Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea’s Kerch Strait
Two Russian oil tankers with 29 crew members on board have been heavily damaged in the Black Sea, triggering an oil spill, authorities in Russia have said. Footage released by Russia’s Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office showed one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with streaks of oil visible in […]
Ambassador tells EU that deforestation rules ‘burdensome’
AFP Canada’s ambassador to the European Union has voiced concern with proposed EU rules to curb deforestation. A November letter from Ailish Campbell said the rules add “burdensome” requirements and will hurt trade between Canada and the EU. The EU regulation aims to limit the trade of products linked to deforestation worldwide. Climate campaigners have […]
All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship: Down camogs out to defy odds for Ulster
Down are the only Ulster side competing in the 2021 All-Ireland senior division and continue their campaign against a confident Cork squad on Saturday. Waterford edged a one-point win over the Mourne women in the competition’s first round, but the Ulster champions were in the lead for most of the match with plenty of points […]
Covid-19: Ryanair predicts travel rebound and Mission: Impossible’s Covid lawsuit
Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. We’ll have another update for you tomorrow morning. 1. Head says schools must not worsen Covid rates As children prepare to get back to school head teachers have been telling the BBC how they are planning to keep them safe. […]
Six charts that show how hard US sanctions have hit Iran
AFP The value of Iran’s currency hit record lows as a result of the US sanctions The United States reinstated economic sanctions on Iran after President Donald Trump abandoned a landmark nuclear deal in May 2018. Mr Trump says he wants to apply “maximum pressure” on the government in Tehran to compel it to renegotiate […]
Second lockdown ‘will deepen sex work crisis’
Getty Images The English Collective of Prostitutes said new restrictions made it “more urgent” that the government provide emergency payments The second national lockdown is going to push sex workers “even deeper into crisis”, according to a campaign group. The English Collective of Prostitutes (ECP) has called for state support for workers in the coronavirus […]
Great Britain’s Olympic gold medallists need ‘to find motivation’ – Kerry
The 47-year-old had been in charge of the women’s programme since 2005, apart from two years between 2012 and 2014, when Kerry was temporarily in the performance director role for the Great Britain and England hockey setup. During that time he led them to Olympic gold (Rio 2016), bronze (London 2012), and the European title […]
Ipswich MP challenges killer’s ‘brazen’ jail Facebook post
Facebook Callum Plaat’s Facebook post has since been removed A convicted killer’s ability to post on social media from his prison cell about his “easy” time in jail has been branded “appalling” by an MP. Callum Plaats was jailed for 14 years last April for the manslaughter of Tavis Spencer-Aitkens in June 2018. He was […]
‘No extra funding’ for no-deal Portsmouth port
PA Portsmouth International Port director Mike Sellers says the government is “not accepting there is going to be a potential issue” The government has provided only 10% of the money needed for no-deal Brexit plans at Portsmouth, according to the channel port’s director. Mike Sellers said contingency plans would cost £4m, but the Department for […]
How eco-conscious Gen Z are celebrating Holi in India
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Holi represents love, new beginnings, the onset of spring and the triumph of good over evil. This year, it also marks a pivot towards eco-conscious celebrations, thanks to Gen Z in India. One of the most iconic and culturally immersive festivals, aptly called the ‘festival of colours’ in the West, […]