USA: Police probe if blast at Trump hotel is linked to New Orleans attack

Police in the US are investigating whether an explosion outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas is linked to the deadly car-ramming attack in New Orleans. The driver of a…

Palestine: WHO appeals for end to attacks on Gaza’s hospitals

The head of the World Health Organization has called for an end to attacks on hospitals in Gaza. “Hospitals in Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system…

Northen Ireland: Man in court over Dublin hit-and-run that killed couple

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged hit-and-run in west Dublin that killed a husband and wife.John Halpin, 45, of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, appeared at…

Northern Ireland: Murder investigation launched after County Wexford death

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old man in County Wexford on Tuesday. Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services were called to the incident at…

UK: Homes flooded in Greater Manchester as storms hit New Year’s Day

More than 100 flood warnings have been issued across the UK and a major incident declared in Greater Manchester as wind and rain hits parts of the country on the…

Europe: Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends

On New Year’s Day, Russian gas stopped flowing through Ukraine. Kyiv is calling it a “historic” day as its refusal to extend a transit agreement with Russia’s Gazprom has halted…

France: 17 men appeal against Gisèle Pelicot rape convictions

Dominique Pelicot, the 72-year-old man who drugged and raped his wife Gisèle and recruited dozens of men to rape her over a decade, will not appeal against his 20-year jail…

Japanese: Do not wipe toilet seat with toilet paper- maker

Japanese toilets – equipped with music players, automatic flushes, and heated seats – are clearly not afraid of making a splash with their innovative designs. But these cutting edge seats…

Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities declare emergency as murders soar

Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency as gang violence in the Caribbean nation continues to escalate. President Christine Carla Kangaloo issued the declaration on the advice of…

Ivory Coast: President Alassane Ouattara wants French troops to leave West African nation

Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former colonial power in the region. In an end-of-year…