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Venice Film Festival Still On for September, Venice Governor Confirms – Variety

The Venice Film Festival will go ahead as planned this fall, the region’s governor confirmed on Sunday. Luca Zaia, governor of Veneto, said the world’s longest-running film festival, which was due to take place Sept. 2-12, is still on. The official’s confirmation comes days after the Venice Biennale, which oversees the film festival among a …

BREAKING: Nigeria’s GDP grows by 1.87% in Q1 2020, as non-oil sector weakens

The outbreak of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China has extremely changed the world, as it has turned into a major pandemic and affected millions of people around the world regardless of geographical location, age, race, gender, etc. While this crisis is first and foremost a public health issue, which has claimed the lives …

Earthquake Strikes During New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Interview. Watch Her Reaction

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern assured the host that she was safe and the interview resumed. Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme. Ardern, who became prime minister in …

No break for nature? Here’s how Covid-19 crisis is harming the world’s forests – world news

With most of the planet locked down due to the Covid-19 crisis, experts believe this could be the time when nature finally takes a break amid low human activity and get into a healing mode. However, a latest report suggests that coronavirus lockdown may have a detrimental effect on the planet’s forest cover. A report …

[OPINION] Breaking the wheel: The rise of bicycle-riding

I am a late bloomer in terms of learning how to ride a bicycle. I only learned last year at age 25, while on a vacation. When I finally achieved the balance to ride, it felt so rewarding that I kept on biking until nightfall. As it turns out, the timing could not have been …

Taiwan promises ‘support’ for Hong Kong’s people as China tightens grip | World news

Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance”, President Tsai Ing-wen has said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese-ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing. Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since …

Letter: The risk of a UK break-up lies in English hands

I agree with Sebastian Payne that Covid-19 has highlighted “the messy reality” of British devolution (“The pandemic may yet rend Albion asunder”, May 16). While it may be English MPs (especially Conservatives) who currently fear the issue of federalisation most, the risk of the UK breaking up may ultimately lie in English hands. Decades of …

Boil order still in place for Helotes residents after water main break

HELOTES, Texas – A boil order is still in effect on Sunday for residents in Helotes after a significant water main break. According to a San Antonio Water System spokesperson, an additional water main break was discovered by crews while they were making repairs early Sunday. “This second leak resulted in localized pressure loss,” the …

Jacksonville-area churches using CDC guidance to resume in-person services

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines on how to help keep communities of faith safe while practicing their beliefs. While gatherings present a risk for increasing the spread of the coronavirus, gathering together for worship is at the heart of what it means to be a community of …

Burlington police asking for public’s help finding man wanted for assault, breaking and entering