David Lammy Said Cutting Foreign Aid Was 'A Big Strategic Mistake' Just 2 Weeks Ago

Recent studies in the UK show that approximately 700,000 people are autistic, with many still undiagnosed. Dr. Selina Warlow from The Nook Neurodevelopmental Clinic shares a glossary of terms to help recognize autism traits, such as stimming, masking, and autistic burnout. She emphasizes the importance of awareness and diagnosis to access support resources for autistic individuals. Key traits like literal thinking, hyperfocus, and special interests are explained, along with the emerging concept of AuDHD, a...

Irish Farmers’ Association president Francie Gorman has stated that farmers will resist any attempt to compulsorily purchase private land along the Cliffs of Moher walking trail. A draft report suggested using compulsory purchase orders to buy out 36 landowners along the trail due to safety concerns, causing upset among landowners. Clare County Council has acknowledged the concerns and expressed a commitment to working with local landowners to ensure the trail remains open. Full Article

Donald Trump is set to announce "Liberation Day" tariffs, with a 25% tax on all cars imported to the US, posing a significant threat to Germany's car industry. Germany, the largest producer of cars in Europe, could face major repercussions, especially for popular brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Trump's aim is to boost domestic car sales, even at the cost of increasing vehicle prices, as part of his strategy to address what he perceives as...

In response to a conspiracy theory spread by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, the creators of the Netflix drama "Adolescence" denied claims that the show was based on a real-life case involving a white boy. Writer Jack Thorne clarified that the series was not inspired by any specific true story but aimed to delve into issues of masculinity, not race. Actor Stephen Graham drew inspiration from various real-life killings to explore the underlying themes of violence...

Today in the Dáil, Richard Boyd Barrett raised concerns about the treatment of peaceful Palestinian women protesters, with one woman alleging she was subjected to a strip search and inappropriate touching while in custody. Fourteen people were arrested during a protest outside Leinster House, with Amnesty International expressing concern over the excessive force used by Gardaí. Deputies also criticized the handling of the protesters, calling for an investigation into the alleged mistreatment and condemning the...

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine and has launched the country's largest conscription drive since 2011, calling up 160,000 men aged 18-30. Despite Trump's efforts to secure a ceasefire, Moscow continues to push for its demands, including preventing Ukraine from joining Nato and the EU. The Russian government's dismissal of American truce proposals and increased military mobilization signal a challenging road ahead for peace negotiations in the region. Full Article