Liam Payne volunteers at his local food bank amid coronavirus crisis after missing son Bear’s birthday

An expert in infectious diseases has shown concern about the number of children who remain absent from school weeks after Covid-19 infection.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday (9) said that his policies and the policies of the government were prepared with the future generations in mind.President Rajapaksa assured that all promises will be fulfilled.He said the government is facing challenges in various sectors, including education, agriculture, and electricity.Noting that the economy is reviving following the pandemic, President Rajapaksa urged the masses to obtain the booster dose and not leave any reason for the country to go into lockdown again.The President urged the public sector employees to fulfill their duties and responsibilities in line with the government’s policy statement.“I promised the farmers that fertilizer will be given for free and the certified price for paddy will be increased, and that was my first duty,” said the President while addressing a crowd at the Salgado Stadium in Anuradhapura.The President also promised to increase the income of the local farmers by 100% with or without fertilizer.

An ongoing legal issue that could affect the medallists in the team figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics, an event in which Canada finished fourth, has caused the award ceremony to be delayed, the IOC said Wednesday.

More than 70 Girvan residents did their bit for the Quay Zone leisure centre by continuing to pay membership fees despite the facility being forced to close because of Covid.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 15 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

Jenna Jameson appears to be on the mend after a weeks-long struggle with a mystery illness. The model and former porn star, 47, was hospitalized in early January after losing her ability to walk.  Taking to her Instagram Story this week, the former adult film actress wrote to fans, "Hey, guys. I’m still in the hospital, but I’m doing OK and i’ll be out soon," Page Six reports.

Boris Johnson has announced a shock plan to end all covid self-isolation laws in England in just two weeks time.

With the announcement that Boris Johnson hopes to scrap all coronavirus restrictions by the end of February, you may be wondering what restrictions are still in place.

The City of Saskatoon is lifting vaccine mandates along with the province — but it may be done more as a requirement than by choice.

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PHILLIP Schofield got a scolding from his This Morning bosses after joking he was still Covid positive - despite being back at work. The presenter returned to the daytime sofa after coronavirus forced him to isolate for a week.

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SURPRISE, Ariz. - Police in Surprise say they arrested a man after he stabbed his girlfriend multiple times during an argument over homework.According to court documents, 27-year-old Raymond Maltos was arrested on Feb.

coronavirus restrictions may end in just two weeks time.Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Johnson said: “It is my intention to return on the first day after the half-term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid.“Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions – including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive – a full month early.”Mr Johnson indicated that as long as the data remained positive, the legal duty to self-isolate would be lifted a whole month earlier than planned.The plan was for self-isolation regulations to expire on March 24., but the announcement means the law could axed on around as early as Thursday 24 February.Mr Johnson's announcement comes as a leading expert believes the UK is “past the point” where vaccinating young, healthy children against Covid-19 will do any good.Paul Hunter, professor of medicine from the University of East Anglia, said most children have already had coronavirus, with the vast majority not falling seriously ill.Prof Hunter told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme infection rates in children are “falling really quickly at the moment”, adding: “So I think in many ways we’re past the point where vaccines are actually going to make much difference.”This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates. Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

More European countries could scrap tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in the coming days, according to reports.

PHILADELPHIA - A water main break in Kingsessing is disrupting traffic and causing major problems early Wednesday morning. The water main break happened at approximately 6:30 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say they made an arrest in a carjacking that led to a wild pursuit Tuesday evening. The incident happened Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. when police responded to report of a man following his Mercedes Benz sedan that was stolen during a carjacking at gun point about a week ago. Police were able to catch up to the vehicle which was on the 4000 block of Aramingo Avenue. When police attempted to stop the stolen Mercedes Benz, the driver took off at a high rate of speed and refused to stop, according to officials. Officers continued their pursuit until the driver of that stolen vehicle got to the 4500 block of Richmond Street when the vehicle crashed, rear-ending a parked and unattended vehicle. At this point, the driver got out of the stolen vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on Wednesday (9) ordered to release of a Church worker, who was detained over the discovery of a hand grenade from All Saint’s Church in Borella.On the 2nd of February, the Additional Magistrate ordered to release of three other workers connected to the incident.Accordingly, all four church workers who were arrested and detained over the incident, have been released.Sri Lanka’s Attorney General had recommended that they be released given the fact that they were not involved in the incident.A week ago, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris informed the court that it was revealed that the three other workers were not connected to the incident in any way, and the Attorney General had advised to release them.

LIAM Payne has revealed his three-year-old son regularly cuts their phone calls short because he's more interested in playing with the mobile device. Liam, 26, is currently isolating away from his toddler due to the global coronavirus pandemic but their interaction isn't exactly as long as he would like.

Popstar Liam Payne has launched a new YouTube series to recap his week for fans while in isolation.

As the novel coronavirus outbreak has overturned college graduation plans nationwide, one college-focused media brand is planning a star-studded virtual ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2020. Her Campus, the female-focused company that owns Spoon University, College Fashionista and InfluenceHer Collective, announced Monday that it is organizing "I'm Still Graduating,” an online graduation ceremony, to take place Friday, May 15, at 12 p.m.

Pop star Liam Payne has launched a new YouTube series to recap his week for fans while in isolation.

Liam Payne is letting fans in on his quarantine musings.The singer has launched a video series on YouTube in which he'll be recapping whatever is going on in his life that week: things that happened, things he finds funny, things he just feels like talking about."We're in this lockdown situation, and obviously we're all stuck at home. We can't really go and do anything.

Liam Payne has been praised for volunteering at his local food bank in Euston, London.The former One Direction star helped staff at the Trussell Trust food bank on Thursday and has since opened up on the “humbling” experience. Liam shared a photo of himself sorting through stacks of tins while wearing a face mask on his Instagram page.

LIAM Payne brought back his 'One Direction hair' on Good Morning Britain earlier today. Just like many others in the UK, the singer has had to let his hair grow out since the shutdown of hairdressers - and it looks like he'll have to make do for a little while longer after The Sun reported that hairdressers will have to remain shut for six more months.

Liam Payne is doing good in tough times.

Liam Payne has said One Direction have been “talking a lot more” and “the lines of communication are definitely a lot more open” as the band approach their 10th anniversary.

LIAM Payne says it was a "really tough call" missing her son's third birthday as he reveals Cheryl's fears about Bear getting infected. The One Direction singer, 26, said he and Cheryl agreed for him to miss Bear's birthday during the pandemic as he lives in London.

Former One Direction star Liam Payne has claimed his pal Zayn Malik was "forced" into The X Factor auditions by his mum Tricia.

Liam Payne has spoken frankly about his friendship with Zayn Malik, admitting fully understands why the superstar has opted to live a life away from the spotlight since leaving One Direction in 2016.

The long-awaited and long-rumored One Direction reunion is happening, one of the boy band's members confirmed, noting that he already got in trouble for "revealing a bit of [the group's] plans."

Last week, Directioners rejoiced as Liam Payne revealed to the world that One Direction was indeed planning something special for their 10th anniversary, which takes place on July 23, 2020. While we're not sure what kind of a reunion 1D will have but the fandom is already excited to see the four members, including Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan, band back together even if it is "virtually," owing to the coronavirus pandemic! Given the hard equation between Zayn Malik and One Direction, it seems highly unlikely that the Pillowtalk singer will be a part of the reunion celebrations!

Liam Payne is sharing some exciting tidbits regarding a possible One Direction reunion this summer.

LADY Gaga's One World: Together At Home benefit event kicked off on Saturday afternoon with a six-hour live stream on YouTube - featuring performances by celebs like Kesha, Andra Day, Liam Payne, Naill Horan, The Killers, and many more. The virtual concert, organized by WHO and Global Citizen, will bring together those who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and to support the global COVID-19 response.

Niall Horan and Liam Payne were among the host of stars to perform for Global Citizen’s One World: Together At Home concert.

The special is actually coming atcha in two parts: a 6-hour pre-show starting today, Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m. ET, and a primetime special beginning later tonight at 8:00 p.m. EST. Both events are stacked with literally every celebrity you care about (and some you don't, but still, the more the merrier!), so here's what ya need to know....

Sam Smith is all for One Direction reuniting and, honestly, same.

Sam Smith is all in on the rumoured One Direction reunion.

Liam Payne has apologised and said it wasn’t his intention to offend anyone, after his track Both Ways was accused of being ‘biphobic’.

© PA Wire/PA Images Cheryl attending The Greatest Dancer photocall held at the LH2 Studios in London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images) Cheryl has melted the hearts of fans as she shared the first video of her three-year-old son talking.

Cheryl realised that working from home with a three-year-old child can be hard work as she attempted to record an Instagram video.

Cheryl has just melted the hearts of all her followers after sharing the first video of her son Bear talking. 

Cheryl has melted the hearts of fans as she shared the first video of her three-year-old son talking.The former Girls Aloud singer, 36, who shares Bear with ex Liam Payne, took to her Instagram Story to share a candid clip of her son asking if he can go to the park. In a sweet Geordie accent, little Bear is heard asking for food as Cheryl spoke to fans while wearing an NHS t-shirt.

LOVE Island beauty Amber Davies has never been short of male attention but after landing her second West End lead role even A-list suitors are wasting their time. In fact, it was superstar Dolly Parton who first warned the 23-year-old to avoid men after she won her first major role in musical 9 To 5.

Alesso and Liam Payne found themselves in a unique position with the release of the track “Midnight”.