4 people shot during a funeral procession near Chicago, police say
A spray of bullets aimed at a funeral procession in a Chicago suburb left four men injured, one critically, according to police.
2023-06-12 06:52
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
2023-06-12 06:26
Tears as Walsall charity book reaches Ukraine's president
Photographer Peter Ford says he cried when he saw his book in president Zelensky's hands.
2023-06-11 14:49
Juilliard fires professor after independent investigation finds credible evidence of misconduct
Robert Beaser, the former chair of The Juilliard School's composition department, was fired after an independent investigation found credible evidence the professor engaged in sexual misconduct with students, the prestigious performing arts school in New York announced Thursday in a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty.
2023-06-11 03:17
NI health: Irish government to fund nursing places at NI universities
The Northern Ireland Department of Health welcomed the one-off funding arrangement.
2023-06-10 21:29
Juilliard fires professor after independent investigation finds credible evidence of sexual misconduct
Robert Beaser, the former chair of The Juilliard School's composition department, was fired after an independent investigation found credible evidence the professor engaged in sexual misconduct with students, the prestigious performing arts school in New York announced Thursday in a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty.
2023-06-10 05:49
U.S. Supreme Court ruling brightens electoral map for Democrats in 2024
By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON A surprise Supreme Court ruling on Thursday has handed Democrats a potential boost in
2023-06-09 18:17
Shark attack in Egypt kills a Russian citizen
Egyptian authorities have banned swimming near a beach at an Egyptian Red Sea resort following a deadly shark attack that killed a Russian citizen on Thursday, according to Egyptian and Russian officials.
2023-06-09 08:48
India attempts to revive its dwindling rubber industry
Demand for rubber in India is soaring but local producers are giving up their money-losing plantations.
2023-06-09 07:18
US Supreme Court backs Black voters in challenge to Alabama electoral map
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday handed a major victory to Black voters who challenged
2023-06-08 22:52
Irish police report fall in number of home burglaries
The 20% reduction is the result of targeting organised crime gangs and repeat offenders, police said.
2023-06-07 22:22
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