Dipa Karmakar: Dipa Karmakar ruled out of Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Games 2018 News

NEW DELHI: India’s top gymnast Dipa Karmakar has been forced out of the upcoming Commonwealth Games owing to the career-threatening knee injury she picked up last year, her coach Bisweshwar Nandi said on Tuesday. “She is not yet ready for a tournament...

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South Africa’s drought-stricken Cape Town pushes back ‘Day Zero’ to June 4

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s drought-stricken city of Cape Town has pushed back its estimate for “Day Zero,” when residents will have to start queuing for water, to June 4 from May 11 due to a decline in water usage, the city’s...

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The different faces of love

(Reuters) – To mark Valentine’s Day, Reuters photographers documented the stories of over 20 couples from around the globe. Their stories run the gamut from storybook high school romances to the more unconventional, such as finding love after an acid attack. For...

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Harley CEO asks investors for patience as sales, stock slide

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Reuters) – To Harley-Davidson Inc’s (HOG.N) investors, its chief executive has a simple message – be patient with his strategy to turn around the slump in demand for its iconic motorcycles. In an interview with Reuters, Matt Levatich said the...

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New Google Tips and Tools for Travelers

Flight delay predictions, mobile trip-planning, automatic itinerary management, language translation through Bluetooth earbuds, and a smartphone that enables users to learn about landmarks by tapping an icon and aiming the phone at them: These are among the travel innovations Google has been...

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UK initiative seeks Israeli digital health tech to assist NHS

TEL AVIV (Reuters) – The British embassy in Israel said on Tuesday it has launched a program designed to help incorporate Israeli digital health technology into the UK and its National Health Service (NHS). The UK Israel Dangoor Health initiative was put...

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Ice Hockey: Statue of Liberty image cleared for U.S. helmets

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Two U.S. goaltenders are free to take to the ice on Tuesday with images of the Statue of Liberty on their helmets after a misunderstanding about whether they violated an Olympic ban on political symbols. USA Hockey...

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India vs South Africa 2018, 5th ODI

Live Score: India vs South Africa, 5th ODI OVERS 5.4: SIX! Rohit Sharma hit first maximum of the game off Rabada as he stepped down the pitch to smack it over long-on. India 28/0 OVERS 4: Boundaries from a hook and a...

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What Joel Embiid Can’t Travel Without

The basketball player Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is almost as famous for his playful grandstanding as his considerable skills on the court. The 23-year-old, who grew up in Cameroon, has become synonymous with the concept of “The Process,” a strategy...

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Russia says hackers stole more than $17 million from its banks in 2017

MAGNITOGORSK, Russia (Reuters) – Hackers stole more than 1 billion roubles ($17 million) from Russian banks using the Cobalt Strike security-testing tool in 2017, a central bank official said on Tuesday. Russia is under intense scrutiny over cyber crime following allegations hackers...

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No final, but huge pride for Iran’s Baher

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Iran’s Samaneh Beyrami Baher may have come dead last in Olympic sprint qualifying, but she crossed the line bursting with pride at being the only female in her country’s cross-country skiing team. Sporting a hijab on a...

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Norway’s wealth fund to issue policy on ocean environment

OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund could soon set out expectations for how companies it invests in should manage saltwater resources, it said on Tuesday. The fund already has a policy on how companies should handle freshwater resources. “We...

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England cricketer Ben Stokes arrives to face court

England cricketer Ben Stokes arrives at court after being charged with affray England cricketer Ben Stokes has pleaded not guilty to affray following a fight outside a Bristol nightclub. The 26-year-old – who missed the Ashes after being suspended from playing for...

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Girl’s Don’t Cry Book Review

Gajra Kottary’s book Girls Don’t Cry is a thought-provoking saga. It portrays the vitality of eliminating irrational stereotypes and adaptation in this dynamic age. A tale woven around a middle-class family in Jalandhar, the novel brings the reader face to face with...

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Paris panoramas: Eight of the city’s best views

Brimming with instantly recognisable landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Sacré Coeur, Paris is famously one of the most photographed cities in the world. Check out these eight iconic spots for the best Instagram-worthy views of the...

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Alpine skiing: Shiffrin won’t give up slalom gold easily

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – American Mikaela Shiffrin will enter the record books if she can win Wednesday’s Olympic women’s slalom event at the Yongpyong Alpine Centre. The dominant figure in the technical events on the women’s World Cup circuit, in which...

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Africa’s Trump impersonator – BBC News

Comedian Samba Sine entertains Senegalese viewers every night with the Kouthia show. But it’s his impersonation of President Donald Trump that has made him famous beyond his country’s borders. The diaspora living in the United States has been following his skits in...

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Portugal police ‘find cocaine in traveller’s padded pants’

Image copyright Polícia Judiciária Image caption Police said the drug was hidden in two bags in the man’s underwear Police in Portugal have detained a man at Lisbon’s international airport accused of carrying 1kg (2.2lb) of cocaine in fake bottoms. Local media...

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V-day is all about romance – Having sex and dinner this Valentine’s? Here’s what should be the order!

HOW DOES POST-DINNER FEEL LIKE? Well, it’s V-day, so most likely, you are heading for a super fancy and grand 5-course dinner or even a buffet. How do you typically feel after that? When you have had roasted kebabs, chicken, mushrooms, pizzas,...

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First Thomas Cook flights to Tunisia after Sousse attack

The first package holidays to Tunisia for British holidaymakers since the Sousse massacre have resumed today. Thomas Cook will be flying from Birmingham to Enfidha as the tour operator restarts its flight and holiday programme in the North African country following the...

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Mysterious Oumuamua asteroid ‘had a violent past’, say researchers

The mysterious cigar-shaped asteroid Oumuamua has been spinning through space for billions of years because of a violent incident in its past, researchers have discovered. Scientists from Queen’s University Belfast have been examining the curious space object ever since it was spotted...

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Brussels is ready to offer Britain a better deal on trade

EU chiefs said there was pressure from capitals to scrap negotiator’s strategy They want to ‘leave the door open’ to Theresa May but only if she reveals what she wants from a future relationship between the United Kingdom and the EU  Barnier...

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Exploring a Welsh town in ARGENTINA

On opening my minibar fridge I was delighted, not by an exotic whisky selection, but by the fact I’d found a Welsh cake. Growing up in Wales these fatty, sugary patties were one of my favourite sweet treats.  But I was more...

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Goldilocks fights back but bears still swinging

LONDON (Reuters) – The fight between Goldilocks bets – on the not too hot, not too cold global economy – and market bears who have delivered some hefty blows in recent weeks, continued on Tuesday with little sign yet of a clear...

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How to master Deepika Padukone’s classic sleek bun

The highest paid actress of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone never fails to make an impression with her style. Apart from her stunning outfits, the actress also manages to impress us with her hairstyles and make-up looks. If you follow her, you would know...

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Breaks, lighter schedules can help players improve, says Federer

(Reuters) – Swiss ace Roger Federer believes he has benefited from a lighter schedule and says players should not be afraid of taking breaks from tennis to improve their game. The 36-year-old was sidelined for a significant period in 2016 with a...

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India: Cochin shipyard blast kills five people

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The blast occurred at the Cochin Shipyard in southern India Five people have been killed in a blast in a shipyard in the southern Indian state of Kerala, officials said. The explosion occurred on Tuesday morning...

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Twerking through trauma – BBC News

Kelechi Okafor is a twerk instructor in South London. For her, twerking is more than shaking your bum. It’s a feminist movement and she is an unapologetic advocate of empowering women. Produced by Saidata Sesay. Directed, filmed and edited by Elise Wicker.

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Curling: Russians claim first mixed doubles curling medal

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – The husband and wife team of Aleksandr Krushelnitckiy and Anastasia Bryzgalova claimed the first Olympic medal in curling’s mixed doubles when they won bronze for Olympic Athletes from Russia on Tuesday. The Russian couple sealed an 8-4...

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Malaysian newspaper’s ‘how to spot gay person’ list sparks anger

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Homosexual activity is illegal in Malaysia A Malaysian newspaper has sparked protest and ridicule by publishing a list on how to spot gay people. According to the article, gay men can be identified by their beards,...

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Duterte tells troops to shoot female rebels in the vagina

Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte has told his soldiers to shoot female rebels in the vagina instead of killing them because without one they ‘would be useless’. The 72-year-old President’s remarks, made during a speech last week, have been condemned by a human rights...

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History suggests strong economy can ward off bear market

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Faith in the economy is reason to think this current stock market correction is unlikely to deepen into a full-blown bear market. That is the read of stock market strategists and other market watchers looking at past pullbacks...

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Alpine skiing: Brilliant Hirscher claims elusive first gold medal

PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – Marcel Hirscher, the greatest skier of his generation, ended his long wait for an Olympic gold medal when the Austrian claimed top spot in the men’s combined event after a blistering slalom run on Tuesday. Hirscher, who has won...

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‘I fixed a butterfly’s wing to remember the mother I lost’

Romy McCloskey’s late mother said butterflies were a sign she would always be with her. Decades later, those words inspired McCloskey to perform a remarkable act. McCloskey advances on the butterfly, its body immobilised on the table with a loop of wire....

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Japan’s Coincheck reports to regulators over $530 million cryptocurrency heist

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck Inc, under pressure to better safeguard investors after the daring theft of $530 million of digital money last month, filed on Tuesday a report with regulators on the hacking, a person familiar with the matter...

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North Korean pair eye points not prizes, coach says

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – North Korean pair figure skaters Ryom Tae Ok and Kim Ju Sik will chase the modest goal of recording a personal best score when they compete at the Pyeongchang Olympics, a coach who works with them said...

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South Korea jails Choi Soon-sil, friend to Park Geun-hye, for corruption

Image copyright AFP/getty Image caption Choi was an adviser to South Korea’s first female president A South Korean court has sentenced Choi Soon-sil, an old friend of former president Park Geun-hye, to 20 years in jail for corruption, influence-peddling and abuse of...

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Single? Go ‘food-mancing’ this Valentine’s Day

When the whole world is painted red and you feel blue, then this one is certainly for you! As the Valentine’s week is rolling on and you are one of the comrades of ‘Singleton ideology’, and no matter how much you are...

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Real animal fur sold as fake in London markets

Real animal fur labelled as fake has been found on sale in major London markets, a BBC Inside Out investigation has uncovered. Scientific research identified numerous items containing hair belonging to rabbits, raccoon dogs, and mink being sold at stalls. You can...

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International showjumping is the hobby of the super-rich

Whether their families are royalty, Silicon Valley billionaires or famous rock stars, it seems there’s only one hobby of interest to the daughters of the world’s richest parents — the eye-wateringly expensive world of international showjumping. Last weekend, Eve Jobs, daughter of...

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Three die in fire on ship under repair at Cochin Shipyard | Kochi News

KOCHI: A fire broke out on a ship under repair at the Cochin Shipyard Limited premises, killing three people, a CSL spokesperson said. Eleven persons trapped inside the ship were evacuated and rushed to various hospitals in the city, the spokesperson said....

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Snowboarding: Big boys through top-quality halfpipe qualifying

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Pre-Olympics favorites including two-time gold medalist Shaun White qualified for the men’s snowboard halfpipe final in a high-scoring, high-flying contest on Tuesday. American White, Australian Scotty James and Sochi silver medalist Ayumu Hirano of Japan set the...

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Hirscher heading for gold in men’s combined

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Austria’s Marcel Hirscher is on the brink of winning an Olympic gold medal in the men’s Alpine combined at the Pyeongchang Winter Games after cementing top spot with the top 30 skiers having completed the race. Hirscher,...

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will.i.am on sexism: 'Humanity has issues'

The musician says sexism and inappropriate behaviour runs throughout the entertainment industry.

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Anushka Sharma goes backless and hot

The one star, who’s got on our fashion radar recently is Anushka Sharma. The 29-year-old actress surprised us with her wedding in Italy and her breathtaking outfits. From her pale pink lehenga to light make-up, Anushka has set a lot of fashion...

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I didn’t tell my husband about my past relatioships – I didn’t tell my husband about my past sex life before marriage. This is what happened when he found out

I felt that somehow my husband was insecure about my past and I decided to have a discussion with him. Initially, he was reluctant to talk about it, but after a lot of coaxing he opened up and said, “I never thought...

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Viewsnight: ‘Why are the apps of the future using Victorian working practices?’

In this Viewsnight, Polly Mackenzie of Demos argues that gig economy apps need to be better regulated to protect workers’ rights. Viewsnight is BBC Newsnight’s place for ideas and debate. For more, head over to BBC Newsnight on Facebook and on YouTube.

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Hirscher heading for gold in men’s combined

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Austria’s Marcel Hirscher is on the brink of winning an Olympic gold medal in the men’s Alpine combined at the Pyeongchang Winter Games after cementing top spot with the top 30 skiers having completed the race. Hirscher,...

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Snowboarding: No official complaints about high winds – FIS

PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – The International Ski Federation (FIS) has refuted claims that athletes’ complaints had been ignored in the build-up to the controversial women’s snowboard slopestyle Olympic final on Monday. Several athletes, including Austrian Anna Gasser and Norway’s Silje Norendal, complained after...

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Tonga parliament building flattened by Cyclone Gita

Image copyright AFP Image caption Tonga’s Parliament House is more than 100 years old The parliament building in the Pacific country of Tonga has been destroyed by the worst storm to hit the country in more than 60 years. Cyclone Gita, a...

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London aid workers help Bangladesh Rohingya refugees

Last year, three London aid workers raised enough money to take a 5,000-mile trip to Bangladesh to help some of the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who have fled persecution. The aid workers documented the challenges and human suffering they witnessed....

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Holiday resort in Belize where clothing is ‘optional’

A resort is offering couples the chance to enjoy a getaway on a ‘naughty island’ off the coast of Belize where clothing is ‘optional’. The holiday costs up to £12,000 for a week-long stay in one of the five-star villas where guests...

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Cardiac stent price cap lowered further to Rs 28,000 | India News

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority on Monday revised the price of drug eluting stents (DES) downwards by about Rs 2,300 to just under Rs 28,000, while marginally raising the cap on bare metal stents from Rs 7,400 to Rs 7,660. These caps...

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Would you lock up your phone? Yondr boss says people still ‘wrestling’ with tech in society

Smartphones have changed society. Whether whistleblowers or voyeurs, we can all now record the world around us at the touch of a button. This has been a particular nuisance for live performers, many of whom are now using pouches designed by Yondr,...

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Luge: Geisenberger sets gold medal pace as Germany hit back

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – A day after Felix Loch’s shock meltdown, Germany’s peerless luge team got back on track as reigning champion Natalie Geisenberger emerged in the gold medal position after Monday’s opening runs of the women’s singles. Twice champion Loch’s...

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New York sues Weinstein Co., Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York’s attorney general sued the Weinstein Company and Harvey Weinstein on Sunday alleging years of sexual harassment and misconduct by the movie producer, in a move that could jeopardize talks on a potential sale of the studio....

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KLM and Air France illegally charged credit card fees

Two airlines have been accused of illegally charging credit and debit card fees to UK holidaymakers. New rules, which came into force last month, bans credit and debit card surcharges for British customers. But Dutch-based KLM and Air France were found to...

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Only dozens of images deleted from police database

Only dozens in hundreds of thousands of photos held in a controversial police facial recognition database have been deleted, new figures reveal. Despite being told by the High Court that innocent people’s biometric details were being unlawfully held on the database, the...

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Sydney seaplane: UK family members ‘drowned in crash’

Image copyright PA and Facebook Image caption Richard Cousins, Emma Bowden, Will Cousins, Gareth Morgan, Heather Bowden, Ed Cousins (clockwise from top left) all died A family from the UK who were killed in a seaplane crash near Sydney died from a...

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Speed skating: Wust powers to 1,500m gold for record 10th medal

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Ireen Wust of the Netherlands claimed a record 10th Olympic speed skating medal when she surged to gold in the women’s 1,500 meters at the Gangneung Oval on Monday. Wust, who is also the first Dutch athlete...

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Sunjuwan attack: Pakistan will pay for this misadventure, says defence minister | India News

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the terrorists who attacked the Army camp in Jammu‘s Sunjuwan had handlers across the border and asserted that Pakistan will “pay for this misadventure”. Addressing a press conference shortly after meeting with Jammu...

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The South London barber shop launching Afrobeats stars

Nikky Okyere is the chosen stylist of Premier League players and Afrobeat stars. His shop in Camberwell, South London, has become a platform for dancers and musicians to launch their careers. Watch part one of Nikky’s story here. Video journalists: Genevieve Sagno,...

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German court rules Facebook use of personal data illegal

BERLIN (Reuters) – A German consumer rights group said on Monday that a court had found Facebook’s (FB.O) use of personal data to be illegal because the U.S. social media platform did not adequately secure the informed consent of its users. The...

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Tiny Ecocapsule home that can be moved by helicopter

This is the tiny egg-shaped home that generates its own electricity and is even light enough to be carried between destinations by helicopter. The Ecocapsule, which is under 90 square feet, is the brain child of Slovakian designers and can be yours...

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Exclusive: Amazon paid $90 million for camera maker’s chip technology – sources

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc paid about $90 million to acquire the maker of Blink home security cameras late last year, in a secret bet on the startup’s energy-efficient chips, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The deal’s rationale and...

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Speed skating: Wust wins 1,500m for record 10th medal

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Ireen Wust of the Netherlands claimed a record 10th Olympic speed skating medal when she won gold in the women’s 1,500 metres at the Gangneung Oval on Monday. Wust, who is also the first Dutch athlete to...

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Nigerian snake ate millions of naira, clerk says

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption If true, the snake would have had to have eaten at least 36,000 bank notes A Nigerian sales clerk has been suspended after she told auditors that a snake had eaten 36m naira. That’s the equivalent...

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Curling: Steady Swiss sneak past jittery OAR to reach final

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – World champions Switzerland slipped past a jittery Olympic Athletes from Russia team on Monday to join Canada in the final of the mixed doubles curling in the Pyeongchang Winter Games. Trailing 6-5 and down to last rock...

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Israel awards top literature prize to novelist critical of its policies

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s national prize for literature, one of its most prestigious honors, is to be awarded this year to novelist David Grossman, an outspoken critic of Israel’s policy toward the Palestinians. Grossman, 64, has expressed support for Israeli conscientious objectors,...

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The Himalayas left me on top of the world!

Ayurveda is an Indian holistic healing system which has been developed over thousands of years. I have become more and more interested in it since starting the wellness company Hemsley + Hemsley with my younger sister Melissa. I was especially keen to...

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Transgender child: ‘I think I’m a girl in a boy’s body’

A 13-year-old child has spoken about the time she told her family she felt she was “a girl but in a boy’s body”. Keira Puddefoot, 13, who is transgender, was previously known as Lucas. Her mother, Emma, said she was supporting Keira...

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Facebook losing younger users to Snapchat in the UK

Facebook is on the decline in the UK as younger users head to rival Snapchat, new research has found. The number of British social media users aged between 12 and 24 who are regularly logging in to Facebook will fall by 700,000...

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Ice Hockey: U.S. goalie Zapolski just fine being an unknown

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – U.S. Olympic hockey goaltender Ryan Zapolski is used to being somebody that no one knows. “It’s been that was my whole life, my whole career,” Zapolski told Reuters on Monday following a team news conference. “Nobody knows who...

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Priyanka Chopra looks every bit hot in this nude pink dress!

The one actress who never fails to impress us with her style is Priyanka Chopra. Her sartorial choices always stand apart from her contemporaries. Recently, the actress made heads turn at New York Fashion Week 2018. Sharing the front-row seats with the...

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How to holiday in Cape Town during the drought

By Frank Barrett For The Mail On Sunday Published: 17:02 EST, 10 February 2018 | Updated: 17:02 EST, 10 February 2018 Mail on Sunday travel editor Frank Barrett, pictured  We’re thinking of taking a holiday in South Africa next month, possibly flying...

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Narendra Modi: India gains sweet spot with PM Modi’s oil storage deal

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to west Asia has cleared the way for turning India into a regional oil storage and trading hub, with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) getting ready to park its crude in Indian storage facility....

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British watchdog tells computer traders to tighten controls

LONDON (Reuters) – Some firms using computers to trade at ultra-fast speeds are not applying safeguards required to avert market meltdowns, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority said on Monday. Algorithmic or high-frequency trading uses computers to automatically place an order in financial markets,...

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Biathlon: Fourcade storms to victory in men’s pursuit

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Martin Fourcade of France stormed to victory in the men’s Olympic 12.5km biathlon pursuit on Monday, surging clear after the third shoot to repeat his success in Sochi four years ago and claim his third Olympic gold...

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Less headwinds for renewables now says Indonesia pioneer

JAKARTA (Reuters) – The developer of Indonesia’s first commercial-scale wind farm says conditions for renewable energy investors are better now than ever before, but more work is still needed for the country to achieve its wind energy targets. Historically, the prospects of...

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Internet sensation Priya Prakash Varrier’s most stylish pictures ever

It’s Valentine’s week and if you’ve still found your Valentine, here’s help! South Indian sensation, Priya Prakash Varrier, who’s making her big screen debut in an upcoming Malayalam film is breaking the internet with her charming antics and chances are bright that...

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Hungry villagers in Borneo cook 20ft python in a stir fry

A massive 20 foot female python and the tiny male it was mating with were killed by hungry villagers who chopped up the creatures and cooked them in a stir fry. Locals on the Malaysian island of Borneo found the pair inside...

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Organizers get creative as winds threaten day three

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Alpine skiing organizers are trying to be creative to get the Olympic program up and running after the first two days of competition were postponed because of high winds. The men’s downhill and women’s giant slalom have...

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Pakistani Taliban deputy Khalid Mehsud ‘killed in drone attack’

Image copyright EPA Image caption Khalid Mehsud was deputy leader of the Pakistani Taliban The Pakistani Taliban say a senior militant, Khalid Mehsud, has been killed in a US drone attack. Mehsud was deputy leader of the banned Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP),...

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Winter Olympics: N Korean cheerleaders in ‘Kim Il-sung mask’ row

Image copyright Getty Images North Korea’s famed cheerleading squad had found itself in the middle of a controversy over masks they put on during a women’s ice hockey match at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Some local reports have said the masks resembled...

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A culprit for financial site glitches: you and your apps

BOSTON (Reuters) – Jittery investors and their smartphones stressed out leading U.S. online financial sites last week as heavy volatility shook markets, technology analysts said. Major firms including Vanguard Group, TD Ameritrade Holding Corp (AMTD.O) and Fidelity Investments reported service slowdowns on...

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New York’s Westminster Show: Where ‘Good Dog!’ is not good enough

NEW YORK (Reuters) – For the nearly 3,000 dogs converging on New York City on Monday for the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, “Good Dog!” is a dreaded assessment but “Best Dog!” is a dream come true. This year’s two-day event...

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Rio carnival dancers sparkle in ‘greatest show on Earth’

It is dubbed the ‘greatest show on Earth’ with thousands of sparkling Brazilian dancers ignoring sweltering heat to put on a spectacular samba parade. Rio de Janeiro came alive on Sunday night as the city’s carnival hit its peak in a stunning...

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Figure skating: Hanyu takes first glides towards gold defense

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Defending men’s figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu on Monday took several glides towards emulating a 66-year-old record by winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals with his first public appearance since a training injury last November. The wildly popular...

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Philippine leader threatens to close ‘sewer pool’ holiday island of Boracay

MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday ordered an urgent cleanup of the country’s most famous tourist hotspot, Boracay, calling it a “sewer pool” that he would not hesitate to shut down completely. The firebrand leader said he has given...

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Inflation: Inflation cools but stays above RBI target, industrial growth slows

NEW DELHI: Inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) for the month of January marginally cooled to 5.07 per cent, government data showed on Monday. CPI or retail inflation, as it is better known, is an indicator of consumer prices and had...

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Unilever threatens online ad cuts to clean up internet

LONDON (Reuters) – Consumer goods giant Unilever (ULVR.L)(UNc.AS), one of the world’s biggest advertisers, has threatened to pull investment from digital platforms such as Facebook and Google that “create division” in society or fail to protect children. Keith Weed, chief marketing officer...

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Fasting or champagne? Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday in rare confluence

BOSTON (Reuters) – Chocolates and champagne or ashes and fasting? That’s the question many Christians will face on Wednesday, when Valentine’s Day and the Ash Wednesday holiday marking the start of Lent fall on the same day for the first time since...

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Starting an Intimidating World Tour in the Big Easy

On my first trip to New Orleans, eight years ago, I bought a new pair of sneakers. By the end of a week I had danced in the streets so much I’d worn holes through the bottoms of each of them, straight...

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France’s Thales sees more cybersecurity sales after strong 2017

PARIS (Reuters) – French defense electronics group Thales (TCFP.PA) enjoyed a jump in sales at its cybersecurity business in 2017 and expects further strong growth in the coming years, said executive Laurent Maury. Maury said the business generated about 900 million euros...

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Anna Soubry and Chuka Umunna say MPs could block hard Brexit

Tory rebel Anna Soubry and Labour’s Chuka Umunna say only the British people can stop Brexit – but MPs could block an exit from the single market and customs union. The pro-European MPs told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show there was a...

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Bold, black and beautiful, ‘Black Panther’ hopes for cultural shift

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Some film critics are calling it the best Marvel movie so far; others say it’s a correction after years of neglecting minority talent in Hollywood. The predominantly black cast of superhero movie “Black Panther” hope its combination of...

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Oxfam admits ‘moral failure’ over prostitutes scandal

Ex-Aid Secretary Priti Patel accused senior civil servants of ignoring abuse claims levelled against charity workers. The claim came as senior Oxfam staff were summoned to Whitehall to explain to ministers why they should not lose millions in funding over a prostitution...

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Small earthquake rattles China’s capital, Beijing

BEIJING (Reuters) – A rare small earthquake rattled the Chinese capital Beijing on Monday, centered in an area just south of the city in the neighboring province of Hebei. The government said the 4.3 magnitude quake’s epicenter was in a county that...

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Olympics: Games organizers throw $2.8 million to fix transport problems

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – The organizers of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics said on Monday they would spend an additional 3 billion won ($2.77 million) in a bid to solve transport problems at the Games. Director General of Transportation for POCOG...

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Poacher eaten by lions he was hunting in South Africa

A big cat poacher has been killed and eaten by the pride of lions he was hunting at a private game reserve in South Africa. The hunter was heard screaming for help as he was attacked at the Ingwelala Private Nature Reserve...

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Indonesia’s Astra and GDN join Go-Jek fundraising

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian conglomerate Astra International (ASII.JK) will invest $150 million in Go-Jek, it said on Monday, joining the likes of Alphabet Inc’s Google (GOOGL.O) in the ride-hailing start-up’s latest round of fundraising. Astra Chief Executive Prijono Sugiarto said the group...

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Vijay Mallya’s Kingfisher Airlines loses court battle in UK, to pay $90m in claims

LONDON/SINGAPORE: Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya has lost another legal battle linked to his now- defunct Kingfisher Airlines after the UK High Court awarded Singapore-based BOC Aviation an estimated $90 million in claims. The latest case involving the 62-year-old businessman, whose extradition...

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Australia says yes to post-Brexit free trade agreement with the UK

Australia say they would like to be able to negotiate a free trade agreement with the UK after Brexit. Australia’s High Commissioner Alexander Downer refused to state on the Today programme whether he thought the UK should stay in a customs union...

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Work on Brexit immigration system has ‘barely begun’

The alarm comes after Theresa May (pictured yesterday in Maidenhead) overruled officials to insist free movements ends on Brexit Day Home Office chiefs fear a new immigration system to track EU citizens for the first time will not be ready by March...

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China looks to retain local subsidies for electric vehicles: Bloomberg

(Reuters) – The Chinese government is leaning towards retaining local subsidies for electric vehicles after eliminating a prior proposal to scrap the funding, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The newly amended policy is said to be in final stages of discussions in order...

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Organizers get creative as winds threaten day three

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Alpine skiing organizers are trying to be creative to get the Olympic program up and running after the first two days of competition were postponed because of high winds. The men’s downhill and women’s giant slalom have...

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Ill-wind blows no good for Pyeongchang games

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Icy winds tore through the mountains at the Pyeongchang Olympics on Monday, wreaking havoc at a snowboard final, forcing the postponement of the Alpine skiing for a second successive day, and raising questions about athlete safety. Competitors,...

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Dispatches reveal Premier Inn’s unhygienic practices

An undercover investigation has shown a housekeeper being told to use the same guest towel to clean entire bathrooms – including the toilet – at one of Britain’s biggest hotel chains. Covert filming by Channel 4’s Dispatches team at a Premier Inn...

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African Champions League: Entente win big as Liberians shock Al Hilal

Algerian side Entente Setif lifted the African Champions League in 2014 Two-time continental champions Entente Setif of Algeria thrashed Central Africa Republic’s Olympic Real Bangui 6-0 in the first leg of their Champions League preliminary round tie. Zakaria Haddouche grabbed a hat-trick...

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Major China regions see smog worsen, adding to fears polluters are moving south

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The Yangtze River Delta region near Shanghai saw a key smog measure rise by a fifth in January, making it more polluted than Beijing and raising fears that the pollution crackdown in the north has forced heavy industries to...

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French group Thales expects more sales growth in cybersecurity arm

PARIS (Reuters) – French defense electronics group Thales expects more growth in its cybersecurity business in the coming years, said Thales executive Laurent Maury on Monday. Maury said Thales’ cybersecurity arm had generated 900 million euros ($1.10 billion) in sales over 2017,...

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Exclusive: IOC boss to visit North Korea after winter Games

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach plans to visit North Korea after the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, cementing ties with the reclusive state which used the event to restart political dialogue with South Korea. Bach told Reuters...

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10 drool-worthy egg recipes to sizzle up your weekend

Eggs are known as superfoods as they are loaded with protein, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. Eggs also contain decent amounts of vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium and zinc. They are the easiest and the healthiest thing to have when you are in...

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Indian woman killed by ‘celebratory gunshots’ at wedding party

Indian police have arrested a man who allegedly shot dead his neighbour by mistake at a pre-wedding party. Ashok Khosla fired shots into the air on Saturday to celebrate his daughter’s upcoming wedding, police say. Neighbour Sakshi Arora, 22, was on her...

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Flames engulf highway in China after gas tanker overturns

Dashcam footage captures the moment that gas from an overturned tanker ignited.

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Trump: Nasa budgets for a trip to the moon, but not while Trump is president

Sending astronauts back to the moon is one of the top space priorities of President Donald Trump. But it won’t occur until after he leaves office, even if he wins re-election. And his administration wants to accomplish that without giving Nasa additional...

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Holidays of a lifetime… Griff Rhys Jones

Continuing our series featuring the holiday memories of famous people, this week TV presenter GRIFF RHYS JONES, 64, tells York Membery of his life of adventures…  First holiday I can remember: Going to Gorran Haven, Cornwall, when I was about three. I...

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Figure skating: At 15, Zagitova dazzles in Olympic debut

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Floating gracefully on the ice to secure silver in the team event for the Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) in Pyeongchang on Monday, 15-year-old Alina Zagitova showed she is the one to beat. Wearing a flashy red...

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Oppa Gangneung style! – fashion on show at the Games

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Biting winds and freezing temperatures can make it hard to strike a balance between looking cool and staying warm at South Korea’s Winter Olympics. With Pyeongchang shaping up to be the coldest Games in decades, furry hats,...

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Qualcomm, Broadcom plan to meet on February 14: sources

(Reuters) – Qualcomm Inc and Broadcom Ltd plan to meet on Wednesday to talk about the latter’s $121 billion acquisition offer, the first time the semiconductor companies will discuss the potential deal, people familiar with the matter said. The meeting comes after...

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China builds high-speed rail in ‘Bermuda Triangle of Asia’

Chinese workers are constructing an impressive railroad bridge in an area that has been considered a ‘no-go zone’ for bridge builders. The £1.2 billion Pingtan Strait Railroad Bridge spans across the extremely rough sea off the coast of south-east China, a region...

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China approves no-development zones in 15 regions

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China has approved plans by 15 provinces and regions to draw up “red lines” that will put large swathes of its territory off-limits to economic development, the environment ministry said on Monday. The “ecological protection red line” scheme was...

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Australia given mixed score on indigenous ‘gap’

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up about 3% of Australia’s population Australia has made some progress in improving the lives of its indigenous people but not in four of seven key areas, an annual...

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Luge: American Mazdzer stunned by Russian rival’s offer

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Athletes from the United States and Russia are traditionally fierce adversaries but American Chris Mazdzer, who won a surprise luge Olympic silver medal on Sunday, was blown away by a generous offer from a Russian rival. “This...

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Paris Hilton: Paris Hilton’s flaunts her $65,000 Birkin

Paris Hilton has flaunted her glittering new hot pink, Swarovski crystal-encrusted Prive Porter custom Birkin bag worth $65,000 on Instagram. The star wrote, “This #Birkin is everything!” It took 60 hours to hand place every crystal, in addition to the 48 hours...

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kashmir: Pakistan ‘warns’ against any Indian cross-border raid after Sunjuwan attack | India News

ISLAMABAD/SRINAGAR: Pakistan warned India against cross-border strikes after Indian authorities blamed Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) for an attack on an Army camp in which soldiers and their families were targeted. Saturday’s attack on the Sunjuwan camp in Jammu was the worst in months,...

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Winter Olympics: NBC ditches analyst Joshua Cooper Ramo over Korea remark

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Many South Koreans took to social media to express anger against Mr Ramo NBC has removed one of its Olympic analysts after he made a comment about Japan and South Korea which sparked anger among South...

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Snowboarding: Anderson retains snowboard slopestyle gold in challenging wind

PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – Sochi champion Jamie Anderson of the United States battled challenging cross winds that had delayed the start of the final to win her second successive Olympic gold in the women’s snowboard slopestyle at the Pyeongchang Games on Monday. The...

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Shopian firing case: SC restrains J&K police from taking coercive steps against Major Aditya | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today restrained J&K police from taking any coercive step against Major Aditya Kumar who was booked for firing on stone pelters in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Shopian. This means neither Maj Aditya Kumar can be called for interrogation...

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Black Panther: ‘Why black people like me are refusing to be sub-plots’

The much-anticipated film version of Black Panther, one of the only black Marvel superheroes, is about to be released. It’s a moment of special significance for black comic fans, who have only rarely seen a hero on the page who looks like...

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Stocks try a tentative bounce, bonds fret on U.S. inflation

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian share markets found a semblance of calm on Monday as S&P futures extended their bounce, though global investors were still fretting about the risks from looming U.S. inflation data after last week’s sharp sell-off. MSCI’s broadest index of...

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Major China region sees smog worsen in January, adds to fears polluters moving south

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The Yangtze River delta region near Shanghai saw a key measure of smog concentrations rise by a fifth in January, official data showed on Monday, raising fears that the pollution crackdown in northern China has forced heavy industry to...

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Exclusive: IOC boss to visit North Korea after winter Games – source

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach will visit North Korea after the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics as part of an agreement between the IOC and North and South Korea, a source within the Olympic movement told Reuters...

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Why is Australia investigating its banks?

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Australia’s banking and financial institutions have faced several scandals Finance is Australia’s biggest industry, and its banks are some of the most profitable in the world. But now the nation’s highest form of public inquiry is...

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Foxconn to use proceeds from unit’s Shanghai IPO to fund $4 billion projects

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, said it plans to use proceeds from a Shanghai listing of one if its subsidiaries to fund eight projects totaling 27.3 billion yuan ($4 billion). In January, Foxconn, formally known...

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Rahul Gandhi seeks apology from RSS for ‘insulting’ remarks on Indian Army | India News

NEW DELHI. Congress President Rahul Gandhi today slammed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his “disrespectful” comments against Indian Army. In a scathing tweet, Gandhi demanded apology from RSS after Bhagwat questioned “preparedness of Indian Army to fight enemies...

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​Why I do not like Valentine’s Day – 6 people confess why they hate Valentine’s Day

“I don’t understand what suddenly happens to couples from February 7th to 14th? They can gift each other flowers, teddies, cards and everything else on any other day of the year. What’s the fuss about during these days? Unfortunately, people who believe...

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Figure skating: Triumph after tears as Nagasu makes skating history

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Four years ago, American figure skater Mirai Nagasu was heartbroken after being left off the U.S. team for the Sochi Olympics in favour of a woman who ranked lower than she had at a key qualifying event....

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Ill-wind blows no good for Pyeongchang games

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Icy winds tore through the mountains at the Pyeongchang Olympics on Monday, wreaking havoc at a snowboard final, forcing the postponement of the Alpine skiing for a second successive day, and raising questions about athlete safety. Competitors,...

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Snowboarding: Anderson retains slopestyle gold in challenging winds

PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – Sochi champion Jamie Anderson of the United States battled challenging cross winds that had delayed the start of the final to win her second successive Olympic gold in the women’s snowboard slopestyle at the Pyeongchang Games on Monday. The...

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From 6XL to L, this weight loss journey will inspire you to the core!

Scared to death from the diseases that may arise out of obesity, 25-year-old Gangesh Batra decided to change things for the better. He thought that he no longer wanted to think about sickness and so, he lost weight and got fit. The...

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Big Oil takes stage for post-austerity beauty contest

LONDON (Reuters) – With years of austerity in their rear-view mirrors, the world’s biggest oil companies are locked in a beauty contest to lure investors with promises of growth and greater rewards. Royal Dutch Shell and Total are emerging as frontrunners after...

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Bitcoin explained: How do cryptocurrencies work?

An estimated £3-4billion is being laundered via cryptocurrencies in Europe every year, the director of Europol has told the BBC. It comes as the Shadow Treasury Minister, Alison McGovern, says much speedier regulation is needed. But what are cryptocurrencies? Spencer Kelly explains...

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Exclusive: Amazon paid $90 million for camera maker’s chip technology – sources

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) paid about $90 million to acquire the maker of Blink home security cameras late last year, in a secret bet on the startup’s energy-efficient chips, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The deal’s rationale...

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Disney raises prices of some U.S. theme park tickets

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co said on Sunday it was changing the admission price for its U.S. theme parks, raising the cost of some single-day tickets by almost 9 percent. Disney, which has a three-tier structure that charges visitors more...

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North Korea heading for diplomacy gold medal at Olympics

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – North Korea has emerged as the early favorite to grab one of the Winter Olympics’ most important medals: the diplomatic gold. That is the assessment of a former South Korean government minister and political experts who say...

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Citigroup to invest in London, hire staff despite Brexit: FT

(Reuters) – Wall Street bank Citigroup Inc (C.N) will set up an innovation center in London in one of the first investments by a big U.S. bank since Brexit, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Citi will initially hire 60 technologists for...

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Boris Johnson confronts Burma leader over Rohingya plight

Boris Johnson confronted Aung San Suu Kyi over the plight of Rohingya muslim refugees this morning. He raised the persecution of the minority as he met the country’s de facto leader in Naypyidaw. The pair smiled for the cameras as they posed...

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2nd ODI: Zimbabwe thrash Afghanistan to level series | Cricket News

SHARJAH: Brendan Taylor scored a majestic 125 as Zimbabwe thrashed Afghanistan by 154 runs in the second one-day international at Sharjah on Sunday to level the five-match series. Scorecard Wicketkeeper Taylor led the Africans to 333/5 from their 50 overs with his...

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‘No survivors’ as Russian Saratov Airlines plane crashes

A passenger aircraft carrying 71 people has crashed shortly after taking off from Moscow’s Domodedovo airport. Officials say there were no survivors. The plane, an Antonov-148 operated by Saratov Airlines, was on an internal flight to Orsk, a city in the Ural...

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Has The Crown made corgis more popular?

The Pembroke corgi breed has been removed from a list of breeds at risk.

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Soccer: Cordeiro elected as U.S. Soccer president

(Reuters) – Carlos Cordeiro will succeed Sunil Gulati as president of U.S. Soccer after being elected following three rounds of voting on Saturday at the organization’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. Cordeiro, a business executive with more than 30 years of experience...

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Indian engineer part of team awarded sci-tech Oscar | India News

MUMBAI: An engineer raised in Mumbai, Vikas Sathaye, was part of the team that bagged the scientific and engineering award at the Oscars 2018 Scientific and Technical Awards on Saturday. The four-member team was honoured at the Beverly Hills ceremony “for the...

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Germany: Merkel calls for younger ministers in new government

Image copyright EPA Image caption Mrs Merkel (R) sought to reassure her critics German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for younger members of her party to fill ministerial positions in the new government. “We need to ensure that not only the over-60s...

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Emirates firms up $16 billion order for A380 superjumbos

DUBAI (Reuters) – Emirates signed a contract on Sunday to buy as many as 36 Airbus (AIR.PA) A380 aircraft worth as much as $16 billion at list prices, firming up an order that is crucial to the future of the world’s biggest...

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Modi: In Oman, PM Modi takes on Congress over graft | India News

NEW DELHI: “No one can accuse my government of corruption,” PM Narendra Modi declared on Sunday while addressing a gathering of 34,000 Indians in Oman’s capital, Muscat, the last stop in a tour that has taken him to Jordan, Palestine and the...

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Soccer: Joy for Benitez as Newcastle stun Mourinho’s United, Liverpool cruise

LONDON (Reuters) – Newcastle United’s manager Rafa Benitez would have taken a victory against just about anyone on Sunday, such was his side’s predicament, but a 1-0 win over Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United would have tasted that bit sweeter. Huddersfield Town’s 4-1...

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Olympics: Mazdzer comes back from abyss to claim silver

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Chris Mazdzer’s luge career was on a slippery slope only weeks before he put together a brilliant run to deliver the United States a long-awaited individual Olympic medal in the men’s event on Sunday. Two seasons of...

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Portuguese carnival revelers poke fun at Putin, Trump and Kim

LISBON (Reuters) – Portuguese revelers portray Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as sharks, in a yearly carnival famed for its political satire. Thousands of people turned out on Sunday, despite rain, to...

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Renault board member quits ahead of CEO succession meeting

PARIS (Reuters) – Senior Renault (RENA.PA) board member Thierry Desmarest has resigned from the French carmaker, sources told Reuters, days ahead of a meeting at which Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn is asking directors to back his chosen successor’s appointment. Desmarest’s exit comes...

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Winter Olympics: South Koreans protest against ‘propaganda’

South Koreans have protested against what they call “propaganda” from the North during the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. It came after the sister of North Korea’s leader, Kim Yo-jong, presented the South Korean President Moon Jae-in with a proposal to hold a...

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Canadian figure skater adopts second dog in Pyeongchang

A Canadian figure skater has adopted another dog while in Pyeongchang for the Winter Olympics to save it from the Korean meat industry. Taking a stand against the controversial practice, Meagan Duhamel has arranged for a second dog to be taken home to Canada –...

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Tennis: Tireless Bosnian qualifier Basic clinches maiden title in Sofia

SOFIA (Reuters) – Bosnian qualifier Mirza Basic needed all his skill and determination to beat big-serving Romanian Marius Copil 7-6(6) 6-7(4) 6-4 in a nerve-wracking final of the Sofia Open and win his first tour title on Sunday. Basic showed no signs...

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UK weather: Ice blast so cold phone signal could be lost

An ice blast could cause phone signal to cut out across the country, with a severe weather warning forecasting snow and storms in the coming days. Mobile reception could be lost across the UK if expected icy winds dry air moisture onto...

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U.S., UK government websites infected with crypto-mining malware: report

(Reuters) – Thousands of websites, including ones run by U.S. and UK government agencies, were infected for several hours on Sunday with code that causes web browsers to secretly mine digital currencies, technology news site The Register reported. More than 4,200 sites...

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Lloyds sets ethnic leadership goal in first for FTSE-100 company

Britain’s biggest high street lender‎ will this month become the first FTSE-100 company to set a formal target for the number of non-white people it employs in senior posts. Sky News‎ has learnt that Lloyds Banking Group will announce alongside its annual...

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No10 fears Michael Gove set to mount new leadership bid

Suspicions have been raised among Theresa May’s allies about Michael Gove It has been suggested that he is ‘on manoeuvres’ for a new Tory leadership bid The news comes after his inner circle were revealed to have a WhatsApp group By Glen...

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Canadian, U.S. women open with wins

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – The only two teams ever to win Olympic gold medals in women’s ice hockey opened their 2018 tournaments with wins on Sunday, with Canada grinding down the Russians 5-0 and the U.S. edging past Finland 3-1. Both...

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Manchester United: EPL: Ritchie strikes to stun lacklustre Man United | Football News

NEWCASTLE: Jose Mourinho is still waiting to win a Premier League game at Newcastle after Matt Ritchie‘s goal sentenced Manchester United to a shock 1-0 defeat on Sunday. This was Mourinho’s seventh attempt to steer a team to victory on Tyneside and...

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Army launches clearing operation at terror-hit Sunjuwan camp | India News

SUNJUWAN(Jammu): Launching a “clearing” operation, the Army on Sunday fired mortar shells at the vacated residential quarters of the Sunjuwan military camp, setting them ablaze, a day after the pre-dawn audacious strike at the military station by suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. Earlier, Army...

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Pouille claims fifth ATP title in Montpellier

PARIS (Reuters) – Lucas Pouille won his fifth ATP title by beating Richard Gasquet 7-6(2) 6-4 in an all French final at the Open Sud de France in Montpellier on Sunday. The second seed was solid on serve throughout, not facing a...

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Hackers take UK Government websites offline and infect thousands more worldwide

More than 5,000 websites have been hacked to force visitors’ computers to run software that mines a cryptocurrency similar to Bitcoin. Users loading the websites of the Information Commissioner’s Office, the Student Loan Company, Manchester City Council and even the homepage of...

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Takata, injured drivers reach deal to end U.S. bankruptcy

WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) – Takata Corp’s U.S. unit reached a settlement with its creditors, lawyers for those injured by its deadly air bags and automakers that smoothes the way to end its Chapter 11 bankruptcy and sell its viable operations, according to...

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Winter Olympics: Singing sound check

A member of staff working behind the scenes at the games entertains at the media centre in Pyeongchang.

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Olympics: Canada makes point in win over OAR

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Canadian athletes have not hidden their feelings over the Russian doping scandal at the Pyeongchang Winter Games and the women’s hockey team made their point on the ice on Sunday with a 5-0 win over the Olympic...

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71 dead, no survivors in Russian passenger plane crash

MOSCOW: A Russian passenger plane carrying 71 people crashed outside Moscow on Sunday after taking off from the capital’s Domodedovo airport, killing everyone on board. The Antonov An-148 plane operated by the domestic Saratov Airlines was flying to Orsk, a city in...

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Elon Musk: The man who sent his sports car into space

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Elon Musk, It Boy of Silicon Valley The Falcon Heavy’s boosters burned for 154 seconds before they were jettisoned into space. Free from the main body of the rocket, they spun 180 degrees and arced back towards...

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Freestyle skiing: Young Americans vow to return from mogul disappointment

PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – None of the highly-rated members of the American women’s mogul team made it through to Sunday’s Olympic final in Pyeongchang, yet the foursome remain positive of future success. France’s Perrine Laffont was victorious on Sunday night, with Sochi champion...

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‘Fifty Shades Freed’ Tops Box Office With $38.8 Million, ‘Peter Rabbit’ Hops to $25 Million

LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) – Universal’s opening of “Fifty Shades Freed” is dominating North American moviegoing with a solid $38.8 million opening at 3,678 locations as the business awaits the arrival of “Black Panther.” Sony’s launch of family comedy “Peter Rabbit” wound up...

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Breitling CEO ditched racy ads featuring women as unsuitable: paper

ZURICH (Reuters) – The new chief executive of Switzerland’s Breitling watch company said he has ended advertisements with some featuring women in shorts and flight suits catering to pilots of World War II-era fighter planes on grounds they were inappropriate. Some of...

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The 11 cities most likely to run out of drinking water – like Cape Town

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A quarter of the world’s major cities face a situation of water stress Cape Town is in the unenviable situation of being the first major city in the modern era to face the threat of running...

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RSPB women win senior hockey nationals | Hockey News

RANCHI: Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) on Sunday lifted the 8th Senior National Women’s Hockey Championship title, thrashing Madhya Pradesh 4-0 in the final to finish the tournament without losing a game. Playing in front of a boisterous crowd at the Astro...

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Crisis Consumes a Land of Pretty Islands, as Justices and Ex-Leader Are Arrested

In addition, a former president, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom — the president’s half brother — was arrested, along with his son-in-law. Mr. Gayoom ruled for 30 years until 2008, and is now in the opposition. His son Faris is one of the jailed...

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Cyril Ramaphosa: ANC impatient over Jacob Zuma future

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Ramaphosa’s speech marked 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela The leader of South Africa’s ruling party has acknowledged growing impatience over the failure to resolve President Jacob Zuma’s future. Cyril Ramaphosa said the matter...

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Grant Achatz, Science-Minded Chef, Turns to Cloning

“Our Bloody Mary is very unique,” our server said brightly. “It takes about 15, 20 minutes to make.” “Is it served … cold?” my friend asked, hope flickering weakly in her voice. It was. A few minutes later, a relatively traditional Bloody...

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Toyota leaves Pyeongchang podium to South Korean rivals

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – For a major new Olympics sponsor, Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp is oddly invisible at the Pyeongchang winter Games. Unlike other top global sponsors such as Coca-Cola and Visa, Toyota is nowhere to be seen, having sent...

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shubman Gill hits ton as Punjab beat Karnataka in a thriller | Cricket News

ALUR (Karnataka): A superb ton by Test batsman KL Rahul (107) went in vain as Karnataka went down by four runs to Punjab on Sunday in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group ‘A’ league here. Earlier, Punjab, riding on under-19 World Cup star...

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Jadida beat Guinea-Bissau’s Benfica 10-0 in record Champions League win

Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca, the reigning champions of Africa, have a bye into the next round. Difaa el Jadida of Morocco thrashed Benfica of Guinea-Bissau 10-0 at home on Saturday to achieve the biggest single-leg victory in African Champions League history. Moroccan Hamid...

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We Have to Get Naked

Australia Diary collects reader stories reflecting Australia’s unique character. We’d love to hear your story too. Email nytaustralia@nytimes.com and click here for more information. CreditCourtesy of Heather Hope SYDNEY Captain G-String By Heather Hope My husband and I visited one of Sydney’s...

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Mario Balotelli: Balotelli ‘booked for racist abuse complaint’ | Football News

PARIS: Mario Balotelli was booked during Nice’s 3-2 loss at Dijon for complaining about racist abuse, his French Ligue 1 club and a local newspaper have claimed. A tweet from Nice at half-time in Saturday’s match said Balotelli had “picked up a...

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salman nadwi: I was forced to quit, will continue working for Hindu-Muslim unity: Salman Nadwi | India News

NEW DELHI: Hours after being expelled from the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), former executive member Maulana Salman Nadwi said+ an amicable settlement of the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute was imperative for Hindu-Muslim peace and unity. After returning to Lucknow...

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Al Masry hosts football for first time since 2012 Port Said tragedy

10,000 Al Masry fans attended the match at their stadium on Saturday Egyptian club Al Masry has hosted its first competitive football match since the Port Said disaster in February 2012 which led to the death of more than 70 Al Ahly...

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Freestyle skiing: Kenworthy doesn’t want Pence ‘distraction’

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Gus Kenworthy hopes the growing number of openly gay athletes at the Olympics will one day ensure the topic of sexuality barely merits a mention at the Games but the U.S. skier says there is still a...

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Start working, you don’t have much time, Rahul tells Modi | India News

KARATAGI (KARNATAKA): Lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asked him to stop giving speeches on the past and start working, saying he did not have much time before completing his term. “You will have to...

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Letter 44: Why We Need a New ‘Crocodile Dundee’

Movies define countries. Australia and its relationship to the world needs an update.

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UKIP leader Henry Bolton defends Jo Marney relationship

UKIP leader confident of party backing despite admitting “strong affections” for Jo Marney.

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Credit Suisse hit by U.S. lawsuit over writedowns, says case without merit

ZURICH (Reuters) – Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) faces a U.S. class action lawsuit over $1 billion in writedowns it took in 2015 and 2016 linked to its trading division, Swiss newspaper SonntagsZeitung reported on Sunday, but the Swiss bank said the case was...

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House Hunting in … Hong Kong

From the master bedroom, a glass door opens to a marble-tiled en-suite bath with a round tub and a glass-enclosed shower. A children’s bedroom has built-in beds with folding screens and movable partitions, and a study or guest room has an exposed...

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Snowboarding: Flying Tomato’s burger visit cheers up chef

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – When fast food chef Cha Gwen Sol added a one-million-won ($920) “Flying Tomato” burger to the menu of his Pyeongchang restaurant as an Olympic gimmick, he never expected the owner of the nickname, snowboarding star Shaun White,...

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Will Labour’s plan to bring public services in-house work?

The recent collapse of Carillion and the ending of the East Coast Rail franchise early has emboldened the Labour party to push its agenda for renationalising key services such as rail, water and energy. But that’s not all, the party is looking...

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Russian jet crashes after Moscow take-off

Image copyright EPA Image caption The missing plane was An-148 like the one in this archive picture A Russian passenger plane has crashed after leaving Moscow’s Domodedovo airport with 71 people on board. The Saratov Airlines An-148 jet was en route to...

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Russia aborts rocket launch to the ISS with one minute to go

Russia’s space agency aborted the launch of a rocket and cargo ship just one minute before lift-off. Roscosmos announced a two-day delay of the Soyuz rocket launch after the lift-off was cancelled, setting a new date of 13 February. In a statement,...

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NBC apologizes to Koreans and Games for Japan comment

PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – U.S. broadcaster NBC apologized to South Korea’s winter Games organizing committee on Sunday after a commentator offended locals during coverage of the opening ceremony by straying into the sensitive issue of Japan-South Korean relations. Former journalist Joshua Cooper Ramo,...

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Art Looted by Nazis Gets a New Space at the Louvre. But Is It Really Home?

“Museums have really undergone a cultural revolution,” said Corinne Bouchoux, a former senator who wrote a 2013 report on France’s handling of looted artwork. “We’ve gone from an era where these paintings were either hidden or forgotten, to one where this history...

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plane crash in Russia: Passenger plane crashes near Moscow, 71 people feared dead: Report

MOSCOW: A plane operated by Saratov Airlines crashed in the Moscow region on Sunday, likely killing all 71 people on board, Russian news agency Interfax said, citing a source in the emergency services. There were 65 passengers and six crew members onboard...

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North Korea judged winner of diplomatic gold at Olympics

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – North Korea has emerged as the early favorite to grab one of the Winter Olympics’ most important medals: the diplomatic gold. That is the assessment of a former South Korean government minister and political experts who say...

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Ice Hockey: U.S. women edge Finland in Olympic opener

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Kendall Coyne scored a powerplay goal as the U.S. women’s hockey team came from behind to beat Finland 3-1 in their Olympic tournament opener on Sunday, surviving a scare from a team that has never beaten them...

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Sunjuwan terror attack: 5 soldiers martyred; 3 JeM terrorists killed | India News

SUNJUWAN (Jammu): Security forces have neutralised three terrorists holed up in the Sunjuwan Army camp here, while six people, including five Army personnel, have been killed in the attack by suspected JeM terrorists, Army officials said on Sunday. A defence spokesperson in...

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Winter Olympics: North Korean cheerleaders mesmerise crowds

North Korean ‘cheer team’s’ amazing support It’s “audience participation”, but like you have never seen before. As the first medals were being won at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, we got our first glimpse of the North Korean “cheerleaders”. Wearing matching uniforms...

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Penny Mordaunt: Charities who lack 'moral leadership' face losing government backing

The international development secretary said that Oxfam did “the wrong thing” whilst being interviewed on The Andrew Marr Show.

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Gui Minhai: Chinese press attacks Sweden over bookseller

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who is detained in China, gave a video interview in which he condemned Stockholm. It’s not clear if he was speaking under duress. State media in China have accused Sweden of a movie-style...

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khelo india school games: Children from humble background shine in Khelo India School Games | More sports News

NEW DELHI: From children of auto rickshaw driver to those born to farmer and vegetable vendor parents, many of the Khelo India School Games (KISG) participants were from humble background but they beat all odds to grab the spotlight and showcase their...

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Technology must be used as means to development, not destruction: PM Modi | India News

DUBAI: Voicing concern over massive global investment in missiles and bombs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned against the misuse of technology, saying it must be used as a means to development and not destruction. In his keynote address at the...

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Siddaramaiah government scam-free, BJP broke world record in graft in Karnataka: Rahul | India News

KOPPAL (Karnataka): Stepping up his attack on the BJP over the issue of corruption, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said while the Congress‘s Siddaramaiah government had a scam-free rule, the BJP had broken “world records” in graft in Karnataka. The Congress president, continuing...

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Siddaramaiah govt scam-free, BJP breaking world record in graft: Rahul Gandhi | India News

KOPPAL (Karnataka): Stepping up his attack on the BJP over the issue of corruption, Rahul Gandhi today said while the Congress’s Siddaramaiah government had a scam- free rule, the BJP had broken “world records” in graft in Karnataka. The Congress president, continuing...

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Asma Jahangir: Pakistan human rights champion dies

Image copyright AFP Image caption The lawyer was a pro-democracy activist, a critic of Pakistan’s security establishment, and a women’s rights defender Prominent Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer Asma Jahangir has died at the age of 66. She reportedly suffered a...

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Pakistan Super League: Pakistan gears up to host PSL final in Karachi | Cricket News

KARACHI: Foreign experts on Sunday inspected security arrangements in Karachi, which is scheduled to stage the final of Pakistan’s Twenty20 league next month — the city’s first international match in nine years. The third season of the Pakistan Super League starts in...

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Thai Aphibarnrat wins Super 6 match play after last-minute entry

(Reuters) – Kiradech Aphibarnrat justified his late decision to play in Australia when he survived a marathon final day to claim the World Super 6 in Perth title on Sunday. The affable Thai sank an eight-foot birdie putt to beat Australian James...

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Paloma Faith is keeping her child’s gender a secret

Famous for her avant-garde style and outspoken views, singer Paloma Faith has always been far from conventional. And now, it seems, the eccentric 36-year-old pop star – who had her first child in December 2016 – is taking a very modern approach...

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Exclusive: U.S. IOC member suggests joint Korean team for Nobel Peace Prize

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – A senior American member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) called on Sunday for North and South Korea’s joint women’s ice hockey team to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Angela Ruggiero, a four-times ice hockey...

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Egypt army says it killed 16 jihadists in Sinai

Image copyright Handout Image caption Egypt’s ministry of defence released pictures of its armoured vehicles on the road to North Sinai Egypt says it has killed 16 Islamist militants in an operation in Sinai in the north-east of the country. Dozens of...

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Nita Ambani: Pyeongchang Olympics: Nita Ambani wishes Indian contingent | Winter Olympics 2018 News

PYEONGCHANG (South Korea): International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Nita Ambani on Sunday met Shiva Keshavan and Jagdish Singh, who are representing India at the ongoing Winter Olympics. Ambani, who became India’s representative at the IOC after Randhir Singh stepped down from the...

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Michael Douglas’s son talks about drugs shame and prison

Dressed in regulation khaki prison overalls, prisoner 70707-054 was escorted into the soulless visiting room. In a grey, institutional space containing a few battered metal tables and hard plastic chairs, he sat down to greet the first visitors he had seen in...

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Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli goes past Mohammad Azharuddin, becomes 5th highest run-getter in ODIs from India | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is on a record-breaking spree with the run-machine becoming the fifth highest run-getter from India in one day internationals. Against South Africa in the fourth India, Kohli scored 75 runs and during his knock, he went past former...

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10 food substitutes that will help you slim down without compromising on taste

It is difficult to stick to diets because they deprive you of good taste. In fact, most of them are so depressing that you find it almost impossible to stick to them beyond a certain point. So, instead of going for fad...

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Boris Johnson meets Aung San Suu Kyi for Rohingya talks

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionBoris Johnson meets Aung San Suu Kyi for Rohingya talks Boris Johnson has met Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi for talks amid the Rohingya refugee crisis. The foreign secretary called for...

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pyeongchang olympics: Earthquake, wind and fire: extreme conditions hit Winter Olympics | Winter Olympics 2018 News

PYEONGCHANG (South Korea): An earthquake triggered an alert and high winds disrupted competition at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Sunday, as officials warned of a severe freeze and urged fans to wrap up warm. After a bitterly cold first night of competition, a...

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Morocco: International book fair begins in Morocco’s Casablanca

The 24th Casablanca International Book Fair has kicked off in Morocco, bringing together 709 exhibitors from the Kingdom and around the world. Inaugurated by Morocco’s Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan on Thursday, the book fair features 125,000 books and is expected to...

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Israel, Iran lurch toward showdown as border region boils

Israel and Iran moved closer to confrontation in Syria as rising tensions erupted into the most serious standoff between the sides since the Syrian civil war began seven years ago. The Israeli military on Saturday said it struck 12 targets in Syria,...

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Why you should love your ‘saggy boobs’

Chidera Eggerue, a 23-year-old award-winning blogger, is the driving force behind Saggy Boobs Matter, an online movement that challenges unrealistic expectations of what breasts should look like. She told BBC 5 live’s Stephen Nolan that as a teenager all she wanted was...

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We must act on athletes’ abuse or risk losing them: IOC

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee must help boost safeguards for athletes against sexual abuse or risk losing them, the head of the IOC’s working group on abuse and harassment said on Sunday. Prince Feisal of Jordan, an IOC...

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PM Narendra Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Dubai: key points | India News

* PM Modi witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony which was live-streamed to the Dubai Opera House where the Prime Minister was interacting with the Indian community. * The Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Temple, to be built 55,000 square meters of...

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PM Modi officially launches foundation stone-laying ceremony for first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi | India News

DUBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday officially launched the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the first Hindu temple in the capital of the UAE, home to over three million people of Indian origin. Modi witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony which was live-streamed to...

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I feel sorry for Kerala Blasters fans: Bhaichung Bhutia | Football News

NEW DELHI: The fourth edition of the Indian Super League is entering its final phase with the teams vying hard to seal playoff berths. While Bengaluru FC have become the first team to enter the knockouts, the competition is still open for...

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India vs South Africa: Surprised by India’s decision to ignore Bhuvi, Bumrah: Klaasen | Cricket News

JOHANNESBURG: India did not bowl Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah at the death in the fourth ODI and instead opted for the wrist-spinners, a move that backfired and South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen said he was surprised by the decision. ALSO READ: Miller,...

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Shikhar Dhawan: Rain breaks and chances to David Miller cost us the game: Shikhar Dhawan | Cricket News

JOHANNESBURG: Opener Shikhar Dhawan said twin rain breaks coupled with reprieves to David Miller cost India dearly as South Africa brought a halt to the visitor’s rampaging ODI run with a five-wicket win in the fourth ODI on Saturday. The stunning turnaround...

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Gerard wins first U.S. gold of Games

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – American Redmond Gerard claimed the United States’ first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Sunday with his victory in the snowboarding slopestyle competition. Gerard scored a run of 87.16 to hold off Canadians Max Parrot...

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Choose an eye to reveal your personality!

Which one calls upon you the most?

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​​Aries – The ideal Valentine’s Day date, as per the Zodiac signs

Ah! For a lazy Cancerian, nothing is as bothersome as a loud celebration at public places like restaurants, resorts or malls. You would probably find these peace-loving people celebrating the best moments of their life within the four walls of their home....

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Best Wishes, Quotes, Whatsapp Status Messages & Images

Valentine’s week is special. Not only do you get to form a special bond with your loved one but also get to celebrate your relationship in the most beautiful manner. Promise Day 2018 is being celebrated on 11th February this year and...

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Delhi to get its first lingerie vending machine

Ladies, soon you will be able to buy your lingerie on-the-go as the national capital is all set to get its first ever innerwear vending machine. A Mumbai-based brand will be bringing the concept to Indira Gandhi International Airport later in the...

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Mirror publisher snaps up Daily Express owner in £127m deal

Publisher Trinity Mirror is to buy the owner of the Daily Express in a £126.7m deal, it has been confirmed. The deal gives the company control of four national newspaper titles also including the Sunday Express, Daily Star and Daily Star Sunday,...

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PyeongChang Winter Olympics: Indian luger Shiva Keshavan placed 34th after two rounds | Winter Olympics 2018 News

PYEONGCHANG: India’s Shiva Keshavan finished 34th after two rounds of heats in the men’s singles luge competitions in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Saturday. Keshvan, who is taking part in his sixth and final Winter Olympics, was 36th at the end of...

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PM Modi Palestine visit: Weeks after Netanyahu visit, PM Narendra Modi says India for free Palestine | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday became the first Indian Prime Minister to set foot in Ramallah where he expressed support for a sovereign Palestine at peace with its neighbourhood while his host President Mahmoud Abbas said India has a role in...

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Romana style: The best wine bars in Rome

When in Rome, tasting some fine Italian wine is a must. Whether you prefer fruity Chianti, full-bodied Barolo or some chilled Prosecco, there’s plenty of places to enjoy a glass or two of vino in the Eternal City. From outdoor terraces for...

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Idris Elba's surprise marriage proposal

The actor popped the question to his girlfriend at a cinema screening in east London.

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ISL: Priori stunner gives Jamshedpur FC top-four cushion | Football News

JAMSHEDPUR: Wellington Priori‘s stunning goal from an overhead kick was enough to give Jamshedpur FC a vital 1-0 victory over NorthEast United FC to keep them in the top four of the Hero Indian Super League. Steve Coppell’s side have now won...

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Macerata: Anti-racism protest after migrant shooting in Italy

Image copyright Reuters Image caption The anti-racist protest followed a far-right demonstration on Thursday Several thousand anti-racism protesters have rallied in the central Italian town of Macerata, one week after a far-right activist shot and wounded six people he thought were migrants....

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EU negotiator Michel Barnier warns Brexit transition period ‘not a given’

Plans for a Brexit transition period have been thrown into doubt by EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier, who says it is “not a given” if disagreements persist. Mr Barnier said time was “very short” for both sides to strike a deal to...

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Neymar on target as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead | Football News

PARIS: Paris St Germain were made to wait as Neymar struck in the second half to earn them a 1-0 win at Toulouse that extended the Ligue 1 leaders’ advantage to 13 points on Saturday. The Brazil forward struck in the 68th...

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Winter Olympics 2018: Korean women’s ice hockey team lose historic opener

The Korean team were given a rapturous reception at the Kwandong Hockey Centre The joint North and South Korean women’s ice hockey team created history as they competed on the first day of action at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. But the...

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The best four- and five-star hotels in Berlin

Sometimes travel should be about spoiling yourself, and in Berlin there’s plenty of choice when it comes to four- and five-star hotels. Treat yourself on your trip to the German capital with this guide to some of our favourites. Hotel Am Steinplatz...

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Akhil Kumar: Akhil wins second pro fight, remains unbeaten in circuit | Boxing News

NEW DELHI: Seasoned Indian boxer Akhil Kumar kept his unbeaten professional record intact, scoring a Technical Knockout over Tanzanian Sadiki Momba in his second bout, on Saturday. Competing under the aegis of a new promoter in Hope and Glory Boxing, in association...

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The best hotels in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

Close to Las Ramblas and plenty of Barcelona’s most famous sights, the beautiful Gothic Quarter is a popular place to stay for many people visiting the city. In amongst remnants of its Roman past, there are hotels to suit all budgets in...

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Indonesia bus crash leaves 25 dead in West Java

At least 25 people were killed on the Indonesian island of Java when a bus carrying local tourists ran off a road and overturned. The bus had been taking about 40 passengers to visit thermal springs when the accident happened in the...

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FCA frustrates RBS report bid by MPs

An attempt by MPs to force the publication of a report into RBS’s controversial Global Restructuring Group (GRG) continues to be frustrated by the City watchdog. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) told Treasury Select Committee chair Nicky Morgan that it was unlikely...

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Shikhar Dhawan: India vs South Africa, 4th ODI: History-maker Dhawan guides India to 289/7 | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan scored his 13th ODI hundred to help India post 289/7 against South Africa in the fourth one-day international of the six-match series at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday. In the process, Dhawan (109) became the...

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Top 8: The best tapas restaurants in Barcelona

It’s difficult not to like the idea of tapas – small plates of traditional food usually shared with friends around a table. You can eat as much or little as you like, no agonising over your menu choice and no sense of...

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Oxfam aid workers accused of using prostitutes in Haiti

Senior aid workers for one of Britain’s biggest charities were accused of paying survivors of the Haiti earthquake for sex. Three Oxfam employees were allowed to resign and four were sacked for gross misconduct after an internal investigation found some workers had...

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Swiss overpower unified Korean women’s team

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Alina Muller almost single-handedly spoiled Korea’s Olympic unity moment on Saturday, scoring four goals to power the Swiss to an 8-0 win over Korea’s unified women’s ice hockey team. The game, played before South Korean President...

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Cool, quirky and unusual things to do in Paris

So you know all about Paris’s big attractions. Don’t think that’s all there is to the city. In between the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, Paris hides a wealth of weird and wonderful sights and things to do. We pick 10 of...

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North Korean cheerleaders sing ‘We are one!’ in Games culture clash

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – As Switzerland demolished a unified Korean hockey team at the Pyeongchang winter Olympics on Saturday, despondent home fans at least had another contest to distract them – a clash of cultures featuring North and South Korean cheerleaders....

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The best fine dining restaurants in Barcelona

Barcelona’s restaurant scene is lit up by a constellation of Michelin stars. Some of the city’s restaurants hold two or three each. There’s no denying you’ll have to break open a piggy bank or two to dine at the top places, but...

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Treasury holds US talks in bid to seal huge RBS mis-selling fine

The Treasury has held secret talks with‎ US officials aimed at accelerating a multibillion fine for Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) that would finally draw a line under its pre-bailout misconduct. Sky News has learnt that officials from the Treasury were due...

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Shahid Afridi: Afridi asks fan to hold Indian flag properly, wins hearts | Cricket News

ST MORITZ: Shahid Afridi won many hearts on either side of the border with a touching gesture in which he promptly told an Indian fan to hold the national flag properly while posing for a picture. “Flag seedha karo apna (straighten the...

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Tottenham’s lethal Kane kills off Arsenal again | Football News

LONDON: Harry Kane tormented Arsenal again as the Tottenham striker’s clinical finish sealed a 1-0 win in the north London derby at Wembley on Saturday. Kane’s header early in the second half gave Tottenham the victory their enterprising display deserved as Mauricio...

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Sri Lanka v Bangladesh: Rangana Herath passes Wasim Akram in series win

Herath (centre) took the last wicket in Mirpur to move ahead of Wasim Akram Second Test, Mirpur (day three): Sri Lanka 222 & 226: R Silva 70*, Taijul 4-76, Mustafizur 3-49 Bangladesh 110 & 123: Mominul 33, Dananjaya 5-24, Herath 4-49 Sri...

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India may raise with Washington use of US-made ATGMs by Pakistan to target Indian troops | India News

NEW DELHI: India is likely to raise with the Trump administration the use of US-made anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) by Pakistan army to target Indian troops along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, defence ministry sources indicated on Saturday. The...

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The top canal and houseboat hotels in Amsterdam

Along with the bicycles, tulips and cheese, canals are an emblem of Amsterdam. The city is crisscrossed by more than 1,000 kilometres of waterways, with the oldest dating back to the 17th century. Finding a room with a view of the water...

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Mayhoola, Fosun vie for control of French fashion label Lanvin: sources

PARIS (Reuters) – Qatari investment fund Mayhoola, which owns Italian fashion house Valentino, and Chinese conglomerate Fosun, the company behind French tourism group Club Med, are vying to acquire a majority stake in struggling French fashion house Lanvin, two sources familiar with the...

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Andrew Mitchell ‘cannot remember’ Oxfam case

Andrew Mitchell, who was international development secretary in 2011, told BBC’s Newsnight the case at Oxfam was a “shudderingly awful tale” that was “terrible on every single level”. However, he was not clear whether he had been told about the incident when...

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India go down 1-4 to defending champions Kazakhstan in WSB opener | Boxing News

NEW DELHI: India’s second stint at the semi-professional World Series of Boxing (WSB) was off to a disappointing start as the team went down 1-4 to three-time champions Astana Arlans in Karaganda City, Kazakhstan. World Championship quarterfinalist Kavinder Singh Bisht (52kg) was...

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Senegal to play play Bosnia and Luxembourg ahead of World Cup

Senegal will play in Group H of the World Cup in Russia, alongside Poland, Colombia and Japan. The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has confirmed that the Teranga Lions will play Bosnia and Herzegovina and Luxembourg in friendly internationals ahead of the World...

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10 of the best boutique hotels in Amsterdam

Crammed with plenty of Old Dutch charm, Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most picturesque cities. Set around a 17th-century network of canals, it boasts a wealth of fine art museums, a buzzing bar and dining scene, and a famously liberal, welcoming culture....

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Lowestoft girl follows in father’s footsteps as a clown

A five-year-old girl is taking to the stage for the first time as a clown as part of an international event. Eve Davis, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, is following in the footsteps of her dad Andy, who has been a professional clown for...

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Hong Kong bus overturns killing 19

Image copyright AFP Image caption Passengers quoted by local media said the bus was travelling much faster than normal A double-decker bus has crashed in Hong Kong killing 19 people and injuring another 40, officials say. The bus was carrying spectators and...

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Sure-fire Dahlmeier takes first Olympic gold

PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – After setting alight the biathlon world with her five golds at the 2017 World Championships, German Laura Dahlmeier used her sure-fire marksmanship to win her first Olympic title in tough conditions in Pyeongchang on Saturday. Dahlmeier gauged the cold...

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The best bed and breakfasts in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most popular city break destinations. Home to some of Europe’s finest art galleries, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum, as well as some less conventional attractions, like the Amsterdam Sex Museum. For a more personal experience,...

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EU says Bayer Monsanto must not hurt competition in digital farming: paper

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bayer (BAYGn.DE) needs to ensure that a merger with rival Monsanto (MON.N) does not stifle competition in digital farming, the European Union’s Competition Commissioner Margrethe Verstager told a German newspaper on Saturday. Bayer’s $63.5 billion takeover of U.S. Monsanto,...

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Virat Kohli: U-19 WC showed the huge gap between India and Pakistan players: Miandad | Cricket News

KARACHI: Known for his scathing remarks, legendary Javed Miandad has said that the recent ICC U-19 World Cup match between India and Pakistan had highlighted the huge gulf in talent between cricketers of both the countries. ALSO READ: Kohli is a genius...

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Shikhar Dhawan: Shikhar Dhawan first India player to score century in 100th ODI | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan created history by becoming the first Indian player to score a hundred in his 100th ODI. The left-handed batsman achieved the feat during the fourth ODI of the six-match series against South Africa at Wanderers Stadium...

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Amsterdam budget accommodation advice | Daily Mail Online

If you think staying in an Amsterdam hostel inevitably means bunking down in a grotty shared dormitory, enduring other people’s drunken snoring and being awoken at 4am by late night revellers, prepare to have your preconceptions shattered. Yes, in certain types of...

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Drought-hit Cape Town rejoices at rainfall

Image copyright AFP/Getty images Image caption Theewaterskloof Dam has less than 20% of its water capacity and Capetonians are feeling the strain When the forecasts turned out to be true and rain fell from the skies, the residents of Cape Town in...

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On paper, Russia’s Olympic podium chances strong despite ban

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Russia’s team for the Pyeongchang Olympics could be as formidable as previous ones even though the government says it was decimated by an International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision to bar man of its medal hopefuls. Data compiled...

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A trip to Anguilla should be on your bucket list in 2018

Last year, the Caribbean took a double hit from huge hurricanes, including Irma which caused untold damage to the region. This had a knock-on effect to tourism. In the month after Hurricane Irma, searches for Caribbean holidays fell by a fifth, according...

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Pink ODI: 4th ODI: Why South Africa players don pink against India at Johannesburg | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: South African cricket team continued their campaign to raise awareness against breast cancer by donning the pink jersey during the fourth ODI against India at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday. It was first held in 2011, and this is...

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The barren desert preparing astronauts for life on Mars

Researchers have created a simulation of the red planet with the hope humans will one day live there.

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Dippy the Diplodocus skeleton is touring the UK

For the first time in more than a century, members of the public can see Dippy the Diplodocus outside of London. At 85ft-long (26m), the plaster cast of the dinosaur skeleton has stood in the entrance hall of the Natural History Museum...

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Qualcomm warns of customer losses, legal hazards to Broadcom buyout

(Reuters) – (This Feb. 9 story has been refiled to correct reported statement in paragraph three to ”had said they would likely move designs away“ from previous ”had vowed to move away.) Qualcomm Inc warned on Friday it could lose two large...

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9 recent bizarre looks of our favourite Bollywood divas that we didn’t quite understand :::Misskyra

Jehana Antia | February 05, 2018 1/109 recent bizarre looks of our favourite Bollywood divas that we didn’t quite understand If you’re part of the fame-game, like our Bollywood celebrities are, then it’s understood that you’re going to be recognised wherever it...

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Italy’s ‘heel’ Puglia is a proper charmer

The heel of Italy seems to be tip-toeing into stardom. Some have even gone down the ‘Puglia is the new Tuscany’ route, which is misleading.  What they mean is that you can buy a house with a pool here for what you...

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On-target Dahlmeier takes gold in women’s biathlon sprint

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Germany’s Laura Dahlmeier put on a superb skiing performance and shot a perfect 10 from 10 to win Olympic gold in the women’s 7.5km biathlon sprint on Saturday, with Norway’s Marte Olsbu taking silver and Veronika Vitkova...

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Body-powered tech gadgets could be the future

The gadgets of the future could be powered by the human body itself, according to scientists in the US and China. They have developed a small metallic tab, called a triboelectric nanogenerator which, when attached to the body, can generate electricity from...

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Shakib returns in new-look Bangladesh T20 squad | Cricket News

DHAKA: All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned from injury as Bangladesh Saturday made wholesale changes in their squad for the two-match Twenty20 international series against Sri Lanka. At least five uncapped players — wicketkeeper-batsman Zakir Hasan, pace bowler Abu Jayed and all-rounders Ariful...

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Qualcomm warns of customer losses, legal hazards to Broadcom buyout

(Reuters) – (This Feb. 9 story has been refiled to correct reported statement in paragraph three to ”had said they would likely move designs away“ from previous ”had vowed to move away.) Qualcomm Inc warned on Friday it could lose two large...

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The age of your first period reveals your health condition! – Ladies, the age of your first period reveals these 5 things about you!

No matter how much you have become a ‘seasoned period pro’, you can’t forget the time when you got your first period. That feeling of crankiness, fear of spotting and moreover, stepping into womanhood was altogether a new experience. You do remember...

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The Pilgrm is a self conscious and overpriced new hotel

Rating: The Pilgrm (yes, that’s the way it’s spelt) opened in November opposite London’s Paddington Station, and the plan is to roll out two or three more in the next couple of years.  That’s confidence for you but, then, one of its...

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Airbus halts some deliveries, tests after engine snag: sources

(Reuters) – Airbus <AIR .PA> has stopped delivering A320neo jets powered by Pratt & Whitney (UTX.N) geared-turbofan engines and halted pre-delivery test flights after the latest in a series of problems with the engines, two sources familiar with the matter said. Airbus...

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Numbers stations: The 'spy radio' that anyone can hear

What role does rock band Dire Straits play in international espionage?

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Former FIFA vice-president Chung’s ban cut to 15 months

ZURICH (Reuters) – Former FIFA vice president Chung Mong-joon’s ban from soccer has been cut from five years to 15 months by sport’s highest tribunal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS said that it had found “mitigating factors” to reduce...

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‘I could’ve recovered from anorexia sooner’

A woman has described her long road to recovery from an eating disorder. Jordan Holt, 23, from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, said she was offered a weight management plan when she was diagnosed with anorexia at 16. But it did not work....

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​Romantic make-up for Valentine’s Day – Get that pink glow this Valentine’s Day

For this pink look, you can go for a romantic hairstyle. For soft curls, apply a serum to washed hair. Next, start by curling your hair using a medium-sized tong. For a messy bun, start by applying a hair mousse and scrunch...

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In Bristol, a Hotel That Is Stately and Stylish

Rates Doubles from 165 pounds (about $233) Basics The 42-room, four-story Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa provides a dose of 21st century chic to Bristol’s Old City and its stately Victorian and Georgian facades. The British-based Harbour Hotels has turned two ornate...

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Live cricket score updates India vs South Africa 2018, 4th ODI, Johannesburg

Live Score: India vs South Africa, 4th ODI OVERS 1.5: FOUR! Rohit Sharma hit the first boundary of the match, a perfect drive through cover. India 7/0 Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, playing his 100th ODI, started the proceedings for India, while...

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Sweden’s Kalla wins first Pyeongchang gold

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (Reuters) – Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla won the first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Saturday after powering away from the field to secure victory in the women’s 7.5km + 7.5km skiathlon. Sochi Games champion Marit Bjoergen of...

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Hipsters have replaced hippies in San Francisco

On San Francisco’s famous Pier 39, sauce-stained children slurp huge bowls of clam chowder. In the background, Alcatraz’s foreboding, mist-shrouded silhouette rises from the ocean. The nearby gift shop is doing a roaring trade, churning out striped underpants and replica prison-issue toiletries...

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Fraudsters targeting older people in iTunes tax scam

Fraudsters are conning older people out of thousands of pounds by asking them to pay off a non-existent tax debt in iTunes vouchers. HM Revenue and Customs says hundreds of people have fallen victim to a scam in which a fraudster makes...

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Capita chief turns to Carillion advisers as debt problems mount

The troubled outsourcing giant which collects the TV Licence Fee has turned to the same bank which advised Carillion in the months before the construction giant’s collapse. Sky News has learnt that Capita, which shocked the City with a massive profit warning...

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Norwegian racers out to erase downhill anomaly

PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – A trio of Norwegian raiders — “a joker and two pretty good cards” in the words of one of them — have a chance to erase one of Alpine skiing’s greatest anomalies in the men’s downhill at the Pyeongchang...

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The 10 best hotels in Rome

Rome is one of the world’s most visited cities. People flock to imbibe its vibrant culture, embrace the arts and soak up its extensive ancient history. Whether it’s for a romantic city break or a family holiday, there’s a hotel for every...

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Deepika Padukone’s sari is perfect for summers

The gorgeous sari can never go out of fashion. The traditional weave and style of the sari still remains classic, while many designers have offered a whole new way to wear a sari. Even the leading ladies of Bollywood can’t seem to...

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Police trial new mobile fingerprint scanners to identify suspects

Police officers are being given mobile finger print scanners to instantly identify suspected criminals and illegal immigrants. Two hundred and fifty of the new pocket-sized devices are being trialled in West Yorkshire before being rolled out by the Home Office across the...

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Luge: I could not help winning the flag honor, says Hamlin

PYEONGCHANG (Reuters) – American luger Erin Hamlin said it was “too bad” that there was disappointment about her carrying the United States’ flag at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and that any athlete would have felt honored to accept the task. Bronze...

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The North and South Korean gold medal ping pong pals separated forever

A joint North and South Korean hockey team is competing in the Winter Olympics – but it isn’t the first time the two foes have joined forces. In 1991, they sent a unified team to the World Table Tennis Championships. That was...

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Rahul Gandhi: Live updates: Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Karnataka | India News

* PM Modi’s backward-looking thought caused demonetisation and Gabbar Singh Tax. I request him to learn from CM Siddaramaiah, who responded to farm crisis by waiving their loans and delivering on his promises: Rahul * The country doesn’t want to hear about...

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The top 8 family friendly hotels in Amsterdam

Amsterdam might have a reputation for partying, but the city isn’t just for adults. Far from it. Holland’s capital is teeming with attractions for children and teenagers, making it a great destination for a family break. Some of the city’s hotels have...

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Without NHL, Olympic Athletes from Russia are podium favorites

GANGNEUNG, South Korea (Reuters) – The absence of NHL players and the doping scandal that has ensnared Russia will only add to the pressure facing their men’s Olympic ice hockey team, who arguably have the best chance in decades to win gold....

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Rohingya crisis: Boris Johnson to visit refugee camp

Image copyright AFP Image caption Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya are sheltering in refugee camps in Bangladesh Myanmar must find a safe and dignified way for Rohingya Muslims to return, the UK foreign secretary has said, after meeting the government of Bangladesh....

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What’s behind this week’s market turmoil?

This looks like being the worst week for stock markets since 2011. Following the second violent sell-off on Wall Street this week, which took the S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average into “correction” territory for the first time in...

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Amsterdam red light district | Daily Mail Online

There’d be an elephant in the room if you talked about Amsterdam and didn’t mention, even in passing, De Wallen. The Red Light District (RLD) is one of the most famous – or infamous – parts of the city. The area is...

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Indian Premier League: IPL 2018: Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals open to time change, BCCI may consider | Cricket News

JOHANNESBURG: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to take a favorable call on the proposed changes to the timings of the matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL). ALSO READ: Eager to make a mark in the...

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The 10 most jaw-dropping retreats revealed

Travel journalist and blogger Sebastiaan Bedaux has been globetrotting for the last 10 years and during that time has uncovered some of the world’s most stunning holiday homes.

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PM Modi’s visit to Palestine : PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Ramallah, arrived here on the first leg of his three-nation tour.

The Times Of India | Feb 10, 2018 , 14:21:40 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ramallah in Palestine today, during his three-nation visit to West Asia. Stay with us for the latest developments. 02:21 PM (IST) PM Modi...

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: 2nd Test: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 215 runs to win series | Cricket News

DHAKA: Debutant Akila Dananjaya claimed five wickets in an innings as Sri Lanka thrashed Bangladesh by 215 runs in the second Test to win the two-Test series 1-0 in Dhaka on Saturday. Scorecard Set a target of 339 runs, Bangladesh were all...

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Eurostar announces London to Amsterdam service

Eurostar has announced that a new direct service between London and Amsterdam will begin on 4 April. There will initially be two trains per day from London’s St Pancras station, each taking three hours and 41 minutes to reach Amsterdam Centraal. Return...

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The best canal cruises and boat tours in Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s canals are arguably the city’s defining feature. Built on former swampland, the picturesque 17th century Canal District is considered a masterpiece of civil engineering, and in 2010 the entire area was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its...

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The best museums in Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s museum scene is dominated by its world-class art galleries, the most famous of which are located on Museumplein in the Museum Quarter. But there’s more to the city’s cultural scene than art in its purest sense, with maritime, Jewish and Canal...

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Top 8: The best hotels near Las Ramblas

Las Ramblas is the beating heart of Barcelona. Lined with shade-giving trees, it stretches from the central Plaça de Catalunya square to the costal Port Vall. Just under a mile in length, you’ll find everything here from boutique clothing shops and local...

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Virat Kohli: Politics can’t define my cordial relation with Kohli: Afridi | Cricket News

ST MORITZ (Switzerland): Prevailing cross-border tension may have restricted Indo-Pak bilateral cricketing ties but Shahid Afridi loves to put across a point firmly — his “cordial relation” with India captain Virat Kohli cannot and will not be defined by political situation. “My...

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Amid political row, Centre releases Rs 1,269 crore for AP projects | India News

AMARAVATI: The Centre has released a sum of Rs 1,269 crore to Andhra Pradesh under different heads in the last few days amid a strain in ties between the NDA and its ally TDP over allocation given to the state in the...

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Beyonce changed my life: Rupi Kaur

The 25-year-old charming Rupi Kaur is more than just a poet. She is an illustrator, a performer and certainly knows how to establish a deep connect through words alone. She took to Instagram to post her poems along with lovely illustrations and...

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Karman Kaur Thandi: Fed Cup: Karman puts India ahead in relegation play-off tie | Tennis News

NEW DELHI: Karman Kaur Thandi rose to the occasion and produced a straight set win against a crafty Lee Pei-Chi to hand India a 1-0 lead in the do-or-die Fed Cup tie against Chinese Taipiei on Saturday. Karman, up against a lower-ranked...

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Sakina Khatun: Commonwealth Games Federation to explore possibility of Sakina Khatun’s inclusion | More sports News

NEW DELHI: The Commonwealth Games Federation on Saturday said that it will explore the possibility of a late call-up for Indian para-powerlifter Sakina Khatun after the Indian Olympic Association made a request to include her in the country’s team for the Gold...

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Serena Williams: Serena Williams unsure about playing in year’s remaining grand slams | Tennis News

Serena Williams dealt with serious health issues after giving birth to her daughter last September and the former world number one said on Friday that her status for the year’s remaining grand slams remains up in the air. Following the draw for...

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