NI teaching assistants feel ‘undervalued’ and ‘overworked’, report finds
Many classroom assistants in Northern Ireland schools are left feeling “undervalued”, “overworked” and treated as “dogsbodies”, a report has found. The research, based on the views of almost 1,500 classroom…
Weak loonie, trade war could drive food prices higher: Metro
Metro is in “wait and see” mode ahead of potential tariffs from new U.S. President Donald Trump, and is keeping an eye on the weakening loonie at a time of…
How many people has Israel killed in Lebanon since the ceasefire?
In the two months since the Israel-Hezbollah truce began, Israeli forces have killed at least 83 people. Locals gather near the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila, where Israeli forces…
Hotel group announces new airport site in NI, with ambitions for more
Hotel giant Whitbread plc has announced it will open a new Premier Inn at Belfast International Airport in a £6m investment. And it said it’s seeking to build hotels in…
Taylor Swift’s eight-word message to Travis Kelce’s mum as Kansas City Chiefs reached another Super Bowl
Taylor Swift shared an emotional eight-word confession with Travis Kelce’s mother Donna following the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. “I just did not know what…
Two young Toronto men, youth charged in Scarborough carjacking
Toronto Police have charged three people, including a youth, with multiple offences after a carjacking in Scarborough. On Sunday just after 9 p.m., officers responded to a robbery call in…
UNRWA chief warns against Israel’s ‘disastrous’ impending ban
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s ban would ‘heighten instability and deepen despair’ at a ‘critical moment’. A Palestinian boy carries an aid box provided by UNRWA, following a ceasefire…
Justice minister asks people in ‘sedentary’ jobs to consider becoming gardai
The justice minister has appealed to people in “sedentary” jobs to consider becoming gardai, ahead of the launch of a new recruitment campaign. Jim O’Callaghan, who was appointed Justice Minister…
Arsenal discover result of Myles Lewis-Skelly red card appeal as FA confirm final decision
Arsenal have successfully appealed against the red card shown to defender Myles Lewis-Skelly during their match against Wolves. The 18-year-old’s three-match suspension has been overturned following a review of his…
CNN’s Jim Acosta, irritant to Trump, says he’s quitting rather than take late-night slot
CNN anchor Jim Acosta, an irritant to President Donald Trump as a former White House correspondent, says he’s quitting the network rather than accept an offer for a new late-night…