South Dakota attorney general involved in fatal car crash

During a brief press conference on Sunday evening, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) announced that state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg (R) was involved in a fatal car accident on Saturday night. The crash took place west of Highmore, in central South Dakota, and Noem said law enforcement is "working on identifying the deceased and notifying the family." The accident occurred as Ravnsborg was driving home from a dinner hosted by the state GOP. Following Noem's press conference, Ravnsborg's office released a statement saying he is "shocked and filled with sorrow following the events of last night. As Gov. Noem stated, I am fully cooperating with the investigation and I fully intend to continue to do so moving forward. At this time I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family." Tim Bormann, Ravnsborg's spokesman, told the Rapid City Journal that Ravnsborg was not injured in the crash. He also said Ravnsborg "drinks lightly," and doesn't think he was drinking at the dinner. A spokesperson for the…

South Dakota Attorney General Is Involved in Fatal Car Crash

Gov. Kristi Noem said that the attorney general, Jason Ravnsborg, was in a car crash on Saturday night that left one person dead. Mr. Ravnsborg said he was “fully cooperating with the investigation.”

South Dakota AG involved in deadly crash after GOP event

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was involved in a fatal car crash over the weekend, Gov. Kristi Noem said. The governor told reporters during a Sunday press conference that the accident

South Dakota AG says he wasn’t drinking before fatal crash

A spokesman said Ravnsborg is known to have an occasional drink but has made it a practice not to drink at the Lincoln Day events.

SD AG Involved In Fatal Car Crash Originally Claimed He Thought He Hit A Deer, Authorities Say

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported on Monday that South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg had initially...

South Dakota agency: AG reported hitting deer, but hit man

Ravnsborg’s office has said he immediately called 911 after the accident.

South Dakota Attorney General Investigated After Claiming He Thought Hit-And-Run Fatality Was A Deer

The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation has been called into its neighboring state to investigate the fatal hit-and-run of 55-year-old Joe Boever, who died after he was allegedly struck by a vehicle driven by South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting deer after fatal crash: Investigators

Ravnsborg's office has said he immediately called 911 after the accident and did not realize he had hit a man until his body was found.

South Dakota attorney general, who reported run-in with deer, actually 'involved' in car accident that killed a man

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is believed to have struck and killed a man in his vehicle after reporting that he had hit a deer while driving home on Saturday evening.

Andrew Gillum comes out as bisexual

Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum said that he's bisexual during an interview on the Tamron Hall Show.

2018 Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum says he is bisexual

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Andrew Gillum, Florida’s Democratic nominee for governor in 2018, told a television interviewer he is bisexual, responding to rumors swirling...

2018 Florida gubernatorial nominee says he is bisexual

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.

Andrew Gillum Comes Out as Bisexual After Miami Hotel Incident

Former Democrat gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum publicly came out as bisexual in an interview with Tamron Hall.

Ex-Florida mayor Andrew Gillum comes out as bisexual amid male escort scandal

Andrew Gillum — the married former Florida mayor caught in a hotel room with crystal meth and a gay escort earlier this year — has come out as bisexual. “I don’t identify as gay, but I do

Andrew Gillum: 5 Things To Know About Former FL Mayor Who Came Out As Bisexual

Get to know Andrew Gillum, the democratic nominee for governor of Florida.

Andrew Gillum: Former Florida gubernatorial candidate comes out as bisexual

In his first public interview since photos surfaced of him involved in a potential overdose at a Miami hotel in March, Andrew Gillum has come out as bisexual.

Andrew Gillum opens up about the drunken Miami hotel incident that took the Democratic rising star to 'my most bare place'

Florida politician Andrew Gillum also came out as bisexual in the interview, but stressed his drinking was the problem, not his sexuality or marriage.

Mamata announces honorarium for Hindu priests in West Bengal

Government is mixing politics, religion: Opposition

Bengal Announces Monthly Allowance, Free Housing For Brahmin Priests

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 and free housing for more than 8,000 poor Sanatan Brahmin priests of the state.

Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government announces stipend for Hindu priests

The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a stipend of Rs 1,000 per month for Hindu priests on Monday.

Mamata announces monthly allowance, free housing for Brahmin priests ahead of polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a monthly allowance of ₹1,000 and free housing for more than 8,000 poor Sanatan Brahmin priests of the state

Mamata Banerjee announces monthly allowance, free housing for Brahmin priests ahead of assembly polls

Congratulating people on the Hindi Diwas, she also said that her government respects all languages and does not have a linguistic bias.

Mamata Banerjee announces stipend for Bengal Brahmin priests in a major outreach prog ahead of 2021 elections

Mamata Banerjee government has decided to pay Rs 1,000 per month as a stipend to over 8,000 priests across the state. Sanatan Bhahmin priests without a house will be given house under Bengal Awas scheme.

President Trump Lands Endorsements From Hundreds of Military Leaders

President Trump landed the endorsement of hundreds of senior military leaders Monday. The endorsements come just two weeks ahead of the first election debate with former Vice President Joe Biden. "The

235 former military leaders support Trump, warn 'our historic way of life is at stake'

A new letter bearing the names of 235 retired U.S. military leaders supports President Trump in what is described as arguably "the most important election since our country was founded."

BREAKING: All airports now open to domestic flights – FG

Kayode OyeroThe Federal Government has said all airports in the country including private airports and airstrips were now opened for domestic commercial flights.The Minister of Aviation, Ha...

Buhari Govt Reopens All Airports To Domestic Flights

The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has ordered the reopening of all airports in Nigeria for domestic flights. Speaking on Monday during a briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika said private airports and airstrips were now opened for commercial flights. According to Sirika, all airports in […]

BREAKING: FG reopens domestic airports

The Federal Government has announced the reopening of all domestic airports for flight operations.Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika...

BREAKING: FG reopens domestic airports

The federal government on Monday, September 14, announced the reopening of all domestic airports for flight operations. The minister of aviation disclosed this.

Jury considers verdict as topless Snapchat picture teacher denies pupil sex rap

Mum-of-three Kandice Barber, 35, is accused of having sex with a 15-year-old in a field and sending him topless pictures of herself on Snapchat.

Married female teacher, 35, ‘romped with pupil, 15, in her favourite sex position’, jury hears

A MARRIED teacher romped with a 15-year-old student in her “favourite” sex position, a court heard today. Kandice Barber, 35, allegedly told the pupil she was pregnant with his baby and…

Teaching assistant 'had sex with pupil, 15, in favourite position in field', court hears

Kandice Barber, 35, is accused of "having sex in a doggy-style" position with the 15-year-old" after she borrowed his phone to add herself to his Snapchat

Teacher, 35, accused of having sex with 15-year-old pupil and sending him topless pictures of herself on Snapchat arrives at court holding hands with her husband as jury retires to consider their verdict

Kandice Barber, 35, of Wendover, Buckinghamshire, is accused of having sex with the teenager in a field and sending him topless pictures of herself on Snapchat.

Farmers protest against agri ordinances

Demonstrations in Punjab, farmers marching from Haryana and U.P. to Delhi stopped at State borders

Farmers stage protests against Centre’s agri-ordinances in Punjab

Several demonstrators marching from Haryana towards New Delhi stopped at State border

Farm ordinances: Farmers hold protest in Punjab, block roads

While different farmers' outfits raised slogans against the Centre for bringing the "anti-farmer" ordinances and demanded their rollback, commuters faced inconvenience due to the road blockade as the authorities diverted traffic.

UP farmers headed to Delhi to protest against 3 recent farm ordinances stopped at border

A senior police officer said the farmers, affiliated to the Bharatiya Kisan Union, were going to the Jantar Mantar, but were stopped at the NH-24 near the Ghazipur border, and asked to send their representatives who would talk to the authorities.

US eyes building on Arab-Israel deals to end Gulf crisis

The Trump administration is hoping to capitalise on agreements to be signed this week between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain by pressing for an end to a dispute that has roiled relations between the Gulf Arab countries.

US eyes building on Arab-Israel deals to end Gulf crisis

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is hoping to capitalize on agreements to be signed this week between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain by pressing for an end to a dispute that has roiled relations between the Gulf Arab countries.

Shooting down of Mi-17 chopper case: Military tribunal stays action against 2 IAF officers

The helicopter crashed in Budgam at around 10 AM on February 27 when Indian and Pakistani fighter jets were engaged in fierce aerial combat in Nowshera.

Shooting down of Mi-17 chopper case: Military tribunal stays action against 2 IAF officers

IAF chopper crash: Tribunal sees ‘faults’ in Budgam probe, stays action against officers

The principal bench of the tribunal has asked the Air Force to suspend any action against Group Captain Suman Roy Chowdhury, the then second-in-command of the Srinagar base as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and the Air Traffic Control (ATC) in-charge, Wing Commander Shyam Naithani till further hearing.

As fires rage and storms churn, climate and U.S. campaign on collision course

WASHINGTON — Climate change and presidential politics are again on a collision course in the United States. Joe Biden is taking the climate-crisis fight to Donald Trump as ferocious wildfires rage up and down the west coast of the U.S.

As fires rage and storms churn, climate and U.S. campaign on collision course

WASHINGTON - Climate change and presidential politics are again on a collision course in the United States.Joe Biden is taking the climate-crisis fight to D

As fires rage and storms churn, climate and U.S. campaign on collision course

WASHINGTON — Climate change and presidential politics are again on a collision course in the United States.

Cafe owner puts up sign ‘banning’ masks

Michael Schneider says masks are a ‘government muzzle’ that do not prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Cafe owner puts up sign ‘banning’ masks

Michael Schneider says masks are a ‘government muzzle’ that do not prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Cafe owner puts up sign ‘banning’ masks

Michael Schneider says masks are a ‘government muzzle’ that do not prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Researchers puzzled by group of 'crazy' killer whales attacking boats near Spain

Researchers are befuddled by a group of killer whales that are attacking boats off the coasts of Spain and Portugal.

For Some Strange Reason, Orcas Are Ramming Into Boats in Northern Spain

Although the majority of orcas ignore boats at sea, there are a few in northern Spain that are apparently interested in ramming into them, setting off a string of questions and a bit of apprehension.

‘Very Strange Events’: Researchers Baffled as Killer Whales Attack Boats Near Spain

Researchers are perplexed over a group of killer whales that has been attacking boats off the coasts of Spain and Portugal in the last few months.

Indian-origin London mayor candidate dropped over antisemitism remarks

Geeta Sidhu Robb, the founder of organic food and juice products firm Nosh Detox, had been shortlisted as the Liberal Democrat candidate to take on Labour’s Khan but was instead suspended from the party after a 1997 General Election footage revealed her making anti-Jewish remarks.

Indian-Origin London Mayor Candidate Dropped Over Anti-Semitism Remarks

An Indian-origin entrepreneur-activist was on Monday dropped as a prospective London mayoral candidate to contest against Sadiq Khan next year after her past antisemitic comments came to light.

Indian-origin politician dropped from London mayor candidate list for anti-semitism

Liberal Democrats suspend Geeta Sidhu-Robb after a video from 1997 emerged, which showed her asking people not to vote for Jack Straw, whom she described as a Jew, in that year’s general election.

CN rail train carrying potash derails near Hope, B.C., no injuries reported

HOPE, B.C. — CN Rail says at least 20 rail cars carrying potash derailed today near Hope, B.C. The company says no injuries, fires or dangerous goods are involved.

Train derails near Hope

CN Rail has confirmed one of their trains has derailed near Hope B.C. Monday morning.

CN rail train carrying potash derails near Hope, B.C., no injuries reported

HOPE, B.C. - CN Rail says at least 20 rail cars carrying potash derailed today near Hope, B.C.The company says no injuries, fires or dangerous goods are inv

Trump Imposes Visa Ban On Kogi, Bayelsa Election Riggers

The United States Government has imposed a visa restriction on individuals for their actions surrounding the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa State elections. In a statement on Monday signed by the spokesperson for the Department of State, Morgan Ortagus, the US also imposed ban on some people in the run-up to the September and October […]

BREAKING: US imposes visa ban on Kogi, Bayelsa riggers

By Samuel Oamen To deepen democratic practices in Nigeria, the United States has imposed visa ban on individuals, who it said undermined conducts of the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa governorship polls. It said the move was in the run-up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo governorship polls. Spokesperson for the Department […]

BREAKING: US imposes visa ban on election riggers in Kogi, three others

Eniola Akinkuotu, AbujaThe United States Government says it has imposed a visa restriction on some individuals for their actions during the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa state elections and in...

Arlene Foster urges colleagues to ‘wise up and end hostile virus briefings’

Health Minister Robin Swann said he enjoyed the full support of Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

Arlene Foster urges colleagues to ‘wise up and end hostile virus briefings’

Health Minister Robin Swann said he enjoyed the full support of Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

Arlene Foster urges colleagues to ‘wise up and end hostile virus briefings’

Health Minister Robin Swann said he enjoyed the full support of Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

The cost of peace: on intra-Afghan talks

Afghanistan should not lose the democratic gains made in the post-Taliban era

Intra-Afghan Talks: Establishing Islamic Gov’t our ‘Agenda’ of Negotiations, Say Taliban

DOHA, Qatar – The Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem Wardak said at a meeting Sunday evening in Doha that establishing an Islamic government in Afghanistan and releasing 7,000 Taliban prisoners are their agenda for the Intra-Afghan negotiations, according to sources.

Afghan peace talks open with calls for ceasefire, women's rights

Afghanistan's government and the Taliban will meet for peace talks in Doha on Saturday (Sep 12) in a bid to end nearly two decades of war, though ...

Analyst: South Korea, Japan relations may not change under Suga

Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is unlikely to change course on Japan's relationship with South Korea because of a wide range of political and economic disagreements, an analyst said following Suga's election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party.

[Newsmaker] Suga as next Japanese premier likely to stay course on S. Korea relations: experts

As Yoshihide Suga, a key loyalist of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is poised to succeed the hawkish leader, Tokyo is likely to stay the course in its hard-line stance on Seoul rather than seeking an immediate policy shift, analysts said Monday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)'s leadership contest and is expected to be endorsed as new premier in a parliamentary vote sl...

Japan's Suga, likely next PM, says he is ready to top up payouts to ease COVID-19 pain

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, widely expected to become prime minister next week, said on Saturday he will consider topping up ...

UN adopts Saudi resolution to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Increased concerted global efforts urged to fight challenges

Coronavirus: UN adopts Saudi resolution to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Kingdom lauded for assisting developing countries without discrimination

Biden aims to make election about Covid-19 as Trump steers focus elsewhere

American public’s view of the pandemic could be deciding factor as vote approaches

US election live updates: Trump, Biden face off on climate change

Here are the latest updates:

Trump's Covid-19 response a 'life and death betrayal' of Americans, says Biden – video

Joe Biden said Donald Trump 'failed to do his job on purpose' in his response to the Covid-19 pandemic 

PM Imran calls for chemical castration of rapists

In latest interview, PM Imran talks governance in Punjab, opposition parties criticism of the govt and other issues

Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls for 'chemical castration' of rapists

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for public hangings and chemical castration of rapists as authorities reported arresting a second man in connection with the rape of a woman on a popular highway in Punjab province last week.

North Delta crime beat, week of Sept. 1

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

South Delta crime beat, week of Sept. 1

A selection of property crimes submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department

Court remands six over alleged obscene video in Osun

The police charged Tobiloba Jolaoso, 27; Ladiva Aije, 22; Juliet Semion, 24; Ahmed Olasunkanmi, 23; Adeniran Eritosin, 29; and Tunde Jimoh, 27, with acting nude in public.

Court remands pornstar, five others for shooting ‘sex movie’ in Osun Osogbo shrine

An Osun State Magistrates' Court sitting in Osogbo on Monday remanded a 27-year-old pornstar identified as Tobiloba Jolaoso..

Vast majority of cyber-attacks on cloud servers aim to mine cryptocurrency

Cyber-attacks on cloud systems spiked 250% from 2019 to 2020.

Most Cloud Server Attacks Seek to Mine Cryptocurrency: Report

Precious cloud infrastructure resources are being exploited to mine cryptocurrency—with more sophisticated evasion techniques in tow.

Ugandan police nab man entering parliament with severed head

KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan police on Monday arrested a man attempting to enter the parliamentary building in the capital carrying the severed head of a child in a wrapped gift box.

Ugandan police nab man entering parliament with severed head

Ugandan police arrested a man attempting to enter the parliamentary building in the capital carrying the severed head of a child in a wrapped gift box.

Satellite Images Reveal Alleged Israeli Strike in Syria Targeted Missile Factory

“The attack intended to weaken missile production in Syria, probably for Hezbollah, by harming its crucial elements,” says ImageSat International.

Alleged Israeli Airstrike Near Aleppo Reportedly Damaged Syrian Missile Production Facility

The attack was blamed on Israel by Syrian state media, but the IDF has refused to comment on the accusation. Tel Aviv is suspected of having carried out hundreds of...

Michael Cohen Believes The Real Reason Trump Despises Obama Is ‘Purely Racial’

Michael Cohen believes that Donald Trump's disdain for Barack Obama is 'purely racial,' in said in an interview on 'The View'.

Michael Cohen Admits ‘I Wanted To Smack Trump’ For Creepy Comments About Daughter

Michael Cohen admitted on 'The View' that he wanted to 'smack' Donald Trump when he made creepy comments about his teenage daughter.

Maratha quota: Ordinance route will be checked, says Thorat

"Our prayer was for referring the case to a larger bench, how come such an order was passed? Hence, we are a bit concerned," he added.

India News | Maratha Quota: Ordinance Route Will Be Checked, Says Thorat

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Bringing an ordinance to give quota relief to the Maratha community is a legal issue and the Maha Vikas Aghadi government will take a look into it, said Maharashtra minister and state Congress chief Balasaheb Thorat on Monday. India News | Maratha Quota: Ordinance Route Will Be Checked, Says Thorat.

Three dead, low-lying areas in Krishna, West Godavari inundated

2.25 lakh cusecs of water released from Prakasam Barrage

Many low lying areas inundated due to rains, three dead in Andhra Pradesh’s Tanuku

Canals and rivulets were overflowing in Krishna, West Godavari districts.

Woodward: Trump raged when told Israel-UAE deal wouldn't make book

Author says president’s tweet declaring the book ‘fake’ followed conversation in which he warned: ‘It’s a tough book’

Trump Was Enraged When Told Israel-UAE Deal Wouldn’t Make It Into New Book, Woodward Claims

The soon-to-be-released book is based on 17 interviews with President Trump, focusing on his foreign and domestic policies, including the response to the raging...

Two more labs confirm Navalny Novichok poisoning: Germany

Germany said Monday that two more European laboratories have confirmed its own findings that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned ...

Afghanistan Records 75 New Positive Cases in Past 24 Hours: COVID-19

KABUL, Afghanistan – The country has recorded 75 new positive cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Public Health reported.

Afghanistan Records 56 New Cases of COVID-19

KABUL, Afghanistan – The Ministry of Public Health Monday announced at least 56 new cases of coronavirus confirmed, out of 365 samples tested over the last 24 hours.    

Six arrested for murder of Hindu Munnani supporter

Special teams of the Coimbatore City Police arrested six persons late on Monday in connection with the murder of a Hindu Munnani supporter at Ram Nagar here on Sunday afternoon. Raja, Karthik, Ilaiyar

Hindu Munnani supporter hacked to death in Coimbatore

The victim was running a soda shop and finance firm

Obadiah Mailafia reports at DSS office for third time

Mailafia, a former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria has arrived at the headquarters of the Department of State Security for another interrogation.

BREAKING: Mailafia honours third DSS invitation

A Former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Obadiah Mailafia on Monday for the third time honoured the invitation...

IGP deploys 31,000 policemen for Edo election

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Monday, disclosed that no fewer than 31,000 personnel have been deployed for the governorship election in Edo State.Adamu disclosed this at a...

Commissioner deploys 1,000 policemen for Edo election

Deji Lambo The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has deployed 1,000 policemen to provide security during the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. The state Police Pub...

Brit gang-rape victims, 15, relive horror moment they were ‘drugged and dragged into bushes as predators filmed attack’

TWO British schoolgirls have relived the horror moment they were “drugged and dragged into bushes” before “predators filmed their gang-rape”, say reports in Italy. The 15-ye…

British gang-rape victims tell how their drinks were spiked before they were assaulted at Italian villa - as one reveals she bit one attacker's genitals as she fought them off

The teenage victims, who cannot be named, say they were subjected to an attack after going out to dance on the last night of their holiday Italian holiday, at a villa in the town of Marconia di Pisticci.

Canada hopes to avert new U.S. tariff war, but stands ready to fire: Champagne

WASHINGTON — Canada's foreign affairs minister says the federal government is still trying to cool its dispute with the United States over aluminum exports, but remains poised to retaliate if necessary.

Canada hopes to avert new U.S. tariff war, but stands ready to fire: Champagne

WASHINGTON — Canada’s foreign affairs minister says the federal government is still trying to cool its dispute with the United States over aluminum exports, but remains poised to retaliate if necessary.

Police Continue Appeals For Sightings Of Escaped Prisoner Katrina Epiha

Police are continuing to appeal to the public for any sightings of escaped prisoner Katrina Epiha and are issuing a warning to anyone helping her to evade capture.

Police appeal for sightings of escaped prisoner, convicted murderer Katrina Epiha

It's now been more than three days since Epiha fled from Corrections staff.

Police Taser teenage boy after girl, 15, is stabbed in the leg outside London school

Police were called shortly after 3pm after a member of the public reported seeing a male armed with a knife in Eltham Hill, south east London.

Masked knifeman tasered by police after 'stabbing teenage girl as she left school'

Eltham Hill School headteacher Erika Podmore has said that a 15-year-old at the Greenwich, south east London school was stabbed in the leg this afternoon outside Mecca Bingo Hall

UAE announces emergency approval for use of COVID-19 vaccine

A phase III trial of a COVID-19 inactivated vaccine developed by Chinese state-owned pharmaceutical company Sinopham began in the UAE in July and is yet to be completed.

UAE announces emergency approval for use of Covid vaccine for frontline workers

The trials in UAE were jointly operated by UAE’s G42 and Chinese company Sinopharm

Hospitals warn of second lockdown as Ontario COVID-19 numbers continue to jump

TORONTO — Increasing COVID-19 case rates could plunge Ontario into another lockdown, the head of the province's hospital association warned as the government reported a case spike for the fourth consecutive day.

Ontario hospitals alarmed by increase in COVID-19 cases, warn province 'losing ground'

Ontario recorded its highest number of coronavirus infections since early June on Monday as the Ontario Hospital Association warned that the province is 'losing ground' in its battle against COVID-19.

Sir Patrick Vallance ‘received telling off’ after arguing for lockdown

An email obtained by the BBC shows the Government’s chief scientific adviser said he ‘argued stronger than anyone for action for lockdown’.

Prof Chris Whitty 'told off' chief scientist Sir Patrick Vallance for pushing too hard for a lockdown in March, confidential emails reveal

Sir Patrick Vallance said he 'argued stronger than anyone' for harsh restrictions early in the crisis, as he defended his own performance during internal wrangling.

Lebanon fails to meet emergency cabinet creation deadline

No ministers named in Beirut amid calls for reform and access to $21bn in pledged funds

Lebanon cabinet deadline in doubt as Adib continues consultations

Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib has met Lebanon's president for more consultations over the formation of his cabinet - instead of presenting its lineup, as anticipated by some - raising doubts about meeting a deadline agreed with France.

Greek government accuses migrants of 'burning' Moria camp

Greece on Monday accused migrants of deliberately burning their overcrowded camp last week on Lesbos island, where hundreds reluctantly moved to a new temporary site with "no showers or mattresses".

Germany Can Take Substantially More Migrants From Greece’s Moria Camp, Says Leader of CSU

Almost 13,000 people have been sleeping rough after a migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos was destroyed in a fire. The incident has reignited the debate on how...

Armed forces will be ‘fit for tomorrow’s battles’ after review, Ben Wallace says

The Defence Secretary warned that the UK’s enemies had ‘studied our vulnerabilities’ and adapted more quickly.

Armed forces will be ‘fit for tomorrow’s battles’ after review, Ben Wallace says

The Defence Secretary warned that the UK’s enemies had ‘studied our vulnerabilities’ and adapted more quickly.

Landslide: three children escape death in A’Ibom

Three children aged 5, 6, and 5 miraculously escaped death on Sunday when a landslide sank their kitchen a few..

Landslide: Three children escape death in Akwa Ibom

Three children comprising two girls and a boy in Akwa Ibom State, narrowly escaped death on Sunday following a landslide.

Antarvedi temple closed for one week

The decision was taken after the police officials posted at Antarvedi temple infected with COVID-19

Antarvedi temple closed for a week

The daily rituals will be performed as usual, says EO

Mexico asks Israel to detain ex-investigator in student case

Mexico said Monday that it had asked Israel to detain a former top investigator into the murky disappearance of 43 students in 2014 in a case that shocked the country.

Mexico asks Israel to detain ex-investigator in student case

Mexico said Monday that it had asked Israel to detain a former top investigator into the murky disappearance of 43 students in 2014 in a case that shocked the country.

Coronavirus Scotland: Glasgow local lockdown restrictions likely to be extended for at least another week

GLASGOW’S coronavirus lockdown looks likely to be extended for another week, Nicola Sturgeon confirmed today. The First Minister said a decision will be made later today after a Scottish Gove…

Coronavirus Scotland: Greater Glasgow & Lanarkshire lockdown EXTENDED as house visits remain banned for third of Scots

GREATER Glasgow’s coronavirus lockdown has been extended in with household visits remaining banned for a third of Scots. The Scottish Government confirmed the restrictions which prohibit meet…

Probe into death of black man after police chase in Louisiana

The death of 49-year-old Ronald Greene remains shrouded in secrecy because state police have refused to release body-camera footage.

World News | Feds Probing In-custody Death of Black Man in Louisiana

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Federal authorities are investigating the death of a Black man during what Louisiana State Police described as a struggle to take him into custody following a rural police chase last year, officials told The Associated Press. World News | Feds Probing In-custody Death of Black Man in Louisiana.

Judge strikes down Pennsylvania's pandemic restrictions

A federal judge on Monday struck down Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to shut

Judge strikes down Pennsylvania’s pandemic restrictions

PITTSBURGH — A federal judge on Monday struck down Gov. Tom Wolf’s pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed size limits on gatherings and ordered

Florida man cleared of rape and murder convictions after 37 years in prison

DNA evidence proved Robert DuBoise, who was released from prison last month, did not commit 1983 crime

World News | Jailed for 37 Years, Florida Man Cleared of Murder, Rape

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. After 37 years behind bars, a Florida man was formally cleared Monday of a 1983 rape and murder that DNA evidence proved he did not commit after a long-ago trial that relied on a sketchy jailhouse informant and faulty bite mark analysis. World News | Jailed for 37 Years, Florida Man Cleared of Murder, Rape.

In Visiting a Charred California, Trump Confronts a Scientific Reality He Denies

A president who has mocked climate change and pushed policies that accelerate it is set to be briefed on the scorched earth and ash-filled skies that experts say are the predictable result.

In visiting a charred California, Trump confronts a scientific reality he denies

Nearly two years ago, federal government scientists concluded that greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels could triple the frequency of severe fires across the Western states.