Top docs call for new province-wide stay-at-home order
The province said 510 patients out of 1,161 hospitalized are now in the ICU with a COVID-19-related critical illness. With the rise in new cases, several schools in Toronto have temporarily closed their doors for in-person learning.

Australia-NZ bubble set for April 19
The decision also ends a tortured 11-month journey from when the bubble was first agreed to its implementation. About 1.5 million Australians used to visit New Zealand annually pre-Covid.

Derek Chauvin trial continues Monday
He has pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges in the case being heard by a racially diverse 12-member jury. Chauvin lawyer Eric Nelson questioned Langenfeld about whether some drugs can cause hypoxia, or insufficient oxygen.

Jordan in security sweep, king`s half-brother put under house arrest
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi called King Abdullah on Monday and reaffirmed his country's support for the kingdom. However, regional powers and Western allies, including the USA and United Kingdom , have all voiced support for the king.

Florida sheriff evacuates hundreds of inmates amid potential plant collapse
Officials tried to plug the hole in the 8m deep pond with rocks and other material, but were unsuccessful. The pond had begun leaking in March after which county officials began discharging water from it.

Florida Reservoir Emergency Threatens '20-Foot Wall of Water'
Hopes said he could not rule out that a full breach could destabilize the walls of the other ponds at the Piney Point site. Mr DeSantis denied that the water was radioactive.

Ashrafi expresses Pakistan’s support for Jordan’s security, stability
Jordan also has strong ties with the U.S. , supporting it during the Iraq War as well as its efforts against the Islamic State. Jordan , Saudi Arabia and Egypt, all Sunni-majority countries, have for years aligned together against Shia Iran.

Province announces 'emergency brake shutdown' due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Ford said the measures are being taken as a result of the surge in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations across Ontario. The lockdown will restrict indoor gatherings to only members of the same household, and outdoor gatherings to five people.

Hundreds of Florida homes evacuated due to phosphate plant breach
In a news conference Sunday, DeSantis said state and federal emergency teams are on stand-by at the Piney Point Reservoir. There are at least 70 gypsum stacks in the USA and about 27 in Florida, mostly in the region of west-central Florida.

Weather outlook for Easter weekend in Kildare
Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees, again coolest along the north and east coast due to a light north to northeast breeze. However, it will not last the forecast through Easter with change to colder conditions starting on Sunday.

Jordan prince says he has been placed under house arrest
Most dramatically, the Jordanian military ordered the house arrest of the popular former crown prince Hamzeh bin Hussein. Many countries and groups have reacted saying King Abdullah has their full support.

Jordan's Prince Hamzah bin Hussein put 'under house arrest'
Some opposition figures have rallied around him, a move that has displeased the king, officials familiar with the situation said. Huneiti affirmed that "no one is above the law and that Jordan's security and stability take precedence over any consideration".

Major League Baseball risked player walkout if All-Star Game not moved
The game was set for July 13 at Truist Park, the Braves' 41,000-seat stadium in suburban Cobb County. Former President Barack Obama, meanwhile, congratulated the Major League Baseball for its decision.

Police officer dies after an attack on Capitol building
Capitol police have been through so much and have barely begun the healing process since the attack on the Capitol on January 6th. The National Guard was seen responding to Friday's attack, and later confirmed it had been deployed to the Capitol.

CDC says low travel risk for fully vaccinated
Some Minnesota politicians want vaccinated people to become exempt from travel restrictions impacting the Canada- U.S. border. These are recommendations and millions of travelers have flown in the last several weeks, according to the TSA.