Ireland prepares for 3-week campaign to decide next prime minister

K. Annamalai, the BJP State president, criticized the deteriorating law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, citing recent murders in Tiruppur district. He expressed concern over the lack of arrests in previous cases, including a family of three and four individuals being killed in separate incidents in 2024 and 2023. Annamalai alleged that the state has become unsafe due to rising criminal activities like murder, sexual assault, drug use, and burglary, leading to a loss...

Comedian Katherine Ryan clarified her comments about Meghan Markle and her Netflix series on her podcast, expressing support for Meghan while critiquing the show's presentation and the Duchess's Hollywood persona. Katherine highlighted the issue of unconscious bias and Meghan's experiences with racism, suggesting that Meghan's image seems manufactured and insincere. She noted that the show has garnered mixed reactions, with viewers both supporting and criticizing it, questioning the authenticity of Meghan's public persona. Full Article

Billy Joel has postponed his 2025 tour by four months to recover from surgery due to a mystery medical condition. The rescheduled dates will begin on July 5, 2025, in Pittsburgh, with other shows postponed until 2026 in Detroit, Toronto, Syracuse, Salt Lake City, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Charlotte. Joel canceled a Florida show in January for a medical procedure. Full Article

On March 13 in the Chicago area, weather records included a high temperature of 73 degrees in 2007 and 3.9 inches of snowfall in 2017. Significant events from the past on this date included the founding of the Chicago Board of Trade in 1848, the death of attorney Clarence Darrow in 1938, and the release of Nathan Leopold from prison in 1958. Additionally, in 1960, the Chicago Cardinals received permission to move to St. Louis....

Each year, the Cheltenham Festival attracts over 200,000 racegoers to the Regency town, featuring jubilant jockeys and celebrity-filled crowds. However, recent reports reveal a darker side, with more women feeling unsafe due to increased harassment, prompting the borough council to open a safe space for young people to escape unwanted attention. Women like Jo Surma have experienced catcalling, grabbing, and being followed home, making Cheltenham a no-go area for many during race week. Full Article

Russian troops are on the brink of pushing Ukrainian forces out of their foothold in Russia's Kursk region, where they seized land last August, holding it for over seven months amid intense fighting. Ukraine surprised the war by capturing a territory of 1,376 sq km, including 100 towns and villages, but Russian and North Korean forces have since recaptured almost 90% of the land. The conflict in Kursk highlights the ongoing struggle between Ukraine and...