Month: April 2024

Several Gulf states are being hit by heavy rain, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised some passengers not to turn up due to flooding.

Qatar’s prime minister has said the country is reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. Qatar has been trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of Israeli hostages.

Swedes can change their legal gender from the age of 16, after the Swedish parliament passed a law lowering the age. The law passed with 234 votes in favour and 94 against in Sweden’s parliament. Sweden was the first country to make gender transition legal – in 1972. But the new law has sparked a debate. For some, lowering the age from 18 to 16 will make an “important difference” but critics say more research is needed.

The EU will expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Iran’s attack on Israel. More than 300 missiles were launched from Iran, with 99% of them shot down or intercepted by Israel and its allies. Iran launched its attack after an Israeli strike on its consulate building in Syria killed 13 people.

Bitcoin hits new record highs as institutional interest grows Bitcoin has soared to new record levels this year, driven primarily…

The recent attack on the World Central Kitchen in Gaza has sparked outrage and raised questions about the role of…

Severe weather struck the Chicago area on Tuesday night, with thunderstorms and strong winds causing havoc across the region. A…

The Communications Workers Union (CWU) has negotiated two new pay agreements for employees at Eir and An Post, with significant…

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has heaped praise on his young teammate Conor Bradley following the Reds’ thrilling Carabao Cup final…

The former head of the Scottish Police Authority’s (SPA) Conduct, Assurance and Professionalism Department (CAPD), Les Brown, has raised concerns…