Police hunt man who held up store at knifepoint
Police are hunting a man who robbed a shop in Co Down at knifepoint. Detectives have appealed for information about the incident in Magheralin on Friday. A PSNI spokesman said:…
Israel doubles down on its critics
Faced with an arrest warrant from the ICC, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – and much of the Israeli media – reflexively dismissed the move as anti-Semitic. While the walls appear…
Aldi brings back sell-out festive red wine for less than £4 – but shoppers must act fast
Aldi is bringing back its highly sought-after Specially Selected Cairanne wine at a major discount, offering shoppers a chance to secure the festive favourite for an “unbelievable” £3.49. The “rich…
Three great reads for the gearhead on your gift list
For those looking to give someone who is a fan of the printed word, interested in all things wheeled a gift this Christmas, here are three suggestions that could be…
Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’
Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots. Tensions are mounting in Namibia after a controversial extension of presidential and…
The best cookbooks of 2024, from the limitlessness of pasta to a world of cookies
This year’s best cookbooks go deep on single subjects as varied as cookies, pasta and candied fruit. They use shared ingredients to tell the story of Caribbean cuisine and teach…
Zara Tindall speaks out on Christmas with Royal Family as she and Mike prepare to join King Charles
Zara Tindall has spoken out about Christmas with the Royal Family as she and Mike have prepared to join King Charles at Sandringham. Zara, 43, confirmed that the Royal Family…
Popular Morrisons food item recalled as shoppers warned ‘do not eat’
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recalled a number of items this week that present a possible health or allergy risk to shoppers – and those who get their groceries…
Kosovo PM blames Serbia for explosion at canal supplying power plants
Serbia calls the allegations ‘baseless’ and condemns the blast as action that threatens ‘fragile stability we are striving to maintain’. A canal in Varage, northern Kosovo, supplying water to two…
Vote counting under way in Ireland as exit poll shows tight three-way race
Exit poll put left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein at 21.1 percent of votes, slightly ahead of two centre-right parties. Ireland is tallying votes from general elections as an exit poll suggested…