Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says Monday, 22 April 2024, 07:11 Last update: about 26 days ago Associated Press Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported Monday, warning of the consequences for...
Ireland at crossroads: Can ancient Brehon laws guide republic away from anti-immigrant sentiment? Sunday, 21 April 2024, 15:31 Last update: about 28 days ago Associated Press Ireland's new prime minister is a relatively young man leading a comparatively young republic that is experiencing several unprecedented challenges. Simon Harris was confirmed as "taoiseach," or...
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza's south kills at least 9 Palestinians in Rafah, including 6 children Sunday, 21 April 2024, 06:28 Last update: about 27 days ago Associated Press An Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah killed at least nine people, six of them children, hospital authorities said Saturday, as Israel pursued its nearly...
The man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump is on trial dies of his injuries Sunday, 21 April 2024, 06:26 Last update: about 27 days ago Associated Press The man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died, police said. The New York City...
Police to review security outside courthouse hosting Trump's trial after man sets himself on fire Saturday, 20 April 2024, 06:54 Last update: about 28 days ago Associated Press Police officials said they were reviewing whether to restrict access to a public park outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial after a man set himself on fire...
Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions -- for now Saturday, 20 April 2024, 06:51 Last update: about 28 days ago Associated Press Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest...
Updated: Iran fires at suspected Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site Friday, 19 April 2024, 07:07 Last update: about 29 days ago Associated Press Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early Friday morning, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike in retaliation...
One miscalculation or mistake in Middle East 'could lead to the unthinkable’ – UN Secretary General Thursday, 18 April 2024, 17:30 Last update: about 30 days ago UN Secretary General António Guterres has said that the Middle East is on a precipice, where "one miscalculation, one miscommunication or mistake could lead to the unthinkable, a full scale...
'No time to waste': EU leaders want to boost competitiveness to close gap with US, China Thursday, 18 April 2024, 15:05 Last update: about 30 days ago Associated Press European Union leaders on Thursday debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears the region's...
Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai's airport Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 07:18 Last update: about 1 month ago Associated Press Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubai's...