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Stopping Dublin Airport drones ‘not as simple as Ryanair boss claims’, Eamon Ryan says
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the solution to stopping drones disrupting activity at airports is “not as simple” as suggested by Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary. It comes after flight operations at Dublin Airport were suspended for just under 30 minutes last night due to drone activity. The GreenContinue Reading
A New Crypto Mixer Promises to Be Tornado Cash Without the Crime
Privacy Pool founder says he can preserve users’ privacy while keeping money launderers and regulators at bay.Continue Reading
World champion Timur Fatkullin on the contribution of aerobatics to the victory
The situation in Ukraine remains volatile due to ongoing conflicts and tensions with neighboring countries. Timur Fatkullin, a Ukrainian aviation expert and the 2019 aerobatic champion of the world, has developed a unique training program for Ukrainian pilots aimed at enhancing their skills and improving their readiness for combat situations.Continue Reading
Jeremy Renner doing ‘whatever it takes’ as he shares recovery update
J eremy Renner has said he is doing “whatever it takes” as he shared an update on his recovery following his serious snowplough accident earlier this year. The Marvel star, 52, was crushed by a six-tonne snowploughing machine while trying to save his nephew near his home close to theContinue Reading
Kim Jong-un purges: why North Korea is such a dangerous place to be successful in politics
North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People’s Army in February. As it showed off 12 of its massive intercontinental ballistic missile in a military parade, expert Korea-watchers spotted there appear to have been some significant changes in the country’s military and political hierarchy. ChoeContinue Reading
What is a split decision in boxing?
THERE’S nothing more thrilling than seeing a boxing match settled from a KO – but fights are often settled by a split decision. YouTuber Jake Paul survived eight rounds with Tyson Fury’s half brother Tommy before losing the Saudi showdown. 2 Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul by a split decisionCredit:Continue Reading
‘Brazilian Motson’ Bueno was a national treasure before World Cup retirement
“THEY think it’s all over…. it is now!” is a folk memory from the 1966 World Cup – as long as you are English. Other nationalities heard different commentaries. All over the planet everyone sees the same images from a World Cup match or a crunch tie in the ChampionsContinue Reading
Meeting a friend’s new baby? Here’s what – and what not – to do
Mila Supinskaya Glashchenko/Shutterstock A friend or relative having a baby is an exciting moment. You may want to visit to offer congratulations and meet the newest member of your family or social group. But it can be difficult to know what to do or what is expected, particularly if youContinue Reading
Inflation expected to drop below 4% as economic outlook brightens
The Irish economy is expected to perform better than previously expected this year as inflationary pressures across global markets ease. The Irish Businesses and Employers Confederation (Ibec) upgraded their economic forecasts for the year, predicting inflation will fall to under 4 per cent for the year. Publishing their economic outlookContinue Reading
The cockney dialect is not dead – it’s just called ‘Essex’ now
As English dialects go, cockney is one of the most influential. Long considered the preserve of working-class communities in east London, it has shaped the way people speak across the country, from Reading, Milton Keynes and even Hull all the way to Glasgow. Even Queen Elizabeth II, throughout her lifetime,Continue Reading