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This Christmas, my bestie and I booked a girls’ winter trip to Dublin from London. A 3-day trip to Dublin which turned out to be the perfect getaway for Christmas. Being in our early 30s and never having been abroad at Christmas time, we weren’t too sure how difficult it would be to navigate, whether anything would anything be open, and if we would be able to enjoy it, but we packed our woolly jumpers, gloves, scarfs and took the plunge, what’s the worst that could happen! (a million thoughts were going through my mind, but I was playing strong).…

At least 40 children were killed by bombings over three days in several parts of Sudan, a UNICEF official said Wednesday, calling it a “stark” example of the threats facing young people in the war-torn country. “Sadly, it is rare that more than a few short days go past without new reports of children being killed and injured,” Annmarie Swai, the UN children agency’s representative in Sudan, said in a statement. She referred to strikes in the southern city of Kadugli on Monday which killed 21 children and maimed 29 others, as well as reports of at least 11 children…

Bangladesh protesters torch home of Sheikh Hasina, the former ousted PM of the country. A Wave of attacks overnight also targeted houses and businesses belonging to Hasina’s Awami League supporters. Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh have demolished and set fire to the home of the country’s founding leader, as his daughter, ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, delivered a fiery social media speech calling on her supporters to stand against the interim government. Bangladesh protesters torch home of Sheikh Hasina The attack on Wednesday night was prompted by a speech Hasina planned to give to supporters from exile in neighbouring…

US Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate have introduced bills to prohibit using the term “West Bank” in official US government documents, replacing it with “Judea and Samaria”- the name for the occupied area commonly used by Israel’s far-right and extremist settlers. The proposed legislation aims to reinforce Israel’s claim to the occupied territory, which it captured during the 1967 war and has controlled ever since, according to a report by The New York Times on Tuesday. The West Bank is home to over three million Palestinians, including families who were expelled or displaced from their homes in…

Newcastle outclass the Gunners and sent the toon army into ecstasy. The Newcastle United fans celebrated like only they can, bare chested, and partying late into the night with a trip to wembley on the cards, progress for a team that is building up steam under Eddie Howe. After a comprehensive 4-0 win over two legs against Arsenal that sealed a Carabao Cup final appearance against either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur on 16 March, Eddie Howe and his players have the opportunity to end the barren years. This is not simply about making amends for defeat to Manchester United at…

Top doctors say Letby did not kill any babies The Independent says child serial killer Lucy Letby did not murder seven babies at a hospital neonatal unit, a panel of experts has claimed, after a report found each infant had died from natural causes and poor medical care. Anna Wintour is pictured on the front splash after receiving her damehood from Charles.

Labour MPs tell Starmer to get tougher on immigration The Guardian reports on calls from Labour MPs for the prime minister to get tougher on immigration. The paper says a pressure group has been set up by MPs who feel under threat from the growth of Reform. Anna Wintour is pictured on the front splash as she received an award from King Charles. The mass shooting in Sweden also features.

Distraught mother of Letby victim hits out at disrespectful campaign to free her Daily Mail says a mother whose baby boy Lucy Letby tried to murder hit back last night at the ‘upsetting’ and ‘disrespectful’ attempts to free her. The woman spoke out after a panel of experts claimed the former neo-natal nurse’s convictions were ‘one of the major injustices of modern times’.

Annie’s £750k to do Celeb BB The Sun says “footie love rat” Kyle Walker’s wife is eyeing a £750,000 Celebrity Big Brother deal. But Annie Kilner, 32, will only appear if ITV bosses promise rival Lauryn Goodman, 34, won’t also join the reality show. A telly insider said Lauryn popping up to surprise Annie “would be carnage”.

Trump’s suggestion US ‘take over’ Gaza rejected by allies and adversaries alike President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American allies and adversaries alike. Mr Trump’s suggestion came at a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who smiled several times as the president detailed a plan to build new settlements for Palestinians outside the Gaza Strip, and for the US to take “ownership” in redeveloping the war-torn territory into “the Riviera of the Middle East”. “The…

The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) controls parts of South Kordofan state, where the latest violence occurred [GETTY]A rebel force in Sudan’s south accused the army on Tuesday of attacking its positions in an attempt to clutch land, a day after deadly shelling that authorities blamed on the group. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) controls parts of South Kordofan state, where the latest violence occurred. It is not affiliated with the army or the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been at war since April 2023. SPLM-N, the rebel group led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu, said in a…

USAID places staff on leave as the announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency. The administration of United States President Donald Trump has ordered nearly all directly-hired staff of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to be placed on leave as part of the Republican’s drive to radically shrink the government. USAID places staff on leave USAID said on Tuesday that all USAID places staff on leave from Friday, apart from “designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs”. USAID personnel posted overseas will be recalled from…

What has happened in the past 6 hours from Washington DC – it’s been a chaotic 6 hours. As you can imagine Palestine and Israel were top of the agenda when Trump meets Netanyahu, kills of USAID, withdraws from UNHRC and offers CIA staff a payout.

Overseas USAID missions halted

US taking over Gaza

US withdraws from UNHRC

Pam Bondi confirmed as AG

CIA workforce offered buyouts

A Far-right extremist kills 10 in Swedish school targeting immigrants. The damage at the crime scene was so extensive that investigators were unable to be more definitive, said Roberto Eid Forest, head of the Swedish local police. Online his social media accounts show he was inspired by the man who burned the Quran and Elon Musk, and prescribes to the Far-right narrative sweeping through Europe. Far-right extremist kills 10 in Swedish school The school, called Campus Risbergska, serves students who are over age 20, according to its website. Primary and upper secondary school courses are offered, as well as Swedish…

Who won the trade war? A trade war that would send economic shockwaves through North America and beyond is on hold – for now, did Trump get everything he wanted? President Trump’s high-stakes gamble with its closest trading partners appears to have paid off, with both Mexico and Canada agreeing to stricter border security and taking bigger steps to address fentanyl trafficking. Did Trump win? Trump can point to concessions on border and crime enforcement as a victory. But Canada’s Justin Trudeau and Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum also can claim political wins. The strategy to leverage the US economy to force…

ICJ Fugitive Netanyahu in Washington gets a red carpet treatment instead of handcuffs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in the United States for meetings with President Donald Trump and others in his administration to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal and his Middle East plans.

There’s a ceasefire agreement in Gaza is holding on by a thread but Israel continues to bomb the West Bank and is butchering palestinians at every chance it gets.

Musk has an issue with USAID being autonomous enough to disregard and undermine his orders.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are no longer a threat but a reality. They cap off a wild January in Washington. ‘Tariff is a beautiful word’, only Trump would say something so Ron Burgundy.
He is using these tariffs to assert more authority over these trading partners and at the same time, put up taxes, without using the word TAX.

Starmer will be doing Trump’s dirty work in Europe, if he wants to keep his job.

For many of us, holidays aren’t about the usual touristy destinations, but instead, seeking out more authentic experiences can feel like a more fulfilling trip.

For lovers everywhere! If you’re looking for the perfect destination to celebrate your anniversary, then look no further than Amsterdam. 

If you’ve got the cash to splash, Amsterdam is a lovely option for a mini-break. It is a city that effortlessly combines luxury with charm making it the perfect destination for a high-end getaway.

Around a thousand supporters of Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (Tommy Robinson) march through central London, from Waterloo to Whitehall, to demand his release from prison, on February 1, 2025. [Getty]Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right agitator Tommy Robinson marched in London Saturday demanding his release, while police deployed to keep them apart from a large counter-protest. Tech billionaire Elon Musk posted a message of support on his online platform X, his latest intervention in support of Europe’s far right. Robinson, 42, is serving an 18-month jail term imposed in October after he admitted breaching a 2021 High Court injunction. Protesters organised under…

Britain and its former colony reached a deal in October 2024 to hand the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam spoke directly for the first time about the Chagos Archipelago deal on Friday. The deal would end Britain’s direct control of the islands but give it a lease of 99 years on a joint UK-US military base on the largest island, Diego Garcia. UK presses Mauritius on deal In the Friday call, Starmer “underlined the need for a deal to secure the military base on Diego…

Israel to free 183 Palestinians on Saturday in the fourth prisoner exchange under the Gaza ceasefire deal, a Palestinian advocacy group said, more than doubling the previous reported figure. Israel to free 183 Palestinians The advocacy group published two separate lists of names due for release on Saturday. The first comprised 72 prisoners arrested before Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. A second list of Palestinian hostages to be freed contained 111 names of Gazans detained after the attack that sparked the war in the Palestine. Since the truce took effect on 19 January, Hamas has released 15 Israeli…

How to spend a day in Paris on a budget; well, yes, lots of people will want to do see Paris even on a budget, and that is one 2025 best travel hacks; airlines, and travel partners are catering for budget travellers, so don’t over cook your holidays, just set a budget and travel. Best of all, just because it’s on a budget, does not imply that you will have a crap time, it just means you won’t be wasting all your money, on getting to the city. Paris is one of the great cities, it is without doubt the…

So you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam! Knowing how much money you’ll need each day is a key detail every traveller needs to figure out ahead of departure, and depending on whether you’re in for a luxury break or a cheap trip away, how much spending money you need can drastically change. Amsterdam is relatively expensive compared to other European cities but a trip away doesn’t have to break the bank. Figure out what type of holiday you want and what you want to get out of your trip and from there you’ll be able to decide whether you’re on…

A cheap day trip to Amsterdam is not as difficult as you would think. The City is made for tourists and with its cafes and great transport links is an easy trip to manage. Plus it has the added bonus of being a holiday on a budget, something that we all love. A quick getaway so you can say I had breakfast in London and dinner in Amsterdam, and to do it without blowing a small fortune. Pssssst, no one needs to know that you are on a cheap day trip to Amsterdam unless you get it printed on your…