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McDonald’s to reopen more than 1,000 restaurants by next week

27 May 11:46 3 articles

McDonald’s to reopen more than 1,000 restaurants by next week

The chain said it closed some drive-thru lanes last week after soaring demand impacted local communities or staff and customer safety.

27 May 11:46 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774123589421.html
McDonald’s to reopen more than 1,000 restaurants by next week

The chain said it closed some drive-thru lanes last week after soaring demand impacted local communities or staff and customer safety.

27 May 11:46 Express & Star 7324224459588185901.html
Wishaw McDonald's drive-thru will open back up from next week

The store will open next week, after being closed for months.

27 May 11:07 dailyrecord 552235479579803125.html
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

27 May 11:48 3 articles

Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

27 May 11:48 Shropshire Star 3480199991581255717.html
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

27 May 11:48 Express & Star 7324224459127433253.html
Ambulance staff ‘assaulted for asking patients to wear face mask’

The Welsh Ambulance Service said some patients have become aggressive when asked to wear a face mask as a precaution.

27 May 11:49 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773662836773.html
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules

27 May 11:06 3 articles

Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules

Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.

27 May 11:06 Business Insider 6060062399670607846.html
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

27 May 11:06 www.businessinsider.sg 5090408755901849574.html
Boris Johnson is tumbling in the polls after ignoring voter demands to sack Cummings for breaking lockdown rules

The British public is quickly turning on Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister refuses to sack chief adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking the coronavirus lockdown during a 260-mile trip from London to Durham.

27 May 11:06 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882486280166.html
Three held after €900k in cash and drugs seized

27 May 09:41 3 articles

Three held after €900k in cash and drugs seized

Three men are being questioned in Dublin after gardaí seized €900,000 in cash and drugs with an estimated street value of €30,000.

27 May 09:41 RTE.ie 7595237278404494915.html
Three men arrested after gardaí seize €700k in cash and €30k worth of drugs

The three men remain in garda custody.

27 May 11:40 TheJournal.ie 6446904419178097838.html
Gardai seize €700k cash and arrest three men following searches in Dublin and Meath

Gardai have seized €700k cash and arrested three males following a number of searches in Co Dublin and Co Meath.

27 May 11:27 independent 5894610846057828956.html
UPDATED: Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC consensus candidate

27 May 11:08 3 articles

UPDATED: Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC consensus candidate

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has emerged the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction believed to be loyal to National...

27 May 11:08 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445901510426599.html
BREAKING: Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC consensus candidate

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has emerged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo.Ize-Iyamu, a former Secretary...

27 May 10:05 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900237452402.html
Oshiomhole’s faction of APC picks Ize-Iyamu as Edo gov consensus candidate

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a pastor, has emerged the consensus governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) faction of Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the party.

27 May 11:46 TheCable 7513571674897587022.html
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

27 May 05:20 2 articles

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:President fact-checkedTwitter on Tuesday for the first time prompted readers to check the facts in U.

27 May 05:20 National Post 4816958591213016103.html
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

27 May 11:37 Reuters 8334514181232783906.html
Adityanath relents, states don't need permission to hire UP migrants

27 May 08:38 2 articles

Adityanath relents, states don't need permission to hire UP migrants

About 26 lakh migrants have already returned to the state and an exercise to map their skills is being carried out to help them get jobs.

27 May 08:38 Business-Standard 1502508926473434364.html
Yogi Adityanath takes U-turn on order making permission must for hiring migrants by other states

In a two-pronged strategy to secure migrants, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up a Migration Commission for employment of workers.

27 May 11:16 The Statesman 1191309782086685929.html
Why can’t private hospitals awarded free land treat Covid-19 patients for free, asks SC

27 May 11:11 2 articles

Why can’t private hospitals awarded free land treat Covid-19 patients for free, asks SC

Seeking a reply from Centre on the matter in a week, the apex court said hospitals which can treat such patients for free or at a nominal cost must be identified.

27 May 11:11 The Indian Express 2885715104799534085.html
'Why Can't Private Hospitals Built on Free Land Give Free Treatment to COVID-19 Patients', SC Asks Centre

This comes a day after the Supreme Court took  cognizance of the miseries of migrant workers across the country and said there have been inadequacies and certain lapses by the Centre and the states

27 May 09:26 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386083198449470.html
Absence of EFCC lawyer stalls Oyo-Ita ‘N570m fraud’ case

27 May 10:23 2 articles

Absence of EFCC lawyer stalls Oyo-Ita ‘N570m fraud’ case

The trial of Winifred Oyo-Ita, former head of service, was stalled by the absence of Mohammed Abubakar, counsel to the Economic and Financial...

27 May 10:23 TheCable 7513571674219988927.html
Alleged Fraud: EFCC lawyer's absence stalls Oyo-Ita's trial

The trial of the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, was on Wednesday stalled due to the absence of the lawyer

27 May 11:19 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301212449250.html
Twitter Fact-checker Claimed Trump Admin Are 'ACTUAL NAZIS'; Mocked 'Fly Over' States

27 May 05:23 2 articles

Twitter Fact-checker Claimed Trump Admin Are 'ACTUAL NAZIS'; Mocked 'Fly Over' States

Yoel Roth, the Twitter official in charge of its fact-checking policy, has tweeted that members of the Trump administration are "Nazis."

27 May 05:23 Breitbart 3148363492608187743.html
Head of Site Integrity & Election Security at Twitter Thinks There Are “Actual Nazis in the White House”

But you can trust him to be impartial.

27 May 11:32 Infowars 1950426315491788723.html
Afghanistan begins freeing 900 Taliban prisoners, urges truce extension

27 May 11:33 2 articles

Afghanistan Frees 900 More Taliban Prisoners

Some 900 Taliban members were freed from Afghanistan's largest prison outside Kabul as part of a prisoner swap under a cease-fire deal. Former detainees were given new clothes outside Pul-e Charkhi prison on May 26, as well as cash and transport home. The prisoner swap was part of a deal struck in February in Qatar between the Taliban and the United States.

27 May 11:33 Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 5891794163927787339.html
Afghanistan begins freeing 900 Taliban prisoners, urges truce extension

The Afghan government said it was in the process of freeing 900 Taliban members from prison on Tuesday, the biggest such release yet, and urged the insurgent group to extend a three-day ceasefire set to end at midnight.

27 May 11:05 Bdnews24 8119004129751550084.html
O’Doherty and Waters to appeal court’s dismissal of legal action

27 May 11:50 2 articles

O'Doherty and Waters to fight High Court ruling

Gemma O'Doherty and John Waters are to appeal the High Court's refusal to grant them permission to challenge laws introduced by the State due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

27 May 11:50 RTE.ie 7595237278679843350.html
O’Doherty and Waters to appeal court’s dismissal of legal action

State counsel says legal costs should be paid by applicants as proceedings were ‘contrary’ to public health

27 May 11:43 The Irish Times 8204772968176681213.html
'No masks, no gloves': Kenyan government under fire over quarantine centres

27 May 11:27 2 articles

‘No masks, no gloves’: Kenyan government under fire over quarantine centres

NAIROBI, May 27 —Kenya’s government is facing growing criticism over quarantine centres it set up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, with witnesses saying some are squalid and expose residents to the risk of catching COVID-19. Since mid-March, the government has enforced a mandatory 14-day...

27 May 11:27 Malaymail 302165935756915627.html
'No masks, no gloves': Kenyan government under fire over quarantine centres

NAIROBI(Reuters) - Kenya’s government is facing growing criticism over quarantine centres it set up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, with witnesses saying some are squalid and expose residents to the risk of catching COVID-19.

27 May 11:28 Reuters 8334514181122594204.html
'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'

27 May 11:20 2 articles

'Children have been traumatised by Philippines abusive drugs war'

Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered psychological distress, bullying and worsening poverty as a result of President Rodrigo..

27 May 11:20 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900127496632.html
Philippine children have been traumatised by abusive drugs war, says Human Rights Watch probe

Thousands of children in the Philippines have suffered lasting physical, emotional and economic harm from the brutal drugs war instigated by Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president, according to an investigation released by Human Rights Watch on Wednesday. The disturbing report, which documents the

27 May 05:02 Yahoo 7097669638822950181.html
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

27 May 10:35 2 articles

Disney, SeaWorld announce proposed reopen dates, guidelines

After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are ready to reopen.

27 May 10:35 Fox 4 8372747776982149957.html
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

Disney World's reopening plan was approved Wednesday by Orange County, Fla. officials, clearing a hurdle to inviting people back in July.

27 May 11:19 KNOE 8 News 9048639192128674341.html
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs

27 May 08:31 2 articles

Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs

WASHINGTON, May 27 — US President Donald Trump today threatened China with fresh tariffs as he stepped up his attacks on Beijing over the coronavirus crisis, saying he had seen evidence linking a Wuhan lab to the contagion. The diatribe from the Republican incumbent came as data showed the United...

27 May 08:31 Malaymail 302165934740045033.html
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs

Trump is increasingly making Beijing's handling of the outbreak a major issue for his November re-election campaign.

27 May 11:15 New Vision 9103146372293434176.html
At Least 6 People Killed, 3 Injured in Shooting in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

27 May 07:54 2 articles

Six killed in Saudi Arabia in shooting incident: state news agency

DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian police in Assir, a region close to the Yemeni border, are investigating after a shooting incident in which six citizens died on Tuesday, state-run news agency SPA reported on Wednesday.

27 May 07:54 Reuters 8334514179719557457.html
At Least 6 People Killed, 3 Injured in Shooting in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – At least six people have been killed, and three others were injured in a shooting incident that occurred in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern province of...

27 May 11:54 Sputniknews 967333868263012487.html
Kano Govt sets up 9 COVID-19 sample collection centres

27 May 11:39 2 articles

Kano Govt sets up 9 COVID-19 sample collection centres

The Kano State Government has set up nine COVID-19 sample collection centres to enhance detection and response to the pandemic.

27 May 11:39 The Guardian 7580308504338569320.html
Kano govt sets up nine COVID-19 sample collection centres - Official

The Kano State Government has set up nine COVID-19 sample collection centres to enhance detection and response to the pandemic, an official has said.

27 May 10:26 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300675507369.html
75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours

27 May 06:32 2 articles

75 more Maharashtra policemen test positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours

Out of the total cases, 849 police personnel have recovered from the infection and 1,095 cases are still active.

27 May 06:32 Mumbai Mirror 1209961191971587782.html
75 more policemen test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra; total tally at 1964

75 more policemen test positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra; total tally at 1964: 75 more policemen have tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra, taking the total number of personnel affected by coronavirus .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

27 May 11:46 Lokmat English 4809197830648217784.html
Fake: No military lockdown of Mumbai, Pune announced

27 May 11:42 2 articles

Fake: No military lockdown of Mumbai, Pune announced

There is a message on the social media that claims that Mumbai and Pune would be under a military lockdown.

27 May 11:42 Oneindia 2023829371370503147.html
FAKE ALERT: Viral message claiming 10 days military lockdown in Mumbai-Pune is fake

News News: A message doing the rounds on instant messaging app WhatsApp claims that there will be a military lockdown across Mumbai and Pune from Saturday. This

27 May 06:29 The Times of India 6060938664070972558.html
PDP hails FG over successes against banditry, other crimes in Zamfara

27 May 11:54 2 articles

PDP hails FG over successes against banditry, other crimes in Zamfara

The Zamfara chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the Federal Government

27 May 11:54 Vanguard News 4125100338791499623.html
Insecurity: Zamfara PDP hails Buhari on victory over banditry, crimes

At least for once, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the same page with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on a number of issues.

27 May 08:31 Legit 3764253650131721746.html
Righting the Wrong: Jordanian Parliamentarians Back Their King, Call to End Peace with Israel

27 May 10:12 2 articles

Righting the Wrong: Jordanian Parliamentarians Back Their King, Call to End Peace with Israel

Jordanian parliamentarians say all options are on the table, including the cancellation of the historic pact, if Israel goes ahead with its decision to extend its...

27 May 10:12 Sputniknews 967333867845132637.html
US Official: US officials express frustration with Israel Right's criticism of Trump peace plan - US & Canada

Us officials bristle at Israeli Right's criticism of Trump plan. 'Remember where Israel was in 2016. Look at the bigger picture.'

27 May 11:56 Israel National News 5374683670299824560.html
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays

27 May 11:31 2 articles

Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays

Schools Standards Minister Nick Gibb said he is confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.

27 May 11:31 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774252224858.html
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays

Schools Standards minister Nick Gibb said he was confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.

27 May 11:30 Express & Star 7324224459716821338.html
Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing

27 May 04:40 2 articles

Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing

The villagers were apprehensive as bats have been linked to the raging coronavirus pandemic, however, the exact reason for their death can only be ascertained after getting medical reports

27 May 04:40 India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com 7150386084585723206.html
Over 200 Bats Found Dead In Bihar; Swab Samples Sent For Testing To Find Out The Cause

The dead bats have been buried five-six feet beneath the ground in accordance with all medical procedures.

27 May 11:01 Swarajya 4977622830483932564.html
Kashamu accuses former Ogun PDP chairman of sellout

27 May 06:00 2 articles

Kashamu accuses former Ogun PDP chairman of sellout

The 2019 gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has accused the party’s former state chairman, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling out. Kashamu, who said this in a press release issued on Wednesday, was reacting to a statement by the former chairman that he ran out of favourRead More

27 May 06:00 Vanguard News 4125100339221710694.html
You sold out our party - Kashamu tells ex-PDP chairman in Ogun

Senator Buruji Kashamu has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s former chairman in Ogun, Chief Bayo Dayo, of selling the party out for financial gains.

27 May 11:23 Legit 3764253650416882083.html
MVA allies firefight after Rahul's statement on Congress role in Maha government

27 May 07:57 2 articles

MVA allies firefight after Rahul's statement on Congress role in Maha government

The Congress, along with the Shiv Sena and the NCP, is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

27 May 07:57 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363981992259.html
MVA in firefighting mode after Rahul's comment on Congress role in Maharashtra government

The Congress, along with the Shiv Sena and the NCP, is part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

27 May 11:53 The Asian Age 2126266544668755375.html
Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27

27 May 11:54 2 articles

Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 ... --- COVID-19 in Canada ...

27 May 11:54 KitchenerToday.com 52741010791561676.html
Long-term care home report and JK Rowling's new story; In The News for May 27

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 27 …

27 May 08:15 680News 8014034332951603940.html
Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

27 May 11:49 2 articles

Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

JOHANNESBURG, May 27 (Reuters) - Administrators at South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the state-owned airline was not preparing to resume domestic flights, rejecting a company statement from a day earlier and underlining conflicting visions of its future.

27 May 11:49 Daily Maverick 2373996788150450026.html
Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Administrators for state-owned South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the airline is not aiming to resume domestic flights from mid-June, rejecting a statement from the airline a day earlier.

27 May 00:00 The Zimbabwe Mail 3765424161335411329.html
Girl, 13, 'beheaded by dad while asleep' after fleeing home with her 35-year-old 'lover'

27 May 11:45 2 articles

Girl, 13, 'beheaded by dad while asleep' after fleeing home with her 35-year-old 'lover'

Romina Ashrafi, 13, from Talesh county in Iran, was reportedly murdered in her sleep after she was caught running away with a 35-year-old man she had 'fallen in love with'

27 May 11:45 mirror 675785259773898239.html
Girl, 13, is ‘beheaded by her father while she slept in Iranian honour killing’: Victim had fallen in love with 34-year-old man

Romina Ashrafi, aged 13, was killed with a sickle in her family home in Hovigh, Talesh county, Iran, as a form of 'punishment', local media have reported.

27 May 09:59 Mail Online 124328110803223291.html