Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston? The practice is familiar to anyone from Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington statue has been wearing a jaunty orange hat since the 1980s. Irish parliament votes to remove three-day abortion wait Waiting period before receiving medication was included in draft law to gain support for abortion ban in 2018 referendum Ireland’s parliament has voted to remove a mandatory three-day wait for abortion during early pregnancy after campaigners said the rule was an unnecessary restriction. The Dáil passed the bill on Wednesday night, clearing a path for the legislation to go to a parliamentary comm… Moscow oil refinery on fire after ‘large-scale’ Ukrainian drone strike Mayor of Russian capital claims about 180 drones heading to the city were shot down as flames and smoke billow over outskirts Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time this week, sending out flames and plumes of smoke over the south-eastern district of Kapotnya on Thursday morning. “Air defence forces are continuing to repel a large-scale attack. Several drones managed to… Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old monument in Wiltshire linked to early Stonehenge traditions A remarkable 5,000-year-old wooden monument, predating Stonehenge by 500 years, has been unearthed near Bulford, Wiltshire. This discovery, featuring two large posts aligned with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset, suggests sophisticated ancient astronomy and ceremonial traditions were already established. Researchers believe this site may have inspired the later construction of Stoneheng… 'Jumped to save mother': Indian teen dies in New York Central Park after falling from horse carriage Florida's giant Burmese pythons are doing more than eating wildlife, they are transforming the Everglades by spreading seeds Burmese pythons have already earned a reputation as one of Florida's most destructive invasive species, wiping out populations of native mammals and disrupting ecosystems across the Everglades. But scientists have now uncovered another surprising way these giant snakes may be changing the landscape. The local election that could topple Britain’s prime minister The outcome of a special election in the small working-class district of Makerfield has the potential to upend Labour Party leadership and U.K. politics. Mexico hopes to put nerves behind it against South Korea in key World Cup match After letting emotions hamper their precision during an emotional World Cup opener, Mexico is pushing for a sharper effort against South Korea on Thursday. |
FM Sa'ar severs ties with EU chief Kallas after apartheid remarks The statements were made during Kallas' recent trip to Mexico, and to date, Kallas has not denied, clarified, or responded, which prompted the foreign minister’s decision. Despair and delight in England-Croatia grudge match Emotions seesawed across London and Zagreb as England met Croatia in a thrilling World Cup grudge match. Archbishop of Canterbury Apologizes for Church of England’s Role in Forced Adoptions Tens of thousands of babies were taken from unmarried women and girls from the 1950s to the 1980s in England and Wales. A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England |
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