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New Omicron sub-variant now dominant in UK as cases rise 10%
A NEW subvariant of Omicron has become dominant in the UK, experts have revealed. BA.5 was first detected in April and was made a variant of concern in May. Getty The mammoth roll out of vaccines and previous infections has helped protect Brits from serious side effects of Covid[/caption] But theContinue Reading
UK heatwave: how the fire service will need to prepare as extreme weather events get worse
The UK’s record-breaking heatwave made it clear how unprepared much of the country is for extreme weather caused by climate change. There were hundreds of fires reported around the country, making it UK firefighters’ busiest day since the second world war – and just a glimpse of what’s to come.Continue Reading
The Unsolved Mystery Attack on Internet Cables in Paris
As new details about the scope of the sabotage emerge, the perpetrators—and the reason for their vandalism—remain unknown.Continue Reading
House of the Dragon: The new trailer, plot, director and who is House Hightower?
A new comprehensive trailer for House of the Dragon has dropped – and this time the people behind it have done a brilliant job of explaining the plot. The first two trailers introduced audiences to the world of Westeros pre-Game of Thrones, where House Targaryen rules the Seven Kingdoms, butContinue Reading
Wales U21s boss Paul Bodin is sacked after Euros qualifying flop which saw the Dragons finish fourth in their group
PAUL BODIN has been axed as Wales Under-21 manager. The ex-Swindon left-back saw his side finish fourth in their Euro qualifying campaign last month, 15 points behind group winners the Netherlands. 1 Paul Bodin’s departure at Under-21 level will have an impact on Wales senior manager Robert PageCredit: Reuters BodinContinue Reading
Ukraine Recap: Putin goes in search of friends while his ministers threaten his enemies
It’s childish, I realise, but I experienced a frisson of amused pleasure on watching the video of Vladimir Putin pacing up and down for nearly a minute while waiting for the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to show up for their photo opportunity when the two leaders were visiting TehranContinue Reading
Gardaí investigate death of former teacher found with serious injuries in Co Limerick
Gardaí have opened an investigation into the death of a woman who was discovered with serious injuries in Co Limerick on Tuesday. The woman, named locally as Louise Muckell (50s), Cois Deel, Rathkeale, died at University Hospital Limerick on Wednesday, after gardaí said she had been found with “serious injuries”Continue Reading
President Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has mild symptoms
President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, the White House said Thursday. The 79-year-old president, who is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine, is experiencing “very mild symptoms,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. Biden previously tested negative on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Brighton look to beat Arsenal to Florian Grillitsch in move for free agent
BRIGHTON are looking to beat Arsenal to the signing of Florian Grillitsch as they opened talks with the free agent. The highly-rated midfielder is a man in demand after leaving Hoffenheim earlier this summer. 1 With only weeks to go before the European club season starts again, talented midfielder FlorianContinue Reading
Russia and Iran’s growing friendship shows their weakness not their strength
Facing economic and military difficulties in his invasion of Ukraine, the Russian president Vladimir Putin popped up this week in Iran’s capital Tehran. His plan was to show the world that, despite sanctions on Moscow and international aid for Ukraine’s resistance, he was not isolated. Putin got his photo opportunityContinue Reading