Darren Rafferty ‘excited and a bit nervous’ ahead of Grand Tour debut in Vuelta a Espana
Co Tyrone’s Darren Rafferty is bracing for his Grand Tour debut when he begins the Vuelta a Espana with the EF Education-EasyPost team in Lisbon this weekend. Rafferty (21), who…
DWP alert: 280,000 Britons lose benefits under Universal Credit rule change – full list of affected payments
Some 280,000 Britons have lost their benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under a Universal Credit rule change. New Government data has revealed that one in…
Friction among regional spies, shadowy CSIS HQ unit a challenge for new intelligence boss
Whoever takes over the top job at CSIS this fall will face deep fissures inside Canada’s intelligence agency that are hampering efforts to probe and disrupt Chinese foreign interference. Little-noticed…
Evacuation ordered in northern Japan as typhoon approaches
Thousands of people in northern Japan have been ordered to evacuate because of the risk of flooding and mudslides from a powerful typhoon approaching in the Pacific Ocean. Flights and…
Man in critical condition after scrambler crash in NI town
A young man is in critical condition in hospital after a crash in Lurgan. The crash involved a Suzuki scrambler and Audi A3 Sport TDI at a roundabout on Lake…
Stay warm on chilly evenings with ‘stylish’ patio heater that costs 32p per hour to run
For those who revel in the great outdoors, summer evenings are a slice of heaven. Watching the sunset with the melodic serenade of birds is an unmatched experience. But as…
Qatar’s intelligence chief receives CIA award for security cooperation
CIA director cites Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi’s role in advancing intelligence work between the two countries. Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi was awarded the CIA’s George Tenet medal this week Qatar’s…
PSNI treat burning of material on controversial bonfires in Derry as hate crime
Police have said they are treating the burning of material on bonfires in Derry as hate crimes. The PSNI said they are investigating after the controversial bonfires, in the Bogside…
Princess Kate inspiring Meghan Markle as Duchess of Sussex taking notes on tour
Princess Kate has seemingly inspired Meghan Markle on her Colombia tour alongside Prince Harry. The Princess of Wales, 42, is known for respecting local cultures and designers during royal tours,…
Britain’s oldest donkey ride company hits back at calls to ban ‘happy’ animals
A donkey ride firm – thought to be Britain’s oldest – has hit back at calls to ban them from a seaside resort – saying the animals are happy and…