I was a beekeeper for a day and learnt an embarrassing truth

The humble bee is arguably one of the most fascinating creatures on the planet, so when I had a chance to cosplay as a keeper for a day, I jumped at it. Why... Read more »

Longford resident jailed after Finnish companies scammed out of thousands of euros

A man has been given consecutive jail terms for his involvement in payment redirect frauds, which saw two separate companies scammed out of tens of thousands of euros in November and December... Read more »

US envoy meets with the families of Israeli hostages in Tel Aviv

White House special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives to meet families of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 2, 2025. ARIEL SCHALIT / AP US envoy Steve... Read more »

Demonstrators detained by police during rival protests outside asylum hotel

The Metropolitan Police imposed conditions on a protest and counter-protest outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in Islington, north London, which took place on Saturday afternoon. People believed to be migrants earlier... Read more »

German nursing homes see cost for care explode – DW – 08/02/2025

The cost of a stay in a nursing home has risen to an average of €3,248 ($3,760) per month, according to the German Association of Nursing Homes (vdek), an association that represents the... Read more »

Bristol Airport passengers share tip to save £7 at the new drop-off and pick-up area

The new drop-off and pick-up area was unveiled two weeks ago and the airport has detailed seven key changes, impacting areas such as the meet-and-greet zone and the short-stay parking area What... Read more »

Day 1,254: Ukraine’s parliament restores powers to anti-corruption agencies

Russia’s missile, drone attack kills 16 in Kyiv. Ukraine’s parliament restores independence to anti-corruption agencies. U.S. hits Iran’s oil-trading network with most sweeping sanctions in seven years Russia’s missile, drone attack kills... Read more »

News Archive: New French Inheritance Law Under EU Investigation

The European Commission has launched an investigation into a new French law which conflicts with European precepts on cross-border successions. International successions in France are governed by European Succession Regulation 650/2012, which... Read more »

Swinney says Israel committing genocide after Fringe protest

During the “Up Close and Personal” interview, groups held up bits of paper that spelled the word “genocide”. Some had pictures of starving Gazan children. Police called as around 40 protesters kicked out of John... Read more »

German government takes tougher tone with Israel – DW – 08/02/2025

After his talks with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives from the United Nations in Jerusalem, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul tried to put more pressure on the Israeli government. On Friday... Read more »