After huge US cuts, who pays for aid in the Middle East now? – DW – 07/15/2025

Ask around various civil society organizations working in the Middle East and the answer is always the same. “Nobody really knows what’s happening,” one project manager running a Syria-based project told DW... Read more »

Inquest into Offaly farmer’s death continues this afternoon

THE inquest into the death of Screggan farmer Joseph Grogan is continuing at the Coroner’s Court in Tullamore this afternoon. Mr Grogan was 75 when he died on April 15, 2023 having... Read more »

Sycamore Gap vandals jailed over ‘moronic’ felling of ‘iconic’ tree

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers have been sentenced to four years and three months for cutting down the historical landmark Daniel Daniel Graham, 39, (left) and Adam Carruthers, 32, have been sentenced... Read more »

Leslie Ash, 65, looks ’10 years younger’ in facelift results after botched lip work ruined confidence

Men Behaving Badly star Leslie Ash says she is more confident and youthful thanks to treatments Leslie Ash(Image: ITV) Leslie Ash has said she has regained confidence and looks “10 years younger”... Read more »

New single ‘Jump’ recalls Love Parade classic – DW – 07/15/2025

“Blackpink in your area”: This tag line is sending many K-pop fans wild with excitement. Blackpink is more than a girl group — they’re a real movement, a lifestyle, a cultural phenomenon. Since... Read more »

Orban urges EU action over Ukraine’s conscription practices

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called upon the EU to take action against Ukraine’s conscription practices in an interview with Origo published on July 15, repeating accusations against Kyiv over the death... Read more »

UK tourists visiting USA will have to pay double due to upcoming fee increase

A common fee travellers need to pay will soon increase to double its current amount Each approved ESTA application is generally valid for two years and allows multiple visits to the US... Read more »

Laois woman volunteers at cancer fundraiser in thanks of care of mother

A Laois woman whose mother lives on with cancer thanks to medication, is volunteering at a huge fundraiser in Emo this summer. Helena Gleeson who lives in Portlaoise, has volunteered at Relay For... Read more »

Fundraiser for Gasgow DJ Keith McIvor after diagnosis

Keith, one half of the pioneering DJ duo Optimo, was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma—an aggressive, inoperable and untreatable form of brain cancer. His condition has rapidly progressed, affecting his speech, mobility, and... Read more »
EU-China trade tensions

EU-China trade tension on display ahead of Beijing summit – DW – 07/15/2025

The odds of a breakthrough to resolve trade frictions at next week’s EU-China summit in Beijing appear slim after China cut the planned two-day talks to a single day. The summit, set to mark... Read more »