niv New stamps mark 75th anniversary of end of Second World War By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T01:09:16Z A new set of stamps is being issued to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Full Article
niv Stunning images captured by the Hubble Telescope's to mark its 30th anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:17:00Z These stunning images show some of the mesmerising sights captured by the Hubble Telescope during its 30 years of observing space. Full Article
niv University College London medics don 'lockdown costumes' for online graduation ceremony By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:40:22Z Medical students from University College London who were fast-tracked onto the NHS coronavirus frontline donned "lockdown costumes" for an online graduation ceremony. Full Article
niv University students more anxious than excited about starting careers due to Covid-19, study finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T22:50:06Z University students have told how they are more anxious than excited about starting their careers after graduation amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
niv Supermarket sends cakes to couple spending 60th wedding anniversary apart during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:11:28Z A couple spending their diamond wedding anniversary apart because of the coronavirus pandemic each got a special treat to make their celebrations a little sweeter thanks to their local supermarket. Full Article
niv Queen to lead nation in marking 75th anniversary of VE Day as she delivers televised message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T22:02:00Z The Queen will lead Britain in marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a televised address to the nation. Full Article
niv Prince William and Kate Middleton thank public for 'lovely messages' as they celebrate ninth wedding anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:49:00Z The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked their ninth wedding anniversary with a throwback photo of their glittering wedding day. Full Article
niv Royal Mint issues commemorative coins for 75th anniversary of VE Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T07:12:00Z Royal Mint to mark landmark anniversary of end of Second World War in Europe Full Article
niv When will Universal Credit payments be made this week? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:41:00Z Thank early May bank holiday means payments will be disrupted Full Article
niv More than 1.8m claims for Universal Credit since start of coronavirus outbreak, Therese Coffey confirms By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T14:05:00Z On the criteria for a claimant to be looking for work being paused for three months, Ms Coffey said: "We do however want claimants to continue to look for work wherever they are able to do so." Full Article
niv 'Let's all clap and sing for VE Day's 75th anniversary' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:32:18Z Two Londoners who celebrated the end of the Second World War 75 years ago with street parties have urged the country to "clap and sing" on VE Day. Full Article
niv New portrait of Dame Vera Lynn unveiled to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T05:34:00Z A new portrait of Dame Vera Lynn has been unveiled ahead of the 75th anniversary of VE Day Full Article
niv VE Day 2020 LIVE: Queen to make historic address to the nation as Brits prepare to celebrate 75th anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T13:22:00Z The nation is preparing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day , with the Queen set to make a historic address to mark the occasion. Full Article
niv Kate and Will hear WWII stories as they video call veterans to mark VE Day's 75th anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:56:01Z Prince William and Kate heard stories about Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill's "secret" birthday message his son when they chatted veterans about their VE Day memories. Full Article
niv VE Day 2020 LIVE: Royals pay tribute to WWII veterans as they mark 75th anniversary of victory in Europe By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:50:00Z The Queen has addressed the nation to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, saying veterans would have recognised the "love and care" of people during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
niv Hubble telescope's Universe revealed in 3D By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:35:10 -0400 New techniques are being used to transform images from Hubble into spectacular 3D visualisations. Full Article
niv University of Washington wins NASA grant to create spacey contest for Artemis Student Challenges By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:39:49 -0400 NASA has awarded the University of Washington a $499,864 grant to develop a competition that calls on students to turn a simulated lava tube into a habitat suitable for harboring humans on the moon or Mars. The exploration and habitation skills competition will be funded as part of NASA's Artemis Student Challenges program, which plays off the themes of the Artemis moon program to inspire the next generation of explorers and engineers. The competition will involve navigating a rover through a facsimile lava tube and surface structures, generating maps, identifying valuable resources and deploying an airtight barrier to seal the… Read More Full Article
niv Clashes and unity calls at UN on World War II anniversary By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:31:35 -0400 A U.N. Security Council meeting on the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe on Friday saw a clash between Russia and some Europeans, calls for unity to fight COVID-19, and warnings that the seeds of a new global conflict must be prevented from growing. Nearly 70 speakers, including more than 45 foreign ministers and the European Union’s top diplomat, took part in the informal video meeting organized by Estonia, which holds the council presidency this month, on lessons learned from the war for preventing future atrocities and the Security Council’s responsibility. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the world is facing “its biggest crisis since the end of World War II” triggered by the outbreak of the coronavirus, which “is shaking the foundations of our societies and exposing the vulnerabilities of the most fragile countries.” Full Article
niv Major new breakthrough could help reveal origin of the universe, scientists say By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T12:24:00Z Scientists have made a major breakthrough that could help us understand the origin of our universe, they say. Full Article
niv Coronavirus: Oxford University to begin human trials of Covid-19 vaccine next week By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T19:01:00Z More than 500 people enrol to test jab following trials in animals Full Article
niv QubicGames 16 Year Anniversary eShop Sale for COVID-19 Relief By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:49:52 +0000 Buy Robonauts or Geki Yaba Runner Anniversary Edition for 0.99 USD/EUR. 100% revenue* goes towards the fight against COVID-19! Owners of these titles get further discounts on other QubicGames titles. More details: https://qubicgames.com/16th-anniversary-sale/ --> Full Article
niv 75th VE Day anniversary celebrated across UK in coronavirus lockdown By www.channel4.com Published On :: Fighter planes soared in blue skies above towns and cities across the UK to mark the VE Day anniversary Full Article
niv 'Flash Gordon' is getting a 4K remaster for 40th anniversary: See new trailer and artwork By uk.movies.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:34:42 GMT Gordon's alive! And he looks better than ever. Full Article
niv V-E Day: Europe Celebrates A Subdued 75th Anniversary During COVID-19 Pandemic By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:05:46 -0400 "Today, 75 years later, we are forced to commemorate alone, but we are not alone!" Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says, celebrating international unity in the post-war era. Full Article
niv Don't blame bats for COVID-19, says University of Saskatchewan researcher By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:11:46 EDT A U of S researcher says there is no evidence that COVID-19 jumped to humans from bats. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
niv Felicity Huffman's daughter admitted to university after college admissions scandal By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:15:26Z Huffman served 11 days in jail in 2019 for paying to have her daughter's SAT results doctored Full Article
niv Liam Payne drops biggest hint yet that One Direction will reform for 10-year anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T20:29:00Z The singer said the milestone would be a "very special moment". Full Article
niv Fans pay tribute to Avicii on the two-year anniversary of his death By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:05:46Z They've shared messages of remembrance in honour of the DJ Full Article
niv University Challenge quizmaster Brandon Blackwell's exclusive 20-question test By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T12:55:08Z Gone quiz-crazy in lockdown? University Challenge quizmaster Brandon Blackwell shares his top tips for triumph Full Article
niv Under-fire cruise Carnival pledges to follow official rules on cruises By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T05:27:00Z Cruise company Carnival on Tuesday promised to follow social distancing measures on restarted cruises amid mounting questions over its handling of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
niv ‘Romancing SaGa Re;Universe’ Pre-Orders Are Now Live on the App Store Revealing the Release Date for iOS and Android By toucharcade.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:02:43 +0000 Last year, Square Enix brought two SaGa games to the west on PC, console, and mobile platforms. Romancing SaGa Re;universe … Continue reading "‘Romancing SaGa Re;Universe’ Pre-Orders Are Now Live on the App Store Revealing the Release Date for iOS and Android" Full Article Android Featured Free iPad Games iPhone games News Universal Upcoming Games Romancing SaGa Re:Universe
niv VE Day 2020: Britons celebrate 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day By www.telegraph.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:07:45 GMT Full Article topics:events/world-war-two structure:news topics:events/ve-day structure:news/uk-news storytype:standard
niv Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish and Jordan Henderson lead Liverpool tributes on Hillsborough anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T16:40:00Z Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, club captain Jordan Henderson and Reds legend Sir Kenny Dalglish have all issued messages to those affected by the Hillsborough disaster on the 31st anniversary of the tragedy. Full Article
niv Crystal Palace plan 160th anniversary celebrations and new crest despite FA snub over 1861 origin By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:56:00Z Crystal Palace's claim to be the oldest professional club in existence is unlikely to be officially recognised by the Football Association, though the decision will not prevent them from marking it themselves. Full Article
niv Cesc Fabregas trolls Tottenham fans on anniversary of 'the Battle of the Bridge' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T10:59:16Z Cesc Fabregas has trolled Tottenham fans on the anniversary of 'The Battle of the Bridge' - when Chelsea ended their rivals' Premier League title challenge and handed the trophy to Leicester. Full Article
niv Andres Iniesta marks anniversary of famous goal at Chelsea by calling up children of the 'Iniestazo' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T12:00:00Z To mark the anniversary of his famous goal against Chelsea, former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has called up some of the young fans conceived after his epic tie-clinching strike at Stamford Bridge. Full Article
niv Carnival to resume cruises in August despite infections and deaths on ships By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T17:06:13Z Eight cruise ships to resume operations from 1 August, sailing from Texas and Florida Coronavirus – live US updatesLive global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCarnival Cruise Line has announced plans to resume operations at the beginning of August despite dozens of deaths on cruise ships during the Covid-19 pandemic and investigations into the industry’s possible role in spreading the disease around the planet.In a statement on Monday, the operator said eight cruise ships would resume operations from 1 August, sailing from Galveston, Texas, and Miami and Port Canaveral in Florida, once a no-sail order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had expired. Continue reading... Full Article Coronavirus outbreak Carnival Cruises Florida Texas US news World news
niv The Queen sends special televised message to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day By globalnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:52:21 +0000 The Queen was only 19 when her father made his landmark address over seven decades ago. Full Article Entertainment Lifestyle World Queen Elizabeth II Royal Family The Queen the queen ve day message VE Day ve day message
niv Notting Hill Carnival 2020: Event cancelled for the first time ever By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:35:55 +0100 Notting Hill Carnival has been cancelled for the first time ever because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Full Article
niv UK remembers the end of World War Two on VE Day anniversary By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:15 +0100 Despite large-scale public events being unable to go ahead, tributes will be paid by members of the royal family. Full Article
niv 90-year anniversary since St Kilda islanders requested evacuation By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:47:15 +0100 Members of the remote community wrote to the secretary of state for Scotland asking for help on May 10, 1930. Full Article
niv Liberation 75: How Channel Islanders are marking the anniversary under lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:51:43 +0100 Islanders have been finding ways to mark the anniversary and help the spirit of the Liberation shine during difficult circumstances. Full Article
niv Australian expat's push for universal mask-wearing catches fire in the US By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:31:05 GMT When Melbourne expat Jeremy Howard called on all Americans to wear masks three days ago it was a fringe idea. Now US President Donald Trump is considering it. Full Article
niv Macquarie University to accept students based on year 11 results By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:58:02 GMT Macquarie University has become the first in NSW to accept students based on year 11 results across all its course offerings. Full Article
niv Pandemic is an opportunity to entirely rethink university education By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:28:00 GMT Students ought to be allowed to sample lectures to find which path best suits them before they put money down. Full Article
niv If we want world-class universities we need to find a way to pay for them By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Governments and taxpayers asked universities to generate their own funds - and they did - but now the music has stopped. Full Article
niv Macquarie University to accept students based on year 11 results By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:58:02 GMT Macquarie University has become the first in NSW to accept students based on year 11 results across all its course offerings. Full Article
niv Pandemic is an opportunity to entirely rethink university education By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:28:00 GMT Students ought to be allowed to sample lectures to find which path best suits them before they put money down. Full Article
niv If we want world-class universities we need to find a way to pay for them By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Governments and taxpayers asked universities to generate their own funds - and they did - but now the music has stopped. Full Article
niv This university student pulls in nearly double his usual earnings thanks to JobKeeper By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:04:25 +1000 Thanks to a loophole in the Federal Government's JobKeeper legislation, Lewis Mullins has been earning far more than he did before the coronavirus pandemic. But the same can no longer be said for his younger colleagues. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Tax Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Activism and Lobbying Law Crime and Justice Laws Work Community and Society Industrial Relations Small Business Business Economics and Finance Respiratory Diseases
