Anti-apartheid activist Ben Turok dies, aged 92 | IOL News

Former anti-apartheid activist and economics professor Ben Turok had died, his family confirmed on Monday morning.

The Man City youngsters with the highest potential according to Football Manager

We used Football Manager 2020 to take a look at Man City's most exciting youngsters right now.

Brunette Bombshell Katelyn Runck Sizzles In Skimpy White Bikini

Model Katelyn Runck took to Instagram over the weekend to show off her incredible figure in a barely-there bikini. The tiny number featured a classic triangle top that could hardly contain her ...

‘Boy Meets World’ Star Maitland Ward Celebrates Earning 1 Million Instagram Followers In Electric Blue Dress

Maitland Ward hit a huge Instagram milestone over the weekend, hitting over 1 million followers. The former Boy Meets World star celebrated the accomplishment with a set of sexy new photos, which she ...

Beyonce Flaunts Her Booty In A High-Cut Bodysuit

Beyonce’s latest Instagram upload didn’t leave too much to the imagination. Beyonce put her world-famous curves on full display in a jaw-dropping new shot posted to her Instagram account ...

Wythenshawe finally has its own Screwfix...and it could mean great things for local charities

The new Sharston store could mean a boost for Wythenshawe charities, thanks to the Screwfix Foundation

Miranda Lambert Slays In Low-Cut Fringe Top & Funky Gold Belt

Miranda Lambert is killing the fashion game once again in her most recent social media share. As those who follow the country superstar on Instagram know, Lambert regularly takes to her page to share ...

Star Wars' Kathleen Kennedy On The Long Road To Ending The Skywalkers' Story

Before Star Wars belonged to Disney, it belonged to Kathleen Kennedy. George Lucas himself picked the legendary producer to run his beloved namesake, Lucasfilm, before Mickey Mouse swooped in and bought it all up. And at that time the plan was always this: A new trilogy of films, which ends later this month in Star...

Global warming is robbing world’s oceans of oxygen

The amount of oxygen in the world's oceans decreased by 2 percent between 1960 and 2010 and is expected to go down by a further 3-4 percent by the year 2100 as a result of global warming, something that will have an effect on habitats and the coastal economies that depend on them.

Man jailed for 14 sexual offences after police seize his computer and iPhone

Thomas Inglis admitted the charges

Nokia Does Smart TVs Now

While terms like '3310' and 'Snake' come to mind when Nokia is mentioned, that may be about to change. The smart phone company is getting into the smart TV game. Well, it's letting its name be slapped on one at the very least....

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

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

Task force submits 2nd set of proposed constitutional amendments to House panel

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Constitutional Reforms (Task Force CORE) insisted its proposed constitutional amendments will strengthen political parties as public institutions, prohibit turn-coatism (balimbing), make the anti-political dynasty provision of the Constitution self-executing, advocate for finance reform through the creation of a democracy fund, and extend the terms of local government officials to five years with one reelection.

How to create a slap-up family Christmas dinner for less than £50

It includes Bucks Fizz and Christmas cake

Donald Trump Has Toilet Problems

U.S. President Donald J. Trump is having some toilet trouble—extremely normal toilet trouble that happens to all of us on a regular basis. Like how we sometimes have to flush 10-15 times before it all goes down, and that is totally due to wacko liberals demanding environmentally friendly toilets....

Start Forging Your Own Beskar'gam And More Of The Most Metal Toys Of The Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, Gizmodo's regular round up of the best things we’ve seen on the internet this week that aren’t Baby Yoda, because we’ve already blogged those. This week, Hot Toys finds another Spider-Man costume to gorgeously replicate, Lego adds to its line of modular buildings, and at last there’s...

Sydney's Bushfire Smoke Pollution Is Now The Worst In NSW's History

Sydney has once again found itself facing some of the worst air pollution in the world due to bushfire smoke drifting in from one of the most devastating bushfire seasons Australia has ever faced....

‘War crime’: Gov’t slams use of child soldiers after clash kills 16-year-old rebel

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday denounced rebels of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) for recruiting child soldiers in their armed struggle, saying such an act is a war crime and

Compostela Valley is now Davao de Oro

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

Tobacco stolen from Booker Cash and Carry was a 'gift for a friend'

'He realises it was a stupid thing'

Responsibility over privilege, public schools teachers told

The continued clamor of teachers groups for more government support does not sit well with a group of private schools - noting that if they truly want to contribute to achieving quality education, public school teachers should “focus more on responsibility rather than privilege.”

Arrests after police stop suspected drug deal taking place in West Bridgford

Five men were arrested

The Book of Mormon is coming to Nottingham - venue, dates, times and ticket prices revealed

It has sold out every one of its 2,829 performances to date in London

I Want That On A T-Shirt

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

Jury Rules You Can Call Elon Musk A Pedo Guy

It took a federal jury in Los Angeles less than an hour to throw out a $US190 ($278) million defamation case against Elon Musk. Calling someone a “pedo guy” to an audience of millions of Twitter followers isn’t an accusation, the jury decided, because words are tricky little devils that can mean a lot of things...

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

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

Yuletide Social Assistance Program to be established for barangay execs, workers

In appreciation of their hard work in providing frontline government services, President Duterte has called for the establishment of a “Yuletide Social Assistance Program” for barangay officials and workers this year.

Bong Go: Manila Water should be held liable for failing to construct sewer, wastewater system

Administration ally Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said on Monday that Manila Water Company, Inc. should be held liable for environmental damage because of their failure to construct a sewerage and wastewater system as stated in their contract.

From Their Balloons, The First Aeronauts Transformed Our View Of The World

Near the beginning of the new film “The Aeronauts,” a giant gas-filled balloon called the “Mammoth” departs from London’s Vauxhall Gardens and ascends into the clouds, revealing a bird’s eye view of London. To some moviegoers, these breathtaking views might seem like nothing special: Modern air travel has...

Doctor Manhattan Has Brought Watchmen's Story About Time Full Circle

As a young boy, Watchmen’s Jon Osterman had no idea that he would one day grow up to be the closest approximation of a god that anyone would ever live to see or that he would fundamentally alter the course of history in nearly unimaginable ways. But this week’s episode posits the idea that for all of his...

Putin set for landmark Paris talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian leader Vladimir Putin will for the first time hold formal talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky over the conflict in Ukraine's east on Monday, in a much-anticipated summit in Paris.

LadBaby to release new novelty sausage roll song in bid for second Christmas No. 1

The Nottingham-born dad blogger is going up against bookies' favourite Robbie Williams

Fighting corruption a government priority – Andanar

Fighting corruption remains an utmost priority of the Duterte administration to prevent an abusive culture of extortion and embezzlement as well as oppression of the people, a Palace official said Monday.

No holiday truce with NPA — Lorenzana

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

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

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

'Great player' - Nottingham Forest fans issue transfer statement after Jack Colback development

Nottingham Forest transfer news | Jack Colback's Newcastle future looks decidedly bleak as the winter transfer window edges closer, and Reds fans have been having their say

Why Won't Steam Approve These Games Supporting Hong Kong Protestors?

Last year Valve proclaimed that it would allow virtually any game on its Steam service, so long as the game wasn’t illegal or “straight up trolling”—but activist-minded developers who have made games about the Hong Kong protests have realised that, perhaps, there are other ways to get barred from the gaming...

Just eight people turn up to get a free cash handout in Ilkeston

It was available to pensioners living in a certain area

DOJ: Gov’t ready to run water supply if water concessionaires bail

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra assured the public on Monday that the government is ready to take over the water supply duties for Metro Manila in the event that the two water concessionaires Manila Water Co., Inc. and Maynilad Water Services decide to halt their services.

Man appears in court on GBH charge after alleged incident involving his neighbours

He was brought to Nottingham Magistrates' Court

Quickfire Q&A with Dreadzone ahead of Nottingham date at Rescue Rooms on 2019 UK tour

It will be their final show of 2019

Unicorn Scooter Company Finds Profit To Be A Mythical Beast

It takes a special kind of audacity for your startup to be successful, and a special kind of audacity to name your startup “Unicorn”. Sadly, the overlapping of those two audacious circles did not spell success for one scooter company....

Lacson files resolution honoring Misamis Oriental hero cop

Senator Panfilo M. Lacson, chairman of the Senate National Defense and Security Committee, acknowledged Monday the selflessness showed by the late Police Senior Master Sergeant Jason Magno who used his own body to shield innocent lives in a school in Misamis Oriental from a live grenade, and said that he should be emulated not only by the Philippine National Police but by the entire country.

Customers Can Order Apple's Mac Pro And Its Killer Display This Week

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

Teen potheads caught smoking in police car

While most drug users would run away or cringe in fear at seeing a police car, this group of marijuana users in Quezon City turned one into a hotbox for their pot session.

Jim O'Brien given all-clear to make Notts County return

But Magpies boss Neal Ardley making sure midfielder's preparations are 'right'

Promising Nottingham Forest youngster attracting 'concrete interest' ahead of January transfer window

Midfielder Jake Taylor is on loan at League Two Port Vale but that deal is set to run out next month

Murder accused told psychiatrist he heard 'voices', jury told

Gavin Collins also spoke about a female voice which suggested good chess moves

Outgoing Rushcliffe MP Ken Clarke to talk about his life and career on Nottingham stage

The 79-year-old will be open to questions from the audience

Martires: One out of 40 households has had experience with corruption

Ombudsman Samuel Martires has revealed that one out of every 40 households in the country has had an experience with corruption activities.

Scarlet Witch Will Finally Get Her Big Title In WandaVision

This weekend is CCXP, Comic Con Experience São Paulo, and during a recent panel there MCU head honcho Kevin Feige dropped some fascinating details about Marvel’s upcoming slate of programming and movies. Alongside some exclusive footage that hasn’t yet been released online, there was some interesting conversation...

Cardinal Tagle gets new Vatican post

Pope Francis has named Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle as the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

QC councilors ask for longer work hours for traffic enforcers during Yuletide season

With the traffic congestion expected to worsen further this Yuletide Season, Quezon City officials have asked local traffic authorities to add two hours per shift to the schedules of the city’s traffic field enforcers to help lessen public inconvenience.

How Scream Holds Up In 2019

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

Reddit Uncovers Russian Interference Campaign Ahead Of UK Election

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

Shocked Bulwell residents speak out about living on the same street as a 'deconstructed meth lab'

Residents described the estate as 'quiet' for families

The Quiet Joys Of ASMR Porn

I am watching a video of the outward crevice of a human’s large intestine. The cavity, exposed in the cold light of day, is isolated from the owner’s body; it pulsates to what sounds like wet dog food squishing in the palm of a hand. It is, at turns, grotesque, then abstract, suggestive of the hungry mouth of a...

Retired cop killed in QC buy-bust

Anti-scalawag operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) killed early Monday morning a recently retired policeman in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City.

Police launch hunt for missing 14-year-old girl in Nottinghamshire

Officers are concerned for her safety

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

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

‘Tisoy’ retired as name of tropical cyclone

Destructive typhoon “Tisoy” (international name: Kammuri) will soon be retired by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) from its list of tropical cyclone names due to the cyclone's massive damage to infrastructure and agriculture.

'A name that slams you' - Francois Modesto's pride at Nottingham Forest role and looking for players

The Reds' technical director spent time getting to know the Championship by travelling around the country in his car

Palace cites Miss Universe PH bet for bringing ‘pride and glory to Filipino nation’

Miss Philippines Gazini Ganados has brought pride and glory to the Filipino nation despite failing to bag the Miss Universe crown, Malacañang said Monday.

Robotics Researchers Have A Duty To Prevent Autonomous Weapons

Robotics is rapidly being transformed by advances in artificial intelligence. And the benefits are widespread: We are seeing safer vehicles with the ability to automatically brake in an emergency, robotic arms transforming factory lines that were once offshored and new robots that can do everything from shop for...

Robredo report on administration’s drug war not meant to disparage anyone

Vice President Leni Robredo has no intention to discredit anyone from the administration upon the release of her findings on the drug war after the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, her spokesperson assured.

Best Christmas Gifts For Sweaty Fitness Freaks

We're weeks out from the barrage of posts and tweets about everyone's New Year's fitness resolutions so it's a perfect time to get your fitness-loving friends and family members the gift of sweat-inducing pastimes to keep them occupied over the break. Here's our roundup of the best Christmas gifts for your active...

12 LGUs receive DOH-Calabarzon’s Gintong DALOY award

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

Samsung Reportedly Has Some Major Camera Upgrades Planned For The Galaxy S11

Almost a year ago, Samsung acquired mobile camera developer Corephotonics, and now, if reports are true, Samsung might finally be ready to add some of the company’s fancy new photography tech on the upcoming Galaxy S11....

Nottingham charity given green light to move from 'decrepit' home after 60 years

Nottingham Mencap has been in consultation to move into the Edwards Lane Community Centre

'I do believe this squad can achieve good things' - Neal Ardley backs Notts County players

Magpies were frustrated by Sutton United at the weekend

All The Nerdy Books We're Reading This Summer

Summer is officially here. For me that means butchering countless mangos with my trash knifeskills and playing Daryl Braithwaite's One Summer on repeat. Summer break is also a time where my fellow colleagues and I like to catch up on some of the books that have been piling up on our shelves and e-readers for...

Malaysia reports first case of polio since 1992

A three-month-old Malaysian infant has been diagnosed with polio, the first case reported in the country in nearly three decades, a top health official said on Sunday.

Nottingham Forest fans have mixed feelings over potential striker transfer

Nottingham Forest transfer news | The Reds have been linked with the Charlton forward ahead of the January transfer window

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

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

There Was Almost A Version Of Netflix's Witcher Where Ciri Was The Lead Star

The nature of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher books being more focused on a collection of time-strewn short stories than it is actual linear novels makes the particular trial of adapting them for television a struggle. It was one Lauren Schmidt Hissrich wrangled with when she helped bring Geralt to life for...

Look inside the Carlton pub grotto with own ice kingdom and Christmas train

Advance tickets to the festive pop-up sold out in a matter of days

China says it will continue ‘training’ Xinjiang people

China on Monday defended its vast network of re-education camps in Xinjiang and said it would continue

'Unfortunately' - Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi reveals injury latest

Reds head coach with the latest injury news on Samba Sow, Yuri Ribeiro and Carl Jenkinson ahead of Middlesbrough clash

Baguio cools down to 11.8 degrees Celsius

Baguio City’s temperature dropped to its lowest this month at 11.8 degrees Celsius Monday morning.

P3.4-million shabu seized from street-level pusher

Some P3.4 million worth of shabu was seized from a woman drug peddler in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City Sunday night.

Hontiveros renews call for hospitals to comply with anti-deposit law

Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Sunday renewed her call for all hospitals to comply with the anti-hospital deposit law, warning that those who continue violating it would be penalized.

'Peloton wife' at it again

By now you’ve seen the cringey Peloton exercise bike commercial and read all about how it has outraged the people of the internet.

Surrey to get 2nd hospital

The fast-growing city of Surrey is getting a second hospital.

Cougar mauls dog, eats cat

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

Brittain elects for jury trial

Alleged quadruple murderer John Brittain appeared briefly in Penticton court Monday morning, waiving his right to a previously-scheduled preliminary inquiry and announcing his intention to proceed straight to a jury trial in B.C. Supreme Court.

Shoe could help ID body

The coroner's service and the RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a man whose body was found Nov. 1 near Moberly Lake, in Northern B.C.

ATV rider plummets 150 feet

UPDATE 6 p.m. The Penticton Fire Department has successfully rescued the rider from the bottom of the embankment.

Defence calls no evidence

The defence lawyer for a man accused in the stabbing death of a 13-year-old girl in Abbotsford says no evidence will be called in his defence.

WestJet's Christmas miracle

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

Kelowna's most wanted - Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant in effect as of December 9, 2019.

Thomson bows out

Steve Thomson has made it official. Widely rumoured not to be seeking re-election in the next provincial election, Thomson issued a statement Monday confirming so.

Deadly volcano eruption

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

SNC exec driven by greed?

The Crown has begun final arguments in the criminal trial of former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi.

Climate bragging rights

We Okanaganites love to brag to family across the country about our hot summers and mild winters.

Deadly volcano eruption

A volcano on a New Zealand island erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving perhaps two dozen others missing and presumed dead. Eighteen others were rescued, some of them severely burned.

Lifeguard's spy cam for boys

Warning: The contents of this story may be disturbing to some readers.

Power restored on Westside

UPDATE 4:54 p.m. BCHydro says the power has been restored in West Kelowna.

Fire near Gallagher's

UPDATE: 2:00 p.m. Platoon captain John Kelly confirmed the homeowner was present at the time of the fire.

Miss Universe crowned

South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019, giving the country its second title in three years in a pageant that also saw strong showings from contestants from Puerto Rico and Mexico.

Ice bucket inspiration dies

Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday. He was 34.

Not negligent in teen death

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

DST switch 'reckless'

It’s late December, 6 a.m., and you hop in the shower. Dark.

Improving your credit score - The Mortgage Gal

As we move into the holiday season, mortgages are not top of mind for most of us.

New steps against scammers

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

Opec production cuts compliance could push oil price to $70

The combination of strong production cut compliance from Opec and its allies and a US-China trade deal could push the price of Brent crude to $70 in 2020.

Austria: Government declines to implement glyphosate ban for 2020

Austria's government said Monday it would not implement a ban on the controversial herbicide glyphosate, despite MPs having voted for it to come into effect on January 1. In a letter to the speaker of parliament, Chancellor Brigitte Bierlein said the European Commission had not been given the necessary notification about the measure and it therefore could not enter into force.

Over 9 million facing food shortages in African Sahel: Sources

The number of people requiring urgent food aid in 16 countries across Africa's Sahel region more than doubled this year to some 9.4 million amid an increase in violence and insecurity, officials and experts said Monday. Three countries, Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso, are facing crisis conditions, at phase three of five on the scale used by the Food Crisis Prevention Network, which includes government and United Nations representatives as well as NGOs.

Erick Rowan posts heartwarming response to Luke Harper's recent WWE release

Luke Harper was one of last night's WWE releases

Onion Prices Ease In Delhi As Produce Arrives From Afghanistan, Turkey Along With Local Crop

Wholesale prices of onion were quoted in between Rs 50-75 per kg at Delhi’s Azadpur mandi on Monday.

Congress’ Stand On CAB Hypocritical; This Act Passed By Nehru Government In 1950 Had Similar Provisions

The CAB only makes the 1950 Act more robust and explicit.

WADA bans Russia for four years from all major sporting events, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Will Russia get their ban revoked?

JNU protests: Students take out demonstration march, traffic hit in South Delhi

JNU students took out the protest march to the Rashtrapati Bhavan demanding an appointment with the president, who is also the visitor of the university, to seek his intervention in the hostel fee hike issue

K'taka poll results message for all states where anyone betrays public mandate: PM

Modi also spoke about the political tussle that the state of Karnataka had witnessed soon after the assembly election results.

Hyderabad rape-murder: Watch the CCTV footage that helped police solve crime

CCTV footage from near a toll plaza where a Hyderabad woman doctor was gang-raped was a crucial lead that helped the police identify the four men who brutalised the woman and later killed her.

'Hilarious': Iraq leaders laugh off new US sanctions

An Iraqi paramilitary leader and a politician have laughed off financial sanctions Washington recently placed on them for alleged corruption and human rights abuses.  "They should have given us this honour a long time ago," said Qais al-Khazali, one of the newly-sanctioned figures, in sardonic remarks to an audience of supporters on Sunday. Khazali heads Asaib Ahl al-Haq, a pro-Iran armed faction that makes up part of the broader Hashed al-Shaabi security force tied to the Iraqi state. 

Bihar jail asked to make execution ropes, speculation rife it's for Nirbhaya convicts

The Buxar jail, the only prison in the state having the required knowhow, received an instruction to the effect last week, though it was not known where these ropes -- strong with a short shelf-life -- would be dispatched.

Man dies in queue to buy onions, TDP hits out at AP govt

Doctors confirmed that he died of a heart attack.

Fines levied by the FCA rocket more than 500 per cent

The value of fines issued by City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) this year has soared to £391.8m. Research [...]

Mumbai: Chopped-up remains of girl found in suitcase. Father was the murderer

Foul smell emanating from the suitcase of a man traveling in an auto in Thane near Mumbai, led to the revelation of a spine-chilling crime. Choosing to stay with the man of her choice, cost a woman her life - once again.

Social Media Companies Aren’t Even Close to Fixing Their Bot Problem, Report Finds

Researchers with the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence released a report last week showing that – shocker! – it remains as easy as ever to buy followers and engagement on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

God Takes Blame for Attacking Brexit Party Advert in Doncaster

Political activists in Doncaster are all off the hook today, after police decided that a mobile Brexit Party banner had not been rammed off the road by an angry local as initially claimed. Blame for the incident has now been placed on the wind.

Reliance Jio brings back Rs 98, Rs 149 plans; offers up to 24GB data, free voice calls

Reliance Jio new plans: The Rs 149 plan comes with total data of 24 GB which translates to 1GB per day

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

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

Delhi unauthorised colonies: How to apply for ownership rights online

Last month, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had said residents of unauthorised colonies will be able to apply for ownership rights starting December 16

Private equity tycoon Guy Hands looks to buy struggling Kier Living

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

Netflix Has Scrapped Its Free 30-Day Trials Because You're a Cheap Arsehole

Netflix is either making another seemingly anti-consumer move, or there's enough people playing silly buggers to warrant the decision.

Tamil Nadu village auctions panchayat seats to raise money for temple

It seems like the people of Nadukuppam village panchayat have decided to raise money for social welfare and other development works by auctioning off the panchayat posts, instead of electing their leaders.

Salzburg vs Liverpool - Predicted Lineups and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20

Salzburg vs Liverpool - Predicted Lineups and Betting Tips - Champions League 2019/20

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to visit Washington, US confirms

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will welcome his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday -- the Russian's first visit to Washington since a controversial 2017 meeting with US President Donald Trump, the State Department announced. The brief statement about the meeting, to be held at the State Department, said Pompeo and Lavrov would "discuss a broad range of regional and bilateral issues." On Friday, a Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman said the meeting was being "prepared" for Tuesday.

Google's Finally Ditching Support for Its Explorer Edition of Glass

Google Glass will soon receive the final nail in its coffin – as a consumer-marketed product, that is. The company announced this week it’s rolling out one final update to its Glass Explorer Edition. But don’t worry: The wearable’s more industry-focused yet still equally dorky-looking brethren, the Enterprise Edition, will continue receiving support. And so the Google Glass brand lives on. Praise be.

Jo Swinson admits revoking Article 50 'doesn't look likely' as Lib Dems unveil second ref plan

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has admitted the best chance of stopping Brexit is through a second referendum rather than pursuing the party's divisive policy of revoking Article 50.

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

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

UP Cabinet approves Zurich Airport International as developer for Jewar airport

The Swiss firm had on November 29 emerged as the highest bidder to develop the Jewar airport on the outskirts of Delhi

Sad Moment For Kumaraswamy: JD(S) Fails To Win A Single Seat In Karnataka Bypolls

Breaking away from its former coalition alliance partner Congress, the JD-S contested separately 

Jaguar Land Rover sales fall despite hopes for Chinese recovery

Jaguar Land Rover sales fell last month, despite the car maker seeing “green shoots” of a recovery in the all-important struggling Chinese market.

The Ten Women After Whom The Modi Government Is Planning To Set Up Chairs In Universities

The list includes Amrita Devi Beniwal, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, Lal Ded, M S Subbulakshmi and Lilavati among others. 

Nadal, Djokovic, and other stars to play at Mubadala World Tennis Championship

Nadal and Djokovic are amongst the stars who will play at the unofficial exhibition tournament.

Ready for more United States prisoner swaps: Iran

Iran said Monday it was open to more prisoner swaps with the US while stressing an exchange at the weekend was not the result of formal negotiations with its arch-foe. US President Donald Trump thanked Iran for what he called a "very fair negotiation" after an American scholar was released Saturday in exchange for an Iranian scientist held in the United States.

Netflix dominates Golden Globe nominations with 34 nods

Netflix has secured 34 nominations for this year’s Golden Globe awards, dominating both the TV and film lineups, five years after recieving its first nods.

UFC News: Jairzinho Rozenstruik happy with Francis Ngannou's response, vows to knock him out

The Surinamese is happy with Francis Ngannou's response!

Too much regulation on bitcoin and cryptocurrency could scare away future tech innovators

The FCA must strike a balance when it comes to protecting customers, regulating bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and not stifling tech innovation.

Arnab Goswami Vs Lutyens Media: India’s Largest News Media Association Elects Republic TV Chief As President

Republic TV’s editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami has been elected as the president of News Broadcasters Federation (NBF)‘s governing board, The Hindu has reported.

Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in LS, aims to promote safety on water

The proposed law is aimed at promoting the safety and security of India's maritime trade.

Chilango confirms plans to launch CVA and exit leases

Embattled Mexican chain Chilango has confirmed that it plans to launch a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) in a bid to secure the future of its business.

Modi govt's centralised nature doesn't work well for economic reforms, says Raghuram Rajan

Rajan pointed out that extreme centralisation, coupled with lack of empowered ministers and a coherent guiding vision meant reforms picked up steam only when PMO focused on them and lost pace when its attention switched to other pressing issues

Siddaramaiah quits as Cong legislature party leader after K'taka bypoll defeat

'I have submitted my resignation to Sonia Gandhi,' said Siddaramaiah after poor show by Congress in the Karnataka bypolls

Democratic candidate Warren discloses details of past legal work, showing $2 million in compensation

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren released information on Sunday about her past legal work, showing nearly $2 million in compensation from dozens of clients, as a dispute intensified with her rival Pete Buttigieg over transparency.

UK election: From cosplaying Football goalie to Barista, Political leaders try to gather votes as Britain enters final stretch of campaign

Britain's main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final stretch.

Malta protesters block entry to prime minister's office

Protesters demanding the immediate resignation of Malta's prime minister blocked an entrance to his office on Monday, the latest demonstrations over his handling of a journalist's murder.  The sit-in outside the side entrance of the offices of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat began shortly after 7:00 am and involved about 30 protesters. 

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

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

Election 2019: Government adviser in altercation as health secretary visits Leeds General Hospital

A government special adviser has been involved in an altercation at Leeds General Hospital, during a visit by health secretary [...]

Karnataka Bypolls Effect: Siddaramaiah Resigns As Leader Of Opposition In Assembly After Congress’ Humiliating Defeat

“I express my sincere regret for not being able to give satisfactory results in the bye-elections despite my efforts”

Jharkhand polls: CRPF unit alleges animal-like treatment, claims given drinking water from water canon

An assistant commandant-rank company commander of 222nd battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has written to the state authorities and his headquarters in Delhi.

Panipat: Protesters vandalise Jaipur theatre, claim Maharaja Surajmal shown in bad light

Rajasthan minister Vishvendra Singh, a descendant of Maharaja Surajmal, joined the protest and demanded an immediate ban on Panipat.

Clash Over Titan: Ad For New Watch Collection That Celebrates Tamil Culture Runs Into ‘Dravidian’ Trouble

For sometime on Saturday, the hashtag #boycottitanwatches trended on Twitter, forcing Titan to withdraw the ad.

Election 2019: BBC licence could be scrapped, Boris Johnson hints

Boris Johnson has hinted he may scrap the licence fee that funds the BBC during an unscripted question and answer [...]

'Citizenship bill not even .001 per cent against minorities,' says Amit Shah

The Citizenship Bill 2019 seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pak, B'desh, and Afghanistan.

How global cities are promoting sustainability and helping to fight climate change - CityAM

The 2016 Paris Agreement gave the world a sense of hope that politicians could work together to limit temperature rises [...]

Phones 4U billionaire John Caudwell tells John McDonnell he may leave the UK if Labour wins the election

Billionaire Phones 4U founder John Caudwell told shadow chancellor John McDonnell today that he was considering leaving the country if the Labour Party wins Thursday’s General Election.

UFC News: Jorge Masvidal plans to cash-in on "lottery ticket" Conor McGregor but says Floyd Mayweather is a bigger money fight

Jorge Masvidal is seriously chasing a Floyd Mayweather fight now!

There’s No Scare In NSO’s Consumption Data; It’s All About Falling Costs Of Food And Health Services

Falling costs of food and healthcare seem to have contributed to the fall in rural household expenditure.

Tesco leads FTSE 100 risers as it weighs up Asia sale

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

Donald Trump warns Kim Jong Un has ‘everything’ to lose through hostility

'North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, has tremendous economic potential, but it must denuclearize as promised,' Trump tweeted.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Ciaz, Ignis, S-Cross: Offers up to Rs 1.13 lakh in December 2019

Maruti Suzuki India is offering benefits up to Rs 1.13 lakh on Baleno, Ciaz, Ignis and S-Cross.

India's Sacred Groves Are Disappearing, Taking Biodiversity and Culture With Them

Past the outskirts of Kochi, a teeming south Indian city of 2.1 million, it’s possible to walk a few short minutes and enter another world. Under a leafy green canopy a 90-minute drive from the city’s busy downtown core, the screech of motorcycle engines is slowly replaced by the trilling of birds. The air is cooler here, pleasant with the aroma of leaves and loam.

CGST falls short of budget estimate by 40% in April-November

In 2018-19, the actual CGST collection stood at Rs 4,57,534 crore as against the provisional estimate of Rs 6,03,900 crore for the year

Spotify Says It Still Has No Plans for Nintendo Switch Support and It Wouldn't Tell You if It Did

Two years after a forum thread on having Spotify support on the Nintendo Switch, the music streaming app still isn't on there.

Do Andhra Pardesh ration cards carry Jesus Christ's image?

According to the government, the dealer in East Godavari district had been using different images on ration cards while printing them. For example, in 2016 the dealer had printed ration cards with Satya Saibaba on it.

European Union to prolong Russia sanctions: German minister

EU leaders will renew economic sanctions against Russia when they meet for a summit this week, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Monday. Maas said he saw no reason to relax the measures imposed on Moscow over its role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The sanctions target whole sectors of the Russian economy, including its valuable oil and gas industries.

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

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

Hope to reach trade agreement with US as soon as possible: China

China said on Monday that it hoped to make a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible, amid intense discussions before fresh US tariffs on Chinese imports are due to kick in at the end of the week. Beijing hopes it can reach a trade agreement with the United States that satisfies both sides, Assistant Commerce Minister Ren Hongbin told reporters on Monday.

When you deal with history, difficult to cut things: Kriti Sanon on 'Panipat' length

The actor said a period love story is comparatively easier to trim as the story revolves around just those characters.

Tata Motors share has gained 32% in last three months: Time to buy, sell or hold the stock?

Tata Motors share was reeling under losses as auto sector was clouded by economic slowdown for more than a year. Uncertainties on the global front also hit sales of its UK arm JLR which affected the stock

Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover retail sales fall 3% in November

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posted fifth straight month of double-digit sales growth of 29 per cent in China. North America sales also grew by 4.9 per cent during the month under review, achieving best ever November sales levels

Turns Out a Wild Geoengineering Plan to Refreeze Arctic Sea Ice Isn't the Best Idea

As the world spins closer to climate catastrophe, fringe ideas are inching toward the mainstream. Geoengineering is among the topics that were once verboten but are now finding traction. And that includes some pretty out-there ideas, including ones focussed on saving polar ice by pumping massive amounts of seawater onto the surface of ice, where it will refreeze quicker and strengthen all icepack against melting.

SC partially lifts ban on construction in Delhi-NCR, allows It from 6 am to 6 pm

SC perused the report filed by CPCB which said that construction activities should not be allowed between 6 pm to 6 am.

Why Karnataka bypolls will give battered BJP some confidence

The BJP was looking battered following the Shiv Sena's Maharashtra machinations and a threat to repeat the feat in neighbouring Goa. Karnataka bypolls victory has given the BJP a shot in the arm in the middle of Jharkhand Assembly election.

All we want for Christmas is... for politicians to commit to helping disabled workers

As we hurtle towards the polls this week, my thoughts are turning to how disabled people can make their voices [...]

New Zealand: Volcano eruption kills five, several missing

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

How Do You Justify This Super-Pricey Smart Mug

An average mug costs between £2 and £5, while a nice travel mug goes for around £10-£20, or maybe a little more if you’re feeling fancy. So how on earth does a company justify a smart mug that costs well over £100?

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

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

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

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

NBA Round-up: Bucks are the hottest team in the NBA

We're already through the first quarter of the season!

New Images Show Asteroid Bennu Spewing Bits of Itself Into Space

Images taken by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft are helping scientists to understand why small particles are occasionally flying off the surface of Bennu, a nearly spherical asteroid that resembles a spinning top.

Deforestation Is a Death Sentence for Tropical Forest Animals

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

'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena raises concern over Citizenship bill

Amit Shah would introduce bill that seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded. "I can confirm there is one fatality," said deputy commissioner John Tims. "There is a number still remaining on the island who are currently unaccounted for," he added, "at this stage, it is too dangerous for police and rescue services to go to the island."

Amit Shah tables Citizenship Bill amid protests, blames Congress for Partition over religious lines | Highlights

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday amid violent protests in Assam and other northeastern states over the contentious Bill. Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Bill and faced protests from Opposition MPs amid a heated debate.

Executives at state-run companies oppose privatisation of BPCL

Thousands of workers have already protested the privatisation of BPCL, fearing job losses, as India plans to invite international energy firms to participate in the privatisations

NHRC seeks report in 'catastrophic' Delhi fire, issues notices to govt

About 100-150 people were sleeping when the fire broke out and most of the victims choked to death.

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

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

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

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

Margrethe Vestager says EU will review competition rules in light of increasing digitalisation

The EU will review its rules on how it defines markets to react to increasing digitalisation, EU competition chief Margrethe [...]

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

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

Turkey deports 11 French relatives of 'terrorist' suspects

Turkey has sent 11 French relatives of suspected "terrorist fighters" back home, the Turkish interior ministry said Monday, the latest in the country's renewed push to deport foreign jihadist insurgents. "Eleven French citizens have been deported to their home country," it said in a statement.  A judicial source in France confirmed that four women and their seven children had arrived in France early on Monday.

‘Halal Spread Due To Our Mental Slavery, It Will Result In Our Financial Slavery’: Swarajya Interviews Jhatka Certification Authority Chief  

The only way jhatka outlets will survive is if there is enough demand in the market. 

MS Dhoni is a legend, won't impose himself on Team India: Ravi Shastri

India Today Inspiration: In the latest teaser of the much-anticipated episode with Ravi Shastri, the India head coach opens up about MS Dhoni's future which has become a subject of intense speculation.

Ground Report From Unnao: Victim’s Father Says Shoot The ‘Killers’; Accused’s Families Claim Conspiracy, Want Fair Probe

A 23-year-old woman in UP’s Unnao was allegedly gangraped and then set afire by the accused. 

Karnataka Bypolls: BJP Races Ahead Towards Majority; Modi Calls It A ‘Message To Those Who Violate  Mandate’ 

Imminent clean sweep for BJP in Karnataka bypolls as Congress struggles to save face. 

Karnataka Bypolls: BJP In Commanding Position As It Leads In 11 Out Of 15 Seats; Congress Admits Defeat

The B S Yediyurappa led Karnataka BJP has put itself in a commanding position in the Karnataka by-polls by leading in 11 out of the 15 assembly by-poll seats, News18 Kannada has reported.

Karnataka bypoll results: 'Voters have given verdict; we will give good administration,' says CM Yediyurappa

Karnataka bypoll results: 'I will give a good administration in the next three-and-half years with the help of our ministers and MLAs,' an upbeat Yediyurappa told reporters in Bengaluru

BS Yediyurappa celebrates with son as trends show BJP leading in K'taka by-polls

Earlier Yediyurappa had confidently said that BJP will win at least 13 seats and the government will be 'safeguarded'.

Late payments: Firms wait twice as long for cash in 2019

The UK’s small and medium-sized businesses are being stretched by customers failing to pay them on time, according to a [...]

Nirbhaya rape case: Tihar jail hunts for hangman

With no hangman in Tihar, the jail authorities have approached other prisons in the country to provide them with a hangman.

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

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

Man caught trying to enter Parliament building, detained

He was detained by the security personnel and handed over to Delhi Police.

Australia vs New Zealand: Steve Smith confident over state of MCG wicket for Boxing Day Test

Australia superstar Steve Smith is confident there will be a "good" wicket at the MCG in time for December 26.

Russia to learn Olympic fate over doping violations later on Monday

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

Construction Of Surat Metro’s First Phase Set To Begin In June 2020, Expected To Be Ready By 2024

The centre had approved funds for the construction of the first phase for Surat Metro in February this year.

Indian Army To Honour 30 Bangladeshi Freedom Fighters Ahead Of Vijay Diwas

India to honour Bangladeshi freedom fighters who helped liberate their country 

Delhi HC refuses to pass directions to Centre to link social media with Aadhaar

The Centre apprised the court that the government is under consideration and also got some suggestions from law commission.

Centre Proposes Rs 33 Crore Grant For Project NETRA To Secure Its Satellites And Other Assets In Space

India must have the same capability as the US and Russia to assess threats from space debris and other hazards

Citizenship Amendment Bill: 293 votes in favour, 82 votes against introduction of controversial bill

Citizenship Amendment Bill: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the bill a violation of rights of the country's people and said Shah will be remembered in the league of Hitler

US bill on China's Xinjiang violates international law, regional official says

Recent US legislation on Xinjiang is a severe violation of international law and gross interference in China's internal affairs, the governor of the far western region said on Monday, accusing the United States of launching a smear campaign. Tension has flared in recent weeks between China and the United States over issues such as Beijing's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority and protesters in Hong Kong, complicating prospects for a near-term deal to end a 17-month long trade war.

Amit Shah tables Citizenship Amendment bill in Lok Sabha

Meanwhile, BJP's former ally, Shiv Sena, is yet to clear its stand on the CAB.

US: Rally outside Pakistan embassy against Islamabad sponsored terrorism

A rally was organised outside the Pakistan embassy in Washington on Sunday to protest against Islamabad sponsored terrorism. Two congressional candidates from Virginia and American veterans who fought and worked in Afghanistan were among those who participated in the rally 'Veterans Rally against terror state Pakistan'.

People accepted defectors, we accept defeat: Shivakumar on K’taka bypolls

Bypolls were for 15 of 17 seats left vacant by MLAs who resigned in July, causing collapse of Cong-JD(S) and BJP's takeover.

Top stocks to watch: YES Bank, Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors and others

Shares of YES Bank will remain in focus after report suggested that the lender will reject an investment proposal of $1.2 billion from SPGP Holdings and Canada's Erwin Singh Braich

Elon Musk Hits Traffic Pylon With New Cybertruck

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

WWE Legend The Rock reveals that he's currently unemployed

The Rock recently revealed that at this moment in time he is unemployed

When Discord's Down, All Hell Breaks Loose

Google’s suite of cloud computing services were hit with some technical difficulties most of the day Saturday that caused connectivity problems on at least one of the services dependent on it: Discord, a chat and voice platform geared towards gamers (don’t worry, it’s back up now).

Former Federal Reserve Chief Paul Volcker dead at 92

Paul Volcker, the towering former Federal Reserve chairman who tamed US inflation in the 1980s and decades later inspired tough Wall Street reforms in the wake of the global financial crisis, died on Monday at the age of 92, according to the New York Times, which quoted his daughter.

Aerospace engineer Senior mulls selling aerostructures division

Senior has admitted it is thinking about selling off its aerostructures division, in a deal that could be worth up to £450m.

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

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

Big tax cuts may be coming for middle class in next Budget; here's why

Responding to a question at an event in Delhi recently, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that the government was looking at myriad suggestions and the relaxation on personal income tax was one of them before it presents the Union Budget 2020 in February next year

Citizenship Bill: Why Assam Can’t Afford To Throw Out Hindu Migrants From Bangladesh Even If They’re Paperless

The Bangladeshi Muslim migrants have fraudulently obtained citizenship documents; the Hindu migrants have not.

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

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

Saudi gunman tweeted against US before naval base shooting

Investigators are trying to establish whether killer, 2nd Lt Mhd Alshamrani acted alone or was part of a larger plot.

Monday Masala: Why is Bigg Boss so addictive?

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

WADA executive committee bans Russia from Olympics, world championships for 4 years

Russia has been embroiled in doping scandals since a 2015 report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) found evidence of mass doping in Russian athletics.

Shah Rukh, I love you: Indonesian actor dedicates award to superstar. Gets a million-dollar reply

An Indonesian actor dedicated his best actor award to Shah Rukh Khan at an event. Khan has responded to him.

Cong, JD(S) 'disqualified' in people's court: BJP after K'taka by-poll results

Kateel was happy that the party made its presence felt for the first time in Mandya district.

YES Bank may reject $1.2 billion offer from Canadian investor

At a board meeting on Tuesday, YES Bank is expected to reject an offer from Canada's Erwin Singh Braich and Hong Kong-based SPGP Holdings to contribute $1.2 billion toward the fund raising

UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington - Predictions and Picks

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

Delhi Blaze: Police Nabs Factory Owner After Delhi’s Deadliest Fire In 25 Years Killing 43 People 

Labourers who died in Delhi fire were mostly from Bihar between the ages of 14 and 20

HSBC shakes up senior management after 'unacceptable' third quarter

HSBC has replaced its investment banking boss and group chief operating officer in a raft of changes due to take effect in 2020.

Asian markets subdued ahead of key US-China tariff deadline

Asian stocks edged up on Monday following surprisingly strong US jobs data, but gains were subdued amid concerns over the [...]

Lender Amigo's chief executive quits after less than five months in charge

The chief executive of high interest rate lender Amigo, Hamish Paton, has resigned this morning after less than five months in the job.

British PM visits Hindu temple, pledges support to Modi's new India mission

Johnson's visit to temple comes ahead of UK's crucial General Election on Thursday where he is seeking re-election.

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

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

Bharat Bond ETF to open this week: check date, investment, return, other details

The Bharat Bond ETF will have a base size of Rs 7,000 crore, with a green shoe option of additional Rs 8,000 crore. Retail investors can invest with the minimum investment amount of Rs 1,000 and in multiples of Rs 1,000 thereafter

Mutual Funds' asset base crosses Rs 27 lakh crore in November

Mutual fund houses witnessed an overall inflow of Rs 54,419 crore last month as compared to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in October

160 Palestinian cars vandalised in suspected hate crime: Police

More than 160 cars were vandalised in a Palestinian neighbourhood of Jerusalem with anti-Arab slogans scrawled nearby, Israeli police said Monday, in a suspected hate crime.

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

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

Club World Cup: Liverpool eye end to intercontinental wait as Flamengo threaten to spoil party

UEFA Champions League holders Liverpool are favourites to win the Club World Cup and claim an intercontinental trophy for the first time.

5 current WWE Superstars who can be excellent announcers just like Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe's stint with commentary has been widely appreciated by the WWE fans. Which other Superstar can follow in his footsteps?

Tanzania to free 5,500 inmates from overcrowded prisons

President John Magufuli on Monday ordered that around 5,500 inmates be freed from Tanzania's overcrowded prisons at a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the country's independence from colonial rule. The populist president, who has publicly expressed both sympathy and derision for the country's prison population, announced the mass pardon at an event marking Tanzania's national day. 

McIlroy: People like to kick Reed when he's down

Patrick Reed has been on the defensive after becoming embroiled in controversy at the Hero World Challenge, with Rory McIlroy on his side.

Percy Pig Advent Calendars Are Filled With Chocolate and We Might as Well Just Give Up on Life

The legendary Percy Pig has a spiffy looking advent calendar that might as well be filled with nothing.

Retail Major Walmart To Help MSMEs In India In Enhancing Capacity, Supply Chain; Launches Support Initiative

Under the initiative, the company aims to train around 50,000 micro, MSME in next five years, across 25 institutes.

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

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

Russia banned from Olympic games, other world championships for 4 years

Russia has been embroiled in doping scandals since a 2015 report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency found evidence of mass doping in Russian athletics

Wolves confirm two arrests for homophobia in Brighton and Hove Albion match

Wolves had strongly condemned the behaviour of two supporters after two arrests were made for homophobic abuse.

Biz EOD: GST filing streamlined; India imports 36,000 MT of onions; SBI cuts lending rates

Catch top stories from the world of business and economy with BusinessToday.In's end of day report

WADA imposes four year ban on Russia over doping data manipulation

Russia was banned from all sporting competitions including the Tokyo 2020 on Monday after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish the country for manipulating laboratory data, the Russian TASS news agency reported. 

European Union permits state aid to develop electric battery giants

The EU's powerful anti-trust authority on Monday approved billions of euros in subsidies from seven member states as Europe seeks to make up lost ground in the highly strategic sector of electric batteries. The move is part of a major push led by Germany and France to prepare Europe for the emergence of electric cars, as gas combustible engines are phased out over concerns for the environment.

Russian forces enter former Islamic State stronghold in Syria after US pullback

Russian forces have entered Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State caliphate, in one of the starkest examples yet of how Moscow has filled the vacuum created by President Donald Trump's decision to pull US forces from northern Syria.

China Announces A 3-Year Plan To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipments, Software And Replace With Home-Grown Products

China Announces A 3-Yr Plan To Remove All Foreign Computer Equipments, Software And Replace With Home-Grown Products

Nirbhaya case: Another convict to file review petition in Supreme Court

Akshay Thakur will file a review petition, a few days after the home ministry recommended President Ram Nath Kovind to reject the mercy plea filed by another accused Vinay Kumar.

PM Modi Pays Surprise Visit To Former Union Minister Arun Shourie At Hospital In Pune

Former IT minister Shourie has been a ferocious critic of PM Modi’s previous tenure in power.

Pakistan: Lahore HC to hear Maryam's petition for removal of name from ECL today

Maryam urged the LHC to declare the order of putting her name on the ECL as null and void and terming it illegal.

'Give citizenship to immigrants, but no voting rights for 25 years': Sanjay Raut

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was introduced in LS on December 9 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Citizenship Amendment Bill has public endorsement, was part of manifesto: Amit Shah

Rejecting the charge that the Citizenship Amendment Bill targets Muslims, Amit Shah said, “The Citizenship Amendment Bill does not discriminate. It gives and does not snatch rights... Citizenship will be granted to refugees [from these three countries] even without documents, including ration cards.”

WWE RAW: 3 big backstage rumors that could have a major impact on tonight's show (9th December)

How will these rumours impact tonight's Monday Night RAW?

Senior Supreme Court advocate accuses Haryana minister of harassment

Advocate Navratan Chaudhary in a police complaint said she got scared when an unknown person knocked at her door twice.

Marginal Rejig In GST Structure Can Be Combined With Income Tax Cuts

The right thing to do is to accept a slightly higher rate of fiscal deficit in the short run.  

Artificial intelligence could wipe out 13,000 legal sector jobs

The adoption of new technologies such as artificial intelligence could lead to the UK legal sector shedding 13,000 jobs, according [...]

Andhra govt cancels Rs 3 crore work orders at CM's residence to ward off criticism

BJP leader Lanka Dinakar welcomed the cancellation of the order pertaining to the expenditure.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala voices support for Fortis-IHH deal, says no link to Singh brothers

Expressing shareholders' concerns over lag in IHH's planned open offer for Fortis, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala stressed that the deal was "fair" and IHH should conclude it since the open offer has been pending for a year

Coleen Rooney backs Deliveroo after 'misleading' advert ban

Another advert by the delivery service, which aired in March, was also banned two months ago

Jo Swinson's voting record revealed as general election looms

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson has been asked many questions about her inconsistent voting record.

Might Bite may go back over hurdles after Aintree mishap

Nicky Henderson looking at going back to smaller obstacles after early exit in the Many Clouds Chase on Merseyside

SACA repeats call for CSA board to step down

The South African Cricketers’ Association has repeated its call for the Board of Cricket South Africa to step down.

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

Can you even!

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

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

Google's new depth feature makes its AR experiences more realistic

Seeing virtual objects behind real-world ones makes them more lifelike.

Music review: RSNO, John Mauceri and Alan Cumming (narrator), Usher Hall, Edinburgh

It was The Nutcracker, all right, but not as anybody knew it. Except conductor John Mauceri, whose brainchild The Nutcracker and the Mouse King was, and who conducted the world premiere performance with the RSNO and one Alan Cumming as narrator.

Ghana considering ‘sea bus’ system to fight consistent traffic, here’s how

The Coastal Development Authority in Ghana has said that it is considering a proposal to develop a ‘sea bus’ system to promote transportation between coastal regions.

A new BioShock game is in development

More BioShock is on the way.

Langer edges Team Goosen in dramatic 3-way playoff

Bernhard Langer and son, Jason clinched victory on the first hole of sudden death over Team Goosen and Team Lehman at the Father Son Challenge.

Document signed by Robert the Bruce 700 years ago which changed fortunes of Scots city goes on show

An original document signed 700 years ago by Robert the Bruce which granted a Scottish city powerful rights in return for its loyalty to the King of Scot is to go on show.

Blitzboks keen to use that one opportunity - Sage

Blitzbok forward Dylan Sage says they are relishing the prospect of playing in front of their home fans at Cape Town Stadium.

12 high profile Lawyers Sonko has hired to represent him

His bail hearing is on going

Here is Miss Universe 2019’s answer when asked the important thing young girls should be taught today

South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday (December 8, 2019).

WARNING | UFC star's lip explodes in gruesome TKO

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

Experts tell Liberal Democrats to vote Labour in Southport to kick the Tories out

Southport is seen as a three-way marginal and for many years

FIFA 20 Team of the Week (TOTW) 13 predictions with Liverpool midfielder and Kylian Mbappe

Here are our predictions for the FIFA 20 Ultimate Team TOTW 13 lineup including players from Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG.

St Andrews luxury hotel and golf course sold to Hong Kong investors

Fairmont St Andrews, one of Scotland’s most prestigious hotels, has been sold to a new Hong Kong property company targeting global investments in the golf and hospitality industries.

Man City fan's bitter rant against Liverpool after Pep Guardiola's side fall 14 points behind

One Man City fan is not happy with the VAR decisions that he feels have gone against his team this season

Nigeria's weak operating environment is still a challenging factor for the banking sector

Moody's Investors Service has said that Nigeria's weak operating environment posed a challenge to the banking sector in maintaining the recent improving trend, particularly as regards asset quality, given the increasing bank lending.

Louis Vuitton’s ‘League of Legends’ biker jacket can be yours for $5,650

Louis Vuitton's 'League of Legends' clothing line is here, and as you'd expect, it's expensive.

Cape Town Sevens tickets still on sale

Tickets for this weekend's Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium are still available.

New Zealand: Two British women injured in hospital as five killed after volcanic island erupts

British nationals are among those missing or injured after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted, killing at least five people.

China bans all government departments from using US-made technology

Defining what counts as foreign might be interesting, though.

Celtic player a reported target for English clubs and is also wanted by England national team

Celtic youngster Armstrong Okoflex is being monitored by a string of English clubs, according to reports.

Mum "destroyed" by death of "lovely, funny" son

A murder investigation was launched after the Birkenhead-born dad-of-three was found dead in his flat

'Twin Peaks VR' trailer offers a dive into David Lynch's mind

The trailer for 'Twin Peaks VR' is as strange and cryptic as the TV series.

Lesley Riddoch: Brexit won’t get done if Boris wins, an SNP-backed Labour government is safer bet

‘Getting Brexit done’ will simply continue to overshadow everything else, says Lesley Riddoch.

Police give update after man on night out with friends left with serious head injury

The 38-year-old victim suffered from the injury during the brutal attack on Sunday morning

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

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

Scottish football news LIVE: Celtic winning goal 'proven' to be offside, Alan Brazil brands Rangers star a 'cheat', latest Betfred Cup Final reaction

The Old Firm met in a bruising encounter on Sunday, with Rangers furious that Celtic's goal wasn't ruled out for offside.

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

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

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis discusses top bank accounts for children

Martin also told parents which method not to bother with

Serial rapist Joseph McCann handed 33 life sentences after attacking 11 women and children

McCann embarked on a 'fortnight of terror'

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

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

Netflix dominates Golden Globes nominations while Apple lands its first

Streaming movies outnumber conventional ones in the Best Picture category.

Guardiola admits Man City standards have slipped

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may no longer be able to match the standards of the best teams after a painful defeat against Manchester United left them 14 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Sri Lanka begin first Pakistan Test tour since 2009 attack

Sri Lanka embarked on the first Test cricket tour of Pakistan in 10 years following the deadly 2009 attack on their team.

Boks' Euro 2020 roster: Wales still to sneak in?

While an additional game against Wales could yet be latched on, the Bok end-of-year itinerary in 2020 currently looks a fairly kind one for them, writes Rob Houwing.

Heat praying rain stays away from Durban

Durban Heat coach Gary Kirsten admits that their MSL fate is out of their hands heading into their final regular-season encounter against Jozi Stars.

Police hunting for Deputy Speaker after he was caught beating up a young man at Ruto's event

The speaker is said to have left the country last night

Uber driver caught watching porn on the Motorway by police

The driver was caught on the hard shoulder

General Election leaves schools in budget limbo

Election "purdah" rules mean schools face a rush to get their budgets ready for next year

Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences

"Classic psychopath" Joseph McCann has been handed 33 life sentences and a minimum term of 30 years for a string of horrific sex attacks on 11 women and children.

Tullow’s shares go down by 50 percent as CEO resigns over poor performance in Ghana

The shares of Tullow Oil Plc on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) dropped by over 50% as its CEO, Paul McDade resigned due to the poor performance in its Ghana operations.

Scottish war artist Peter Howson unveils new work to commemorate massacre in Bosnia

The Scottish artist Peter Howson, who is best known for his haunting images of the war in Bosnia, has created a new work depicting a mass genocide which claimed the lives of more than 8000 men and boys.

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

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

Specman the only Blitzbok in Dubai Dream Team

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

Scottish football news LIVE: Celtic player 'being monitored by a string of English clubs', Alan Brazil brands Rangers star a 'cheat', latest Betfred Cup Final reaction

The Old Firm met in a bruising encounter on Sunday, with Rangers furious that Celtic's goal wasn't ruled out for offside.

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta comes up with 6 areas Africa and Caribbean countries need to join hands and put their money in

President Uhuru Kenyatta has outlined six key focus areas that need revamping in order to jump start industrial transformation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) member countries.

Brian Monteith: This Brexit General Election could undermine trust in politicians even more

No side has been able to wholly convince the electorate of their main campaign claims, writes Brian Monteith.

Financial sector clean-up: Government of Ghana waiting on Parliament's approval for GH¢15.6billion bailout

The government of Ghana says it is on course to secure Parliamentary approval for GH¢15.6 billion bailout for the financial sector clean-up.

Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge sends strong message to fans after lighters thrown on pitch

Daniel Sturridge departed Liverpool in the summer and signed for Turkish side Trabzonspor as a free agent

Amazon-owned Ring is preparing its first smart light bulb

It's likely to illuminate would-be thieves.

General Election 2019: Johnson and Sturgeon both accused of 'running scared'

Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon have both been accused today of avoiding scrutiny.

Abraham emerges as Chelsea's talisman

Tammy Abraham has emerged as Chelsea's talisman thanks to a breakthrough season that has taken his side to the brink of the Champions League last 16.

Music review: The Libertines, Barrowland, Glasgow

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

Ljungberg wants Arsenal to start scoring first

Interim boss Freddie Ljungberg admits it's a real problem for Arsenal that they are always conceding first and are then required to chase games.

Maguire says top four in sight for improving Man Utd

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

It's like they want to do something to him - Jowie's mother worried after he could not be found at Kamiti

Where is my son? - Jowie Irungu's mother

Besiktas chief rules out potential January swoop for Everton striker Cenk Tosun

Everton striker Cenk Tosun continues to be linked with a move away from the club

Different types of neighbors you are likely to meet in your neighborhood

Nisaidie na chumvi kidogo, yangu imeisha tu sahii!

This is why you should start massaging your baby

It's good for your baby

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

Prime Minister forced to apologise and return phone

The top four is within reach for United, says Maguire

In the wake of Manchester United's 2-1 victory over local rivals Manchester City, Harry Maguire has set his sights on the top four.

Iraqis rally against government as Baghdad summons Western envoys

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

RB Salzburg star Erling Haaland ready to 'live the dream' against Liverpool

Norwegian forward Erling Haaland has spoken prior to the matchday six fixture in the Champions League, with Liverpool preparing to face the in-form hotshot.

Real Madrid forward Benzema could face trial over sextape allegations Benzema facing possible court date over Valbuena sextape blackmail

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema may be facing a criminal trial after France's highest court of appeal on Monday dismissed his appeal challenging the legality of a blackmail investigation over a sextape featuring fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena.

People fuming about 'over the top' noise from Creamfields Steel Yard heard six miles away

"I can hear what tunes you're playing. I live in Seaforth. Stop taking the p***"

Forgotten Liverpool loanee heads back to Merseyside to resolve future as latest loan deal expires

Brazilian midfielder Allan Rodriguesde Souza has had six loan spells since signing for the Anfield side and the latest one has just come to an end.

US labor board will investigate Google's recent firings

US labor relations board will determine if Google violated federal labor laws and discouraged union organizing.

Lampard challenges young Chelsea players to step up

Frank Lampard has challenged his young Chelsea players to "make a mark" ahead of their crucial Champions League match against Lille on Tuesday after a series of poor results took the shine off their season.

5 talking points in European football this weekend

Lionel Messi's delivered a La Liga record 35th hat-trick as Barcelona kept pace with Real Madrid in just some of the action in European football this weekend.

Russia banned for four years from all major sporting events over doping scandal - but can still compete in Euro 2020

Russia has been hit with a four-year ban from all major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

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

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

Dennis seals 'dream move' to Team Ineos

World individual time trail champion Rohan Dennis has signed a deal with Team Ineos, the British cycling outfit announced.

Jaguar's I-Pace software update boosts the range by 12 miles

Your luxury EV has learned something from its time on the track.

Pixel 4 will automatically screen robocalls and center your Duo videos

Google's first 'feature drop' brings improved robocall screening to the Pixel 4.

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

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

Mellon: Referee 'bottled' Tranmere penalty shouts in Accrington Stanley stalemate

The Rovers boss has hit out at the officials after Saturday's 1-1 draw

How To Heal A Yoga Butt Injury, According To A Physical Therapist

Picture this yogi: You're in your flow, moving through asanas with ease, and having an om-azing time on your mat . Then, just as the Zen starts to really kick in, you pull your hips up into your umpteenth downward-facing dog, and suddenly you feel one of the telltale symptoms of (dramatic sound effect): yoga butt. This is most likely a burning, discomfort, cramping, or pinching high up in the hamstrings, close to the pelvis, says Ariele Foster , DPT, a physical therapist and yoga teacher based in Washington, DC.

Russia banned from 2020 Olympics, 2022 Soccer World Cup

The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

Record Black Friday for Livingston Designer Outlet as sales hit highest levels in 19-year history

A West Lothian shopping centre has cheered a record-breaking Black Friday weekend following a multi-million-pound refurbishment and re-brand.

Uhuru appointed to lead 79 countries

Leader of leaders

Mums forced to 'live on energy drinks so kids can eat' on estate

Residents of an estate in North Wales are facing heartbreaking decisions

Record outcome for Edinburgh legal firm Anderson Strathern

Mid-tier legal firm Anderson Strathern has booked record full-year results as it continues to secure high-profile work.

Nurkovic reveals Middendorp half-time dressing-down

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

'A coach's suitcase is always ready,' says under-pressure Ancelotti

Under-pressure Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti said "a coach's suitcase is always ready" ahead of Tuesday's crunch final Champions League group game against Genk.

Lampard challenges young Chelsea players to step up

Frank Lampard has challenged his young Chelsea players to "make a mark" ahead of their crucial Champions League match against Lille.

Vince leaves Paarl Rocks to join Big Bash on eve of MSL final

James Vince has left the Paarl Rocks team to join the Sydney Sixers for the Big Bash League in Australia.

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

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

Kirsten linked with mentorship role at Proteas

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

Liverpool motivated by 'negative and wild' media coverage as Reds eye new signings

Liverpool Women fought back to draw 1-1 with West Ham on Sunday

'Minecraft' will finally support cross-platform play on PS4

The update will arrive Tuesday morning.

‘Bayonetta’ & ‘Vanquish’ bundle comes to PS4 and Xbox One in February

The rumors were true: A 'Bayonetta' & 'Vanquish' bundle is coming to PS4 and Xbox One.

Nicola Sturgeon condemns 'despicable' Boris Johnson comments on immigration

Nicola Sturgeon has condemned Boris Johnson for resorting to "despicable, dog whistle politics" after the Prime Minister claimed that EU migrants had been able to treat the UK as their own country for too long.

Roku will stream the first season of 'Game of Thrones' for free

'Billions' and 'Ray Donovan' seasons will also be gratis during Roku's Stream-a-thon.

People banned from keeping cars at 'fire trap' flats but they can still live there

EXCLUSIVE: The Decks development is fitted with the same material that contributed to the devastating fire at The Cube student block in Bolton last month

Lack of funds sees Cape Town 2020 Triathlon World Cup leg scrapped

The International Triathlon Union World Cup will not return to Cape Town in 2020 due to lack of sponsorship.

Amazon claims Trump's 'personal vendetta' cost it $10 billion Pentagon contract

Amazon says it lost a $10 billion contract because of President Trump's "personal vendetta."

Senate Democrats demand Trump fire Stephen Miller

Senate Democrats are demanding that President Trump fire Stephen Miller after a watchdog group released hundreds of controversial emails the White House adviser sent prior to his time in the

Judd Gregg: Send them home

OPINION: The excesses of President Trump and his opponents in the Democratic Party need to be curbed.

Drink-fuelled all-inclusive breaks to Magaluf could be banned in hard-hitting new measures

Politicians are discussing plans to outlaw bad behaviour on the island of Majorca - and they could come into force as soon as next month

Jawan kills Chhattisgarh Armed Force commander, shoots self

According to a preliminary report, the SSP said, the two had a tiff over something around 6.30 am, following which the jawan opened fire.

Announcement of the nominees for 2020 Golden Globes begins

NEW YORK — “Fleabag," “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and “ Chornobyl ” are among the first nominees announced for the the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards have begun.

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

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

Senate acquittal would be nothing but a stay of execution for Trump

The Senate may not convict Trump, but he faces big trouble in the court of public opinion.

Senate braces for brawl on Trump impeachment rules

Senators are bracing for a partisan brawl over the rules of President Trump's looming impeachment trial.

'Hopefully' - How the Aston Villa dressing room reacted to heavy Leicester City defeat

Aston Villa news includes social media reaction from AVFC players following Sunday's loss

20 years since discovery, still no drugs to fight Nipah, scientists warn of potential epidemic

Since its discovery in Malaysia and Singapore in 1999, a number of deadly Nipah outbreaks have occurred in South and Southeast Asian countries. In Kerala, 16 of the 18 infected had died.

Bill Hemmer chosen as Shepard Smith's permanent replacement on Fox News

Bill Hemmer, currently a co-anchor on Fox News' "America's Newsroom," has been chosen as Shepard Smith’s permanent replacement on the network, according to a statement from Fox News on Monday.

'Rocket Man' and 'The Dotard,' redux

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

Benefit claimants hit out at 'patronising' £10 Christmas bonus that hasn't gone up for 40 years

Those on benefits who qualify for the annual bonus launch savage attack on scheme and say they'd rather be left in peace than have the stress of a DWP envelope dropping through the letterbox

Significant gender pay gap still evident at Solihull Council

Latest figures show that the chasm is narrowing, but the latest averages included in the annual summary are still ahead of what other West Midlands authorities reported last year.

After knife attack on Appalachian Trail, Canadian hiker shares plan to finish trek

MONCTON, N.B. — Kirby Morrill has loved sports since she was a young girl. At the University of New Brunswick, she was a rugby star, celebrated for her "off-the-charts" tackling.

Petrol price hits Rs 75 per litre mark, diesel crosses Rs 66

The increase pushed price of petrol to Rs 75 per litre in the national capital and that of diesel to Rs 66.04 per litre.

Aston Villa's relegation odds slashed after heavy defeat to Leicester City

Aston Villa news | Dean Smith's men currently sit in 17th place after the comprehensive defeat to the Foxes at Villa Park

Will protect Northeast, new law won't apply there: Amit Shah on Citizenship Bill in Lok Sabha

Seeing the opposition to the Bill in the Northeast region, the BJP-led government has decided to exempt parts of the area which are under the sixth schedule of the Constitution.

Ex-Fed Chair Volcker dies, tamed inflation with recession

Paul Volcker, who as Federal Reserve chairman in the early 1980s elevated interest rates to historic highs and triggered a recession as the price of quashing double-digit inflation, has died, according to his office. He was 92.

Police looking for suspects in Kitchener robbery (3 photos)

It happened Sunday at a convenience store on Doon Village Road

Supreme Court declines to hear Kentucky ultrasound law

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a Kentucky law that obligates doctors to show and describe ultrasounds to women who seek abortions, even if patients object.

Wolves condemn homophobic abuse after two arrests at Brighton

Brighton and Wolves have both issued statements following arrests at Amex Stadium after Sunday's 2-2 draw

Tis Hazari clash: SC seeks placing of HC orders related to lawyers-Delhi police tiff

The bench, also comprising Justice Indira Banerjee, said it would like to see what orders have been passed by the high court which is dealing with the issue.

20 hours delay in FIR, no witness: Court lets off Delhi doctor accused of raping patient

The court said that the victim, who had alleged that the incident took place on December 4, 2012, lodged a complaint next day after about 20 hours, to which there was 'no explanation'.

Amid protests, Shah to table 'contentious' Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha earlier this year but lapsed with the term of the previous Lok Sabha in the first term of the Narendra Modi government in the Centre. 

South Carolina law lax on regulating foreign animals

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Mobs of kangaroos can roam largely unrestricted in Wisconsin, West Virginia and South Carolina, where state laws don't regulate ownership of the creatures.

'Jiivi' actor Vetri’s next to star KGF villain

The latest actor to join the cast of the yet-to-be-titled film is Ramachandra Raju, who played the villain in last year’s hit film KGF.

Anti-doping agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia

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

Presidential candidates serving in the Senate must recuse themselves from impeachment proceedings

As legislators, we all share the same commitment to protecting our Constitution and the democratic institutions it enshrined. Thus far, the politically motivated impeachment of President Donald J.

Deadline for green belt housing protests on Wolverhampton border

Last chance for Wolverhampton residents to contact South Staffs Council over proposed development to build 1,350 new homes on much-loved green belt land near borders

Progressive group putting $45M behind battleground turnout effort

The liberal Progressive Turnout Project (PTP) is putting $45 million behind an effort to turn out voters who did not cast ballots in 2016 in more than a dozen key battleground states.

Freddie Flintoff reveals real reason he won't watch Top Gear

The former cricketer, 42, told the PA news agency that he finds it too embarrassing to watch anything he does for TV with his wife Rachael Wools Flintoff and their three children

Woman set on fire by neighbour in Bihar after failed rape bid

According to the complaint, the woman was alone at home on Saturday, when the accused, who lived close by, sneaked into her house and tried to rape her.

Shahid Kapoor thought of alternative career when films bombed at box office

After 'Kabir Singh', it feels like 'What will be the right film? What will be the expectations of the audience, says Shaihd Kapoor

Guelph Police investigating after man struck and killed by train

Police say it happened late Sunday night

Live coverage: Democrats, Republicans seek to win PR battle in final House impeachment hearing

The House Judiciary Committee on Monday will hold its first hearing since Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced last week that the relevant committees would begin drafting impeachment articles

‘I must admit’ - Every word from Dean Smith on VAR complaint, Aston Villa’s shape & Leicester

Aston Villa news includes full transcript from the head coach after the 4-1 defeat to Leicester City

Federal govt's refusal to provide clean needles in prison to be challenged today

TORONTO — An Ontario court is set to hear today a constitutional challenge to the federal ban on needles for drug-using prisoners.

Delhi's Anaj Mandi area fire: Search for missing Bihar teenager ends in morgue

Acquaintances and relatives of the teenager, hailing from Bihar's Samastipur, had been frantically searching for him since Sunday morning, saying he was present inside the ill-fated building.

Trump a 'clear and present danger,' says Democratic investigator in impeachment hearing

President Trump's efforts to get Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden was meant to interfere in next year's election and "is a clear and present danger" to fair elections and U.S.

'Kind of lacking:' Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won't fund spinal surgery

CALGARY — A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says it feels good to be home after spending five weeks in Thailand, where he underwent spinal surgery. "It feels good.

Semi Ajayi describes West Brom star Matheus Pereira in one word

West Brom news | Semi Ajayi, who scored the first goal in Albion's 5-1 win over Swansea City on Sunday, claims that Pereira is the best player in the Championship

Amazon accuses Trump of 'improper pressure' to influence Pentagon contract decision

Amazon is accusing President Trump of exerting "improper pressure" to influence the Pentagon to award a lucrative cloud-computing contract to Microsoft instead of Amazon, which was a clear

Giuliani says he hopes to present findings of Ukraine trip to GOP this week

Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's personal attorney, said Monday that he expects to complete a report this week detailing his findings from his recent travels to Ukraine to counter the Democrats'

Pelosi gets standing ovation at Kennedy Center Honors

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) received a standing ovation at a Trump-less Kennedy Center Honors late Sunday, which largely stayed away from political talk but had moments that alluded to the tense

Juan Williams: Pelosi is my politician of the year

OPINION: The Speaker has guided the impeachment process masterfully and outmaneuvered Trump.

Little progress as spending talks push past weekend

Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif meet Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

The 'Dabangg 3' actor Salman shared the picture along with Sheikh Hasina and 'Ek Tha Tiger' co-star Katrina Kaif on Instagram on Monday.

'Marriage Story' tops Golden Globe Award nominations with 6

NEW YORK — Noah Baumbach's divorce portrait “Marriage Story” leads the 77th Golden Globes with six nominations including best motion picture, drama.

"Powerful case" for inquiry into Birmingham pub bombings - Prime Minister

"I will look very hard at what we can do," he tells campaigns

Google engineer inspires girls with bestselling children’s book

It all started when Komal Singh’s 5-year-old daughter declared, 'Oh mama, engineers are boys,'

Darshan’s historical film is now titled 'Raja Veera Madakari Nayaka'

The title of Darshan’s upcoming historical drama has been changed by the production house to Raja Veera Madakari Nayaka.

Police determine package was not suspicious

They were called to a Cambridge business on Saturday

Brummies in a Banksy! Crowds pose on bench next to iconic artwork in Jewellery Quarter

Crowds flock to have their picture taken next to mystery artist's stunning mural in Vyse Street

GOP counsel says both Ukraine, Russia interfered in 2016 U.S. elections

GOP counsel Stephen Castor on Monday said both Russia and Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections in his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. 

Severn Trent celebrates up-and-coming stars with Tech Awards sponsorship

West Midlands utility is backing the leaders of tomorrow by sponsoring the Young Tech Talent category at our annual awards

The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by AdvaMed - A crucial week on impeachment

A crucial week on impeachment

Closing arguments begin in hearing for N.B. officers involved in fatal shooting

FREDERICTON — Closing arguments are underway today in an arbitration hearing for two police officers from Bathurst, N.B., involved in a fatal shooting almost five years ago.

Finland's Sanna Marin set to be world's youngest Prime Minister

At 34, Sanna Marin also becomes one of the world's youngest state leaders, ahead of Ukraine's prime minister Oleksiy Honcharuk, who is currently 35.

Man suffers cardiac arrest in queue to get subsidised onion

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

Gal Gadot returns as 'Wonder Woman' in 'Wonder Woman 1984' trailer

The weapon wielded by 'Wonder Woman' in the DC Comics the 'Lasso of Truth' appears again and Diana is seen using it to swing from lightning bolts.

ISS recommends shareholders vote against Baker-led offer for HBC

TORONTO — An influential proxy advisory service is recommending shareholders vote against a takeover offer for Hudson's Bay Co. by a group led by the retailer's executive chairman.

Staggering moment Boris Johnson takes ITV reporter's phone to avoid picture of boy, 4, on hospital floor

ITV reporter Joe Pike has said Boris Johnson took his phone off him when he showed him a picture of Jack Williment-Barr, the four-year-old with suspected pneumonia forced to lie on a pile of coats on the floor of a Leeds hospital

Couple conned in 'bargain' television scam at M6 services car park

Embarrassed pair said the man claimed to be a delivery driver from a discount store and the TV was well-packed and looked to be the real deal

West Brom to make contact with FIFA as Barcelona maintain Barry blank

West Brom transfer news | Louie Barry left Albion in the summer for a dream move to Barcelona - but the Catalan giants still haven't forked out the compensation

'Marriage Story' review: A somewhat interesting film about the divorce of an uninteresting couple

Noah Baumbach’s 'Marriage Story' gives us a no-holds-barred look at the ugly nature of divorce.

The super-new Aston Villa training ground complex giving fans their fix

Aston Villa training ground news | the club are making strides off the pitch and have invested heavily in improving the academy setup, including building a new mini stadium at Bodymoor Heath

Pakistani woman dies after being set on fire by husband

The victim, a resident of Kabirwala tehsil, was doused in petrol and set on fire by her husband and others on December 6.

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

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

JNU fee hike: Students lathi-charged by cops during protest march to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Heavy deployment of police was in place ahead of the students' march against the hostel fee hike.

White House, Democrats close to USMCA trade deal: report

The White House and House Democrats are on the verge of a new North American trade deal in what would give President Trump a signature legislative victory. The Washington Post

Ex-Rep. Scott Taylor to seek old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Scott Taylor (R-Va.) will drop his challenge to Sen.

Judiciary fireworks: GOP accuses Democratic counsel of impugning Trump's motives

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee accused a Democratic counsel offering impeachment evidence of impugning the motives of President Trump, the latest round of fireworks in a testy and

This week: House impeachment inquiry hits crucial stretch

The House inquiry is set to hit a tipping point this week, as Democrats prepare to unveil articles of impeachment against President Trump.