisbon in 2015.

Arsenal sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares on loan

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

Arsenal sign Southampton defender

The 28-year-old will be out of contract in June.

Bohemians sign Wolves winger Callum Thompson on loan

The 18-year-old has been with the Premier League club since summer 2017

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.Kang-Xing Jin, . . .

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online

Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online

Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.

Facebook fights spread of coronavirus misinformation

As misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, Facebook has announced several countermeasures. This is the new reality.

CDC confirms first human-to-human transmission of coronavirus in US

The CDC confirmed Thursday the first person-to-person transmission in the US of the coronavirus that has already killed at least...

Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission

BANGKOK, Jan 31 — Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said today, as it raised its total number of cases to 19, the second-highest after China. The first patient to contract the virus inside Thailand is a...

Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said on Friday, as it raised its total number of cases to 19, the second-highest after China.

Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission

The case is a Thai taxi driver, said Tanarak Pipat, deputy director-general of the Department of Disease Control.

Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America

The transmission happened in Illinois.

Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America

The transmission happened in Illinois.

Babos, Mladenovic win 2nd Australian Open doubles title

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

Babos, Mladenovic win Australian Open doubles title

Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic have combined to win their second Australian Open women's doubles title in three years. The pair routed top-seeded...

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

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

Babos, Mladenovic win second Australian Open doubles title

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

Timea Babos, Kristina Mladenovic win second Australian Open doubles title

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

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order now aims to sell 10 million units by March

During Electronic Arts' Q3 earnings call, the company noted that its predictions for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order had been beaten. The game is now expected to sell 10 million copies by March 2020.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order beats EA's expectations, aiming to sell 10 million copies by March

During Electronic Arts' Q3 earnings call, the company noted that its predictions for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order had been beaten. The game is now expected to sell 10 million copies by March 2020.

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

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

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order beat EA expectations by selling 8m copies

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As Jedi: Fallen Order Nears 10 Million Sales, EA Warms To More Single-Player Star Wars Games

There's absolutely no doubt about it now: Jedi: Fallen Order has been a huge success for EA. And not only has Jedi Fallen Order now done as well as some of EA's live service titles, the company has told investors that they'll continue looking at more single-player experiences in the Star Wars universe to service the...

Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses Pawan's plea for review of order rejecting juvenility claim

The review plea filed earlier in the day was taken up for consideration in-chamber by a bench comprising Justices R Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan and A S Bopanna, which dismissed it.

SC agrees to examine Centre’s plea seeking ‘victim-centric’ rules in cases of death penalty

The bench sought response from the stakeholders on whose petition the court had laid down the guidelines in 2014.

Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses death row convict Pawan Gupta's plea seeking review of order rejecting juvenility

The Supreme Court Friday dismissed the plea filed by one of the four death row convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, Pawan Gupta, seeking review of its order rejecting his juvenility claim.

Supreme Court to consider plea for laying down victim centric guidelines in death penalty cases

Faced with delay in execution of four convicts in the Nirbhaya case after re-scheduling of death warrant, the Ministry of Home Affairs last week approached the top court in Shatrughan Chauhan case (2014), the apex court framed accused-centric guidelines, ignoring the plight of the victims' families. In case of multiple convicts, they go on filing one petition after another, delaying the execution, it said.

Nirbhaya convict Pawan moves SC, seeks review of order dismissing juvenility claim

On January 20, the apex court had rejected the plea by Pawan who had challenged the Delhi High Court’s order dismissing his juvenility claim

Peppa Pig voice actor Harley Bird quits after 13 years

The 18-year-old, who has voiced the beloved cartoon character since 2007, will be replaced by nine-year-old Amelie Bea Smith

Voice of Peppa Pig quits after 13 years

Harley Bird will be replaced next month

Peppa Pig voice actress quits the role after 13 years

Peppa Pig's Harley Bird has quit the role of the lead character after 13 years. She first started on the show at the age of five.

Peppa Pig voice Harley Bird quits role after 13 years

Harley Bird, aged 18, has played the main character in the children's cartoon since she was just five-years-old.

Peppa Pig actress Harley Bird, 18, QUITS the role after 13 years... despite raking in a whopping £1000 an hour to voice the hit character

The 18-year-old star has confirmed she is stepping aside from the job to make way for Amelie Bea, nine, who has branded the new role 'a dream come true'

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR) CEO Tim Gokey on Q2 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Edings Thibault - Head of Investor Relations Tim Gokey - Chief Executi

Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) CEO Marty Birmingham on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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Matthews International Corporation (MATW) CEO Joseph Bartolacci on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Start Time: 09:00 End Time: 09:23 Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call January 31, 2020, 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Joseph Bartolacci - President and

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SK Hynix, Inc. (HXSCL) Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities

The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.

Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities

The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.

Atari to open video game-themed resorts in US cities

The company said it will break ground on its first hotel later this year in Phoenix.

Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 US cities

LAS VEGAS — Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and . . .

Atari plans to open video game-themed resorts in 8 US cities

Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and Phoenix.

British PM hails ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union. How it ends the day will be a matter of debate that will last awhile.

Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives

He is scheduled to deliver a televised address to the country an hour before departure, calling Brexit “not an end but a beginning.”

Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union.

Johnson hails UK’s ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives

Britain begins the day as a member of the European Union.

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

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

Gardaí probing Blackrock burglaries arrest three suspects after M50 chase

A garda also received minor injuries in the incident.

Gardaí arrest three in connection with burglaries following pursuit outside Dundalk

Fourth person still being sought by Gardaí

Three males arrested in connection with burglaries after Garda pursuit on M1

Following reports of a number of burglaries in the Blackrock area, Gardaí on night patrols, with the assistance of the Air Support Unit monitored traffic and carried out patrols of the area.

Three arrested in connection with Blackrock burglaries

Three people have been arrested in connection with burglaries in the Blackrock area of Dublin.La...

Gardaí arrest three men after high-speed chase on M50 and M1

One garda taken to hospital after pursuit involving up to 20 patrol cars last night

Nintendo CEO says no new Switch model this year

The Kyoto-based company has long been rumoured to be preparing an upgraded version of the hybrid home-portable Switch as it nears the end of its third year in the market.

Confirmed: There will be no new Nintendo Switch this year - Gizchina.com

Confirmed: There will be no new Nintendo Switch this year. the CEO of the company has confirmed that there will be no successor to it in 2020.

It's official: that new Nintendo Switch isn't coming this year

Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa shuts down rumors of a Switch console refresh in the coming months.

Nintendo denies reports of new Switch model coming this year

Nintendo says it's not releasing a new Switch model in 2020.

Nintendo confirms there will be no new Switch models this year

Earlier this month, DigitTimes claimed that Nintendo had started volume production for a new Switch that would launch mid-2020. We also heard from an industry analyst who was convinced a Nintendo Switch Pro, which supported 4K resolutions, came with bigger…

US warns citizens to avoid China amid WHO's global virus emergency

Tedros said travel and trade restrictions involving China were unnecessary, but authorities and businesses around the world were taking matters into their own hands.

US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency

US State Department advises against all travel to China on Friday

US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency

Meanwhile, China’s foreign ministry said it will send charter flights to bring home residents of Hubei from overseas.

WHO Declares Global Virus Emergency, Countries Warn Against China Travel

The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections. The UN health agency based in Geneva had initially downplayed the threat pos

Court seeks police reply on plea seeking ‘fair’ probe into Jamia violence in December

The petitioner also sought a court-monitored investigation into the incident.

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

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

Dunne seeking US injunction against son, court hears

Developer seeking to prevent son accessing €14m from sale of Walford

Supreme Court asks U.P. government to reply on notices to protesters

Plea questions ‘arbitrary’ action

Israel hits targets in Gaza after militants fire 3 rockets

Israel launched airstrikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip shortly after Palestinians fired three rockets into Israel, two of which were intercepted, the military said Friday.

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza after militants fire 3 rockets

Palestinians have called for large protests after Friday prayers, including at a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem that is sacred to Muslims and Jews.

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza after militants fire 3 rockets

The Israeli military said on Friday that it launched 'wide-scale' airstrikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip shortly after Palestinian militants fired three rockets into Israel, two of which were intercepted.

Israel launches air strikes on targets in Gaza after militants fire three rockets

There were no reports of casualties or major damage from the exchange of fire overnight, which came amid heightened tensions after Trump released his Mideast plan

Man’s rights not infringed when personalized ‘Grabher’ licence plate was revoked, N.S. court rules

Lorne Grabher’s Nova Scotia plate was taken back in 2016 by the province’s Registrar of Motor Vehicles after the agency received a complaint from a woman who said it promoted hatred toward women

Nova Scotia court says man's rights not violated when 'Grabher' plate revoked

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge has dismissed a claim by a man who says the province infringed on his freedom of expression when it revoked a licence plate personalized with his surname —. . .

Nova Scotia court says man's rights not infringed when Grabher plate was revoked

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge has dismissed a claim by a man who says the province infringed on his freedom of expression when it revoked a license plate personalized with his surname. . .

N.S. court says man's rights not infringed when Grabher licence plate was revoked

A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge has dismissed a claim by a man who says the province infringed on his freedom of expression when it revoked a licence plate personalized with his surname -- Grabher.

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

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

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

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

Madan Lal, RP Singh, Sulakshana Naik named in BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee

Cricket News: Former India cricketers Rudra Pratap Singh, Madan Lal and Sulkashana Naik were on Friday appointed members of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) by

Madan Lal, RP Singh, Sulakshana Naik Appointed BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee Members

Former India coach Madan Lal, former fast bowler RP Singh and India women cricketer Sulakshana Naik were named in the three-member CAC.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heartbroken father Andrew McGinley 'will build snowmen' in murdered children's memory

The father of three murdered children has said he now knows what heartbreak really means.

UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

LONDON — The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries “considerable risks to health.”

U.K.'s health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries 'considerable risks to health.'

UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

LONDON — The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries “considerable risks to health.

UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

LONDON - The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning

Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU after a long-drawn process

Official celebrations will be muted out of respect for half the population who wanted to stay in the EU.

Johnson hails 'new dawn' as Britain bids farewell to EU

And while the exit terms have been agreed, it must still strike a deal on future relations with the EU, its largest trading partner.

Britain bids farewell to EU, hails a new start

Britain becomes the first country to leave the 28-member bloc

Britain hails new start as it says farewell to EU

LONDON: Britain on Friday (Jan 31) ends almost half a century of integration with its closest neighbours and leaves the European Union, starting a ...

Tennis: Muguruza climbs back from brink to make Melbourne final

Garbine Muguruza won only one match between June and December last year. Suffering illness, she was then thrashed 0-6 by a qualifier in her first ...

Muguruza climbs back from brink to make Melbourne final

The Venezuelan-born Spaniard has been keen to play down the swift transformation in her fortunes, but the facts speak for themselves.

Muguruza climbs back from brink to make Melbourne final

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan 31 - Garbine Muguruza won only one match between June and December last year. Suffering illness, she was then thrashed 0-6 by a Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more

How Muguruza climbed back from brink to make Australian Open final

Tennis News: Garbine Muguruza won only one match between June and December last year. Suffering illness, she was then thrashed 0-6 by a qualifier in her first set

Delhi polls: BJP promises wheat flour at Rs 2 per kg, clean drinking water to every households

The BJP on Friday released 'Delhi Sankalp Patra', its manifesto for Delhi Assembly polls, promising good quality wheat flour at Rs 2 per kg for the poor and supply of clean drinking water to every

BJP promises wheat flour at Rs 2, clean drinking water to every household

BJP's manifesto was released in presence of Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Prakash Javadekar, Harsh Vardhan, party's Delhi unit president Manoj Tiwari and MPs. Addressing the media, Nitin Gadkari said the party will run the "bullet train" of development in the national capital.

Delhi Polls 2020: BJP promises clean water, cheap wheat flour, jobs in its manifesto

Manoj Tiwari said that if BJP forms the next government in Delhi then people will get clean water in their taps and the dependency on water tankers will become zero.

Delhi Assembly elections: BJP promises clean water, wheat flour at Rs 2 per kg in its manifesto

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari added that the manifesto focused on giving Delhi a corruption free and transparent government.

Coronavirus outbreak: Do not travel to China, U.S. tells citizens

Japan also advised citizens to put off non-urgent travel to China, while Bahrain recommended no travel to any country hit by the virus, and Iran urged a ban on all travellers from China.

US tells its citizens 'do not travel' to China because of coronavirus

The United States has told its citizens "do not travel" to China, raising its advisory status to the highest level of alert because of the coronavirus epidemic.

Japan tells citizens to avoid non-essential travel to China

Japan is advising its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to all of China over the risks of a deadly coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday.

Japan urges citizens not to travel to China because of virus

TOKYO — The Japanese Foreign Ministry on Friday urged its citizens not to travel to China because of the possibility of the further spread of a new virus.

Study finds rugby union among worst offenders in gender prize money gap

The winners of the men’s Six Nations will receive £5million in prize money while the women’s winners get nothing, an equality survey reports.

Study finds rugby union among worst offenders in gender prize money gap

The winners of the men’s Six Nations will receive £5million in prize money while the women’s winners get nothing, an equality survey reports.

Rugby union among worst offenders in gender prize money gap according to study

The winners of the men's Six Nations will receive £5million in prize money while the women's winners get nothing, an equality survey reports.

Six Nations tournament worst offender for gender pay gap in sports prizes, study finds

The most stark inequality between men and women in sport prize money is in the Six Nations rugby tournament, a new study has found. Data gathered by workplace equality group Work180 found the winners of the men’s 2020 Six Nations will receive £5 million while the victorious women’s team will get nothing. The findings come as the 2020 Six Nations tournament is set to see the introduction of a Women’s Player of the Championship for the first time.

Pizza Hut is giving away 2 years of free pizza and Super Bowl tickets to the first set of twins born after this year's Super Bowl kickoff, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Pizza Hut is gifting the winning family with free pizza, two tickets to next year's Super Bowl, and $22,000 towards the twins' education.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The Super Bowl’s massive audience is a huge draw for advertisers. Here are 10 brands running Super Bowl commercials for the first time in 2020.

Dozens of brands are set to descend on your TV screens during the Super Bowl this year.

The Super Bowl's massive audience is a huge draw for advertisers. Here are 10 brands running Super Bowl commercials for the first time in 2020., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Bud Light Seltzer, Facebook, Little Caesars, Sabra, are among the brands airing Super Bowl ads for the first time.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Pizza Hut is giving away 2 years of free pizza and Super Bowl tickets to the first set of twins born after this year's Super Bowl kickoff

Pizza Hut is gifting the winning family with free pizza, two tickets to next year's Super Bowl, and $22,000 towards the twins' education.

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

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

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

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

India women beat England by 5 wickets in T20I tri-series opener

Harmanpreet Kaur struck unbeaten 42 following a fine bowling performance to set up India's thrilling 5-wicket win over England in the first match of the women's triangular T20 series.

Oyedepo was not denied visa, says US embassy (updated)

David Oyedepo, presiding bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, has been denied a visa by the office of the United States Embassy in Lagos.

US embassy denies Bishop Oyedepo Visa

Bishop Oyedepo was been denied the US Visa by the Lagos office of the Unites States Embassy on Thursday January 30, 2020. General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo

US Embassy says it did not deny Bishop Oyedepo visa

The United States Embassy in Nigeria on Friday said claims that it denied the general overseer of Living Faith Bible Church David Oyedo visa were "manufactured".

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

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

Woman seriously injured after being hit by scrambler bike at Luas stop in Drimnagh, Dublin

The youth then managed to swim to the side of the canal and left the scene on another motorbike

Teenager seriously injured after being stabbed in street in Salford

The 18 year-old was knifed in the street close to an MOT testing centre in Pendlebury police said

Billionaire Lawrence Stroll takes stake in ailing carmaker Aston Martin

Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll will take a roughly 20per cent stake in Aston Martin for nearly 200 million pounds (US$263 million) as the ...

Billionaire Lawrence Stroll takes stake in Aston Martin

Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll will take an up to 20 percent stake in Aston Martin for nearly 200 million pounds (US$$263 million) as the ailing carmaker raises funds after a sales drop put pressure on its finances, Reuters reports. Famed for being fictional secret agent James Bond’s car of choice, the 107-year-old company’s share price…

Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll leads group buying stake in Aston Martin

Stroll will become the iconic car company’s executive chairman; consortium, which also includes André Desmarais, will initially buy a 16.7 per cent interest with plans to raise that to 20 per cent

State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital

Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and ...

State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital

Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and strong winds threatened to propel a large bushfire beyond the control of firefighters.

Australian bushfires: State of emergency declared in Canberra

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

Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency

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

Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China's fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to ...

Facebook to remove Coronavirus fake news after WHO flags global emergency

The move is unusually aggressive for Facebook, which generally limits the distribution of content containing health misinformation through restrictions on search results and advertising

George Furbank set to be handed England debut in Six Nations opener vs France

Northampton star George Furbank is in line to face France at the Stade de France after Anthony Watson pulled out with a calf injury

George Furbank handed surprise debut at full-back for England Six Nations opener

George Furbank has been thrust into the starting XV as part of a reshuffled back three after Anthony Watson withdrew from contention on Thursday.

Debutant George Furbank to start at full-back in England’s Six Nations opener

Furbank has been thrust into the starting XV as part of a reshuffled back three after Anthony Watson withdrew from contention on Thursday.

UN warns world may pay ‘terrible price’ if it fails Sudan

Khartoum, Sudan | AFP |  A top UN official has warned that the international community would “pay a terrible price” if it fails to help rebuild Sudan’s dilapidated economy as the African country transitions to civilian rule. “The story of Sudan in year 2020 is not the story of the previous government,” United Nations Development Programme …

UN warns world may pay ‘terrible price’ if it fails Sudan

A top UN official has warned that the international community would "pay a terrible price" if it fails to help rebuild Sudan's dilapidated economy as the African country transitions to civilian rule.

UN warns world may pay 'terrible price' if it fails Sudan

A top UN official has warned that the international community would "pay a terrible price" if it fails to help rebuild Sudan's dilapidated economy as the African country transitions to civilian rule.

Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide

Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines’ pilots filing a lawsuit seeking an immediate halt.

Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop as virus fear mounts worldwide

Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly ...

US pilots, cabin crew demand China flights halt on virus fears

US airlines cut hundreds of flights to China and State Department advises people not to travel there due to outbreak.

Shares struggle for footing after virus-battered week

World share markets fought to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes that China could contain the coronavirus, even as ...

Asia shares fight for footing after turbulent week

Asian share markets battled to regain their footing on Friday as investors clutched at hopes China could contain the coronavirus, even as headlines spoke of ever more cases and mounting deaths.

Premarket: World shares struggle for footing after virus-battered week

Oil and copper prices set for worst month since May

Elon Musk Drops EDM Tune "Don't Doubt ur Vibe" on Soundcloud

Complete with Tesla Cybertruck cover art.

Elon Musk Just Dropped a New EDM Song on SoundCloud: Don't Doubt Ur Vibe

Elon Musk just released an EDM track on SoundCloud called Don't Doubt ur Vibe, and it'll have you dancing your way into the weekend.

Elon Musk Just Dropped A Chill EDM Track 'Don't Doubt ur Vibe' That Doesn't Suck

The world is a strange place when meme lord Elon Musk is dropping music.

Economic Survey suggests cutting subsidy to increase fiscal legroom

Cutting the food subsidy can help provide more fiscal room, according to the Economic Survey.

Economic Survey 2020: CEA Subramanian sees fiscal slippage in FY20

Subramanian said the country might have hit the trough in growth and expressed his confidence in achieving 6-6.5 per cent growth in fiscal year 2020-21

Markets Recoil as Economic Survey Stokes Fiscal Slippage Fears

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

US warns against China travel, as virus death toll hits 213

The United States told its citizens to avoid China after the World Health Organization declared a global coronavirus emergency, as the Chinese death toll rose Friday to 213 and total infections surpassed the SARS epidemic of two decades ago.

China virus death toll hits 213

The nationwide death toll in China's coronavirus outbreak has risen to 213, with nearly 2,000 new cases confirmed, the National Health Commission said on Friday.

Countries ban China arrivals as virus death toll hits 213

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

Shots Fired Outside Mar-A-Lago During Attempted Security Breach

Police chased after SUV that tried to breach Mar-a-Lago security checkpoints

Shots fired near Trump's Mar-a-Lago, SUV breaches security, 2 female suspects in custody

Friday, Jan. 31, 1:40PM Eastern: FBI spokesman James Marshall tells reporters FBI is aware of an incident at Mar-A-Lago and have agents responding to the scene. A car chase near the resort ended wi…

Shots Fired, 2 in Custody After SUV Breached Security Checkpoints at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago: Deputies

There was a wild scene at the Mar-A-Lago resort on Friday. A black SUV breached both security checkpoints, and was headed toward the main entrance, said the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the vehicle had been pursued by the Florida Highway Patrol. Shots were fired by officials, deputies said. The SUV was found, and two people are in custody.

Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus

The Italian government declared a state of emergency on Friday to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases were confirmed in Rome.

Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus

ROME, Jan 31 — The Italian government declared a state of emergency today to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases were confirmed in Rome. Italy had said yesterday it was stopping all flights to and from China following the news that two Chinese...

Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus

The Italian government declared a state of emergency on Friday to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases...

The Psychedelic Furs announce their first album in almost 30 years

The Psychedelic Furs will release Made Of Rain later this year - their first album since 1991’s World Outside. Listen to the single Don’t Believe

Psychedelic Furs to release first new album in 29 years

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- British new wave band The Psychedelic Furs will release its first new album in 29 years.

The Psychedelic Furs announce first new album in 29 years, share “Don’t Believe”

Made of Rain, The P-Furs' first new record since 1991's World Outside, will be out May 1.

Hong Kong leader rejects calls to close border despite virus fears

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with a threatened strike.

Hong Kong leader rejects calls to close border despite virus fears

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with a threatened strike.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejects calls to close border despite coronavirus fears

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with a threatened strike.

Lara Set to Join Akram & Yuvraj in Bushfire Relief Match

Lara has taken part in various charity and celebrity events over the years, including the 2005 Tsunami Relief match at the MCG, where he batted with Ponting.

Brian Lara to play in bushfire relief match

Cricket News: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara on Friday joined the star-studded list of players who have confirmed their participation in the charity cricket

Windies legend Brian Lara to play in bushfire relief match

West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara joined the likes of India's 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram on the playing rosters.

Britain reports first two cases of coronavirus

London - British health officials said Friday two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, in the country's first confirmed cases since the deadly outbreak emerged in China and began to spread globally this month.

Britain reports first two cases of new coronavirus

Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England’s chief medical officer said on Friday.

Britain reports first two cases of coronavirus

Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England's chief medical officer said on Friday.

Three-year-old’s viral ‘Dinosaurs in Love’ song to be released as charity single

Fenn Rosenthal, aged three, went viral for her song Dinosaurs in Love, which will now be released on Spotify.

Three-year-old’s viral ‘Dinosaurs in Love’ song to be released as charity single

Fenn Rosenthal, aged three, went viral for her song Dinosaurs in Love, which will now be released on Spotify.

Three-year-old's viral ‘Dinosaurs in Love' song to be released as charity single

Fenn Rosenthal, aged three, went viral for her song Dinosaurs in Love, which will now be released on Spotify.

Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra

It is the first time that a state of emergency has been declared in the Australian Capital Territory since 2003, when fires destroyed almost 500 homes.

Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra

SYDNEY: Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.

Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra

Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.

Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fears: government spokesman

YANGON (Reuters) - Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board on Friday after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said.

Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fear, says govt spokesman

YANGON, Jan 31 — Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board today after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said. The plane arrived in the commercial...

Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fears

Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board on Friday after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said.

Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumours

Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumours that this year's 2020 Games might be cancelled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus.

Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumours

Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumours that this year’s 2020 Games might be cancelled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus. Japan has so far reported no deaths from the coronavirus that has killed more than 200 people in China. Japanese organizers have hesitated to say much for several …

Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumors

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumors that this year's 2020 Games might be canceled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus.Japan has so far reported no deaths from the coronavirus that has killed more than 200 people in China. Japanese organizers have hesitated to say much for several days, but on Friday they addressed the rumors. So did the International Olympic Committee, which also has said little.The Olympics open on July 24, just under six months away.“We have never discussed cancelling the games,” Tokyo organizers said in a statement to The Associated Press. “Tokyo 2020 will continue to collaborate with the IOC and relevant organizations and will review any cou

'Parasite' named film of the year by London Film Critics Circle 

"Marriage Story" and "The Souvenir" won two awards each at the 40th edition of the awards, which is given by 150-plus critics of the London Film Critics' Circle.

Parasite comes out on top at London Critics’ Circle film awards

Bong Joon-ho took home film of the year and director of the year, while Renée Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix and Noah Baumbach were also honoured

Parasite named film of the year by London critics

Bong Joon Ho was also named director of the year.

Russia's sports ministry suspends athletics federation's accreditation

MOSCOW: Russia's sports ministry on Friday suspended the accreditation of the country's athletics federation (RUSAF), which oversees the sport ...

Russia's sports ministry suspends athletics federation's accreditation

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s sports ministry on Friday suspended the accreditation of the country’s athletics federation (RUSAF), which oversees the sport domestically, until March 1.

Russian Sports Ministry Suspends State Accreditation for Russian Athletics Federation

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

Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit

Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU

Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit

Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU

Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit

Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU

Italy declares coronavirus emergency after first two cases confirmed

ROME: Italy declared a six-month state of emergency on Friday over the new coronavirus, allowing the government to cut through red tape quickly if needed, after two Chinese tourists tested positive for the illness in the first cases detected in the country.

Italy cabinet to discuss declaring coronavirus emergency after first two cases confirmed

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s government is set to discuss declaring a state of national emergency after confirming the first two cases of the new coronavirus in the country since the outbreak in China, a cabinet statement said on Friday.

Italy government agrees state of emergency after confirmed coronavirus cases: government source

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s cabinet on Friday decided to declare a state of emergency after the first two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the country, a government source said.

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK, says chief medical officer

Together with Germany, France, Italy and Finland, the UK is now among European nations with confirmed cases of coronavirus on their territory.

Two Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in UK - England's Chief Medical Officer

Earlier in the day, the UK Foreign Office stated that a plane carrying 83 UK and 27 foreign nationals had left the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Chief Medical Officer Confirms Wuhan Coronavirus Has Spread to UK

England's chief medical officer has confirmed the Wuhan coronavirus has spread to Britain, with two people from the same family infected.

10 ads to watch for on Super Bowl Sunday

This year’s Super Bowl won't be a politics-free zone, as both President Donald Trump and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will air campaign ads during the game.

How to watch the Super Bowl in VR

The NFL isn't as VR-friendly as some other sports leagues, but there are options to watch the Super Bowl through your virtual reality headset.

How to watch Super Bowl 2020 in the UK: 49ers vs Chiefs

It's the 49ers vs Chiefs in the NFL showdown watched by millions. Here's how to watch Super Bowl 2020 including date, kick off time, TV channels, halftime show and more.

Arsenal sign Cédric Soares on loan until end of season

Arsenal have completed their second January signing with the addition of Cédric Soares, the Southampton right-back, on loan until the end of the season

BREAKING Arsenal confirm Cedric Soares transfer on loan until end of season

Cedric is out of contract at Southampton at the end of the season, and will spend the rest of the campaign with Arsenal

Done Deal: Arsenal confirm signing Cedric Soares on a loan deal until the end of the season

Is Cedric a good signing for the Gunners?

New tax rules mean millions will get an extra £104 from April

It will affect around 31 million full-time workers

Tax rule changes will see millions handed an extra £104 from April

31million people will see a cash boost - this is why

Tax rule changes mean millions of people will get an extra £104 a year from April

31 million people will see some extra cash in their accounts

Arsenal complete loan signing of Southampton full-back Cedric Soares

The 28-year-old was out of contract at the end of the season.

Arsenal complete signing of Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton

Arsenal complete the signing of Cedric Soares on loan from Southampton until the end of the season.

Rangers complete loan signing of Ianis Hagi

Aberdeen and Hearts could be among the clubs making moves on Friday.

BBC must invest in specialist music stations, executive says

James Purnell said traditional radio is no longer a ‘default' for many listeners.

BBC must invest in specialist music stations, executive says

James Purnell said traditional radio is no longer a ‘default’ for many listeners.

BBC radio chief James Purnell says corporation must invest in specialist music stations a decade after bosses tried and failed to axe 6 Music

James Purnell, director of radio and education, said the BBC had to adapt to changing listener habits. He said podcasts, music streaming and archive content are all increasingly important.

Glasgow’s Duke of Wellington statue sports EU flag cone on Brexit day

A special blue cone with yellow stars sat atop the Duke of Wellington statue in the hours before Britain officially left the European Union on Friday.

Glasgow's Duke of Wellington statue sports EU flag cone on Brexit day

A special blue cone with yellow stars sat atop the Duke of Wellington statue in the hours before Britain officially left the European Union on Friday.

Glasgow’s Duke of Wellington statue sports EU flag cone on Brexit day

A special blue cone with yellow stars sat atop the Duke of Wellington statue in the hours before Britain officially left the European Union on Friday.

Britain leaves the EU – then what?

Britain leaves the European Union on Friday, ending more than four decades of economic, political and legal integration with its closest neighbours.

Britain leaves the EU - then what?

The key moments ahead, after Britain leaves the European Union on Friday.

Britain leaves the EU - then what?

Britain leaves the European Union on Friday, ending more than four decades of economic, political and legal integration with its closest neighbours.

Erdogan hits out at Arab ‘treason’ over Donald Trump plan

He questioned their silence on the issue

Erdogan hits out at some Arab countries' 'treason' over Trump plan

Says Turkey may launch a military operation in Idlib if the situation in the region is not resolved immediately.

Turkey's Erdogan hits out at Arab 'treason' over Trump Mideast plan

Some Arab countr­ies that suppor­t such a plan commit treaso­n agains­t Jerusa­lem, says Turkis­h presid­ent

Aiden McGeady Has Joined Charlton on Loan From Sunderland

Aiden McGeady has joined Championship side Charlton Athletic on loan from League One team Sunderland until the end of the season.

Aiden McGeady Has Joined Charlton on Loan From Sunderland

Aiden McGeady has joined Championship side Charlton Athletic on loan from League One team Sunderland until the end of the season.

Ryan Giles to join Coventry City on loan from Wolves

Former Shrewsbury Town loanee Ryan Giles is heading to League One rivals Coventry City on loan.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak. It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

India banned exports of all kinds of personal protection equipment, including clothing and masks used to protect people from air borne particles.

Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight

After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with fellow eco-warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices.

Greta Thunberg puts Africa's climate activists in media spotlight

Nakate, joined by Ayakha Melithafa and Ndoni Mcunu of South Africa and Makenna Muigai of Kenya, then spent the next hour answering journalists' questions.

Thunberg puts climate activist Nakate in media spotlight

Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight Stockholm, Sweden | AFP |  After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with eco warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices. Vanessa Nakate of Uganda was …

Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

Coaches that took passengers from China evacuation flight to be ‘deep cleaned’

Vehicles from Horseman Coaches Ltd were seen arriving at RAF Brize Norton.

China's factory activity falls in January as virus fears grow

Official figures released Friday showed that the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing, an early gauge of factory activity, came in at 50.0, down slightly from 50.2 in the month before. A reading above 50 indicates the sector is expanding while below 50 shows a contraction. 

China's factory activity falls in January as virus fears grow

China's manufacturing activity slipped in January, official data released Friday showed, as the country grapples with a new virus that has claimed more than 200 lives.

China's factory activity falls in January as Wuhan coronavirus fears grow

BEIJING: China's manufacturing activity slipped in January, official data showed on Friday (Jan 31), as the country grapples with a new virus that ...

Dita Von Teese: I often felt like I was preyed upon as a teenager

The Queen of Burlesque said it was ‘important’ women felt free to talk about their experiences.

Dita Von Teese: I often felt like I was preyed upon as a teenager

The Queen of Burlesque said it was ‘important' women felt free to talk about their experiences.

Dita Von Teese: I often felt like I was preyed upon as a teenager

The Queen of Burlesque said it was ‘important’ women felt free to talk about their experiences.

Bruce reveals record transfer target turned down Magpies move

The Magpies agreed a fee but the player, reportedly Lille’s Boubakary Soumare, did not want to move.

Bruce reveals record transfer target turned down Magpies move

The Magpies agreed a fee but the player, reportedly Lille’s Boubakary Soumare, did not want to move.

Bruce reveals record transfer target turned down Magpies move

The Magpies agreed a fee but the player, reportedly Lille’s Boubakary Soumare, did not want to move.

Nicola Sturgeon urges patience on indyref2 as she predicts break-up of UK

The First Minister said she is confident Brexit will lead to independence for Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon urges patience on indyref2 as she predicts break-up of UK

The First Minister said she is confident Brexit will lead to independence for Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon urges patience on indyref2 as she predicts break-up of UK

The First Minister said she is confident Brexit will lead to independence for Scotland.

Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK

Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.

Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK

Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.

Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK

Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.

Willy Boly to make a welcome return for Wolves

The defender has not played since the Europa League win at Slovan Bratislava on October 24.

Willy Boly to make a welcome return for Wolves

The defender has not played since the Europa League win at Slovan Bratislava on October 24.

Willy Boly to make a welcome return for Wolves

The defender has not played since the Europa League win at Slovan Bratislava on October 24.

Thiem ready to take on the ‘king’ again

Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

Thiem ready to take on the ‘king’ again

Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

Thiem ready to take on the ‘king’ again

Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev to set up a final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

Imelda Staunton confirmed to play the Queen as The Crown comes to an end

The lavish royal drama will end with the fifth series.

Imelda Staunton confirmed to play the Queen as The Crown comes to an end

The lavish royal drama will end with the fifth series.

Imelda Staunton confirmed to play the Queen as The Crown comes to an end

The lavish royal drama will end with the fifth series.

U-19 World Cup: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by six wickets, set up semifinal clash with India

Cricket News: A half-century from opener Muhammad Huraira on debut and a fine bowling performance powered Pakistan to a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the ICC U

U-19 World Cup: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by six wickets to set up semi-final clash with India

Huraira, playing his first game of the tournament, struck a match-winning knock in the fourth quarter-final.

U-19 World Cup: Pakistan Beat Afghanistan to Set up Blockbuster Semi-Final Clash With India

Batting first Afghanistan were bowled out for a low 189 and Pakistan sauntered to the target in 41.1 overs.

Weinstein rape accuser tells trial she tried to fight off his advances in hotel

The woman alleges Weinstein raped her in his New York City hotel room in March 2013 after injecting himself with medicine to induce an erection.

Weinstein rape accuser tells trial she tried to fight off his advances in hotel

The woman alleges Weinstein raped her in his New York City hotel room in March 2013 after injecting himself with medicine to induce an erection.

Weinstein rape accuser tells trial she tried to fight off his advances in hotel

The woman alleges Weinstein raped her in his New York City hotel room in March 2013 after injecting himself with medicine to induce an erection.

Regulations around pensions for people injured during Troubles splits parties

Sinn Fein condemned the scheme, which excludes those injured in an incident that they were convicted of playing a part in, and unionists welcomed it.

Regulations around pensions for people injured during Troubles splits parties

Sinn Fein condemned the scheme, which excludes those injured in an incident that they were convicted of playing a part in, and unionists welcomed it.

Regulations around pensions for people injured during Troubles splits parties

Sinn Fein condemned the scheme, which excludes those injured in an incident that they were convicted of playing a part in, and unionists welcomed it.

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass qua

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.

Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal

Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.

Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal

Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.

Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal

Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.

Birmingham City transfer deadline day: Blues sanction striker loan move

The striker leaves having struggled to adapt to the Championship and with just three goals in 25 first team appearances

Cardiff City eye last-minute transfer move for Sheffield Wednesday striker Jordan Rhodes

Bluebirds boss Neil Harris is in the hunt for Rhodes if move for Crystal Palace's Connor Wickham falls through

Birmingham City transfer deadline day: Blues sanction Under 23 defender loan move

After overcoming an injury in his first season the 20-year-old has established himself as one of the stalwarts of the Under 23s set up

West Ham players know importance of Brighton clash, says Moyes

The two clubs sit just above the Premier League relegation zone.

West Ham players know importance of Brighton clash, says Moyes

The two clubs sit just above the Premier League relegation zone.

West Ham players know importance of Brighton clash, says Moyes

The two clubs sit just above the Premier League relegation zone.

Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2

The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.

Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2

The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.

Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2

The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.

Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court

The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.

Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court

The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.

Airbus £830m settlement over UK bribery prosecution approved by High Court

The figure is the largest ever for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement and amounts to more than all previous similar settlements combined.

Stuart Hogg confident Scotland can cause a Six Nations upset in Dublin

Full-back Hogg will captain his country at the Aviva Stadium bidding to end a losing streak dating back to 2010.

Stuart Hogg confident Scotland can cause a Six Nations upset in Dublin

Full-back Hogg will captain his country at the Aviva Stadium bidding to end a losing streak dating back to 2010.

Stuart Hogg confident Scotland can cause a Six Nations upset in Dublin

Full-back Hogg will captain his country at the Aviva Stadium bidding to end a losing streak dating back to 2010.

Coronavirus: Hotel in York confirms two UK victims were guests

The pair, who were guests at the Staycity Aparthotels York, are being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after they were diagnosed with coronavirus

York hotel confirms first UK coronavirus victims were guests

The patients were staying in a hotel in York before being taken overnight to a specialist centre in Newcastle.

First two cases of coronavirus in the UK confirmed as guests of York hotel

Health officials are urgently trying to trace those who came into contact with two people

Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded

Iraq's most powerful religious figure, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, reiterated Friday his condemnation of the use of force against anti-government...

Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded

Outgoing Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi resigned in December under pressure from protesters. Negotiations among divided political factions have come to a deadlock. President Barham Saleh has given parties until Saturday to name a candidate or would do so himself.

Iraqi cleric Al-Sistani condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded

DUBAI: Oman's health ministry on Friday advised against travel to China because of the coronavirus outbreak. "It is advisable not to travel to China unless it is absolutely necessary," the ministry said in a Twitter posting.

Afghanistan violence soars amid US-Taliban talks: Watchdog

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

Afghanistan violence rises amid US-Taliban talks: Watchdog

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

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

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

Two studies find cervical cancer could be eliminated within the century

Cervical cancer could be eliminated within 20 years in Canada and within a century worldwide, according to two international studies in which Quebec researchers have participated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critical infrastructure: Enugu govt approves over N2.5bn

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

Critical infrastructure: Enugu govt approves over N2.5 billion 

In continuation with its renewed efforts to provide more critical infrastructure in the state, the administration of Governor Ifeanyi

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

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

Economic Survey suggests widening scope of Make in India to create 4 crore jobs by 2025

This can be done by integrating “assemble in India for the world” into Make in India.

NBA roundup: Raptors defeat Cavs for ninth straight win

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

NBA roundup: Raptors beat Cleveland for ninth straight win

Games in Boston and Los Angeles pay tribute to Kobe Bryant.

Budget Session 2020: Opposition protests President Kovind’s linking CAA, Mahatma Gandhi

Budget Session 2020: President Ramnath Kovind praised the government for taking historic decisions like the Citizenship Amendment Act, Ayodhya verdict, abrogation of Article 370, the opening of Kartarpur Corridor and others.

Indian Opposition Protests Against CAA, NRC as President Delivers Budget Speech in Parliament

New Delhi (Sputnik): Protests across India are continuing against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Population of Register (NPR), with both widely perceived as discriminatory against Muslims.

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

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

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

The countr­y will slip away an hour before midnig­ht from the club it joined in 1973

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

Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch

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

Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch

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

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

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

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

Ginni Rometty to step down as IBM chief executive

Tech giant has struggled to grow as it moves into new fields like cloud computing and artificial intelligence

IBM chief Ginni Rometty to step down

Cloud business boss Arvind Krishna to succeed.

Pompeo visits Ukraine as Trump impeachment trial advances

KIEV, Jan 31 — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was to meet with Ukraine’s leader today on his first trip to the country that is at the heart of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. The visit, which was scheduled for early January but then delayed because of Middle East tensions, was...

Pompeo visits Ukraine as Trump impeachment trial advances

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Kiev on Friday on his first trip to Ukraine, the country at the heart of President Donald Trump's ...

Ramaphosa appoints Kholeka Gcaleka as new Deputy Public Protector

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially appointed advocate Kholeka Gcaleka as the new Deputy Public Protector.

President appoints Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka Deputy Public Protector

Advocate Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka has been appointed the Deputy Public Protector for a period of seven years from February 1, 2020.

Stacey Solomon left in tears after son Zachary asked Joe Swash if he was his 'second dad'

The Loose Women panelist confessed she broke down in tears after her boyfriend Joe revealed the touching moment he shared with her eldest son

Stacey Solomon left in tears after son Zachary asked Joe Swash if he was his 'second dad'

The Loose Women panelist confessed she broke down in tears after her boyfriend Joe revealed the touching moment he shared with her eldest son

Pakistani national gets top post in New York police’s volunteer force

A Pakistani-American police officer has been selected to head the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) volunteer force.Nasir Saleem, a 30-year-old veteran of the NYPD, became the first Pakistani

Pakistani gets top post in New York police’s volunteer force

Nasir Saleem is the first Pakistani to be appointed the deputy chief of the NYPD's 5,000-strong volunteer force.

Madras University UG, PG result declared: Steps to check marks

University of Madras result: The exams were conducted in November 2019. For many students server is unavailable due to heavy load. Candidates are requested to wait in order to check their result.

ASRB ICAR NET 2019 result declared: Steps to check marks online

ASRB ICAR NET 2019: Candidates can check result at asrb.org.in. Those obtaining 50 per cent marks will be considered qualified.

Other countries should avoid 'overreaction' over coronavirus, says China

As the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, China has said all countries should behave in a 'responsible' manner and avoid overreaction that may result in more negative spillover effects.

Nations should avoid overreacting on coronavirus, says China as WHO declares global emergency

China informed the WHO about the coronavirus cases in late December. The death toll in China's novel coronavirus outbreak on Friday climbed to 213 with the number of confirmed cases totalling to 9,692.

Star Wars Reveals What Happened to Luke's Lightsaber After Empire

Luke's original lightsaber somehow wound up in Maz Kanata's possession in The Force Awakens. Marvel's Star Wars may reveal how.

New Answers About What Happened to Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber After He Lost It in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

A couple of months ago we learned that there was a new Star Wars comic coming, which is set shortly after the events of The Empire Strikes Back . The story goes back to Cloud City and explores what happened to Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber after Darth Vader cut off his right hand, which was holdi

Economic Survey highlights: FY20 fiscal deficit target may need relaxation

GDP growth pegged at 6-6.5 per cent in financial year starting April 1, up from 5 per cent in current fisca

Fiscal deficit target may be relaxed to arrest declining growth: Economic Survey

The Medium Term Fiscal Policy (MTFP) statement presented with the Budget 2019-20, pegged the fiscal deficit target for 2019-20 at 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), which was further expected to follow a gradual path of reduction and attain the targeted level of 3 per cent of GDP in 2020-21, and continue at the same level in 2021-22.

Economic Survey calls for $1.4 trillion infra spending during FY2020-2025

Investment in infrastructure is necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affects overall growth performance, as per the Survey

Economic Survey calls for USD 1.4 trillion spending on infrastructure

Finance minister notes that investment in infrastructure is necessary, as it affects the overall growth

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

The Robins are keen on a midfielder today

Motherwell accept £1.5m bid from Championship rivals for striker linked with Bristol City

The Robins were monitoring him earlier in the window

Sisters tried to poison mom days before allegedly killing her for life insurance money - report

Two sisters from Mpumalanga allegedly attempted to poison their 62-year-old mother a few days before she was killed and raped, reportedly to collect an R80 000 life insurance payout.

'Murderous' daughter tried to poison mom three days earlier, for R80K policy payout - police

Mpumalanga police say the woman accused of holding down her mother as her boyfriend and another man raped then killed her ...

Billie Eilish dragged a YouTuber who dressed up like her in public, saying: 'You make me look bad'

The YouTuber Jordan Matter, who created a video showing someone posing as Eilish, said she "had absolutely no intention of disrespecting Billie."

Billie Eilish dragged a YouTuber who dressed up like her in public, saying: ‘You make me look bad’

Billie Eilish has had enough of people pretending to be her in public.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Zealand have lost six Super Over T20I matches out of seven.

Iqbal Qasim appointed head of PCB cricket committee

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

Former cricketer Iqbal Qasim appointed as PCB Cricket Committee chair

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced that former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim will chair the PCB Cricket Committee, which will meet on a quarterly basis.In a press release, t

How to control and play music on iPhone from your Apple Watch

Leave your iPhone on the table or in your bag. Here’s how to control music on iPhone from Apple Watch so you can play, pause, or shuffle it, and more.

How to control and play music on iPhone from your Apple Watch

Leave your iPhone on the table or in your bag. Here’s how to control music on iPhone from Apple Watch so you can play, pause, or shuffle it, and more.

Navajo Code Talker dies at 96; less than a handful remain

One of the few remaining Navajo Code Talkers who used their native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has died.

Navajo Code Talker dies at 96; less than a handful remain

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — One of the few remaining Navajo Code Talkers who used their native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has died. Joe Vandever...

Boost for Setien as Messi leads Barca rout over Leganes

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

Boost for Setien as Messi leads Barcelona rout over Leganes

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona hammered Leganes 5-0 on Thursday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey and deliver a much-needed boost for new coach Quique Setien.

Economic Survey: IBC reduces resolution time to 340 days from 4.3 years

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, provides for market-linked and time-bound resolution of stressed assets

Insolvency law reduces resolution time for stressed assets to 340 days: Economic Survey

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, provides for market-linked and time-bound resolution of stressed assets. The survey, tabled in the Parliament on Friday, also said resolution under the Code has been much higher as compared to other processes.

Chinese human trafficking accused owe us millions - labour department

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

Chinese human trafficking accused owe us millions – labour department

The matter was postponed to 12 February for the continuation of the bail application.

Gayle takes his big hitting to Nepal's T20 league

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

Gayle takes his big hitting to Nepal's T20 league

West Indies batting hero Chris Gayle has become the biggest international star to sign up for Nepal's Twenty20 league.

Apple Chipmaker Says Supply Not Affected By Coronavirus

One of Apple's chipmakers, TMSC, insists it is business as usual despite the coronavirus disrupting supply chains.

Apple chipmaker TSMC says production has not been affected by coronavirus

Apple chipmaker TSMC says its production remains unnaffected by the coronavirus outbreak.

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

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

Australian Open day 12: Thiem books final place, Britons taste doubles success

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

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

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

Katie Price vows to stay single until she meets someone 'worth it' and promises to become 'private'

Katie Price shared a string of motivational quotes to her Instagram stories about her love life and being a single mum

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Note 10 beat the Pixel to the February 2020 patch

The February 2020 security patch, as it is now rolling out for the Galaxy Note 9 and Note 10 right now — ahead of the Google Pixel.

Galaxy Note 10+ and Galaxy Note 9 receive February 2020 security patch

Samsung has become quite proactive these days in rolling out new security patches for its devices even before Google puts up the release notes. We have seen the company do this consistently over the p

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

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

Gang convicted after robbery of suitcase full of £4million worth of gems from international jewellery salesman

Lee Gardner, Camilo Carvajal, Ciro Troyano and Oscar Hicks ambushed and attacked Joseph Savoie, who worked for Le Vian, for a case filled with high-value stones.

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

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

Many people have tried to change my religion, but did not succeed: Danish Kaneria

Danish Kaneria was in the news last year after going on record to state that he faced discrimination in the Pakistan cricket team for being a Hindu.

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

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

Demi Lovato Almost Didn’t Return To Music After Her 2018 Overdose

Demi Lovato admitted that she wasn’t sure what the future of her music career looked like following her overdose in June 2018. Hollywood Life reports that Lovato’s heroin overdose made ...

Convicts' Lawyer Challenged 'Hanging Will Never Happen', Claims Nirbhaya's Mother Asha Devi

This is the second time the execution has been delayed, after the Delhi Court already shifted the date from January 22 to February 1. The development comes minutes after Pawan Gupta’s claim of being a minor at the time of the offence was dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Convict's lawyer challenged execution will never happen: Nirbhaya's mother break down into tears

After the Delhi court stayed the execution of the four convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case, Asha Devi, Nirbhaya's mother, broke down into tears on Friday.Reportedly, the court announced the execution which had been scheduled for February 1 at around 6 am, would be deferred till further orders.

Stander admits he knew Doris’s day would come as he switches back to six

‘He’s a great ballplayer, he’s got a good work-rate and he’s still young so there’s a lot more to come from him’

'I knew this day would come,' says David Cameron as Britain leaves EU – video

The former prime minister said that Britain ‘can make a success’ of Brexit on the day the country is set to leave the European Union

Billionaire Bloomberg floods Democratic primary with cash

DES MOINES, Iowa — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent roughly $180 million in the month after his late entry into the Democratic presidential primary, a staggering sum that’s drastically more than all other leading contenders spent during much of the past year combined. Since his late entry into the race in November, the former New York …

Billionaire Bloomberg floods Democratic primary with cash

DES MOINES, Iowa — Billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent roughly $180 million in the month after his late entry into the Democratic presidential primary, a staggering sum that’s drastically more than all other leading contenders spent during much of the past year combined. Since his entry into the race in late November, the former New York …

UC Berkeley had to apologise for saying anti-Chinese xenophobia is a 'normal reaction' to the coronavirus

UC Berkley is attracting backlash for calling anti-Chinese xenophobia a “normal reaction” to the Wuhan coronavirus.

UC Berkeley had to apologize for saying anti-Chinese xenophobia is a ‘normal reaction’ to the coronavirus

UC Berkley is attracting backlash for calling anti-Chinese xenophobia a “normal reaction” to the Wuhan coronavirus.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch Console Pre-Orders Are Up

Last night, Nintendo unveiled a Nintendo Switch console with design inspired by the upcoming game [...]

Nintendo announces new Switch console inspired by 'Animal Crossing'

Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Nintendo has announced a new Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed Switch console that will launch on March 13.

ISRO readying for low cost satellite launch vehicles

ISRO has earmarked $1,600 million for launch vehicles, of which $870 million will be for PSLV and the remaining for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, he revealed. ISRO has planned some 500 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches in the next five years. The Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) model is picking up very well in the space and defence sectors.

ISRO readying low-cost satellite launch vehicles worth Rs 30-35 cr

ISRO has planned some 500 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches in the next five years, a press release quoting Haridas said

Here's Why The OnePlus 8 Will Almost Definitely Arrive With Wireless Charging Support

OnePlus may have just provided a gigantic hint that wireless charging support is headed to the OnePlus 8, as it has joined the Wireless Power Consortium.

OnePlus Basically Confirms That the OnePlus 8 Will Have Wireless Charging After All

OnePlus has been hesitant to jump on the wireless charging bandwagon, but things are a-changing over there as the company makes a move that seems to confirm it's had a change of heart.

4-month-old girl beats brain cancer and rings the bell

Lillian Grace Borden was born on Sept. 5, 2019. She was a beautiful, and seemingly healthy, baby girl. To her parents, she was perfect.

4-month-old baby beats brain cancer, rings bell with mom's help in emotional video

Lily, almost 5 months old, was officially diagnosed as cancer free on Jan. 25, 2020.

Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans.

Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 — It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans. A small prosthetic enabled...

Time running out for 'GOAT' Federer as rivals close in

Federer will be closing on his 39th birthday by the time Roland Garros and Wimbledon roll around — nearly two years older than Ken Rosewall when he became the oldest Grand Slam champion at 37 at the 1972 Australian Open.

Tennis: Time running out for 'GOAT' Federer as rivals close in

Roger Federer's fans call him the Greatest Of All Time but after defeat at the Australian Open his hold on the men's record for career Grand Slam ...

What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?

What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how is it transmitted from one person to another, and at what point should you see a doctor?

The Explainer: How worried should we be about the coronavirus in Ireland?

On this week’s podcast, our experts fill you in on everything you need to know.

Iran calls US sanctions on nuke organization chief 'unwise'

Iran’s nuclear energy organization called recent sanctions on the head of the agency by the U.S. an “unwise move" that won't interrupt Iran's peaceful nuclear policies. The U.S. announced new sanctions Thursday against the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and its director, Ali Akbar Salehi

Iran calls US sanctions on nuke organization chief ‘unwise'

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said it seems U.S. officials imposed the sanctions to try to divert public opinion from Trump’s impeachment.

Statistics Canada says GDP edged up 0.1 per cent in November

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product edged up 0.1 per cent in November, reversing most of the decline experienced in October.

Statistics Canada says GDP edged up 0.1 per cent in November

The Canadian economy edged higher in November, reversing most the decline seen in October, as cold weather helped boost the utilities sector and the construction and retail sectors also gained ground.

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

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

PS5 release date, specs, news and rumors for Sony’s PlayStation 5

Sony has confirmed that the PS5 is coming at the end of 2020 – so what do we know about the next-generation console so far?

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

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

2 hurt when ambulance crashes into home in New Jersey

Two people were hurt when an ambulance crashed into a home in New Jersey Friday morning.

Creep who lusted after ‘14-year-old girl’ asked vigilante decoy: "Are you part of those paedophile hunters?" When he was told ‘no’ he sent the adult man sickening sex vids

Paisley pervert was snared by an online paedophile hunter

Scots creep sent sick images to ‘14-year-old girl’ and asked 'are you part of those paedophile hunters?'

Creep Peter McCorkindale, 50, sent sick images of himself to an online “decoy” he thought was an innocent 14-year-old old girl.

Brazilians sent to Mexico by US say they don’t understand why

Bewildered, sad and disappointed, Brazilians migrants sent from the United States to Mexico this week were left wondering how they had ended up in another country whose language they do not understand.

Brazilians sent to Mexico by U.S. say they don't understand why

CIUDAD JUAREZ (Reuters) - Bewildered, sad and disappointed, Brazilians migrants sent from the United States to Mexico this week were left wondering how they had ended up in another country whose language they do not understand.

Talks between Thailand, insurgents to resume in March, says Thai official

BANGKOK, Jan 31 — Talks will resume in early March between representatives of the Thai government and the main insurgent group fighting for independence in the country largely Muslim-Malay south, the head of the government team today. The conflict in the Malay-speaking region of predominantly...

Talks between Thailand, insurgents to resume in March: Thai official

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Talks will resume in early March between representatives of the Thai government and the main insurgent group fighting for independence in the country largely Muslim-Malay south, the head of the government team on Friday.

Saturday Night Takeaway to return next month after two-year break

The Ant & Dec show was pulled after Ant McPartlin was arrested for drink driving in 2018

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

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

Himanshi Calls Asim Riaz's Proposal Filmy; Fans Feel She Is On Bigg Boss 13 To Clear Her Image!

Recently, Himanshi Khurana re-entered the Bigg Boss 13 house as Asim Riaz’s connection. A few celebrities and fans felt that the Punjabi actress-singer is on the show to clear her image.

Himanshi Calls Asim Riaz's Proposal Filmy; Fans Feel She Is On Bigg Boss 13 To Clear Her Image!

Recently, Himanshi Khurana re-entered the Bigg Boss 13 house as Asim Riaz’s connection. A few celebrities and fans felt that the Punjabi actress-singer is on the show to clear her image.

I Know Some Algorithms Are Biased—Because I Created One

It was inadvertent, but it taught me an important lesson

I Know Some Algorithms Are Biased—because I Created One

Doing so was inadvertent, but it taught me an important lesson

What you need to know if you’re an EU citizen living in the UK after Brexit

EU citizens who want to stay in the UK after Brexit will need to apply online for the EU Settlement Scheme

What you need to know if you live and work in Spain, France or other EU country after Brexit

Living and working in the EU depends on the rules of the individual country

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

Here’s what you need to know before the markets open:

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

Here’s what you need to know before the markets open:

Monroe woman killed in crash on U.S. Highway 165

Police say a Monroe woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Hwy 165, near LA Hwy 2.

Pregnant Louisiana woman killed in possible road rage crash, police say

Kenner Police say a pregnant woman is dead following a crash involving two vehicles on West Esplanade Ave. near David Dr.

Goldman Sachs warns Wuhan coronavirus will hit US economic growth this quarter

Goldman Sachs warned on Friday that Wuhan coronavirus is likely to hit US economic growth.

Goldman Sachs warns Wuhan coronavirus will hit US economic growth this quarter

Goldman Sachs warned on Friday that Wuhan coronavirus is likely to hit US economic growth.

Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead after Brexit

Brexit: Leading trade organisations and Indian entrepreneurs in Britain see this as an exciting time for the India-UK trade and economic partnership to be taken to a new level

Brexit Day: Businesses see promising India-UK ties ahead

Leading trade organisations and Indian entrepreneurs see this as an exciting time for the India-UK trade and economic partnership to be taken to a new level.

Duke of York urged to ‘do the right thing’ and talk to the FBI

The plea came from Virginia Giuffre who said Andrew should do so for victims of Jeffrey Epstein.

Duke of York urged to ‘do the right thing’ and talk to the FBI

The plea came from Virginia Giuffre who said Andrew should do so for victims of Jeffrey Epstein.

Barcelona agree €31m deal to sign Francisco Trincao from Braga

Barcelona have made a deadline-day signing, although Braga's Francisco Trincao will not move to Camp Nou until July 1.

Barcelona agree €31m deal to sign Francisco Trincao from Braga

Barcelona have made a deadline-day signing, although Braga’s Francisco Trincao will not move to Camp Nou until July 1.

Zaha Hadid Architects releases visuals of amorphous OPPO Shenzhen headquarters

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its proposal for four interconnected towers in Shenzhen, China, which will contain the open-plan headquarters for OPPO.

Zaha Hadid Architects releases visuals of amorphous OPPO Shenzhen headquarters

Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its proposal for four interconnected towers in Shenzhen, China, which will contain the open-plan headquarters for OPPO.

Canadian women's hockey team look to rally with Ryan in Rivalry Series

Tasked with coaching the Canadian women's hockey team back to supremacy, Troy Ryan sought guidance from experts in a different sport.

Canadian women's hockey team look to rally with new coach in Rivalry Series

Canada's women's hockey squad aims to dig itself out of a two-game hole in the five-game Rivalry Series against the United States in its first match under new head coach Troy Ryan Monday in Victoria.

Suspect charged in attack on transgender woman in West Harlem

Authorities have formally charged the suspect who was arrested connection with a disturbing attack on a transgender woman in West Harlem.

Suspect charged in subway attack on transgender woman in Harlem

Authorities have formally charged the suspect who was arrested connection with a disturbing attack on a transgender woman in Harlem.

Man Utd icon Eric Cantona sets rivalry aside in music video of City fan Liam Gallagher

The former Red Devils attacker joined up with the famous Sky Blues supporter to take on the lead role of a king in the video for Gallagher's latest single 'Once'

Man Utd icon Eric Cantona sets rivalry aside in music video of City fan Liam Gallagher

The former Red Devils attacker joined up with the famous Sky Blues supporter to take on the lead role of a king in the video for Gallagher's latest single 'Once'

Learned to stay calm and come back: Virat Kohli on India’s two Super Over wins against New Zealand

India won back-to-back T20Is against New Zealand with victories in Hamilton and Wellington.

Two Super Over finishes have taught me to stay calm and bounce back when chance comes: Virat Kohli

Cricket News: India captain Virat Kohli on Friday said he has learnt an important lesson in the back-to-back Super Over finishes against New Zealand: To "stay calm

Lori Vallow: Idaho woman misses deadline to bring missing children to court

The mom of two children missing since September failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to bring the kids to authorities in Idaho on Thursday.

Mother of missing children misses deadline to bring them to authorities

The mother of two missing Idaho children missed a deadline on Thursday to physically bring them to authorities.

Bidar CAA play row: Police arrests headmistress, child's mother

The New Town Police on Thursday night arrested the headmistress of a primary school of the Shaheen Education Society and the mother of a child who staged a controversial drama during the annual day

Karnataka police arrest headmistress, parent for anti-CAA play by kids

Bidar SP Sreedhara T said, "the accused - Fareeda Begum, the in-charge headmistress of Shaheen School and Anuja Minsa, mother of the student who delivered the dialogue which mentioned slapping the PM were arrested based on evidence collected by the police based on the case filed on January 26."

Barberton sisters face murder charges after their mother’s brutal murder

The two sisters, who are believed to be complicit in their mother's murder, were charged and will appear in the Barberton Magistrate Court on February 5

Murder charges are dropped against three Russian sisters who killed their 'rapist' father while he slept

Krestina, Angelina and Maria Khachaturyan - aged 19, 18 and 17 when they killed Mikhail Khachaturyan, 57 - claimed they suffered years of 'torture and sexual abuse'.

Regenerative biology could be used to restore mucus production, shows study

Mucus is a protective, slimy secretion produced by goblet cells and which lines organs of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Slime production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening.

Got slime? Using regenerative biology to restore mucus production

Let's talk about slime.

SK Hynix to make deep capex cut as virus spread threatens chip output

South Korea's SK Hynix , the worlds' No.2 memory chip maker, warned a new virus outbreak in China could pose a threat to chip production and said ...

SK Hynix to make deep capex cut; virus spread may threaten chip output

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s SK Hynix, the world’s No.2 memory chip maker, warned a new virus outbreak in China could pose a threat to chip production and said it would sharply reduce annual investment after posting a steep fall in quarterly profit.

Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend

TORONTO - Amid talks about regulating foreign streaming services in this country, the Writers Guild of Canada is sounding the alarm on what it says is a tro

Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend

TORONTO — Amid talks about regulating foreign streaming services in this country, the Writers Guild of Canada is sounding the alarm on what it says is a troubling trend toward a "service industry" and "massive exodus" of talent.

Dead man lies on an empty street at China’s virus ground zero

A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand.

Dead man lies on an empty street at China's virus ground zero

A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand.

Done deal: Wolves sign Rochdale wonderkid Luke Matheson

Wolves have signed highly-rated full-back Luke Matheson for around £1million from Rochdale – and loaned him back there for the rest of the season.

Done deal: Wolves sign Rochdale wonderkid Luke Matheson

Wolves have signed highly-rated full-back Luke Matheson for around £1million from Rochdale – and loaned him back there for the rest of the season.

WHO: Closing borders could allow China virus to spread faster

GENEVA, Jan 31 — The World Health Organisation cautioned today that closing borders was probably ineffective in halting the transmission of the deadly novel coronavirus from China and could even accelerate its spread. If you close official border crossings, you can “lose track of people and...

Closing borders could allow China virus to spread faster: WHO

The UN health agency on Thursday declared the outbreak a global health emergency, but said it was not recommending any international trade or travel restrictions and urged the numerous countries already taking such measures to reconsider.Several countries have halted cross-border traffic from China or banned entry from travellers from Wuhan.

Nubia's next flagship gaming phone will support 80W wired fast charging

In addition to a 144Hz display, Nubia's upcoming 5G gaming phone may allso support 80W fast charging.

OnePlus may finally support wireless charging in its next phone

OnePlus has shied away from wireless charging for quite a while, but not anymore. As spotted first by MobileScout, the company has joined Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), the industry body that regulates standards for Qi wireless charging used by the majority of smartphones.

Government must unleash bold reforms to achieve 6-6.5% growth in FY21, say experts, industry

The chamber said as the Economic Survey is a precursor to the Union Budget, it expects some of the bold reforms highlighting trust, entrepreneurship and primacy of the market to be reflected in the Budget announcements. Leader Economic Advisory Services at PwC India Ranen Banerjee said attaining the projected growth rate of 6-6.5% will be challenging.

Bold reforms needed to achieve 6-6.5% growth in FY21: Experts, industry

Leader Economic Advisory Services at PwC India Ranen Banerjee said attaining the projected growth rate of 6-6.5 per cent will be challenging

‘I've no problem with someone not liking a commentator. But don’t say I don’t like that woman commentator’

With the women’s and men’s Six Nations championships set to start this weekend, The42 speaks to four female broadcasters who will cover the events.

Singleton claims she REFUSES to date shorter men because they don't make her feel 'like a woman' - but GMB viewers argue 'personality' is all that matters

Former reality star Ashley James (pictured right) and Zeze Millz (pictured left) debated whether height is a factor when it comes to dating and finding a life partner on Good Morning Britain.

Platinum Games Is Possibly Teasing the Return of The Wonderful 101

Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya is possibly teasing the return of The Wonderful 101 on Nintendo Switch with a new image that has been shared today

Platinum Games seems to be teasing The Wonderful 101 for Switch again

An interesting image was posted to Twitter by Platinum Games today, and it appears to have something to do with The Wonderful 101.

Sega Europe Ditches Plastic Game Boxes On PC, Everyone Else Should Follow

After what I guess was a trial run with Football Manager last year, Sega Europe has made the decision to make all the boxes for its PC releases cardboard. They’ll be made from 100% recycled materials, and will in turn be 100% recyclable themselves....

Sega Europe Ditches Plastic Game Boxes On PC, Everyone Else Should Follow

They’ll be made from 100% recycled materials, and will in turn be 100% recyclable themselves.

It Grows

Evil had a great holiday season: Amazon now has over 150 million Prime subscribers, the company announced in Q4 2019 numbers released on Thursday. The massive growth numbers sent the company’s market cap surging to over $1 trillion (£761 billion) and made CEO Jeff Bezos an estimated $13.2 billion (£9 billion) in a matter of minutes.

It Grows

Evil had a great holiday season: Amazon now has over 150 million Prime subscribers, the company announced in Q4 2019 numbers released on Thursday. The massive growth numbers sent the company’s market cap surging to over $US1 ($1) trillion and made CEO Jeff Bezos an estimated $US13.2 ($20) billion in a matter of...

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

'I need a few days to emotionally recover.’

'The Good Place' Finale Leaves Fans Feeling Emotional, Satisfied With the Series' Ending

Fans are emotional following The Good Place series finale Thursday night. Titled 'Whenever You're Ready,' the final episode of the beloved NBC series is being dubbed a 'perfect ending' that has left many longtime viewers in 'the bad place' now that it is officially over. As the credits rolled for [...]

EU top court says it can’t rule in Slovenia-Croatia border dispute

Two governments must work to end standoff, judges declare.

EU Court Says It Cannot Rule On Slovenia-Croatia Border Row

The European Union’s top court announced Friday that it cannot rule on a decades old border dispute between member countries Slovenia and Croatia because the row falls under international law and not EU law.

Economic Survey: 5,151 smart city projects at various levels of execution

On Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna-Urban (PMAY-U) programme, the Survey said the scheme was launched in June, 2015 to provide "pucca" house with basic amenities to all eligible urban poor

Smart City Mission: 5,151 projects at various stages of implementation, says Survey

Talking about achievements of 'Smart Cities Mission' (SCM), the Survey said all 100 cities under the mission have incorporated SPVs, City Level Advisory Forums (CLAFs) and appointed Project Management Consultants (PMCs). "Since the launch of the mission, 5,151 projects worth more than Rs 2 lakh crore are at various stages of implementation in the 100 cities," it added.

A YouTuber got an inflammatory right-wing commentator to fly to Prague to pick up a fake award, the initials of which spelled out the 'C-word'

Inflammatory right-wing commentator Katie Hopkins probably thought her day on the internet couldn’t get any worse after her Twitter account was suspended for hate speech on Friday. She was wrong.

A YouTuber got an inflammatory right-wing commentator to fly to Prague to pick up a fake award, the initials of which spelled out the ‘C-word’

Inflammatory right-wing commentator Katie Hopkins probably thought her day on the internet couldn’t get any worse after her Twitter account was suspended for hate speech on Friday. She was wrong.

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

"It makes me look bad"

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

"It makes me look bad"

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

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

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

Coordinator of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO, in Guandong Province, China, Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, has urged Nigerians to heed the

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes

Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos added $13.5 billion to his fortune in 15 minutes

Jeff Bezos may have been the only ultra-wealthy billionaire who failed to get richer in 2019, but he’s making up for it in 2020.

Lady reveals the shocking reason she declined a job with great benefits

A lady has taken to her social media page to recount how she declined a job offer with great benefits after she started catching feelings for her married boss. She revealed that the job had great

Microbiologist Afolabi explains why she declined job with great benefits

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to recount how she turned down a great job offer. Identified as Opeyemi Afolabi, she revealed it was due to the fact that she was attracted to the boss who was her friend.

Let's move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit

As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role "in the ever-louder cacophony of the world," despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.

Let's move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit

BRUSSELS (AP) — As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role “in the ever-louder cacophony of the world," despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.In a text published by several European media outlets, EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Parliament president David Sassoli and Council president Charles Michel expressed their regrets to see Britain leave but also sounded eager to turn the page, saying the U.K.'s departure marks “a new dawn for Europe.

BOJ warns of cyber-attack vulnerability ahead of Olympic Games

The increa­sing threat of cyber-attack­s has prodde­d the Bank of Englan­d

BOJ warns of cyber-attack vulnerability ahead of Olympic Games

Japan's financial institutions must guard against cyber-attacks ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, with nearly 40per cent of banks and other ...

Arsenal technical director Edu explains why Gunners signed Cedric Soares despite injury

Cedric Soares is the second man in the door at Arsenal this January after Pablo Mari signed for the Gunners on loan, but the Southampton star is carrying an injury

Arsenal technical director Edu explains why Gunners signed Cedric Soares despite injury

Cedric Soares is the second man in the door at Arsenal this January after Pablo Mari signed for the Gunners on loan, but the Southampton star is carrying an injury

Funeral of McGinley children: Father says ‘now I know what heartbroken really means’

Andrew McGinley thanks emergency services, neighbours and those who brought joy to his children’s lives