breakingnews.ie- New York City will require police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be placed on unpaid leave, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday, giving an ultimatum to public employees who’ve refused and...
independent.ie- TWO Americans charged with helping former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan while he was facing accusations of financial misconduct have agreed they took part in a scheme for him to escape the country.
Statements by Michael Taylor and his...
independent.ie- Angela Merkel is worried that some EU leaders and lawmakers are thrusting the EU into a fight with Poland that leaves no room for compromise and could end in disaster.
In her final weeks in the job, the German chancellor...
bbc- If not enough people get vaccinated, it is more likely restrictions will be reintroduced in England, the health secretary has said.
Sajid Javid said the government would not be bringing in its Plan B measures, which include mandatory face...
irishtimes- Concert promoter MCD Productions, which runs the Electric Picnic festival, is investigating claims that a person linked to the business “maligned” some music industry figures on social media.
The claims about some people being “vilified” on sites such as...
irishtimes- This winter, think tweed: Irish tweed made with Irish wool. A tweed coat partners the newest flared or slouchy trousers, tops a modern bra and skirt ensemble, complements a long dress, culottes, even a suit. It has versatility,...
irishtimes- Marks & Spencer has withdrawn the Christmas Food to Order service from its shops in the Republic of Ireland, due to ongoing supply issues caused by Brexit.
In notices on social media, the company said: “Given the current challenges...
bbc- Paula Badosa will face Victoria Azarenka in the Indian Wells final after upsetting Ons Jabeur on Friday.
Spain's Badosa, playing the tournament for the first time, defeated 13th seed Jabeur, one of the most in-form players on the Tour...
bbc- The army general who seized power in Myanmar in February has been excluded from an annual summit of regional leaders later this month.
The Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean) agreed to invite a non-political representative from Myanmar...
breakingnews -Angela Merkel’s final visit to Turkey as German chancellor saw two of Europe’s longest serving leaders pay tribute to one another as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted her for farewell talks overlooking the Bosporus.
Mr Erdogan had been...
