Starmer: Bristol violence shocking and unacceptable
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer says the scenes from Bristol, after a peaceful 'Kill The Bill' protest turned violent, were "shocking and completely unacceptable" and could not be justified.
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer says the scenes from Bristol, after a peaceful 'Kill The Bill' protest turned violent, were "shocking and completely unacceptable" and could not be justified.
A Latina Millennial obsessed with racking up as many ‘likes’ as she can on social media is the focus of the latest collaboration between music superstar Marc Anthony’s production shingle Magnus Studios and ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS). Explaining the concept for the comedy “Liked” during a pre-recorded MIP TV keynote on Wednesday evening with VIS […]
Atletico Madrid will bid to get their stuttering title challenge back on track when they host bottom club Eibar on Sunday. Atletico held a 10-point lead at the start of February but that advantage over local rivals Real Madrid is now just a point, with Barcelona two back in third place, and they can ill-afford any more slip-ups if they are to claim a first La Liga crown since 2014. Diego Simeone's side have won just one of their last four league games but captain Koke said if they can remain mentally strong they will be well-placed to hold off their rivals during the run-in.
China will assess possible threats posed by Japan's release of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant to the safety of related food and agricultural products and their trade, the commerce ministry said on Thursday. According to plans unveiled by Japan on Tuesday, the release of more than 1 million tonnes of contaminated water into the sea from the plant crippled by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011 will start in about two years after filtering it to remove harmful isotopes. The plan drew immediate opposition from its neighbours South Korea, China and Taiwan.
Originally scheduled for last July, the coronavirus pandemic forced the Tokyo Olympics to be put back 12 months.
Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday that the city's vaccine scheme would be widened to include those aged between 16 to 29 years old for the first time, as they aim to boost lackluster demand for inoculations in the Asian financial hub. Hong Kong has seen a relatively slow take-up of vaccines since rolling out the scheme in February, with only around 8% of Hong Kong's 7.5 million residents having been inoculated so far. Patrick Nip, Secretary for the Civil Service, said that the widening of the scheme would enable a total of 6.5 million residents to take part.
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A female ostrich at Melbourne’s Werribee Open Range Zoo dazzled a zookeeper with a sprightly dance.Video shared by the zoo shows Scratchy the ostrich swaying her hips and feathery wings while showing some deft footwork.Werribee Open Range Zoo Savannah keeper Lauren Irving said the dance was an indicator of an ostrich’s excitement.“It was almost time for dinner, so I was dropping off some goodies and also blowing some bubbles for the flock of ostrich girls, which they find really interesting and mentally engaging,” Irving said. Credit: Werribee Open Range Zoo via Storyful
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has stepped in to settle a problem over what senior royals should wear to her husband's funeral, because of concerns about whether Prince Harry and Prince Andrew should wear military uniforms, media reported on Thursday. Prince Philip died aged 99 last week and his funeral will be held at Windsor Castle on Saturday. Traditionally at such formal occasions, members of the royal family wear military uniforms, often reflecting honorary titles they hold.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has stepped in to settle a problem over what senior royals should wear to her husband's funeral, because of concerns about whether Prince Harry and Prince Andrew should wear military uniforms, media reported on Thursday. Prince Philip died aged 99 last week and his funeral will be held at Windsor Castle on Saturday. Traditionally at such formal occasions, members of the royal family wear military uniforms, often reflecting honorary titles they hold.
Left-hander Carlos Rodon pitched the 20th no-hitter in Chicago White Sox franchise history on Wednesday, striking out seven and allowing one hit batsman to defeat the visiting Cleveland Indians 8-0. Rodon (2-0) retired 27 of the 28 batters he faced, including the first 25. The next batter, Yu Chang, was called out on strikes, and Jordan Luplow bounced out to third baseman Yoan Moncada to end the game.
CEO Will Shu said he is 'mindful of the uncertain impact of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.'
PETALING JAYA, April 15 — Producer Datuk A. Aida is the first Malaysian celebrity to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine today. The 51-year-old whose real name is Zaidah Awang was inoculated...
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Australia's largest airline Qantas said on Wednesday they are expecting a boost in domestic travel next financial year.Australia has had very few COVID-19 cases and despite state border closings over small outbreaks, the airline has had a rise in demand for flights after being hobbled for months.Now, Qantas has raised its forecast for April to June after a rise in strong demand.Airline CEO Alan Joyce:"So we're saying the spirit of Australia's back. Qantas is coming back. It's waking up and it's getting its people active again and this is a really good day for the Qantas group.Before the pandemic, Qantas relied on its domestic business and loyalty division for the bulk of its profits.With the exception of travel to New Zealand, the carrier's international business will be grounded until Oct. 31
KUCHING, April 15 — Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan today said he has instructed his lawyer to appeal the High Court’s dismissal of his lawsuit against the admission of former...
The United Arab Emirates' envoy to Washington confirmed the Gulf state is mediating between India and Pakistan to help the nuclear-armed rivals reach a "healthy and functional" relationship. Top intelligence officers from India and Pakistan held secret talks in Dubai in January in a new effort to calm military tension over the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, people with knowledge of the matter had told Reuters. Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba said in a virtual discussion with Stanford University's Hoover Institution on Wednesday that the UAE played a role "in bringing Kashmir escalation down and created a ceasefire, hopefully ultimately leading to restoring diplomats and getting the relationship back to a healthy level".
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 — The Home Ministry will issue an administrative directive soon on the use of the word “Allah”, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said today. Hamzah said this after...
Twenty-four people were arrested in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on a fourth night of protests following the police shooting of Daunte Wright.Police said deputies, troopers and officers were “shot at” with “industrial-sized fireworks, spray paint, rocks, and other items,” though local reports said the scenes at the local police department were generally calmer.Public safety officials issued multiple dispersal warnings on Wednesday before a curfew began.Video posted on Instagram by @tierrys_boy shows officers separated from protesters by a metal fence surrounding the police department.Demonstrations began in Brooklyn Center after a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop on April 11. The officer involved, Kim Potter, was charged with second-degree manslaughter on April 14, according to media reports. Credit: tierrys_boy via Storyful
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 ― As Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, an Indonesian man in Magelang, Central Java, is offering the morning call services to his countryman so that they will not...
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Malaysians are increasingly unsupportive of liberalism as there is poor understanding of the concept in Malaysia, according to a Merdeka Center survey. In a webinar...