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Community in shock as Cork hospital attack victim is named locally
An 89-year-old widower who was killed following a violent attack by a fellow patient at a Cork hospital has been named locally as Matthew Healy, a farmer from Berrings in Co Cork. The attack on Mr Healy occurred in a general ward at Mercy University Hospital (MUH) shortly after 5amContinue Reading
Prince Harry says his military kills were like chess pieces – the problem of seeing war as a game
Amid the many salacious revelations in Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, one of the most concerning was not about his family. Harry revealed that he killed 25 members of the Taliban while serving in Afghanistan, and that he viewed them like pieces on a chessboard. His comments sparked criticism from topContinue Reading
Census data shows England and Wales are more ethnically diverse — and less segregated — than ever before
4kclips | Shutterstock National census data is the best tool – the gold standard – for obtaining the full, detailed picture of how the UK’s population is changing at the local level. In November 2022, publication of 2021 census data on ethnic groups presented an unrivalled opportunity to gain insightsContinue Reading
Kosovo: ethnic tensions have created a political ‘volcano’ that could erupt anytime
After US state department counsellor Derek Chollet recently visited Kosovo in a bid to calm tensions flaring in the north of the country, he said Washington’s priority was to prevent “violence metastasising” (spreading) between Serbs and Albanians. “The last thing any of us wants right now is a crisis inContinue Reading
Beyonce performs with daughter Blue Ivy in dazzling Dubai concert
B eyonce has taken to the stage for her first headline concert since 2018, performing at a private hotel launch event in Dubai. Appearing at the grand reveal of Atlantis The Royal – billed as the world’s most ultra-luxury resort – the singer was joined by 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy,Continue Reading
Matteo Messina Denaro: arrest of mafia boss after 30 years on the run is the end of an era – but not the end of the Cosa Nostra
Matteo Messina Denaro, one of the leaders of the Sicilian mafia, the Cosa Nostra, has finally been detained after 30 years on the run. His arrest came as around 100 police officers surrounded the private Maddalena clinic in Palermo where they had discovered he was receiving treatment. Rumours had beenContinue Reading
How the ‘tripledemic’ is restricting cold and flu medicine supplies – and what to do if you’re affected
The UK, Canada and the US are all reportedly experiencing shortages of over-the-counter cold and flu medications. Mircea Maties/ Shutterstock This winter has been one of the worst on record for the NHS. Ambulance and A&E waiting times are at all-time highs, and many are struggling to access emergency treatment.Continue Reading
ChatGPT: students could use AI to cheat, but it’s a chance to rethink assessment altogether
ChatGPT is a powerful language model developed by OpenAI that has the ability to generate human-like text, making it capable of engaging in natural language conversations. This technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we interact with computers, and it has already begun to be integrated into various industries.Continue Reading
Bivalent COVID vaccines have now been in use for a few months – here’s how they’re stacking up against omicron
Bivalent vaccines target omicron alongside the original strain of COVID. Lithiumphoto/Shutterstock Vaccines have played a major role in mitigating the harms of the COVID pandemic since their rollout began just over two years ago. They’re estimated to have saved tens of millions of lives around the globe. The initial cropContinue Reading
Man Utd ready to hand Alejandro Garnacho club record contract to stay
MANCHESTER UNITED have offered Alejandro Garnacho the longest contract that they have ever tabled, according to reports. The 18-year-old has burst onto the scene this season with some exhilarating displays. 2 Man United want to hand Alejandro Garnacho the longest deal in their historyCredit: Rex Club chiefs are keen toContinue Reading