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Scotland’s pubs banned from serving alcohol inside for 16 days
Read More Licensed premises across central belt to close completely as coronavirus cases rise Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Nicola Sturgeon has announced a nationwide ban on drinking indoors in licensed premises in Scotland for more than two weeks, with a full shutdown of all premises across the central belt where…
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Two ISIS “Beatles” members in transit to U.S.
Read MoreThey are scheduled to appear in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, a law enforcement source confirmed to CBS News.They are scheduled to appear in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, a law enforcement source confirmed to CBS News.
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Tensions simmer over Northern Cyprus plan to reopen Varosha
Read MoreA politician has resigned over controversial proposal to reopen ghost town, as EU and Moscow raise concerns.A politician has resigned over controversial proposal to reopen ghost town, as EU and Moscow raise concerns.
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Singapore to offer baby bonus as people put plans on hold in Covid crisis
Read More It comes as data shows pandemic influencing birthrates in different ways around world Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Singapore plans to offer a one-off payment to encourage couples to have a baby during the coronavirus pandemic, fearing that the economic impact of the outbreak is worsening the city state’s…
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Purdue Pharma nears guilty plea agreement over alleged role in opioids crisis
Read More Company expected to face penalties exceeding $8bn while Sackler family members will avoid criminal charges in settlement Purdue Pharma, the OxyContin prescription opioid painkiller maker controlled by members of the wealthy Sackler family, is nearing an agreement to plead guilty to criminal charges as part of a broader deal to resolve US justice…
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Trump returns to work in Oval Office but team refuse to say if he wore mask
Read MoreDonald Trump returned to the Oval Office on Tuesday with “extra precautions”, according to White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow.Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office on Tuesday with “extra precautions”, according to White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow.
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Golfer gored by elk that ‘freaked out’ and attacked him
Read More<p>Man had kidney split in two</p><p>Man had kidney split in two</p>
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Isis ‘Beatles’ flown to US as Department of Justice prepares to announce charges
Read More<p>Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh to appear in court in Virginia</p><p>Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh to appear in court in Virginia</p>
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Death of teenage boy on Italian ‘quarantine ship’ being investigated
Read More Abou was held offshore with other asylum seekers as part of anti-Covid measures despite being ‘very ill’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Italian prosecutors are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy held on a so-called “quarantine ship” as questions grow over the the use of the vessels to…
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How Eddie Van Halen ‘scared the hell out of a million guitarists’
Read MoreHow Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of rock music forever, one riff at a time.How Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of rock music forever, one riff at a time.
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UK coronavirus live: Starmer tells PM to reveal science behind lockdowns; Scotland braced for new measures
Read More Latest updates: Johnson asked to defend Covid strategy in PMQs; Prof Stephen Reicher warns UK risks chance to avoid stringent lockdown Starmer urges PM to set out evidence for new lockdown measures NHS coronavirus tests threatened by Roche supply chain glitch Liz Truss: more lockdown measures in England would ‘set us back’ Map:…
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EU condemns northern Cyprus plan to reopen beach in no man’s land
Read More Turkish Cypriot leader’s plan is described as ‘serious violation’ of UN ceasefire agreement The EU’s diplomatic chief has condemned plans by breakaway northern Cyprus to reopen the beach of an abandoned resort in no-man’s land as a “serious violation” of a UN ceasefire agreement on the divided island. The Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin…
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Mexican tourist hotspot braces for hurricane
Read MoreForecasters warn of a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds in the Yucatán peninsula.Forecasters warn of a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds in the Yucatán peninsula.
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AP source: US to announce charges against British IS members
Read More The Justice Department is preparing to announce charges Wednesday against two men from Britain who joined the Islamic State and were part of a cell that beheaded Western hostages, a law enforcement official said. The expected announcement is a milestone in a years-long effort by U.S. authorities to bring to justice members of…
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Armenia and Azerbaijan conflict: EU calls for calm amid renewed hostilities
Read MoreThe fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh continued on Wednesday morning, with Armenian officials saying the territory’s capital came under attack again and the European Union calling for cessation of hostilitiesThe fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh continued on Wednesday morning, with…
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Chileans rally to rescue elephant seal that got stranded in town
Read More Huge creature took wrong turn after coming ashore and ended up in suburbs of Puerto Cisnes Chile’s overnight curfew, declared at the end of March to help curb the spread of Covid-19 through the narrow South American country, has not been universally observed by all species. Emboldened by the lack of people and…
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Dangerous Hurricane Delta makes landfall over Mexico’s Yucatan
Read MorePowerful storm weakened somewhat to a Category 3 but still packed sustained winds of 120 mph as it headed for landfall over resort-heavy peninsula that includes Cancun.Powerful storm weakened somewhat to a Category 3 but still packed sustained winds of 120 mph as it headed for landfall over resort-heavy peninsula that includes Cancun.
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Doctors who offer ‘virginity tests’ could face jail in France
Read More<p>Practice is a human rights violation, the WHO says</p><p>Practice is a human rights violation, the WHO says</p>
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Greek court rules far-right party operated as a criminal organization
Read MoreLandmark case brings multiple verdicts against the neo-Nazi “Golden Dawn” party, including a murder conviction for one supporter.Landmark case brings multiple verdicts against the neo-Nazi “Golden Dawn” party, including a murder conviction for one supporter.
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More than hot air: UK PM’s wind energy plan needs huge investment
Read MoreBoris Johnson’s plan to boost UK’s wind energy capacity and create jobs will need backing of developers, analysts say.Boris Johnson’s plan to boost UK’s wind energy capacity and create jobs will need backing of developers, analysts say.
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Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack
Read MoreAt least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi’s Westgate shopping complex in 2013.At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi’s Westgate shopping complex in 2013.
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Netflix indicted by Texas grand jury over ‘lewd visual material’ in Cuties
Read More French film about pre-teen girls who form a dance group is called ‘prurient’ in Tyler County prosecution. Netflix defends story as social commentary against sexualisation Netflix has defended the controversial film Cuties after it emerged the streaming giant is facing a criminal charge in Texas over the movie’s allegedly “lewd” depiction of children.…
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Battle for the suburbs: can Joe Biden flip Texas? – video
Read More Texas is a rapidly changing state with the fastest growing population in the US. Hispanic Texans are expected to become the majority by 2022, but will this help Joe Biden flip a Republican stronghold? Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to suburban Dallas and the border city of McAllen to look at the…
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Stocks recover losses despite Trump’s shock stimulus cancellation
Read MoreAsian shares opened lower but rebounded on optimism that the US is likely to pass new stimulus measures.Asian shares opened lower but rebounded on optimism that the US is likely to pass new stimulus measures.
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France passes new law to protect child influencers
Read MoreThe legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings.The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings.
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Putin to keep talking to Azerbaijan's president about Nagorno-Karabakh – Kremlin
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Kuwait's National Guard minister picked as next crown prince
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Iran warns Nagorno-Karabakh could become regional war: Live news
Read MoreFollow Al Jazeera’s live updates on the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the breakaway region.Follow Al Jazeera’s live updates on the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the breakaway region.
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The overlooked parts of the 2020 Australian budget you should know
Read More Allocations in areas from women’s support and the arts to offshore detention, the audit office and ‘ghost nets’ are a mixed bag By now most people are familiar with the broad strokes of the budget: the record debt and spending, incentives to hire young people, and significant tax cuts that most benefit high-income…
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Covid outbreak grips White House as Pence and Harris set to debate – US politics live
Read More Democrats outraged as Trump halts Covid stimulus talks White House Covid outbreak overshadows VP debate What we know and what we don’t about Trump’s health Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 9.16am BST Overnight, New York’s progressive Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has given her view on the…
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Coronavirus: Israeli police clash with ultra-Orthodox Jews over Covid rules
Read More<p>Israeli police have clashed with hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews overnight as they sought to enforce restrictions on public gatherings during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown</p><p>Israeli police have clashed with hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews overnight as they sought to enforce restrictions on public gatherings during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown</p>
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Vietnam arrests leading democracy activist after US rights talks
Read MoreVietnam accused of ‘scorched-earth’ approach to dissent after late-night arrest of Pham Doan Trang at her home .Vietnam accused of ‘scorched-earth’ approach to dissent after late-night arrest of Pham Doan Trang at her home .
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Prison staff in Oklahoma face charges after using ‘Baby Shark’ song to punish inmates
Read More<p>Prisoners awoken in middle of night and forced to listen to song for two hours</p><p>Prisoners awoken in middle of night and forced to listen to song for two hours</p>
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Boeing announces plans that its T-7A, F-15EX will be Open Mission Systems compatible
Read More Aerospace giant Boeing announced plans that its T-7A Red Hawk and F-15EX aircraft will be Open Mission Systems compatible in the future, and joining them will be the Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) platform. Open mission systems (OMS) is a subset of the open systems architecture approach specifically designed for the military…
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Coronavirus news – live: New restrictions to be announced for Scotland as England hospital admissions jump nearly 25%
Read More<p>Follow the latest updates from the pandemic</p><p>Follow the latest updates from the pandemic</p>