Queen Elizabeth's 'Christian faith means so much to her’ amid the coronavirus pandemic, source says

COLOMBO (News 1st); Although the country is being ruled by the Government in a manner which ensures the freedom of the people, that freedom is being misused by many, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Speaking at the event of distribution of 100,000 Mahaweli Ranbima deeds at the Mahaweli Stadium in Embilipitiya today (26), the President stated that especially today, himself and the present Government is ruling the country in a way which democracy is ensured.President Rajapaksa also said that the cause of the foreign exchange crisis is not his own fault or the fault of the government.The 100,000 Mahaweli Ranbima deed program is being implemented in line with the Government’s policy statement, “Vision of Prosperity”. Under this program, the Government plans to complete the distribution of 100,000 land deeds to farmers in the Mahaweli areas before the end of next year.35,000 deeds settled under the first phase will be handed over to farmers in 10 Mahaweli zones, and deeds were symbolically awarded to 30 persons today.The President further went onto state that although there are many complaints about the lack of power and electricity in the country, the previous Government did not take any action to implement a single power plant in the country after former President Mahinda Rajapaksa established the Norochcholai power plant.President reiterated that he has been able to reaffirm the security of the country.Citing the promises made to implement a green agriculture in the policy statement, the President said that unfortunately the intent was not able to be communicated to the farmers in the correct manner, and many remained misinformed.

Queen’s battle with Covid has now made her able to “relate” with Brits after going through symptoms and sacrificing time with family, according to an expert.Her Majesty, 95, tested positive for the virus last Sunday and has since postponed virtual engagements while she recovers from mild cold-like symptoms. However, the Queen was able to have a telephone audience with Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday.

Mainland China reported 249 new confirmed coronavirus infections for yesterday, health officials said, up from 224 a day earlier, with a record number of imported cases including dozens among arrivals from Hong Kong, where infections are surging.

An Ayrshire man who survived two car crashes, a coma, losing his leg and even Covid-19 has been selected to represent Team GB at the upcoming Paralympics.

John Mayer has tested positive for COVID-19 a second time, leading to the next four shows on his ‘Sob Rock’ tour being pushed back to May.The songster shared his diagnosis overnight (February 25), confirming that alongside himself, several members in his band have also wound up with the virus. It comes just days after Mayer’s touring drummer tested positive, with Questlove stepping in to fill his role at the band’s New York City gig.Whelp.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A FedEx driver is caught on video cruising around Detroit with an alleged prostitute in his truck. The driver makes some curious stops, and even some deliveries -- before dropping her off.Peter Anderson thought he’d seen it all until Wednesday.

The first Jollibee restaurant in the province helps generate some excitement for a part of the city that’s been struggling to overcome the impacts of the pandemic. Emad Agahi reports.

Check if you qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England, including approved vaccines.If you’re travelling to England from within the Common Travel Area (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and haven’t been anywhere else within the 10 days before you arrive, there are no entry requirements for coming into England.If you’ve been to a country or territory outside the Common Travel Area within the 10 days before you arrive in England, you must follow the rules for entering England from that country.

Some of the hundreds of dogs brought to B.C. from Afghanistan have come full circle and are training to help B.C.’s military veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder. Kylie Stanton reports.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s fate is being decided right now, as Russian forces close in on Kyiv. Journalist Joe Federman of the Associated Press reports from Ukraine’s capital on the escalating anxiety and chaos, and the resistance among Ukrainians.

As Russian soldiers converge on Kyiv, they have been slowed by a determined defense from Ukrainian armed forces and a growing number of civilians who are taking up arms against the invasion.While Moscow has made it clear its goal is to topple the Ukrainian government it’s facing dogged opposition both in the country and from the international community.

A 35-year-old man has been charged with one count of open murder and two counts of first-degree kidnapping after the body of a four-year-old boy in Las Vegas was found in a freezer. According to police, the boy’s body was found after his sibling passed a note to her teacher from her mother that she was being held against her will by her boyfriend and didn’t know the whereabouts of her son.

Meghan Markle reportedly felt there was a "conspiracy" against her before her dramatic royal exit.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could be eyeing up a move to New York City as "people are used to celebrities and people of status living there" and they won't be "bothered," a royal expert has claimed.

The Queen and Prince Philip have been isolating at Windsor Castle as per Government coronavirus restrictions.

A silver coin dedicated to the work of NHS frontline staff during the coronavirus pandemic is now on sale with all profits going to charity.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry should switch to a "beaten-up mini-van" if they want to flee the paparazzi, a veteran Los Angeles photographer has said.

Meghan Markle spoke of "flexing independence" just months after meeting Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle downed margaritas in a boozy anniversary dinner last week – despite banning Prince Harry from drinking in 2018.

Meghan Markle made sure her and Prince Harry's second wedding anniversary was one to remember.

Meghan Markle's life as a "B-list actress" left her "ill-prepared" for life in the royal family, an expert has said.

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While Oprah Winfrey has become good friends with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (she attended their royal wedding and is collaborating with Harry on a mental health docuseries), the media mogul didn't set the couple up with living arrangements when they moved to Los Angeles.

Meghan Markle has the potential to get any endorsement deal she wants, according to one expert.

The Queen may have been on the throne for a record-breaking 68 years but she’s still doing incredibly well, according to those who know her.

She described her husband David Foster as 'like a father' to Britain's Prince Harry in an interview on Monday.And on Tuesday, Katharine McPhee stepped out for a walk around the neighborhood with the prolific music producer whom she wed last year.The celebrity couple kept it casual for their stroll during which McPhee carried her dog in a front sling. Celebrity couple: Katharine McPhee and David Foster enjoyed a stroll in LA on Tuesday, one day after the singer and actress said the music producer is 'like a father' to Prince HarryThe actress and singer, 36, was dressed in a hoodie and denim cutoffs and left her long hair loose.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have definitely had an eventful past year of marriage.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are having themselves a relaxing anniversary. E! News has learned that the couple decided to ring in their 2nd wedding anniversary by focusing on each other and going off the grid for the day, according to a source.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are thought to be living in luxury inside the Beverly Hills mega-mansion owned by film tycoon Tyler Perry. It was reported recently that the couple, who relocated to Los Angeles when they stepped down from senior royal duties, have been staying in the Tuscan-style villa that is worth £14.7m ($18m).

Today the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are celebrating their second wedding anniversary.

Julie Montagu, an American who became Viscountess Hinchingbrooke when she married into British aristocracy, isn’t surprised Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took a "step back" as senior royals. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently residing in Markle’s native Los Angeles with their son Archie, 1.

Charlotte Crosby joked about the vomit-inducing meals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be tucking into during lockdown.

Royal expert Katie Nicholl has no doubt that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “had an agenda from the outset” to become independent. The author and Vanity Fair correspondent told Australian website 9Honey on Monday that while she believed it was “inevitable” that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry would move overseas, she did note the speed at which their lives have turned around “surprised everybody.” “I was told from a very early stage in their courtship, they had told a friend of Harry’s that Meghan met quite early on that they wanted to be international roving royals and that was going to be their focus,” she told the outlet.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have felt a “deep sadness” at not being involved in a historic Royal Family event earlier this week, a royal expert believes.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took their son Archie to spend a socially distanced Mother's Day with her mum Doria Ragland, according to reports.

Meghan Markle is known as an accomplished Hollywood actress, a wife to Prince Harry and mother to Archie - but few will know the former royal is kickboxing and martial arts-trained.

Meghan Markle has been slammed for allegedly making Prince Harry break coronavirus lockdown to see his mum-in-law.

OMG. That season 1 finale of threw so many surprises at us we don’t even know where to begin. We do need some serious answers though and thankfully star was able to provide us with some.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a private call with the Crisis Text Line team, but thanks to a post on social media, everyone else got a glimpse of the couple.

Prince William and brother Prince Harry are teaming up for a special cause. On Thursday morning, a charity known as The Diana Award revealed a letter written from the Duke of Cambridge that expressed just how supportive both of Princess Diana's sons are of the charity.  "I wanted to write to send my support and thanks to all the staff, volunteers and supporters of The Diana Award.

Julie Montagu, an American who became Viscountess Hinchingbrooke when she married into British aristocracy, is supportive of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s move to Los Angeles. The former American actress and the British prince have moved to Markle’s hometown with their 1-year-old son Archie since they announced they were "stepping back" as senior members of the royal family earlier this year.

Prince Harry is struggling with loneliness since moving across the Atlantic with wife Meghan Markle and son Archie, reports claim.

Prince Harry is missing his UK pals and "doesn't have friends" in Los Angeles, it has been claimed.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have moved to ramp up their security after moving in to close pal Tyler Perry's $18million LA mansion - by erecting 10ft high screens around the back of the property.

Things may be returning to normal for Prince Harry and his brother Prince William. The two are rumored to have some tension between them since Harry chose to depart his royal duties with his wife Meghan Markle.

Following much reported tension in their relationship, ET has learned that Prince William and Prince Harry are “back in touch.”

Jamie Dornan has teamed up with Save The Children to read a book to help raise funds for the organization amid the pandemic.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry appear to have already made security upgrades to the $18 million mansion where they currently reside with their son, Archie, in Beverly Hills, Fox News has learned. It was revealed this week that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's luxe California pad is an eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom abode owned by actor Tyler Perry.