Scientists: Extreme Marine Heatwave Lurks off UK, Irish Coasts Scientists warn that an “unheard of” marine heatwave off the coasts of the UK and Ireland poses a serious threat to marine species. United Kingdom
Biden Urges NI Parties to Restore Power-Sharing During a speech in Belfast on Wednesday, US Pres. Joe Biden urged for a political compromise in Northern Ireland (NI), calling on political leaders to restore their power-sharing government.... Ireland
Bangladesh: Massive Fire At Dhaka Clothing Market A massive fire erupted on Tuesday at Bangabazar Market — a popular clothing market in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka — destroying at least 3k shops ahead of the Eid festival later this month.... Mozambique
Biden to Host Irish Prime Minister Varadkar, Affirm Peace Accords US Pres. Biden is set to meet Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Friday to discuss the 1998 Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland and the recent deal between the UK and EU on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland.... Ireland
UK, EU Announce Post-Brexit Northern Ireland Deal On Monday, the UK and the EU introduced the 'Windsor Framework,' a deal meant to resolve issues and trade disputes over the Northern Ireland Accords.... Ireland
Northern Ireland Shooting: Three Arrested, Investigators Focused on New IRA Three men, aged 38, 45, and 47, were arrested in connection with the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell on Wednesday in the town of Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland (NI). Social issues
Brexit: Democratic Unionist Party Won't Compromise on Northern Ireland Reports have emerged that a deal may soon be struck over the Northern Ireland Protocol after a meeting was held on Friday between UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and leaders from Northern Ireland's (NI's) Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Féin in Belfast.... Metaculus
Scotland's Sturgeon to Resign Nicola Sturgeon has announced that she is stepping down as Scotland's First Minister and the Scottish National Party's (SNP) leader after more than eight years, with plans to remain in office until her successor is elected.... Metaculus
Report: Deal on Northern Ireland Could be Struck Next Week According to UK sources, negotiations over the Northern Ireland protocol are reaching their final stages with a deal possible as early as next week. However, sources say that talks are still at a delicate stage with no guarantee of a final agreement.... Metaculus
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay Submit Joint 2030 FIFA World Cup Bid Officials from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay launched a collective bid on Tuesday to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will take place exactly a century after the inaugural tournament was held in Montevideo, Uruguay. Egypt
Omagh Bombing: Probe Announced into 1998 Attack It was announced on Thursday that the British government will hold an independent inquiry into the 1998 bombing in Omagh, Northern Ireland, that killed 29 people Ireland
Irish Soldier Killed After UN Convoy Attacked in Lebanon Private Séan Rooney, an Irish member of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), serving in the country's south near the Israeli border, was killed on Wednesday after his armored vehicle came under fire. Three other Irish peacekeepers were injured in the attack. World
Report: Meta's Targeted Ad Model to Face EU Restrictions EU privacy regulators on Monday reportedly ruled that Meta Platforms Inc, which includes Facebook and Instagram, can't require users to agree to personalized ads targeting their online activity.... Verdicts & sentences
Pfizer Will Invest $2.5B to Expand Manufacturing in Europe US-based drug manufacturer Pfizer Inc. has said it will invest a combined $2.5B in Belgium and Ireland — hoping to make up lost revenue as COVID vaccine sales decline and patents on other drugs expire. Health
Teacher Jailed for Violating Court Order in Row Over Student's Chosen Pronouns Enoch Burke, a teacher in County Westmeath, Ireland, who refused to use a transgender student's chosen pronouns, was jailed on Tues. after ignoring a court order that barred him from entering his school's grounds. World