Month: November 2020

Read MoreWith more time and flexibility, thousands of women are trading in the stock market for the first time.With more time and flexibility, thousands of women are trading in the stock market for the first time.

Read MoreFor decades, Kaavan performed from his lonely enclosure. Now, with a hand from Cher, he’s retiring.For decades, Kaavan performed from his lonely enclosure. Now, with a hand from Cher, he’s retiring.

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Read MoreFamilies fleeing the conflict in Tigray tell the BBC they have been cut off from relatives.Families fleeing the conflict in Tigray tell the BBC they have been cut off from relatives.

Read MoreMany in government and business are wary, but campaigners say politicians are out of touch.Many in government and business are wary, but campaigners say politicians are out of touch.

Read More Kaavan the elephant has lived in poor conditions for decades, and he’s been alone since his partner died in 2012. Activists, including the pop singer, have successfully campaigned for his release. (Image credit: Anjum Naveed/AP) Kaavan the elephant has lived in poor conditions for decades, and he’s been alone since his partner died…

Read More The Iranian judiciary has formed a special committee to locate those behind the January assassination of Quds Force chief Qassem Soleimani, announcing the move just hours before the slaying of a preeminent nuclear scientist. The new body will be tasked with locating and gathering evidence on individuals directly involved in the US drone…

Read More US surpasses 13m Covid cases as experts urge caution over Thanksgiving weekend; Trudeau previously warned country would not get first doses; Italy to ease measures in five regions 11.23pm GMT Between 100,000 and 150,000 people will be able to return to work in Ireland over the next week or so as all shops,…

Read MoreMore than 90,000 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals across the United States, which continues to see rising infections.More than 90,000 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals across the United States, which continues to see rising infections.

Read More 110,000 new coronavirus cases and 90,000 people hospitalized Thursday CDC predicts deaths could rise by 300,000 in next month America’s coronavirus surge showed no sign of abating over the Thanksgiving holiday, as cases in the country surpassed 13 million on Friday. Related: How Trump is destroying the presidential transition process Continue reading…110,000 new…

Read More Police have not yet identified a suspect in the shooting  Police have not yet identified a suspect in the shooting 

Read More The masterminds and perpetrators behind the assassination of a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, will face swift revenge, the Iranian military has vowed, as the UN calls for restraint to avoid escalation. “The terrorist groups and the perpetrators of this hideous act should know that they will face severe revenge,” General Mohammad…

Read More‘Combustible’ period before Joe Biden takes office could complicate plans to restart diplomacy with Iran, analysts say.’Combustible’ period before Joe Biden takes office could complicate plans to restart diplomacy with Iran, analysts say.

Read More Mother and her boyfriend charged with manslaughter after three-year-old found dead in car A Townsville woman has been charged over the death of her daughter after the toddler was allegedly left in a car for most of the day amid soaring temperatures. Police were called to the Townsville University Hospital on Friday afternoon…

Read MoreThe three judges said no specific allegations or proof of election fraud were given by Trump’s team.The three judges said no specific allegations or proof of election fraud were given by Trump’s team.

Read MoreThe $1bn market for artificial Christmas trees was growing about 4% a year, but many in the US now want the real deal.The $1bn market for artificial Christmas trees was growing about 4% a year, but many in the US now want the real deal.

Read More Alleged attack thwarted by officers in Belgium in 2018 Alleged attack thwarted by officers in Belgium in 2018

Read More Adam Skelly, the proprietor of Adamson BBQ, declared on social media on Monday that he would open his restaurant despite restrictions put in place by authorities to limit the spread of Covid-19. Adam Skelly, the proprietor of Adamson BBQ, declared on social media on Monday that he would open his restaurant despite restrictions…

Read MoreIran’s foreign minister has condemned the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh “as an act of state terror”.Iran’s foreign minister has condemned the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh “as an act of state terror”.

Read More China’s foreign ministry says Australia needs to show ‘mutual respect’ China’s foreign ministry has warned Australia to handle the bilateral relationship with “mutual respect and equality” after it imposed “devastating” tariffs of up to 201% on Australia wines. It comes as the country increases its coal import quotas for 2020 by about 20m…

Read More The court upheld other coronavirus restrictions on houses of worship earlier this year before the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett The court upheld other coronavirus restrictions on houses of worship earlier this year before the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett

Read More Patient medical histories and Social Security numbers at risk in the attack, the company, US Fertility, said  Patient medical histories and Social Security numbers at risk in the attack, the company, US Fertility, said 

Read More While it remains unknown who is responsible for the killing of top Iran nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh-Mahavadi, commenters on social media are already blaming Israel’s Mossad, with some even theorizing a Trump connection. Fakhrizadeh-Mahavadi was fatally injured after a reported ambush on his car in Tehran that led to a shootout between unidentified…

Read More The vital meeting will be held on Tuesday The vital meeting will be held on Tuesday

Read More Belarus has been rocked by several months of anti-government protests after Mr Lukashenko claimed victory in the August 9 presidential election, amid claims from opponents it was rigged Belarus has been rocked by several months of anti-government protests after Mr Lukashenko claimed victory in the August 9 presidential election, amid claims from opponents…

Read More Police in Kawartha Lakes in Ontario had been alerted to domestic dispute and suspected abduction A one-year-old infant in Canada has been fatally shot in an incident involving police officers who opened fire on a pickup truck while responding to an alleged kidnapping. Investigators have not yet confirmed if police gunfire killed the…

Read More The coronavirus did not start in Wuhan, but instead emerged in India last summer, Chinese academics have boldly claimed, as tensions continue to flare between the two states and amid the ongoing search for the origins of Covid-19. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences claim the pandemic actually originated in India, explaining…

Read More Probe launched into faults with two Tesla models after rise in complaints  Probe launched into faults with two Tesla models after rise in complaints 

Read More Two days after a helicopter pilot revealed its existence, people began sharing their own shots of the unexplained piece Some intrepid visitors have been flocking to a remote part of southern Utah in a bid to be among the first to see the mystery metal monolith. The structure in the Red Rock desert…

Read More Former CIA Director John Brennan has commented on the killing of a top Iranian nuclear scientist by urging Tehran to wait for “return of responsible American leadership” before taking retaliation against suspected perpetrators. Amid speculation about the involvement of both Israel and the US in the alleged assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen…

Read More The traditional Thanksgiving openings had been cancelled by many retailers The traditional Thanksgiving openings had been cancelled by many retailers

Read More The officers were unaware they were being filmed by a surveillance camera in Paris as they beat the man. The incident comes as the government tries to pass controversial limits on images of police. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images) The officers were unaware they were being filmed by a surveillance camera in…

Read MoreTrump case alleging voter fraud is dismissed in Pennsylvania, but his lawyers vow to appeal to the US Supreme Court.Trump case alleging voter fraud is dismissed in Pennsylvania, but his lawyers vow to appeal to the US Supreme Court.

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Read More President summons minister amid growing anger over apparently unprovoked assault The French government is scrambling to dampen rising anger over footage showing police beating a black music producer in Paris, the latest in a series of acts of alleged police violence to rock the country. Emmanuel Macron is reported to have summoned his…