Uncertainty looms for future aid to Ukraine and Israel as speaker drama continues
As the search for a speaker continues, some House Republicans are already casting doubt over the future of the administration's $105 billion security supplemental request for aid to Ukraine, Israel, the southern border and Taiwan, a major issue that any future speaker will have to contend with.
2023-10-23 22:20
Sergio Massa: can Argentine economy chief defy political gravity?
BUENOS AIRES Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa is looking to defy political gravity, convincing voters to back a
2023-10-23 21:46
Owner reveals secret to long life of world’s oldest dog
The world’s oldest dog survived until the age of 31 and his family owes his long life to his unusual diet of human food. Bobi the Portuguese mastiff only ate what his human family ate, soaked in water to remove any seasoning. His family, the Costas credit his 31-year lifespan to his calm and peaceful environment and his freedom to roam since they never put him on a leash or chain. The sociable creature spent most of his time in the back garden with his feline friends, say his family. The oldest dog ever passed away on 21 October at his home in the village of Conqueiros where he lived his entire life. Dr Karen Becker, a veterinarian who met Bobi several times announced his death, she wrote: "Last night, this sweet boy earned his wings. "Despite outliving every dog in history, his 11,478 days on earth would never be enough, for those who loved him. "Godspeed, Bobi…you’ve taught the world all you were meant to teach." Bobi was announced as the world’s oldest dog living and oldest dog ever on 2 February 2023. He was registered with the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leira who confirmed his birth date of 11 May 1992. Despite being the world’s oldest dog, Bobi had a precarious start to life when Leonel’s father didn’t want to keep him and his fellow litter of four puppies. Leonel’s parents took the litter to have them put down whilst their mother was away but they missed little Bobi who hid in a pile of wood in the outbuilding where he was born. The children kept the puppy’s existence a secret until they found out and Bobi became part of the family. Leonel, 38, has owned several old dogs including Bobi’s mother, Gira, who lived to be 18, and another one of his dogs, Chicote, died at 22. Bobi enjoyed a long life with the Costa’s and he had over 100 guests at his 31st birthday party. “We see situations like this as a normal result of the life that they have, but Bobi is one of a kind,” Leonel said after Bobi was awarded his record. Read More That’s a lot of pies! Monster pumpkin breaks world record Russia Ukraine war live: Putin pushes more soldiers to frontline despite heavy losses Iceland PM to take part in first women’s strike in almost 50 years: ‘Women’s Day Off’ Russia Ukraine war live: Putin pushes more soldiers to frontline despite heavy losses Iceland PM to take part in first women’s strike in almost 50 years: ‘Women’s Day Off’ Ukraine destroys all Russia-launched drones and cruise missile in overnight attacks
2023-10-23 21:17
Irish woman found dead after shooting in New York
A man and a woman in their 30s were found with gunshot wounds to their heads in Queens area of New York.
2023-10-23 21:17
EU to call for 'humanitarian pause' in Israel-Hamas war -draft summit text
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union leaders will call this week for a "humanitarian pause" in the Israel-Hamas war so that aid
2023-10-23 20:48
Stolen ancient artefacts from Ukraine recovered in Spain
Authorities say the Scythian gold was smuggled out of Ukraine in 2016.
2023-10-23 20:23
Israel's criticism of Irish president 'unhelpful'
The Israeli ambassador has accused the Irish president of making misinformed comments on the Israel-Gaza war.
2023-10-23 20:22
Rock collected by Apollo 17 astronaut in 1972 reveals moon's age
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON During the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 - the last time people walked on
2023-10-23 20:16
Iceland PM to take part in first women’s strike in almost 50 years: ‘Women’s Day Off’
Tens of thousands of women in Iceland are due to take part in the country’s first day-long strike in almost 50 years to raise awareness of gender-based violence and the gender pay gap. Katrin Jakobsdottir, Iceland’s prime minister, will participate in the protest which will involve women and non-binary people stopping paid and unpaid labour on Tuesday. Teachers, nurses and fishing industry workers have said they will take part in the women’s strike which is the first day-long protest since 1975 when women also downed tools and stopped work. The original protest, dubbed “Women’s Day Off” or “Kvennafrí” in Icelandic language, brought the nation to a standstill due to women refusing to work, do childcare, or cook. Some 90 per cent of Icelandic women are estimated to have stopped work for the day - with schools shut down and flights cancelled due to a dearth of staff. While children were brought to work by their fathers due to a lack of childcare. The protest triggered far-reaching change in the country - with Iceland subsequently electing the first woman to be an elected president in the world and rolling out its first Gender Equality Act. BSRB, the country’s biggest federation of public worker unions, as well as 31 associations, are taking part in the strike, according to local publication Mbl.is. “First and foremost, I am showing solidarity with Icelandic women with this,” the country’s PM told the news outlet. The protest’s organisers want the strike to raise awareness of sexual violence and domestic abuse as well as the undervaluing of sectors where women are over-represented. Campaigners hope more people will take part in Tuesday’s protest than those who took part in the 1975 strike. The World Economic Forum recently declared Iceland as the world’s most gender-equal nation for the 14th year in a row. Read More ‘18 more months, baby. Then I’m in Iceland’: The group helping trans people to leave the US
2023-10-23 20:15
Turkey sends two more planes of aid to Egypt for Gaza, plans more
ANKARA Turkey sent two cargo planes to Egypt on Monday carrying medical equipment and supplies for Gaza, Health
2023-10-23 19:58
Bishan Singh Bedi: Indian cricket legend dies aged 77
One of the world's finest spin bowlers, Bishan Bedi took 1,560 first-class wickets, the highest by an Indian.
2023-10-23 19:53
Skulls and flowers on parade at Mexico's Catrinas procession
Mexicans dressed as skeletons parade through the streets of the capital ahead of the Day of the Dead.
2023-10-23 19:45