Match Preview – Ireland vs England
Ireland captain James Ryan admits to some nerves for the team ahead of the match against England James Ryan admitted lack of competitive rugby in recent months for many of …
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Russian court charges jailed U.S. citizen with espionage: reports – National
Russia has charged a jailed U.S. citizen with espionage, state news agencies reported, upping the pressure on U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration which has been trying to find a way …
‘Facekini’ trend taking off in China amid record-breaking extreme heat – National
China is experiencing record-breaking extreme heat — as is much of the Northern hemisphere — and as temperatures skyrocket, so too are sales of sun protection gear that offers near-complete …
Expect a busy 2023 hurricane season due to record Atlantic temps, NOAA says
The slower onset of El Niño and record-breaking warm ocean temperatures may lead to a busier than normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) …
Russia strikes Ukraine’s grain facilities again as Kyiv uses new Black Sea corridor – National
Russia resumed its targeting of grain infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, local officials said Wednesday, using drones in overnight strikes on storage facilities and ports along the Danube River …
Russia launches first moon mission in nearly 50 years – National
Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday in a bid to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole, a …
How a Canadian professor found King Henry VIII’s doodles after 500 years – National
In the life of Britain’s most notorious king, it seemed everything had already been written. But part of King Henry VIII’s story remained untold — until a professor from Ottawa stumbled …
Canada watchdog probes Ralph Lauren over alleged forced Uyghur labour – National
Ottawa’s corporate-ethics watchdog has announced an investigation into fashion company Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains, while putting a Toronto-based mining firm on …
Nigeriens call for mass recruitment as military faces invasion threat – National
Nigeriens are preparing for a possible invasion by countries in the region, three weeks after mutinous soldiers ousted the nation’s democratically elected president. Residents in the capital, Niamey, are calling …