Gentle German Shepherd naps with sweet newborn ducklings
When these ducklings are born, Thorin is always the first to greet the little ones. Such a sweet friendship!
When these ducklings are born, Thorin is always the first to greet the little ones. Such a sweet friendship!
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak confirmed that his latest test results today showed that he had tested negative for Covid-19 yet again. Najib, who is also...
Sweden extended distance learning for high school students and told public employees to continue to work from home, renewing measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic despite signs that infections are beginning to slow. "We can see a cautious downturn in the spread of infection in some regions, but the situation remains serious," Prime Minister Stefan Lofven told reporters at a news conference. The government, however, adjusted recommendations for high schools to allow a mixture of distance learning and normal lessons in school and extended a ban on sales of alcohol after 2000 by two weeks.
Anri Kawai and her husband, Katsuyuki Kawai, were arrested last year on charges of paying money to help Anri win a seat in the upper house of parliament. Katsuyuki, under trial separately, has long had close ties to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is struggling with falling poll numbers, and his predecessor, Shinzo Abe, who resigned last year. Anri was sentenced to a jail term of one year and four months, suspended for five years, the Tokyo District Court said.
Photos of Bernardes being wheeled into an ambulance were posted on social media on Wednesday. Both Tennis Australia and the ATP did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. An ATP Tour official since 1990, Bernardes took charge of the 2006 and 2008 U.S. Open men's finals as well as the 2011 Wimbledon men's title decider.
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A banned Thai opposition politician, who is facing a criminal complaint of defaming the monarchy, defended on Thursday his criticism of the government's coronavirus vaccine strategy that relies on a company owned by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit this week accused the government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of mishandling the vaccine campaign, saying it was too reliant on Siam Bioscience and will be slow to protect the public. The Thai company is owned by the Crown Property Bureau, the organisation that manages tens of billions of dollars in investment under the king's personal control.
Thousands of Mongolians have protested against what they say is the heavy-handed treatment of a coronavirus-infected mother and her newborn baby, prompting a wave of resignations by officials.
Photos of Bernardes being wheeled into an ambulance were posted on social media on Wednesday. Both Tennis Australia and the ATP did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. An ATP Tour official since 1990, Bernardes took charge of the 2006 and 2008 U.S. Open men's finals as well as the 2011 Wimbledon men's title decider.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Politicians and supporters campaigning for their respective parties were the least observant of Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) put in place by the Ministry of...
Former U.S. Open and Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson appealed to players at the Australian Open to show more respect for the local community's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic following a chorus of complaints about quarantine conditions in Melbourne. As many as 72 players are confined to their hotel rooms for two weeks and unable to train for the Feb. 8-21 Grand Slam after passengers on three charter flights tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Novak Djokovic was panned after writing to ask Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley for reduced isolation periods and having players moved to "private houses with tennis courts".
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Malaysia can take a page out of the United States’ recent presidential election where Joe Biden was elected based on a campaign that promoted equality and fought racism,...
Former test batsman Peter Handscomb leapt to the defence of Tim Paine on Thursday as the Australia captain came under fire in the wake of the series loss to India. India's dramatic triumph in the fourth test at the Gabba on Tuesday led to a great deal of soul-searching in Australia and some of the country's army of pundits have turned the spotlight on Paine's leadership. The 36-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has led the test side since Steve Smith was sacked in the wake of the 2018 Newlands ball-tampering scandal and has said he would like to return to South Africa as captain next month.
England's lockdown is having some impact in reducing pressure on the National Health Service, education minister Gavin Williamson said, the day after Britain recorded another record daily death toll. Asked about an prevalence survey from Imperial College London that suggested infections had not fallen in the first days of lockdown, Williamson said that the government had looked at all evidence available.
If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here. For two-minute audio updates, try The Briefing - on podcasts, smart speakers and WhatsApp. 'No time to start like today': Biden blitzes Trump legacy Hours after being sworn in during a historic ceremony, new US president Joe Biden began dismantling the legacy of his predecessor. He signed 17 executive orders, memorandums and proclamations on his first evening in the Oval Office, far more than any other recent president. They were aimed at halting or reversing some of Donald Trump's most controversial policies. Wearing a mask while seated behind the Resolute Desk, Mr Biden said there was "no time to start like today". His first action was an executive order that all US government employees wear face coverings. Immigration and the environment were also a major focus. Washington Correspondent Nick Allen explains what has changed - and what Mr Biden has in his sights. View the best pictures from yesterday's ceremony, read US Editor Ben Riley-Smith's analysis of Mr Biden's address and see how the world's newspapers reacted. While Mr Trump broke long-standing practice by skipping Mr Biden's inauguration, he did follow through on one tradition by leaving behind a note for his successor. The new Democratic president said Mr Trump "wrote a very generous letter". Mr Biden also made changes to how the Oval Office is decorated, risking a transatlantic spat with Britain after it appeared he had decided not to display a bust of Sir Winston Churchill. 'Floods will worsen' as hundreds flee homes overnight Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes overnight as Storm Christoph began to cause widespread flooding across the UK. Residents were told to leave some 2,000 properties in Greater Manchester due to rising water levels and the likelihood of power cuts. Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the floods - which have hit parts of East Anglia as well as the north of England - could get worse next week. Ministers feared the storm would also affect the rollout of Covid vaccines in some areas. See the latest Met Office forecast and the most striking pictures. Matt finds a reason to smile in today's cartoon. The outrageous fortunes of the children of No 10 Can Euan Blair really be worth £73 million? He made the money out of his apprenticeship company, which promotes an alternative to the university system his father championed as Prime Minister. But his success is the exception to the rule. The list of political offspring who have struggled to find their own way in life is long and tragic. Harry Mount explores how other Downing Street children have fared. Coronavirus - latest news updates Checking in | Hotel groups have begun talks with government officials over their facilities being used as quarantine centres, as it emerged that ministers have discussed tighter border controls that could bar foreign travellers. It follows reports that people could be forced to pay to stay in a hotel for two weeks while observing a self-isolation period. Lockdown analysis | Is there a case for an early release? Oxford | Scientists prepare to tweak vaccine against variants Travel | No holidays for those without vaccine, says Saga London mayor | Khan 'took advantage of pandemic', court rules Planet Normal podcast | Brexit divisions 'infect Covid reporting' Also in the news: Today's other headlines Brexit | Why musicians are creating a visas storm in a teacup Universities | Chaucer ditched on 'decolonised' English courses Royals | Countess admits to tears over abuse victims' stories Pot of gold | Cannabis factory found behind Bank of England Obituary | Theresa Stewart, 'Loony Left' city council leader Around the world: Anti-US Yemen protest Demonstrators hold up assault rifles and chant anti-US slogans during a march in Sana'a, Yemen. Tony Blinken, the new US secretary of state, has reportedly pledged to review the official designation of Yemen's Houthi movement. View today's gallery of more world pictures.
Collin Sexton hit the game-tying 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in the first overtime and scored 15 of his career-high 42 points in the second overtime as the host Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Brooklyn Nets for a 147-135 victory on Wednesday night. Thanks largely to Sexton's efforts, Cleveland overcame big nights in the debut of Brooklyn's star trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden, who each played the final 18-plus minutes. Durant led the Nets with 38 points but missed a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer in the first overtime.
Biden launches blitz of executive action undoing Trump's legacy How this was an inauguration unlike any other End this uncivil war, Joe Biden urges America Allister Heath: Britain needs Biden to succeed, but US decline may be unstoppable Rosa Prince: This day was all about Kamala Harris Subscribe to The Telegraph for a month-long free trial Joe Biden on Wednesday began signing 17 executive orders, memorandums and proclamations addressing the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and racial inequality, and immediately undoing some policies put in place by his predecessor Donald Trump. The actions, fulfilling his promise to move quickly on Day One of his presidency, initiate the process of the US rejoining the Paris climate accord, ending the "Muslim travel ban" and diverting funds from building the wall on the Mexico border. The first order he signed as president mandates face masks on all federal property. Earlier, Mr Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the US and promised to "end this uncivil war that pits red against blue". In his address, the President told the American people that "democracy has prevailed" and called for unity. "Just days after a riotous mob thought they could use violence to silence the will of the people, to stop the work of our democracy, to drive us from this sacred ground, it did not happen. It will never happen. Not today. Not tomorrow, not ever, not ever."
Former IOC vice president Dick Pound says the Tokyo Olympics could go ahead without fans. Pound is no longer a part of the IOC's decision-making executive board, but he has been speaking out recently to generate enthusiasm for the postponed Olympics.
Ladbrokes owner Entain has appointed the first female chief executive of a major listed British gambling group, bringing the total number of women leading FTSE 100 companies to six. Jette Nygaard-Andersen, who has served as an independent non-executive director at the company since 2019, will take over from Shay Segev with immediate effect, Entain said. The appointment comes just two days after Las Vegas casino firm MGM Resorts abandoned its £8bn bid to buy Entain after failing to win the support of investors. The gambler said Ms Nygaard-Andersen, a Dane, has been "instrumental" in the development of the group's growth and sustainability strategy.
Bangkok [Thailand], January 21 (ANI): Indian mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa secured their berth in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Thailand Open with a scintillating win on Thursday.
An Indian parliamentary panel on Thursday will question Facebook executives on concerns around WhatsApp's privacy policy changes, a source said, days after the technology ministry asked the messaging platform to withdraw the changes announced earlier this month. The panel will ask why Facebook needed to change WhatsApp's privacy policy and how it will impact users, the source said. With 400 million users, India is WhatsApp's biggest market.