Ireland's constitution says a woman's place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change that

The first vote deals with a part of the constitution ... is much less charged than the arguments over abortion and gay marriage. Ireland’s main political parties all support the changes ... Read More

Ireland has made its bed with the EU. It must lie in it

Surveying the row over immigration policy in Ireland and the UK, I’m reminded of the Sham Fight, an annual event in Northern Ireland, in the tiny County Down village of Scarva, conducted by two groups ... Read More

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“The idea that we will halt the war before achieving all of its goals is out of the question,” the ... led to demonstrations across the Arab world. Arrests suggest governments fear the outrage ... Read More

Thai LGBT activists celebrate vote that brings marriage equality closer

exulting as the vote count was read. Coming soon: Get the latest news and expert analysis about the state of the global economy with Reuters Econ World. Sign up here. Additional reporting by ... Read More

Report of armed man at Scottish train station turns out to be cosplaying ‘Star Wars’ stormtrooper in kilt: ‘Crazy world’

The call prompted the train to turn around — but police told AberdeenLive they learned it was a “false alarm.” “Train stopped not long out of station ... “Crazy world we live in. Read More

World-record ‘coyote’ turns out to be protected species

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. (WJW) – Michigan wildlife officials are investigating the killing of a rare gray wolf. According to a press release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, a ... Read More

Who is Simon Harris? Ireland's youngest upcoming leader

London: Simon Harris was three years into a university degree when he dropped out in ... Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, with the Republic of Ireland -- won the popular vote for ... Read More

Strange rock uncovered during sea search turns out to be ancient battle gear

A scuba diver carefully helped bring the object back to the water's surface – which is possibly the first time it had been out of water in as many as 600 years. "This type of helmet consists of ... Read More

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Grief and rage over the war and Israel have led to demonstrations across the Arab world. Arrests suggest governments ... Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and ... Read More

World-record coyote turns out to be protected species

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. (WJW) – Michigan wildlife officials are investigating the killing of a rare gray wolf. According to a press release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, a hunter ... Read More

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(Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post) Yasir Aziz hands out Palestinian flags during a protest against the war in Gaza on the Auraria Campus in Denver April 25, 2024. Read More