Ireland 'needs influx of construction workers'
An economic watchdog warns "significant immigration" of construction workers could be needed to address a housing shortage in the Republic of Ireland.
2023-06-07 19:27
Opening statements set for today in the trial of Parkland school resource officer who stayed outside during shooting
The trial of the former school resource officer who remained outside a Parkland, Florida, high school five years ago while 17 people were gunned down inside is scheduled to begin in earnest Wednesday, as the jury hears prosecutors and defense attorneys give their opening statements.
2023-06-07 18:22
2 New York counties' executive orders targeting migrants are temporarily blocked by federal judge
A federal district court judge on Tuesday granted a motion barring two New York counties from executing orders aimed at stopping New York City from sending migrants and asylum seekers to their communities for shelter.
2023-06-07 17:49
Air India to send plane to Russia to rescue US-bound passengers
A Delhi-San Francisco Air India flight was diverted to Russia after its engine developed a snag.
2023-06-07 13:58
Micheál Martin to meet Stormont parties in Belfast
The Irish deputy prime minister is visiting for the first time since the council elections.
2023-06-07 13:56
Air India to send replacement plane for passengers stranded in Russia
Air India said on Wednesday a reserve plane would take off from Mumbai on Wednesday for passengers whose
2023-06-07 13:23
Ukraine dam: UN warns of 'grave consequences' as thousands flee homes
The UN's aid chief warns of "grave consequences" as floodwater levels may continue to rise.
2023-06-07 12:51
Blinken planning to visit China in coming weeks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to China in the coming weeks, two US officials and a source familiar with the matter told CNN, as the two countries work to reset normal relations amid what has been an extremely tumultuous and tense year in the relationship.
2023-06-07 00:18
Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words’ Features Fun Slang, Strange Phrase Origins, and More
Sure, all books are filled with words—but not quite like this.
2023-06-06 21:29
Ukraine dam: Thousands evacuated from ‘critical zone’ near Kakhovka plant
At least 16,000 people are at risk from flooding, says Ukraine, after an attack released a torrent of water .
2023-06-06 18:18
Investigators face challenging terrain and obliterated wreckage as they begin recovering an unresponsive plane that crashed in Virginia, killing all onboard
The recovery of the private plane that crashed in Virginia, killing all four people onboard, after its pilot became unresponsive and veered dramatically off course, is expected to begin Tuesday as investigators face challenging rural terrain and the near total devastation of the aircraft, a federal official said.
2023-06-06 16:45
Lawyer for GOP megadonor Harlan Crow offers to meet with Senate Judiciary staff
A lawyer for Harlan Crow, the GOP megadonor who provided luxury travel and engaged in private real estate deals with Clarence Thomas, has offered to meet with Senate Judiciary Committee staff to discuss its questions regarding the interactions between his client and the Supreme Court justice.
2023-06-06 10:55