Dublin New Year’s Eve celebrations to be split in two across traditional city lines – The Irish Times

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden has distanced the UK from Donald Trump's remarks favoring Russia over Ukraine, stating that the UK does not share the same view. McFadden emphasized the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine with weapons, intelligence, and cyber assistance, while maintaining a diplomatic approach towards the US. He refused to label the US as an unreliable ally for Ukraine, highlighting ongoing communication and support efforts. Full Article

A recent study found that women experiencing more menopause symptoms may have worse memory and cognitive ability, as well as increased impulsivity and difficulties in social interactions. While this correlation does not indicate causation or a direct link to dementia, it highlights the importance of further research to understand the impact of menopause on brain health. As two-thirds of people living with dementia in the UK are women, it is crucial to gather more data...

Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney has won the race to become Canada's next prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party. Carney will take office during a tumultuous time marked by a trade war with the United States and the upcoming general election in Canada. The official results show Carney's victory and highlight the challenges he will face in leading the country through these uncertain...

During the match between Manchester United and Arsenal, referee Anthony Taylor chose not to award the Gunners a penalty despite appeals for two incidents involving Ayden Heaven and Gabriel Magalhaes. The first appeal was for a handball by Heaven, which was deemed not an offense as he headed the ball first. The second appeal was for a foul by Diogo Dalot on Magalhaes, which was dismissed by VAR as the defender was deemed to have...

Union chiefs criticize Labour's plan to cut civil service jobs, calling it a "recipe for disaster" amid a government push for "mutually agreed exits" for underperforming employees. The proposal, denounced as "Trumpian" by unions, aims to dismiss high-paid civil servants if no improvement is seen within six months, sparking backlash over perceived lack of engagement with staff and reliance on headline-grabbing tactics. Critics argue that political instability and lack of investment, rather than workforce issues,...

A Bulgarian journalist targeted by a Russian spy ring revealed that they had a list of "assassination methods" to kill him, including plans to bludgeon him to death and use a suicide bomber. The spies tracked the journalist and his colleague across Europe, with one spy cell even entering his home while his son was present. Three spies were found guilty of conspiracy to spy, with the group plotting kidnappings, killings, and honeytraps, displaying methods...