There is now a window of opportunity for peace in Syria
The opposition taking control of Aleppo may give it enough leverage to jumpstart peace negotiations. A drone view shows Aleppo’s ancient citadel, in Syria, on December 3, 2024 On November…
Syrian insurgents say they have entered the city of Hama after fierce fighting
Syrian insurgents said on Thursday that they have entered parts of the central city of Hama after three days of intense clashes with government forces on its outskirts, part of…
New Fire TV Stick crackdown warning over streaming sports and movies
The allure of streaming content without the hefty price tag is proving increasingly tempting for many, with ‘dodgy’ Fire TV Sticks offering instant access to sports and movies at a…
Are Northern Ireland renewable targets achievable and who is accountable?
There remain divergent schools of thought when it comes to the future of our energy system here. While our politicians continue to beat the ever-deadened drum of achieving an 80%…
Average family grocery bill to go up another $800 next year: Canada’s Food Price Report
A family of four can expect to pay up to $801.56 more on food in 2025, according to the 15th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report. Produced by Dalhousie University,…
Official most popular baby names in UK listed with new one on top
Muhammad overtook Noah as the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, figures show. Muhammad had been the second most popular boys’ name in 2022,…
Watch: Historic Co Armagh church fundraising to install its first toilet
A historic 184-year-old church in Co. Armagh, which has never had running water, has launched a fundraising campaign to install its first-ever toilet and a small kitchen. Clare Parish Church,…
Sky unveils new £15 TV and Netflix package in major shake-up and it’s the cheapest ever
Sky has unveiled a new TV package as part of a major shake-up of its plans. The provider has just launched its Essential TV bundle, which includes Netflix, Discovery+ and…
India captain Rohit drops down the order for second test in Adelaide
Rohit Sharma will move to the middle order after KL Rahul was retained as opener for the tourists. Rohit Sharma of India speaks to media during his news conference before…
Political parties now required to justify House of Lords appointments
Political parties will have to justify why they want to appoint someone to the House of Lords from now on, the Government has announced. The move comes after several of…