Three teaching unions in Northern Ireland have recently voted to accept a pay offer put forth by Education Minister Paul Givan, marking a significant development in the ongoing struggle for fair compensation for educators in the region. This comes after a prolonged period of stagnation, with teachers having gone without a pay increase for the…
A Texas immigration law that would give police officers broad powers to arrest migrants has been put on hold by an appeals court, in a case that is being closely watched across the US. The legislation, known as SB4, would allow officials in Texas to detain and prosecute anyone they suspect has entered the country…
Leo Varadkar, the Taoiseach of Ireland, has announced his resignation as the leader of the Fine Gael party and as the taoiseach once his successor is selected. Varadkar, who became Ireland’s youngest prime minister in 2017, described his time in office as the most fulfilling of his life. During his tenure, he led the country…
HMRC Reverses Decision to Close Self-Assessment Helpline In a surprising turn of events, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that it will not be closing its self-assessment telephone helpline for half of the year as previously planned. The tax authority initially intended to shut down the helpline from April to September, directing taxpayers to…
In a recent report, it was revealed that the rate of inflation has dropped to its lowest level in nearly two and a half years, with a significant slowdown in price increases for food and dining out. The data from February shows a decrease to 3.4% from 4%, marking the slowest pace of rising costs…
The mural painted by renowned street artist Banksy on a residential building in north London has been defaced, leaving locals shocked and disappointed. The artwork, which featured green paint on a wall behind a tree to create the illusion of leaves, was marred by white paint overnight. Islington Council has been contacted for further information….
The UK government is facing criticism for not keeping up with the spread of dangerous new drugs, according to a doctor who has treated patients affected. More than 100 deaths have been attributed to synthetic opioids known as nitazenes since the summer, as reported by the National Crime Agency. Dr. Mark Pucci says that current…
The northern Chinese city of Handan has been rocked by the brutal death of a 13-year-old boy named Wang, whose remains were found buried in an abandoned vegetable garden. Local authorities have detained three teenage boys in connection with the case, which is being investigated as an intentional homicide. Wang was reportedly bullied in school,…
In Haiti, violence continues to escalate as police thwarted an attack on the country’s central bank, the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH). At least three individuals were killed during the confrontation, with reports suggesting up to four casualties and a guard sustaining injuries. The incident, which occurred in Port-au-Prince’s business district, comes amidst…
Former US President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News and its presenter George Stephanopoulos for on-air comments made during an interview. In the interview, Stephanopoulos brought up rape allegations against Trump, questioning why congresswoman Nancy Mace still supported him despite these allegations. Last year, a civil court in New York found…
