Mystery flu-like outbreak in Congo kills dozens, investigation underway
A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said. The deaths were recorded between Nov. 10 and Nov.…
‘Mr. Non Compliant’ believed he was part of Trafigura ‘family,’ court hears
(Bloomberg) — A consultant dubbed “Mr. Non Compliant,” because he allegedly controlled the flow of bribes at the heart of Trafigura’s trial, believed he was “one of the family,” according…
Solicitor hired to take food poisoning claim is fined for providing a poor service to client
A suspended solicitor from Newry has been ordered by the legal regulator to pay €2,000 compensation to a Mayo pensioner who hired him to take a legal case over food…
Coffee hoarding and heavy rain crimp supply of Vietnamese beans
(Bloomberg) — Vietnam’s coffee supply has been squeezed by growers hoarding their beans and a delay to harvesting caused by heavy rain, but the disruption in the world’s top producer…
Millions without power as Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout
Authorities say Antonio Guiteras power plant shut down overnight, prompting collapse of national power grid. A view of the sky in the early morning in Havana, Cuba, during the national…
Women who report inappropriate behaviour must have confidence – Starmer
Women who make reports of inappropriate behaviour must have “confidence that they will be taken seriously”, the Prime Minister has said. Sir Keir Starmer said politicians should be ready to…
Leading Tory website founder reveals ‘final straw’ in decision to join Reform UK
Tim Montgomerie, founder of Conservative Home and former adviser to Boris Johnson, has defected to Reform UK after 33 years as a Conservative Party member. The prominent Conservative figure was…
Pressure rises on federal government to intervene in Canada Post strike
OTTAWA — The business community is ramping up pressure on the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, which is on its 20th day. Recommended Videos The…
Veteran republican Marian Price suing Disney+ over Say Nothing murder scene
Veteran republican Marian Price is taking legal action against Disney+ after she was depicted killing Jean McConville in one of its new shows. The show, Say Nothing, portrays the murder…
‘Utterly offensive!’ Anti-Israel protesters unveil ‘genocide’ banner outside Parliament
A massive anti-Israel banner has been unfurled outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday by political trouble-makers Led by Donkeys. The 40×40-metre banner, laid out in Parliament Square, displayed the…