A life in a day at a Derry school in 1972
In 1967, aged 11, I was sent to “the Brow,” the Christian Brothers School in Derry, Northern Ireland. The school was perched on the Brow… Read More »A life in a day at a Derry school in 1972
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 92 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 92 people, including women, children and a local journalist, officials said Wednesday (May 7, 2025), as Israel prepares… Read More »Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 92 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive
Full text of Xi’s signed article in Russian media
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday published a signed article titled “Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future” in the Russian Gazette newspaper… Read More »Full text of Xi’s signed article in Russian media
Conclave: terminato il giuramento con l’Extra Omnes ora iniziano le votazioni DIRETTA – Dall’addio a Francesco al nuovo Papa – Ansa.it
Tutto pronto per il conclave che eleggerà il 267esimo Papa della storia della Chiesa. Alle 19 la prima fumata. Nell’ultima congregazione i cardinali hanno affrontato… Read More »Conclave: terminato il giuramento con l’Extra Omnes ora iniziano le votazioni DIRETTA – Dall’addio a Francesco al nuovo Papa – Ansa.it
On This Day: The Lusitania sunk off the coast of Co Cork
The disasters of the RMS Titanic and the RMS Lusitania were two of the greatest maritime tragedies of their era. In April of 1912, the… Read More »On This Day: The Lusitania sunk off the coast of Co Cork
Death toll rises on both sides as India fires missiles into Pakistan
ADVERTISEMENT India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early on Wednesday, killing at least 31 people — including a child — in what… Read More »Death toll rises on both sides as India fires missiles into Pakistan
ANALYSIS | Canada’s allies are wondering if they can still shelter under the U.S. nuclear umbrella | CBC News
Gone, it seems, are the days when the phrase “going nuclear” was meant figuratively. Since the beginning of the year and the inauguration of the… Read More »ANALYSIS | Canada’s allies are wondering if they can still shelter under the U.S. nuclear umbrella | CBC News
Pope election: Cardinals to begin solemn, secret voting ritual
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 Cardinals on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) begin the secretive, centuries-old ritual… Read More »Pope election: Cardinals to begin solemn, secret voting ritual
Int’l standard issued for online travel
During the May Day holiday period, tourism demand saw a significant surge, with a sharp increase in bookings for hotels, flights and tours. Hotel bookings… Read More »Int’l standard issued for online travel
India’s strikes in Pakistan-controlled territory kill at least 8 people, authorities say | CBC News
India fired missiles at multiple locations in Pakistani-controlled territory early Wednesday — killing at least eight people including a child according to Pakistan’s military spokesperson, which that… Read More »India’s strikes in Pakistan-controlled territory kill at least 8 people, authorities say | CBC News