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James Maddison, Phil Foden & Jofra Archer take part in Fifa tournament

James Maddison is unstoppable against former team-mate Callum Wilson while Jofra Archer suffers a last-gasp defeat on day three of the Premier League Fifa invitational.




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Newport Beach reopens shoreline as California continues unlocking Orange County coast

Newport Beach residents can use city beaches again for activities like walking, running, biking, swimming, surfing and fishing from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.




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California makes it easier to receive workers' comp for coronavirus claims

The order streamlines workers' compensation claims and establishes that any essential worker infected with COVID-19 contracted the virus on the job.




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New cost details emerge in California's secretive coronavirus masks deal with Chinese company

Documents obtained from state Treasurer Fiona Ma's office through a records request include an invoice from a BYD subsidiary for 'N95 face masks.'




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After this week's near-record heat, California will return to cooler weather in mid-May

A trough off the West Coast is expected to bring a robust cooling trend to California next week.




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L.A. County and the Bay Area take a conservative approach as California eases stay-at-home rules

With parts of the California economy poised to reopen Friday, cities will be taking it slow over concerns that COVID-19 remains a significant threat.




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Desperate for coronavirus help, California spending billions on no-bid contracts with little accountability

Desperate for coronavirus help, California spending billions on no-bid coronavirus contracts, little accountability




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2 counties defied Newsom and reopened. Now California warns restaurants could lose licenses if opened too early

California says bars that reopen without state permission could lose alcohol license




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Coronavirus plunges California into worst budget deficit in state history

California's state government faces a $54-billion budget deficit through next summer, according to an analysis released Thursday.




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California reopening begins Friday: Here is what it is going to look like

Across Southern California and in the Bay Area, communities are preparing to allow retailers to reopen, with restrictions.




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Most California voters back coronavirus protections for undocumented farmworkers, poll finds

Some 80% of state voters support employers providing full replacement wages to farmworkers to stay home when sick with COVID-19, poll finds.




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These are the California businesses that can reopen, and these are the rules

California allows some retailers to open with curbside service, including bookstores, florists and toy stores. Many parks will reopen Saturday.




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California slowly reopens as stores offer curbside pickup. Will it be enough to keep businesses afloat?

California's tepid reopening amid the coronavirus sparked a mix of excitement, confusion and uncertainty.




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California's tourism-dependent towns cautiously prepare new marketing for reopening

Tourist spots prepare to welcome visitors once coronavirus restrictions are lifted




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More Southern California beaches and trails opened as coronavirus restrictions eased

More beaches, trials and parks opened as officials ease coronavirus restrictions




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Coronavirus case cluster tied to Pasadena party, spurring warning of Mother's Day gatherings

Pasadena is warning against Mother's Day gatherings after its public health department traced a cluster of coronavirus cases to a birthday party.




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A month from IndyCar's planned return, Eddie Gossage is 'hopeful,' but the clock is ticking

IndyCar is scheduled to open its 2020 season on June 6, but one month from that date, the Texas Motor Speedway president can't guarantee a race.

       




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NFL provides ticket-refund assurances amid coronavirus concerns, but teams vary on flexibility for season packages

The NFL has instituted a league-wide policy in which fans who buy tickets directly from teams can receive refunds for games that are canceled.

       




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Notre Dame football: Strength coach eager to see how players respond when they return

Matt Balis has tried to guide Fighting Irish football players through offseason training from a distance.

       




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Purdue women's basketball, Food Finders hand out Arni's pizza 'treat'

Purdue women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp purchased 500 Arni's pizza vouchers to distribute Thursday

       




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U.S. Attorney: Law enforcement works to protect Hoosiers during coronavirus crisis

The primary way all citizens can support law enforcement is to follow the recommendations of state and local government leaders, Josh Minkler writes.

       




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Letter from Editor Katrice Hardy: Thank you for supporting local journalism

The pandemic has impacted us in many ways, but despite these challenges, our commitment to our community and you is stronger than ever.

       




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Qatar Airways warns of 'substantial' job losses

State-owned Qatar Airways plans significant staff cutbacks as it deals with the coronavirus downturn.




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Know your rights during a traffic stop, police warn after badges stolen from Cambridge home

Police are encouraging the public to know their rights if they’re stopped on the road after two authentic police badges were stolen from a home in Waterloo Region earlier this week.




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High-risk offender released and plans to return to Guelph area

Guelph Police are warning the public about a high-risk offender who has been released from custody.




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Snowbirds not flying over southern Ontario communities Saturday due to snowy weather

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will not be performing their flyover of Waterloo Region and other southern Ontario communities on Saturday due to snowy weather.




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The doctor who tried to warn others

When Li Wenliang warned about a Sars-like virus at his hospital in Wuhan, authorities tried to silence him.




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China Uighurs: Detained for beards, veils and internet browsing

New documents reveal the "strongest evidence yet" of China's crackdown on people in Xinjiang.




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Mount Everest: Nepal's government shuts off mountain amid virus outbreak

The highest mountain in the world will be closed to climbers until at least 30 April.




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China to restrict US journalists from three major newspapers

The three affected newspapers deplored what they said was an unprecedented attack on press freedom.




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Vandoorne crashes off pole position twice in eventful esports weekend

In one weekend Stoffel Vandoorne manages to qualify on pole position in two races and crash out of both of them.




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Regions, territories: Northern Mariana Islands

A profile of the US commonwealth territory in the north-west Pacific




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Locusts destroying food supplies in the Horn of Africa

Billions of locusts are destroying food supplies in the Horn of Africa during the coronavirus outbreak.




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Coronavirus: WHO warns 190,000 could die in Africa in one year

Covid-19 could linger for years and "smoulder in transmission hot spots", the WHO warns.




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Profile: International Committee of the Red Cross

Key facts, figures and dates




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Northern Ireland profile

An overview of Northern Ireland including key facts and notes on the media




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Regions and territories: Nagorno-Karabakh

Key facts,dates and events




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Coronavirus: What could the West learn from Asia?

Experts say the UK and US lost an opportunity to prepare for the outbreak - but that it's not too late.




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Coronavirus: What can the UK learn from Germany on testing?

The UK's chief medical adviser says there's "a lot to learn" from Germany, so what has it been doing?




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Coronavirus: Prof Neil Ferguson quits government role after 'undermining' lockdown

Prof Neil Ferguson, who advised ministers on coronavirus, says he "made an error of judgement".




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Mark Carney: 'We can't self-isolate from climate change'

The former Bank of England governor says countries should invest in a cleaner economic recovery.




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Government to urge us all to walk and cycle more

Funding for English local authorities is likely to be unveiled to encourage people to be more active.




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Regions and territories: Western Sahara

Key facts about the territory disputed between Morocco and the Polisario independence movement




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Production shifts returning to Ingersoll’s CAMI plant

The first CAMI employees will be returning to the Ingersoll plant next week, but production shifts won’t return until the week of May 24.





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'It is very gratifying to see': Active COVID-19 cases dropping in Regina, southern Sask.

Physical distancing measures are working in southern Saskatchewan. There has been one new case in Regina in the past ten days and the South region hasn’t seen a new case since April 5.




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An unlikely coronavirus hotspot in forgotten US corner

How poverty and economic inequality are threatening an entire generation of African Americans.




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'Murder hornets' land in the US for the first time

The "shockingly large" hornets can kill humans with their sting and are known to destroy beehives.




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Bing Liu: Chinese-born professor dies in US murder-suicide

US police say Bing Liu was shot dead by his lover, but conspiracy theorists have other ideas.




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Ottawa Public Health 'concerned' about long-term care homes during COVID-19 pandemic

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches says hospital staff are providing support to long-term care homes hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.