Rachel Morgan News Editor 
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) is urging the Government to prioritize worker living standards over “gimmicks and giveaways” in its latest pre-budget submission. The organization is calling for double indexation of the income tax system, a €1 minimum wage increase, and targeted investments in public transport and green energy infrastructure. ICTU Tax and … Read more
A 26-year-old Colombian man was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday morning. Federal officials state the incident occurred during a targeted removal operation. The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General and the FBI have launched an investigation into the deadly use of force. The Fatal Encounter on … Read more
Southeast Asia is pivoting toward active travel and sports tourism as of July 14, 2026, to counter a global rise in physical inactivity. According to regional data, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia are diversifying their tourism portfolios with wellness retreats and outdoor adventures to attract international visitors prioritizing health-driven holidays. Indonesia Leads Regional … Read more
KIIS FM’s breakfast slot in Sydney has recorded a further 0.8 per cent drop in audience share during the fourth radio ratings survey of 2026, which covered April 19 to June 27. This decline follows the high-profile exit of The Kyle & Jackie O Show earlier this year. While the station’s audience loss is reportedly … Read more
Vaffel&Venn, a Los Angeles-based pop-up founded by Elin Mork and Jerome Bennett, is bringing traditional Norwegian heart-shaped waffles to local markets and sporting events. By utilizing a family recipe featuring buttermilk and cardamom, the business serves as a cultural bridge for the city’s Norwegian community while expanding its reach to local farmers markets and charitable … Read more
Witnesses Contradict Official Account in Fatal ICE Shooting of Houston Man HOUSTON — Three men who were inside a van during the fatal shooting of 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo have provided accounts that directly contradict the official version of events released by federal authorities. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, the witnesses state that the ICE agent who … Read more
Gurgaon police are investigating the deaths of two Optum software engineers, Insharah Ayyubi and Shresth Malik, whose bodies were discovered in separate locations on July 11 and 12, 2026. Investigators suspect Malik killed Ayyubi at a Sector 55 flat before dying by suicide on railway tracks near Garhi station, though a motive remains unconfirmed. Timeline … Read more
The fraud, corruption, and obstruction of justice case against suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City manager Kagiso Lerutla has been postponed to 21 August at the Boksburg Regional Court. The delay follows the State’s failure to provide requested case particulars to the defence, a development that prompted clear … Read more
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the next prime minister after securing 349 nominations from Labour MPs. During a leadership hustings held via Zoom on Monday evening, the incoming leader pledged to pivot away from the factionalism that characterized Sir Keir Starmer’s tenure, promising a more inclusive “broad church” approach to party governance and policy-making. … Read more
Minnesota prosecutors have secured long-withheld evidence, including police body camera footage and hard drives, related to the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The breakthrough follows months of litigation by state officials against federal agencies, which had previously refused to share investigative materials from the federal “Operation Metro Surge” crackdown. Evidence Transfer Follows … Read more