Police say several people are dead and several others injured after a bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital. Authorities in the Fribourg canton, or region, said in a statement that an unspecified “voluntary act could be the cause” of the fire on Tuesday evening in the town of Kerzers, about […]
Continue ReadingA victim of a bombing bringing legal action against Gerry Adams has said he wants justice and closure after he finished his evidence. Barry Laycock, a victim of the 1996 Arndale shopping centre bombing in Manchester, is suing the former Sinn Féin president at the High Court in London along with John Clark, a victim […]
Continue ReadingItaly has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros (£25.9 million), one of the largest state investments ever for a single artwork, the country’s Culture Ministry said. The portrait, painted in around 1598 and attributed to Caravaggio in 1963, depicts Maffeo Barberini, a nobleman who later became Pope Urban VIII. […]
Continue ReadingIt would be “utterly despicable” to allow Russia to gain financially by selling oil and gas to Europe, the Tánaiste has said. The European Union has been phasing out its use of Russian gas and oil following the country’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said his country is willing […]
Continue ReadingA woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Rihanna’s multi-million dollar home in Los Angeles was hit by gunshots. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, from Florida, was held with bail set at 10.2 million dollars (€8.78 million) following the incident, which took place on March 8th at 1.15pm. The Los Angeles police department […]
Continue ReadingKneecap has called for members of the press and their supporters to gather in Belfast on Wednesday, when the High Court in London will say whether the decision to throw out the terrorism case against rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will be overturned. The rapper, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was accused […]
Continue ReadingHungary’s Russia-friendly leader is urging the European Union to lift all sanctions on Russian fossil fuels to remedy spikes in energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East. Prime Minister Viktor Orban, considered the Kremlin’s closest partner in the EU, said in a video posted to social media on Monday that he had […]
Continue ReadingPolice in Norway are investigating an explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo, officials said. Police received reports of a “loud bang” or explosion around 1am local time, Oslo police said in a news release. No injuries were reported. The explosion was caused by some sort of incendiary device, according to Frode Larsen, leader of […]
Continue ReadingBritain’s Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle will visit Australia next month for a number of engagements. Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will not be going with them, it is understood. A spokesman for the couple said: “Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will visit Australia in mid-April to take […]
Continue ReadingIran has launched at least 16 ballistic missiles and 117 drones in new barrages, according to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE’s Defence Ministry said it had intercepted 16 missiles on Sunday, while a 17th fell into the sea. It added that it intercepted most of the drones but four fell in UAE territory. The […]
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