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Russian ambassador criticises Taoiseach over Kyiv visit
The Russian Ambassador to Ireland has criticised Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s visit to Kyiv in Ukraine, describing it as an attempt to “adopt high moral ground”. In a statement published on Monday, Russian ambassador Yuriy Filatov claimed Russia “did not start the war in Ukraine” and said the West, including Ireland,Continue Reading
Tory leadership election: what happens – and when – in the race to replace Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson’s resignation as Conservative leader has triggered the start of the process to find his successor. Rules setting out a two-month leadership election have now been confirmed by the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs. The Conservatives’ leadership selection system is a two-stage process. First, Tory MPs hold aContinue Reading
Crystal Palace confirm £21m Doucoure transfer after beating Arsenal to star
CRYSTAL PALACE have confirmed the signing of Cheick Doucoure on a five-year deal. The midfielder, 22, joined the Eagles in an £18million transfer from Ligue 1 side Lens, but add-ons could take the total cost up to £21m. 1 Doucoure has signed a five-year deal with Crystal PalaceCredit: https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/crystal-palace-sign-midfielder-cheick-doucoure-from-lens/20 UponContinue Reading
Human catches COVID from a cat – here’s why this new evidence is not cause for panic
Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock Since the pandemic began, there have been several documented cases of humans transmitting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to their pets. But the reverse has been rarer – until recently, hamsters, mink and white-tailed deer were the only animals reported to have spread SARS-CoV-2 to people. Now,Continue Reading
Shinzo Abe: the disputed legacy of a politician who dominated public life in Japan after WWII
The assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has shaken the nation to its core. Abe was murdered while making a speech in support of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate in Nara in the run-up to last weekend’s elections – but, based on early reports, the shootingContinue Reading
Russian ‘Hacktivists’ Are Causing Trouble Far Beyond Ukraine
The pro-Russian group Killnet is targeting countries supporting Ukraine. It has declared “war” against 10 nations.Continue Reading
Police called to Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park over crowd fears
P olice were called to Wireless Festival over fears gig goers could be crushed as they gathered in the sweltering heat to see Nicki Minaj. Dozens of officers were deployed near Finsbury Park at around 3pm on Sunday after people tried to make their way past queues. As temperatures roseContinue Reading
ADHD drug shows promise in treating some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease – new research
Noradrenergic drugs were shown to improve some brain function and feelings of apathy. Africa Studio/ Shutterstock The search for a way to treat Alzheimer’s disease has puzzled scientists for decades. This may be why some researchers are shifting their focus slightly, investigating whether treating the systems affected by Alzheimer’s (asContinue Reading
The human body has 37 trillion cells. If we can work out what they all do, the results could revolutionise healthcare
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg with Moshe Biton (right) and Aviv Regev (left). The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is one of the major funders of the Human Cell Atlas. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, CC BY-ND The average body contains about 37 trillion cells – and we are in the midst of aContinue Reading
Djokovic wins 7th Wimbledon after F-bomb dropping Kyrgios goes into meltdown
A WIMBLEDON final featuring Nick Kyrgios was never going to be a quiet, civilised affair. The controversial Aussie firebrand ranted and raved and F-bombed his way to defeat – the eight-year-old future king Prince George treated to some choice language, the BBC apologising and everyone else trying to pretend itContinue Reading