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With less than a month to go until King Charles’ coronation, more details have been released about how the day will unfold and what he and Camilla, soon to be crowned queen, will wear.

TikTok, a move the app-maker calls “ill-conceived.”The University of British Columbia (UBC), Dalhousie University, McGill University and Memorial University of Newfoundland have either implemented or are planning to enact policies or recommendations on the use of the popular social media app. Read more: UBC encourages students to uninstall TikTok app, citing ‘not yet’ proven data risks Canada has joined a growing number of countries in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region that have banned TikTok from government devices as privacy and cybersecurity concerns increase.

British pop star Paul Cattermole, a member of the late 90s group S Club 7, has died aged 46, a statement published on the band’s Twitter page said.

Instagram. The 49-year-old told her 5. 5 million followers she was having a "tough week".

An optical illusion could help detect if a person has a serious mental health condition, according to a team of scientists.

Babies and toddlers who are clinically vulnerable to coronavirus should be offered a vaccine, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised.

DNA test results are in for the Polish woman who captured international attention earlier this year for claiming to be Madeleine McCann, a British girl who disappeared in 2007 while on a family vacation in Portugal.The tests revealed that Julia Wendell, 21, is not the missing girl. Wendell has near 100 per cent Polish heritage, with no evidence of British or even German ancestry, according to spokeswoman Dr.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that by the end of January 2023, there were 3.25million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The regional breakdown includes over 319,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.7million in England and 232,000 in Wales.

Paul O'Grady reportedly 'didn't listen' to medics' concerns over his health prior to his death, a friend claimed.

Cancun said they found the bodies of four dead people in the city’s hotel zone near the beach on Monday. The incident marks the latest outbreak of violence in the famous resort town as tourists flock south for Easter holidays.The Attorney General of Quintana Roo, the Mexican state where Cancun is located, said police initially found three bodies on Monday in a lot near a resort along Kukulkan Boulevard.

FILE - Saeed Rashed AlMheiri, 4, has become the youngest author in the world. (Guinness World Records )A 4-year-old boy from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has become the world’s youngest published author, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Saeed Rashed AlMheiri has sold over 1,000 copies of his children’s book, "The Elephant Saeed and the Bear," which tells a tale teaching children about kindness through an unlikely friendship between two animals. Storytelling must be in this family’s genes because Saeed’s older sister, AlDhabi, became the world’s youngest female author to publish a bilingual book series at just 8 years old earlier this month, Guinness said. In addition to this feat, AlDhabi has also launched an initiative called "Books from Children to Children" which aims to encourage children between the ages of 4 and 10 to write in English and Arabic. Saeed said he was inspired by his older sister to pursue writing his book. "I love my sister so much, and I enjoy playing with her all the time," he told Guinness.

Italy‘s ruling party has introduced a law that seeks to ban governments and corporations from using English in official communications under threat of fines up to 100,000 euros, or $150,000.

Scotland's new Health Secretary has insisted Humza Yousaf did a good job in the role despite patients facing record waiting times.

Janey Godley has shared some positive news surrounding her cancer battle, updating fans that her latest scan has come back 'clear this time'.

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - A New Jersey school district is in need of more teachers, and they are ready to sweeten the deal with some extra cash!The Camden City School District is offering a $10,000 signing bonus for hard-to-fill positions across its schools.There are currently 49 open teaching positions for several highest-need subjects areas, including special needs, Spanish, English as a second language, math and science.And the district is ready to hire now, for this school year and next.MORE HEADLINES:"We are in dire need of finding qualified candidates," said Latika Robinson, senior manager of teacher recruitment for the district.Robinson says the signing bonus requires a 2-year commitment, and will be paid in installments: $2,000 in the first 30 days, $4,000 after 180 days and the final $4,000 after the second year.For more information about the bonus, and how to apply, visit the Camden City School District website.

Janey Godley has opened up to her social media followers and fans on how tough life has been recently as she continues to soldier on with her chemotherapy amid her terminal cancer diagnosis.

A Perth man who lost his wife in the midst of the Covid pandemic will “absolutely” pay his loving respects at one of 11 memorial benches installed across the region.

A former war correspondent said he suffered so badly with long Covid he attempted to take his own life.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that by the end of January 2023, there were 3.25million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The regional breakdown includes over 319,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.7million in England and 232,000 in Wales.

Read more: Ontario minimum wage to increase to $16.55 per hour on Oct. 1 Nunavut – $16British Columbia – $15.65Manitoba – $15.30Quebec – $15.25Northwest Territories – currently $15.20, but set to rise on Sept.

READ MORE: Paul O'Grady's tearful words prior to his death amid health strugglesThe Countryfile star added: "One out of every five falls causes an injury, such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures. More than 95 percent of hip fractures are caused by falling-usually by falling sideways.

FILE - Tourists are led on tours through the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building on Sept.

flesh-eating bacteria is slowly creeping up the eastern U.S. coast, and some experts warn that it could eventually find its way into Canada if climate change continues to heat our oceans and lakes.The bacteria Vibrio vulnificus is usually found in subtropical regions, like the Gulf Coast (in states like Florida and Texas), which is home to warm waters with low salt content.

Fans of The Chase were quick to respond as Paul Sinha issued an apology about his appearance on the show amid his ongoing health struggle. The Chaser, known as The Sinnerman on the hit ITV quiz show, took to social media following the airing of the latest episode on Tuesday (March 28).

hit Apple TV+ comedy series about a doofy college football coach who becomes an unlikely Premier League soccer club manager in the UK debuted during the first, trying year of the pandemic — in August 2020. And the initially excellent show, starring Jason Sudeikis, proved a cathartic break from the onslaught of bleak news and our 3 a.m.

Covid. ITV Good Morning Britain and I'm A Celebrity star Kate is planning on getting Derek out and about for "short trips". Kate wants Derek to get out with “bursts of fresh air” which could aid his recovery, according to reports.

NEW DELHI : As travel resumes normalcy after the pandemic, several tour operators and airlines are reporting that demand for business and premium economy tickets has risen compared with the pandemic and pre-pandemic period. With air travel, especially business travel, slumping during the pandemic and economy-class airfares skyrocketing, an unintended consequence was that the gap between economy and premium economy tickets narrowed. Travel agency Thomas Cook India has seen a 50% jump in business class travel versus last year as corporate travel resumes.

Linda Nolan has revealed that her cancer has spread to her brain in a devastating health update on Monday's Good Morning Britain. The star, who found fame as one fifth of The Nolans – one of the most successful girl groups of all time, selling over 30 million records worldwide – first learned she had breast cancer in 2006. Her devastating diagnosis came six years after her older sister Anne’s and four years before sister Bernie’s.

Andrew Lloyd Webber with his wife Madeleine Lloyd Webber and son Nicholas Lloyd Webber with guest attend the "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" first night after party on July 17th, 2007 in London. (Photo by Nick Harvey/WireImage) Nicholas Lloyd Webber, the Grammy-nominated composer, record producer and eldest son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, died Saturday in England after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia.

At a small, unofficial border crossing at Roxham Road separating Quebec and New York state in mid-March, a group of migrants encounters an RCMP officer who delivers a final warning.

Ajay Banga's New Delhi visit on 23-24 March is the final stop on his three-week global tour that began in Africa before progressing to Europe, Latin America and Asia. World Bank presidential nominee Ajay Banga has tested positive for COVID-19 during a routine testing in New Delhi. Banga was travelling on the last leg of his world tour, and is currently quarantining in isolation, the Department of Treasury said on Thursday.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy (centre) speaking to the media outside the Old Bailey, in central London, after wealthy Nigerian politician Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice, and medical "middleman" Dr Obinna Obeta were found guilty of c LONDON - A senior Nigerian politician and his wife were found guilty Thursday of conspiring to transport a street trader to the U.K. as part of an organ-harvesting plot.Ike Ekweremadu, who was deputy president of the Nigerian Senate and a lawyer, and his wife, Beatrice, were accused of arranging the travel of a 21-year-old man to the U.K.

The UK Government recently published the Health and Disability White Paper, which lays out proposed reforms to the benefits system. As part of its shake-up, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to end the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to encourage people who need to claim benefits back into work.

Researchers also found that patients with preexisting conditions like asthma, diabetes and even anxiety or depression were more likely to develop long-lasting Covid-19 symptoms. Those who were previously hospitalized or admitted to intensive care for Covid also were at higher risk Women, overweight people and those above age 40 are among the groups that have a greater risk of developing long Covid, according to a report published Thursday that makes the case for better pandemic treatment and support. Researchers also found that patients with preexisting conditions like asthma, diabetes and even anxiety or depression were more likely to develop long-lasting Covid-19 symptoms.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Several leaders of opposition political parties in Sri Lanka led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with Ambassadors and Delegates representing 12 countries in Colombo on Wednesday (22) evening.According to reports, the objective of the meeting was to discuss the current state of affairs in Sri Lanka.The discussion was mainly focused on Sri Lanka's Democracy, Constitution, and the Local Government Election.The Opposition Leader had requested the foreign missions to extend support to Sri Lanka Internationally.The foreign diplomats who attended the meeting, according to the office of the opposition leader, were:– Sarah Hulton, High Commissioner, High Commission of the United Kingdom in Sri Lanka– Denis Chaibi, Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union in Sri Lanka– Michael Appleton, High Commissioner, New Zealand High Commission in Sri Lanka– Julie J Chung, Ambassador, Embassy of the United States of America in Sri Lanka– Anouk Baron, Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka– Dr Francesco Perale, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Italy in Sri Lanka  – Vinod Jacob, Deputy High Commissioner, High Commission of the Republic of India in Sri Lanka– Katsuki Kotaro, Minister/Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka– Lalita Kapur, Deputy High Commissioner, Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka– Aurélien MAILLET, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of France in Sri Lanka– Daniel Blood, Counsellor (Political), High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka– Ozaki Takeshi, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka.However, in Parliament on Thursday (23), Government Minister Prasanna Ranatunga alleged that the opposition had met with the foreign diplomats to

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in January 2023, there were 5.6million people across Scotland, England and Wales, receiving financial support through Universal Credit, a benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income with daily living costs.

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has accepted that he misled MPs but insisted his 'partygate' denials were made "in good faith" based on what he "honestly" knew at the time.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging older people with a physical or mental health condition, or a disability, to check if they are entitled to Attendance Allowance, which is currently worth either £61.85 or £92.40 each week.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The gazette with regard to conducting all Law College exams in only English was defeated in Parliament after a motion called for a vote on the matter.Multiple factions had requested the Justice Minister to abolish the gazette, citing injustice caused to a majority of students studying at the Law College.Multiple factions had requested the Justice Minister to abolish the gazette, citing injustice caused to a majority of students studying at the Law College.A motion on the matter was moved to Parliament on Tuesday (21).Thus, one vote was received that the relevant examinations should be held in English language only, and 113 votes were received against the Gazette. 

Robert Smith of The Cure performs at OVO Arena Wembley on December 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shlomi Pinto/Getty Images) The Cure's lead vocalist Robert Smith is fighting back against Ticketmaster and its excessively high concert fees.After Ticketmaster received much criticism for the hefty price tag on their concert fees, Smith took to Twitter to share an update with his fans and expressed his resentment towards the company."I am as sickened as you all are by today's Ticketmaster 'fees' debacle.

Boris Johnson will submit a written dossier of evidence to MPs as he attempts to clear his name over allegations he misled the British parliament over the 'partygate' scandal.

View of the Colosseum in 2011 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Santi Visalli/Getty Images) Spring break outings are often defined by parties and trips to beaches in California, Florida and Hawaii — however, new data shows a growing interest in international travel among Americans.Less conventional destinations, particularly in Europe, have replaced longstanding favorite locations such as Orlando, Phoenix and Maui atop many Americans' travel itineraries. Many report lower prices, fairer weather and loosening COVID-19 restrictions across the globe as driving factors in their shift toward the likes of London, Rome and British Columbia.10 SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER IF YOU'RE TRAVELING OUT OF THE COUNTRY FOR SPRING BREAKWhat is driving this change?After years of visiting national parks, wide-open nature retreats, and domestic tropical island getaways during the pandemic, Americans are showing renewed interest in travel this spring."Interest in international travel is increasing given the favorable exchange rate for Americans," Philip Ballard, the Florida-based chief communications officer of HotelPlanner, told the Associated Press. "For example, we're seeing about a 20% increase in U.K.-bound bookings because the U.S.

#Arcturus variant has now been detected in at least 12 countries. Highest cases in India followed by the US, Brunei, Singapore and the UK. In India, there is a 281% increase in cases 17% increase in deaths over the past 14 days.

UNITED KINGDOM - A man, who returned to the crime scene after murdering a father of two, has been sentenced to life in prison.The murder investigation was launched by Essex Police last July, after 44-year-old Adrian Ellingford was seriously assaulted at a residence in Chelmsford, England. Ellingford died as a result of multiple stab wounds.According to police, Marek Hecko, 26, approached the murder scene while "heavily intoxicated," carrying a bottle of brandy.

Coronation Street and the actor has admitted he been "driven mad" by an injury. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, he gave an update on his broken leg, explaining it will be months before he is back to full health. Simon joined Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard to talk about his haunted house and celebrating 34 years on Coronation Street.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has given fans an update on his real-life injury after Steve McDonald appeared on screen last year in a wheelchair. In an episode of the ITV soap aired on November 29, the character returned from a trip to Spain. He got sympathy from his pals in the boozer, with the exception of his wife Tracy, as he explained that he had broken his leg while chasing a mugger.

Just weeks after being sent home sick from her own show, it appears Lorraine Kelly's health woes have returned. The presenter was due back at the helm of her self-titled ITV show on Thursday (March 16), however, there was a major problem when she appeared for her usual appearance on Good Morning Britain.

Sri Lanka's economy shrank 7.8% in 2022 from the previous year, government data showed on Wednesday, as the country struggled with its worst financial crisis in more than seven decades.The island's fourth-quarter GDP contracted 12.4%, according to the figures.Sri Lanka's growth is expected to shrink by 3% this year, Moody's Investors Service said on Monday but growth is expected to rebound in 2024.Economic mismanagement coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic left Sri Lanka severely short of dollars for essential imports at the start of last year tipping the country into the worst financial crisis since Independence from the British in 1948.Sri Lanka is waiting for a $2.9 billion bailout program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be finalised on March 20.“These numbers are broadly in line with expectations.